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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Room 104
6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero CA 93422
Pages
A.REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Newsom
C.ROLL CALL
Mayor Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
Council Member Peek
D.PRESENTATIONS
1.Atascadero Police Department Recognition Awards
E.CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the consent calendar are considered routine and non-controversial
by City staff and will be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless
otherwise requested by an individual Council Member for separate
consideration. Public comment on Consent Calendar items will be invited prior
to action on the Calendar.)
1.City Council/Public Financing Authority Draft Minutes - January 27, 2026
Regular Joint Meeting
4
Recommendation: Council approve the January 27, 2026, City
Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Joint Meeting Minutes [City
Clerk]
2.December 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll 9
Fiscal Impact: Total expenditures for all funds is $5,467,324.56
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for December 2025. [Administrative
Services]
F.UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current issues of concern to
the City Council.)
G.COMMUNITY FORUM
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the
Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has
jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for
the record before making your presentation. Comments made during
Community Forum will not be a subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes
will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Council. Any
members of the public who have questions or need information may contact the
City Clerk’s Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (805) 470-
3400, or cityclerk@atascadero.org.)
H.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations 18
Fiscal Impact: Approval of Atascadero’s total 2026 CDBG allocation
would result in the estimated revenue and expenditure of $176,247 of
CDBG funds.
Recommendation: Council review and approve funding
recommendations for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program as shown in the staff report and authorize staff to adjust
final award amounts proportionately upon receipt of the final funding
amount. [Public Works]
2.2025 Building and Fire Code Updates 22
Fiscal Impact: Costs associated with enforcement of the new code
requirements are covered through the collection of plan check and
inspection service fees. Staff expects minimal fiscal impact from the
adoption of the new building codes and proposed code text amendments
to property and business owners.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Introduce, for first reading by title only, Draft Ordinance A repealing
and replacing in its entirety Title 4, Public Safety, of the Atascadero
Municipal Code for consistency with the 2025 California Fire Code and
adopting local amendments.
2. Introduce, for first reading by title only, Draft Ordinance B, repealing
and replacing in its entirety Title 8, Building Code, of the Atascadero
Municipal Code for consistency with the 2025 California Building Code
and adopting local amendments. [Community Development]
I.MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1.Zoning Code Update - Permits and Process Policy Discussion 72
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive an update on the Zoning Code
Update project, provide direction to staff on policy questions, and receive
information about next steps. [Community Development]
J.COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
(On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a
brief report on their own activities. The following represent standing committees.
Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor Bourbeau
1. City Selection Committee
2. County Mayor’s Round Table
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
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4. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
3. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
4. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee
Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. Design Review Committee
3. Homeless Services Oversight Council
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
Council Member Newsom
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2. City / Schools Committee
3. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
4. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
5. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Council Member Peek
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2. City/Schools Committee
3. Design Review Committee
4. SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
K.INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
(Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or
take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The
Council may take action on items listed on the Agenda.)
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
L.ADJOURNMENT
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02/10/26 | Item E1
Atascadero City Council
January 27, 2026
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
DRAFT MINUTES
January 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
_____________________________________________________________________
A. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Funk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Bourbeau, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Dariz,
Council/Board Member Funk, Council/Board Member
Newsom, Council/Board Member Peek
Absent: None
Staff
Present:
City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, City
Treasurer/ Director of Administrative Services Jeri Rangel,
Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Community Development
Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Police Chief
Dan Suttles, Deputy City Manager - IT Luke Knight,
Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish
D. PRESENTATIONS
1. Employee Recognition
City Manager Lewis presented the following employees with Service Awards:
5 Years: Matt Pigeon, Deputy Public Works Director
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10 Years: Ryan Hayes, Deputy Public Works Director
25 Years: Tom Birkenfeld, Fire Captain
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Draft Minutes - January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Council approve the January 13, 2026, City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
2. November 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: Total expenditure for all funds is $4,625,444.13
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for November 2025. [Administrative Services]
3. Atascadero Public Financing Authority Board Draft Minutes - January
14, 2025 Regular Meeting
Board Secretary Recommendation: Board approve the Public Financing
Authority Board Draft Action Minutes of January 14, 2025. [PFA Item]
4. ADU Ordinance Update
Fiscal Impact: Consistency with State law requires that the City allow
ADU’s on multi-family zoned properties prior to buildout. ADU’s, per State
law, pay no or reduced development impact fees. Allowing ADUs prior to,
and in many cases instead of, the construction of primary units will result
in less funds paid toward the City’s Development Impact Fees which may
impact our ability to provide services and infrastructure. Under existing
State law, the City does not have any alternatives to this requirement
Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, an
ordinance amending title 9, Planning & Zoning, to revise Chapter 5,
Accessory Dwelling Units, for consistency with state law and clarity related
to development standards, and determining this ordinance is exempt from
review under the California Environmental Quality Act. [Community
Development]
5. Approving Parcel Map AT 24-0047 and Accepting Offers of Dedication
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving Parcel Map
AT 24-0047 and accepting offers of dedication for public utility easements
and street right-of-way along Llano Road and Tecolote Road on behalf of
the public. [Public Works]
6. Public Safety Facilities Temporary Fire Station #1 Construction
Award
Fiscal Impact: A total of $6,500,000 in D-20 Funds are currently budgeted
for soft costs associated with the Public Safety Facilities Project.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Reject the bid protest submitted by Kies & Son Construction, Inc.
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2. Award a contract to Rob Reynolds Construction, Inc. for $292,373 to
construct the Public Safety Temporary Fire Station #1 Project (Project No.
C2021B01(T1). [Public Works]
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Newsom
1. Approve Consent Calendar (Item E4 Ordinance No. 691) (Item E5
Resolution No. 2026-002) (Item E6 Contract No. 2026-001)
AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Peek
Passed 5-0
F. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Lewis gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
G. COMMUNITY FORUM
The following persons spoke: Geoff Auslen, Jill Sterns (Exhibit A)
H. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1. Structure Fire Engine Replacement
Fiscal Impact: The total cost of the engine replacement is $1,297,069 of
Vehicle Replacement funds and will need to be budgeted in the 2027-2029
fiscal year cycle. This includes $1,277,069 for the contract with South
Coast and $20,000 for equipment and shelving.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with South Coast Fire Equipment for $1,277,069 to purchase a
Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine. [Fire and Emergency Services]
Fire Chief Bryson presented this item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Peek
1. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
South Coast Fire Equipment for $1,277,069 to purchase a Pierce
Type 1 Fire Engine. (Contract No. 2026-002
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January 27, 2026
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AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Peek
Passed 5-0
2. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council review and accept the financial audit for the
period ending June 30, 2025. [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rangel presented this item and answered
questions from the Council
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council Reviewed and accepted the financial audit for the period ending
June 30, 2025
3. 2025-2026 Budget Adjustments
Fiscal Impact: Approval of the Draft Resolution will result in the
expenditure of an additional $1,282,000 in General Funds for fiscal year
2025-2026.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution amending fiscal year
2025-2026 budget. [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rangel presented this item and answered
questions from the Council
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Newsom
Council adopt Draft Resolution amending fiscal year 2025-2026
budget. (Resolution No. 2026-003)
AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Peek
Passed 5-0
4. Update on Council Goals and 2025-2027 Work Plan
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive and file a report on the progress being
made relative to the City Council’s goals. [City Manager's Office]
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January 27, 2026
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Assistant City Manager Christensen presented this item and answered questions
from the Council
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council received and filed the report on the progress being made relative
to the City Council's goals.
I. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees
since their last Council meeting:
Mayor Bourbeau
1. City Selection Committee
2. County Mayor’s Round Table
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
4. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Mayor Bourbeau noted taking a walking tour of downtown/meeting with Congressman
Jimmy Panetta on 1/24.
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Air Pollution Control District
Council Member Funk
1. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Newsom
2. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Council Member Newsom reported attending a League of California Cities Policy
Committee meeting in Sacramento on 1/23.
J. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Exhibit A – Cuesta College Dual Enrollment Flyer
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CITY OF ATASCADEROf/^^^i^^^.5"h^^^^ CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT•Vff.i»l.:8,»l^&lDepartment: AdministrativeServicesDate: 2/10/26Placement: ConsentTO: JAMES R. LEWIS, C\~T\ MANAGERFROM: JERI RANGEL, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESPREPARED BY: ADRIANA ANGUIS, ACCOUNTING SPECIALISTSUBJECT: December 2025 Accounts Payable and PayrollRECOMMENDATION:Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for December 2025.DISCUSSION:Attached for City Council review and approval are the following:PAYROLLDatedDatedDated12/4/2512/18/2512/31/25ACCOUNTS PAYABLEDated 12/1/25-12/31/25Checks ft 36468-36470Direct DepositsChecks # 36471-36475Direct DepositsChecks ft 36476-36479Direct DepositsChecks #183953-184207& EFTS 5839-5871TOTAL AMOUNTFISCAL IMPACT:Total expenditures for all funds isCERTIFICATION:The undersigned certifies that the attached demands have been released forpayment and that funds are available for these demands.$ 1,007.45472,284.373,531.76429,965.98890.70453,232.824,106,411.48$ 5,467,324.56$5,467,324.56^^//Jeri (<angel 0'ctor of Administrative ServicesItem E2Page 9 of 77
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDAJames R. Lewis, City ManagerATTACHMENT:December 2025 Eden Warrant Register in the amount of$ 4,106,411.4802/10/26 | Item E2 | Staff ReportPage 10 of 77
Check
Number Check Date Vendor Descrip on Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Lis ng
For the Month of December 2025
183953 12/01/2025 WEX BANK - BUSINESS UNIVERSAL 8,844.51Accounts Payable Check
183954 12/01/2025 WEX BANK - WEX FLEET UNIVERSAL 8,845.92Accounts Payable Check
183955 12/03/2025 HERC RENTALS, INC.157.69Accounts Payable Check
183956 12/03/2025 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HEALTH 242,287.44Payroll Vendor Payment
183958 12/03/2025 GIS BENEFITS 17,645.82Payroll Vendor Payment
183959 12/04/2025 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,557.51Payroll Vendor Payment
183960 12/04/2025 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 125.00Payroll Vendor Payment
183961 12/04/2025 IAFF MERP TRUST OFFICE C/O BPA 1,900.00Payroll Vendor Payment
183962 12/04/2025 MISSIONSQUARE 82,261.49Payroll Vendor Payment
183963 12/04/2025 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 536.78Payroll Vendor Payment
5839 12/05/2025 MCGRIFF INSURANCE SERVICE TRUIST INSURANCE HOLIDNGS LLC 1,105.01Payroll Vendor Payment
5840 12/05/2025 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 2,180.00Payroll Vendor Payment
5841 12/05/2025 SEIU LOCAL 620 1,027.64Payroll Vendor Payment
5842 12/05/2025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 965.31Payroll Vendor Payment
5843 12/08/2025 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 12,091.45Payroll Vendor Payment
5844 12/09/2025 RABOBANK, N.A.96,420.61Payroll Vendor Payment
5845 12/09/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 30,666.10Payroll Vendor Payment
5846 12/09/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 5,826.05Payroll Vendor Payment
5847 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 17,376.62Payroll Vendor Payment
5848 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 33,497.76Payroll Vendor Payment
5849 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,994.12Payroll Vendor Payment
5850 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,060.58Payroll Vendor Payment
5851 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 10,762.47Payroll Vendor Payment
5852 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 12,669.14Payroll Vendor Payment
5853 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 24,268.46Payroll Vendor Payment
5854 12/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 35,880.55Payroll Vendor Payment
183964 12/12/2025 2 MEXICANS, LLC 343.50Accounts Payable Check
183965 12/12/2025 43 HOLDINGS INC 3,300.00Accounts Payable Check
183966 12/12/2025 A&T ARBORISTS & VEGETATION 2,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183967 12/12/2025 ABOVE THE GRADE HEATING 7,253.13Accounts Payable Check
183968 12/12/2025 AGM CALIFORNIA, INC.150.00Accounts Payable Check
183969 12/12/2025 AKA ENGINEERING COMPANY 7,056.00Accounts Payable Check
183970 12/12/2025 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 300.00Accounts Payable Check
183971 12/12/2025 ALLTECH SERVICES, INC.834.82Accounts Payable Check
183972 12/12/2025 ANIMALS FOREVER INC 63.00Accounts Payable Check
183974 12/12/2025 AT&T 1,994.48Accounts Payable Check
183975 12/12/2025 AT&T 820.00Accounts Payable Check
183976 12/12/2025 ATASCADERO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 71,982.46Accounts Payable Check
183977 12/12/2025 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 555.59Accounts Payable Check
183979 12/12/2025 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.13,204.05Accounts Payable Check
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor Descrip on Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Lis ng
For the Month of December 2025
183980 12/12/2025 TERRIE BANISH 300.00Accounts Payable Check
183981 12/12/2025 BATTERY SYSTEMS, INC.161.22Accounts Payable Check
183982 12/12/2025 BELL'S PLUMBING REPAIR, INC.330.00Accounts Payable Check
183983 12/12/2025 KEITH R. BERGHER 495.00Accounts Payable Check
183984 12/12/2025 BERRY MAN, INC.946.95Accounts Payable Check
183985 12/12/2025 BIDDLE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.2,881.00Accounts Payable Check
183986 12/12/2025 BIG BRAND TIRE & SERVICE 785.60Accounts Payable Check
183987 12/12/2025 TERRI RECCHIA BLEDSOE 600.00Accounts Payable Check
183988 12/12/2025 BOARD OF STATE &19,403.00Accounts Payable Check
183989 12/12/2025 BRENDLER JANITORIAL SERVICE 1,650.00Accounts Payable Check
183990 12/12/2025 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA 480.00Accounts Payable Check
183991 12/12/2025 CA DEPT OF TAX AND FEE ADMIN.726.64Accounts Payable Check
183992 12/12/2025 CERTIFIED FOLDER DISPLAY SVC 352.78Accounts Payable Check
183993 12/12/2025 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 1,961.86Accounts Payable Check
183994 12/12/2025 CINTAS 975.78Accounts Payable Check
183995 12/12/2025 CLEATH-HARRIS GEOLOGISTS, INC.1,857.50Accounts Payable Check
183996 12/12/2025 COASTAL COPY, INC.334.77Accounts Payable Check
183997 12/12/2025 COLOR CRAFT PRINTING 418.93Accounts Payable Check
183998 12/12/2025 CRYSTAL CRIMBCHIN 262.00Accounts Payable Check
183999 12/12/2025 CRITICAL REACH, INC.520.00Accounts Payable Check
184000 12/12/2025 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 20.00Accounts Payable Check
184001 12/12/2025 CSC OF SALINAS 250.47Accounts Payable Check
184002 12/12/2025 DESTINY CUELLAR-BRAUN 144.00Accounts Payable Check
184003 12/12/2025 CULLIGAN SANTA MARIA 687.75Accounts Payable Check
184004 12/12/2025 NICHOLAS DEBAR 300.00Accounts Payable Check
184005 12/12/2025 DELUXEBASE (USA) INC.340.20Accounts Payable Check
184006 12/12/2025 PHILIP DUNSMORE 300.00Accounts Payable Check
184007 12/12/2025 EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC 60,606.25Accounts Payable Check
184008 12/12/2025 EIKHOF DESIGN GROUP INC 1,095.00Accounts Payable Check
184009 12/12/2025 CINDI L. ENRIQUEZ 1,125.00Accounts Payable Check
184010 12/12/2025 EPIC IT SUPPORT 96.24Accounts Payable Check
184011 12/12/2025 F&H CONSTRUCTION 707,654.41Accounts Payable Check
184012 12/12/2025 FAHLO 385.60Accounts Payable Check
184013 12/12/2025 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 528.00Accounts Payable Check
184014 12/12/2025 FILIPPIN ENGINEERING, INC.4,343.75Accounts Payable Check
184015 12/12/2025 FINQUERY LLC 4,121.00Accounts Payable Check
184016 12/12/2025 GRAINGER 55.33Accounts Payable Check
184017 12/12/2025 HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC.300.00Accounts Payable Check
184018 12/12/2025 JEREL HALEY 1,200.00Accounts Payable Check
184019 12/12/2025 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINTING 766.55Accounts Payable Check
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor Descrip on Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Lis ng
For the Month of December 2025
184020 12/12/2025 KELLIE K. HART 168.00Accounts Payable Check
184021 12/12/2025 HERC RENTALS, INC.638.91Accounts Payable Check
184022 12/12/2025 HIGH COUNTRY OUTDOOR, INC.550.00Accounts Payable Check
184023 12/12/2025 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
184024 12/12/2025 RACHEL HUNTER 314.15Accounts Payable Check
184025 12/12/2025 IMAGE TREND INC 12,546.54Accounts Payable Check
184026 12/12/2025 IMPACT PHOTOGRAPHICS, INC.316.80Accounts Payable Check
184027 12/12/2025 IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MGMNT 166.57Accounts Payable Check
184028 12/12/2025 JEFF & TONY'S DSD, LLC 321.38Accounts Payable Check
184029 12/12/2025 JOANN HEAD LAND SURVEYING 4,962.70Accounts Payable Check
184030 12/12/2025 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00Accounts Payable Check
184031 12/12/2025 KEY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC 655.00Accounts Payable Check
184032 12/12/2025 KW CONSTRUCTION 24,945.33Accounts Payable Check
184033 12/12/2025 JAMES R. LEWIS 300.00Accounts Payable Check
184034 12/12/2025 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS FL 533.34Accounts Payable Check
184035 12/12/2025 SHANDI LOCKE 70.00Accounts Payable Check
184036 12/12/2025 MADRONE LANDSCAPE 385.00Accounts Payable Check
184037 12/12/2025 MEDINA LIGHT SHOW DESIGNS 3,605.00Accounts Payable Check
184038 12/12/2025 ADAM MEDINA 70.00Accounts Payable Check
184039 12/12/2025 MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSC, INC.385.50Accounts Payable Check
184040 12/12/2025 MID COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.39.47Accounts Payable Check
184041 12/12/2025 MID-COAST FIRE PROTECTION, INC 28.96Accounts Payable Check
184042 12/12/2025 MIG 3,812.50Accounts Payable Check
184043 12/12/2025 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 897.04Accounts Payable Check
184044 12/12/2025 MATTHEW J. MIRANDA 162.00Accounts Payable Check
184045 12/12/2025 MOSS, LEVY, & HARTZHEIM LLP 4,000.00Accounts Payable Check
184046 12/12/2025 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH 2,973.88Accounts Payable Check
184047 12/12/2025 NEW TIMES 1,210.00Accounts Payable Check
184048 12/12/2025 NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC.12,541.25Accounts Payable Check
184049 12/12/2025 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 68.64Accounts Payable Check
184053 12/12/2025 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 36,555.89Accounts Payable Check
184054 12/12/2025 PEAKWIFI, LLC 650.00Accounts Payable Check
184055 12/12/2025 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 18.16Accounts Payable Check
184056 12/12/2025 PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL, INC.754.20Accounts Payable Check
184057 12/12/2025 PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN 1,105.00Accounts Payable Check
184058 12/12/2025 PORTER CONSTRUCTION, INC.35,050.00Accounts Payable Check
184059 12/12/2025 PRW STEEL SUPPLY, INC.1,311.22Accounts Payable Check
184060 12/12/2025 RAINSCAPE, A LANDSCAPE SVC CO.14,134.00Accounts Payable Check
184061 12/12/2025 JERI RANGEL 300.00Accounts Payable Check
184062 12/12/2025 RECOGNITION WORKS 14.57Accounts Payable Check
02/10/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
Page 13 of 77
Check
Number Check Date Vendor Descrip on Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Lis ng
For the Month of December 2025
184063 12/12/2025 RENEWELL FLEET SERVICE LLC 2,607.02Accounts Payable Check
184064 12/12/2025 RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 655.00Accounts Payable Check
184065 12/12/2025 SAFARI LTD.459.43Accounts Payable Check
184066 12/12/2025 ARIANA M. SALES 118.50Accounts Payable Check
184067 12/12/2025 SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE 61.50Accounts Payable Check
184068 12/12/2025 SCHAAF & WHEELER 1,542.50Accounts Payable Check
184069 12/12/2025 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP 1,375.00Accounts Payable Check
184070 12/12/2025 SLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 568.00Accounts Payable Check
184071 12/12/2025 SOCAL GAS 606.64Accounts Payable Check
184072 12/12/2025 SP MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.500.00Accounts Payable Check
184073 12/12/2025 SPEAKWRITE, LLC.432.90Accounts Payable Check
184074 12/12/2025 SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT REPAIR 2,634.25Accounts Payable Check
184075 12/12/2025 SRS CRISAFULLI INC 220,314.38Accounts Payable Check
184076 12/12/2025 STATE WATER RES CONTROL BOARD 62,182.00Accounts Payable Check
184077 12/12/2025 STERICYCLE, INC.27.71Accounts Payable Check
184078 12/12/2025 SWCA, INC.1,014.75Accounts Payable Check
184079 12/12/2025 TABLET COMMAND INC 17,800.00Accounts Payable Check
184080 12/12/2025 MADELINE M. TAYLOR 345.60Accounts Payable Check
184081 12/12/2025 THORN RUN PARTNERS LLC 3,000.00Accounts Payable Check
184082 12/12/2025 T-MOBILE 2,981.16Accounts Payable Check
184083 12/12/2025 T-MOBILE 34.89Accounts Payable Check
184084 12/12/2025 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.4,000.00Accounts Payable Check
184085 12/12/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 1,860.00Accounts Payable Check
184086 12/12/2025 ULINE, INC.133.69Accounts Payable Check
184087 12/12/2025 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS 44.17Accounts Payable Check
184088 12/12/2025 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
184089 12/12/2025 VERDIN 18,110.08Accounts Payable Check
184090 12/12/2025 VINO VICE, INC.752.00Accounts Payable Check
184091 12/12/2025 VITAL RECORDS CONTROL 224.95Accounts Payable Check
184092 12/12/2025 WALLACE GROUP 6,796.00Accounts Payable Check
184093 12/12/2025 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC.1,535.74Accounts Payable Check
184094 12/12/2025 WHITLOCK & WEINBERGER TRANS.980.00Accounts Payable Check
184095 12/12/2025 KAREN B. WYKE 518.40Accounts Payable Check
184096 12/12/2025 ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC.2,453.40Accounts Payable Check
5871 12/18/2025 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO 400,000.00Accounts Payable Check
184097 12/18/2025 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,557.51Payroll Vendor Payment
184098 12/18/2025 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 125.00Payroll Vendor Payment
184099 12/18/2025 IAFF MERP TRUST OFFICE C/O BPA 1,900.00Payroll Vendor Payment
184100 12/18/2025 MISSIONSQUARE 18,761.96Payroll Vendor Payment
184101 12/18/2025 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 723.68Payroll Vendor Payment
02/10/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor Descrip on Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Lis ng
For the Month of December 2025
5855 12/19/2025 MCGRIFF INSURANCE SERVICE TRUIST INSURANCE HOLIDNGS LLC 1,104.69Payroll Vendor Payment
5856 12/19/2025 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 2,180.00Payroll Vendor Payment
5857 12/19/2025 SEIU LOCAL 620 1,072.38Payroll Vendor Payment
5858 12/19/2025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 951.16Payroll Vendor Payment
5859 12/22/2025 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 12,031.35Payroll Vendor Payment
5860 12/23/2025 RABOBANK, N.A.81,111.83Payroll Vendor Payment
5861 12/23/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 25,558.09Payroll Vendor Payment
5862 12/23/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 5,307.42Payroll Vendor Payment
5863 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 17,868.09Payroll Vendor Payment
5864 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 33,134.26Payroll Vendor Payment
5865 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,047.16Payroll Vendor Payment
5866 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,060.58Payroll Vendor Payment
5867 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 10,762.47Payroll Vendor Payment
5868 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 12,706.84Payroll Vendor Payment
5869 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 24,785.67Payroll Vendor Payment
5870 12/23/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 37,021.26Payroll Vendor Payment
184102 12/26/2025 A&T ARBORISTS & VEGETATION 4,000.00Accounts Payable Check
184103 12/26/2025 JAKE ABBOTT 175.00Accounts Payable Check
184104 12/26/2025 ADDICTION MEDICINE CONSULTANTS 608.00Accounts Payable Check
184105 12/26/2025 AFSS NORTH C/O MARI SUAREZ 525.00Accounts Payable Check
184106 12/26/2025 AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, INC.128.04Accounts Payable Check
184107 12/26/2025 AIRGAS USA, LLC 58.98Accounts Payable Check
184108 12/26/2025 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 150.00Accounts Payable Check
184109 12/26/2025 ALLTECH SERVICES, INC.90,691.91Accounts Payable Check
184110 12/26/2025 ALPHA ELECTRICAL SERVICE 210.00Accounts Payable Check
184111 12/26/2025 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.670.49Accounts Payable Check
184112 12/26/2025 ANIMALS FOREVER INC 163.68Accounts Payable Check
184113 12/26/2025 ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS 794.87Accounts Payable Check
184114 12/26/2025 AT&T 814.56Accounts Payable Check
184115 12/26/2025 AT&T 31.88Accounts Payable Check
184116 12/26/2025 AT&T 234.06Accounts Payable Check
184117 12/26/2025 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 1,370.19Accounts Payable Check
184118 12/26/2025 AVILA TRAFFIC SAFETY 447.62Accounts Payable Check
184119 12/26/2025 BAUER COMPRESSORS 966.77Accounts Payable Check
184120 12/26/2025 BERRY MAN, INC.1,009.00Accounts Payable Check
184121 12/26/2025 BRANCH SMITH PROPERTIES 820.00Accounts Payable Check
184122 12/26/2025 BURT INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 780.64Accounts Payable Check
184123 12/26/2025 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 4,457.47Accounts Payable Check
184124 12/26/2025 THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT GUY CO.30,500.00Accounts Payable Check
184125 12/26/2025 CINTAS 680.53Accounts Payable Check
02/10/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor Descrip on Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Lis ng
For the Month of December 2025
184126 12/26/2025 COLE FARMS, INC.383.14Accounts Payable Check
184127 12/26/2025 HOLLY R. COLLINS 120.00Accounts Payable Check
184128 12/26/2025 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
184129 12/26/2025 CRISP IMAGING 105.31Accounts Payable Check
184130 12/26/2025 CHRISTOPHER DEATON 449.32Accounts Payable Check
184131 12/26/2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 543.00Accounts Payable Check
184132 12/26/2025 DLT SOLUTIONS, LLC.5,491.06Accounts Payable Check
184133 12/26/2025 EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC 22,740.85Accounts Payable Check
184134 12/26/2025 EMI/TGT 290.00Accounts Payable Check
184135 12/26/2025 ESCROW CLEANING SERVICE 550.00Accounts Payable Check
184136 12/26/2025 EXECUTIVE JANITORIAL 3,500.00Accounts Payable Check
184137 12/26/2025 FAHLO 699.80Accounts Payable Check
184138 12/26/2025 FENCE FACTORY ATASCADERO 2,557.38Accounts Payable Check
184139 12/26/2025 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 508.00Accounts Payable Check
184140 12/26/2025 FILIPPIN ENGINEERING, INC.76,933.75Accounts Payable Check
184141 12/26/2025 GRAINGER 877.09Accounts Payable Check
184142 12/26/2025 GSOLUTIONZ, INC.2,251.64Accounts Payable Check
184143 12/26/2025 RALPH D. HARBOTTLE 2,208.00Accounts Payable Check
184144 12/26/2025 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINTING 968.73Accounts Payable Check
184145 12/26/2025 HERC RENTALS, INC.157.69Accounts Payable Check
184147 12/26/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1,898.64Accounts Payable Check
184148 12/26/2025 ICONIX WATERWORKS, INC.206.63Accounts Payable Check
184149 12/26/2025 K&M INTERNATIONAL 1,290.36Accounts Payable Check
184150 12/26/2025 KNECHT'S PLUMBING & HEATING 1,295.00Accounts Payable Check
184151 12/26/2025 KPRL 1230 AM 320.00Accounts Payable Check
184152 12/26/2025 LANTERN PRESS 614.74Accounts Payable Check
184153 12/26/2025 LIFE ASSIST, INC.6,211.13Accounts Payable Check
184154 12/26/2025 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 592.27Accounts Payable Check
184155 12/26/2025 MARK43, INC.119,744.00Accounts Payable Check
184156 12/26/2025 MID COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.135.55Accounts Payable Check
184157 12/26/2025 MIG 23,034.70Accounts Payable Check
184158 12/26/2025 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 333.09Accounts Payable Check
184159 12/26/2025 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH 24.14Accounts Payable Check
184160 12/26/2025 NATURE PLANET, INC.633.95Accounts Payable Check
184161 12/26/2025 NBS 8,484.82Accounts Payable Check
184162 12/26/2025 NEW TIMES 619.00Accounts Payable Check
184163 12/26/2025 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
184164 12/26/2025 CINTIA B. NUTTALL 57.60Accounts Payable Check
184165 12/26/2025 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 27,552.27Accounts Payable Check
184166 12/26/2025 MANNY PALACIOS 250.00Accounts Payable Check
02/10/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor Descrip on Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Lis ng
For the Month of December 2025
184167 12/26/2025 PAYMENTUS GROUP INC 5.50Accounts Payable Check
184168 12/26/2025 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 30.00Accounts Payable Check
184169 12/26/2025 PORTER CONSTRUCTION, INC.6,950.00Accounts Payable Check
184170 12/26/2025 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.427.91Accounts Payable Check
184171 12/26/2025 JOSHUA RAMIREZ 49.00Accounts Payable Check
184172 12/26/2025 JERI RANGEL 106.94Accounts Payable Check
184173 12/26/2025 THE REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER 3,720.00Accounts Payable Check
184174 12/26/2025 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 22,800.22Accounts Payable Check
184175 12/26/2025 RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 1,632.50Accounts Payable Check
184176 12/26/2025 SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ 721.59Accounts Payable Check
184177 12/26/2025 SESAC, LLC 1,278.00Accounts Payable Check
184178 12/26/2025 THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO INC.85.04Accounts Payable Check
184179 12/26/2025 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC 296.42Accounts Payable Check
184180 12/26/2025 SLO CO ENVIRONMENT HEALTH 452.00Accounts Payable Check
184181 12/26/2025 JAMES SMITH 1,580.00Accounts Payable Check
184182 12/26/2025 MARY P. SMITH 2,184.00Accounts Payable Check
184183 12/26/2025 SOCAL GAS 2,930.25Accounts Payable Check
184184 12/26/2025 SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC.382,064.30Accounts Payable Check
184185 12/26/2025 SP MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.750.00Accounts Payable Check
184186 12/26/2025 CONNER M. SPEARS 2,760.00Accounts Payable Check
184187 12/26/2025 SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT REPAIR 4,301.17Accounts Payable Check
184188 12/26/2025 JENNIFER L. SPOTTEN 1,041.60Accounts Payable Check
184189 12/26/2025 SSA GROUP, LLC 3,333.34Accounts Payable Check
184190 12/26/2025 TESCO CONTROLS, LLC 2,559.50Accounts Payable Check
184191 12/26/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 11,160.00Accounts Payable Check
184198 12/26/2025 U.S. BANK 53,410.41Accounts Payable Check
184199 12/26/2025 U.S. POSTMASTER 2,924.27Accounts Payable Check
184200 12/26/2025 VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 55,854.58Accounts Payable Check
184201 12/26/2025 VASS 764.20Accounts Payable Check
184202 12/26/2025 VINO VICE, INC.258.50Accounts Payable Check
184203 12/26/2025 W.M. LYLES CO 277,039.00Accounts Payable Check
184204 12/26/2025 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC.145.00Accounts Payable Check
184205 12/26/2025 YEH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.742.50Accounts Payable Check
184206 12/26/2025 YOUTH EVOLUTION SOCCER 330.00Accounts Payable Check
184207 12/26/2025 ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC.1,226.70Accounts Payable Check
$4,106,411.48
02/10/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item H1
Department: Public Works
Date: 02/10/26
Placement: Public Hearing
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NICK DE BAR, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
PREPARED BY: RYAN BETZ, PUBLIC WORKS ANALYST
SUBJECT: 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION:
Council review and approve funding recommendations for the 2026 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program as shown below and authorize staff to adjust final award amounts
proportionately upon receipt of the final funding amount.
CDBG CATEGORIES & APPLICATIONS - Est. Total $176,247
AWARD
AMOUNT
PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) & HOUSING PROJECTS (HP) CATEGORY (65%Min.) - Est.
$114,561
1. City of Atascadero
- Viejo Camino Sidewalk and ADA Improvements $114,561
2. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
– Minor Home Repair
-
SUBTOTALS: $114,561
PUBLIC SERVICES CATEGORY (15% Max.) - Est. $26,437
1. City of Atascadero - Youth Activity Scholarships $15,000
2. El Camino Real Homeless Organization (ECHO)
- Operation of Homeless Shelter $11,437
SUBTOTALS: $26,437
ADMINISTRATION (20% Max.) - Est. $35,429
1. SLO County - Program Administration (13%) $22,912
2. City of Atascadero - Program Administration (7%) $12,337
SUBTOTALS: $35,249
TOTALS $176,247
Estimated Funds Available $176,247
DISCUSSION:
BACKGROUND
The 2026 CDBG award process began in the fall of 2025. Workshops were held throughout the
County to solicit public comment on community needs. The County published a request for CDBG
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02/10/26 | Item H1 | Staff Report
proposals, and the City received four applications. Total available funding for the 2026 cycle,
based on previous levels, is anticipated to be approximately $176,247. Final funding amounts are
anticipated to be released by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) in
spring 2026.
A public hearing was held by the Council on November 12, 2025, to review applications and make
draft recommendations for 2026 Cycle CDBG funding. The following table summarizes the CDBG
categories and applications received, including the application amount and Council draft
recommendations.
CDBG CATEGORIES & APPLICATIONS - Est. Total $176,247
APPLICATION
AMOUNT
COUNCIL
DRAFT REC.
PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) & HOUSING PROJECTS (HP) CATEGORY
(65%Min.) - Est. $114,561
1. City of Atascadero
- Viejo Camino Sidewalk and ADA Improvements $116,000 $114,561
2. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
– Minor Home Repair $32,950 -
SUBTOTALS: $148,950 $114,561
PUBLIC SERVICES CATEGORY (15% Max.) - Est. $26,437
1. City of Atascadero - Youth Activity Scholarships $13,500 $15,000
2. El Camino Real Homeless Organization (ECHO)
- Operation of Homeless Shelter $26,437 $11,437
SUBTOTALS: 39,937 26,437
ADMINISTRATION (20% Max.) - Est. $35,429
1. SLO County - Program Administration (13%) $22,912 $22,912
2. City of Atascadero - Program Administration (7%) $12,337 $12,337
SUBTOTALS: $35,249 $35,249
TOTALS $224,136 $176,247
Estimated Funds Available $176,247 $176,247
Net Difference ($47,889)
Below is a summary of the applications received.
1. City of Atascadero – Viejo Camino Sidewalk and Accessibility Improvements
The City of Atascadero submitted a CDBG application for the Viejo Camino Sidewalk Accessibility
Project. This project proposes to construct approximately 450 linear feet of new ADA compliant
sidewalk, and curb ramps at two locations on Viejo Camino between El Camino Real and Halcon
Road. The sidewalk infill will also provide connection to a regional bus stop which will provide a
new bench and shelter for riders. In addition, a crosswalk with enhanced crossing signs is being
proposed across Viejo Camino at Bocina Lane (Bordeaux House entrance). This crosswalk will be
located mid-block and will provide a direct connection to the RTA transit stop which is frequently
used by nearby residents, thereby preventing crossings at the El Camino Real intersection that
cannot meet ADA requirements due to slope issues.
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RTA has provided a letter of support for this project. This project warrants improvements to
increase accessibility for the traveling public due to its dilapidated and non-compliant condition.
The infrastructure improvements providing wheelchair ramps and ADA compliant sidewalks will
aid those with mobility impairments. Council has previously awarded a total of $268,193 in prior
CDBG funding cycles ($68,683 in 2021, $91,442 in 2024, $108,068 in 2025) toward this project,
which has an estimated cost between $400,000 and $650,000, depending on the inclusion of an
enhanced crosswalk to the project improvements. To help offset the cost of the project, staff will
be preparing the engineering design and specifications, with the exception of the electrical design
element. In addition, the construction bid documents will include separate bid alternate items
for the various improvements to provide budget flexibility.
2. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) – Addresses the unmet
needs of low-income and vulnerable individuals and families.
The project involves the completion of minor home repairs and accessibility improvements in
homes occupied by low and very low-income members within San Luis Obispo County. CAPSLO
will perform outreach and work with its partners to identify households that qualify for the
assistance and have needs that can be met through the program. Once projects are identified,
the program will develop a project description and cost estimate for each project and submit that
information to County staff for review and approval. Approved projects will then be scheduled
for work to be completed by CAPSLO staff. The outcome is to help vulnerable members of San
Luis Obispo remain safely in their own homes, improving their self-sufficiency and independence
and thereby reducing homelessness and dependency.
3. City of Atascadero – Youth Activity Scholarship Fund
The City administers the Youth Activity Scholarship Fund to allow the children of low-income
families to participate in organized recreation, social and cultural activities, to keep children active
and engaged. The population served would be otherwise unable to afford the activity fees to
participate in the activities of choice without the scholarship. Because this program is limited to
extremely low to moderately low-income families, the benefit criteria will be met.
4. El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) Navigation Centers – Operation of Homeless
Shelter and Meals
ECHO operates two Navigation Centers, ECHO Atascadero and ECHO Paso Robles, each with
comprehensive services for San Luis Obispo County residents experiencing homelessness and
those in danger of becoming homeless. ECHO also works to meet the needs of unsheltered
residents who have not yet sought emergency shelter through street outreach services and the
needs of residents who are housed but in danger of losing their housing through homeless
prevention services. Requested funds will support the operations of both Navigation Centers
including shelter operations, shelter and outreach case management, shelter coordination,
outreach services including shower and meal programs, rapid rehousing case management and
housing assistance funds, volunteer coordination, staff supervision, and administration costs.
With this support, 1,330 people per year are expected to access services. ECHO leverages
volunteers, partners, and community support to serve and house a large number of people with
a small operating budget.
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Once Council has approved the funding recommendations for the 2026 CDBG program, they will
be forwarded to the County for approval by the Board of Supervisors and inclusion in the
countywide Consolidated Plan. The amount of funding shown for 2026 is an estimate provided
by the County based on available information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. If the amount awarded to the City is more than the amounts shown, the additional
amount will be dispersed proportionately among the awarded applicants.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Council can deviate from their draft recommendations and make different final recommendation
awards. This alternative is not recommended since the County has compiled all the various
agency draft funding recommendations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of Atascadero’s total 2026 CDBG allocation would result in the estimated revenue and
expenditure of $176,247 of CDBG funds.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Administrative Services Director.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
None; a complete packet of submitted applications is available for public review at the City of
Atascadero, Public Works Department, 6500 Palma Avenue or online at the following link:
2026 CDBG Applications
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item H2
TO: JIM LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PHIL DUNSMORE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: BRUCE ST JOHN, BUILDING OFFICIAL AND DAVE VAN SON,
COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION BATTALION CHIEF & FIRE MARSHAL
SUBJECT: 2025 Building and Fire Code Updates
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1. Introduce, for first reading by title only, Draft Ordinance A repealing and replacing in its
entirety Title 4, Public Safety, Chapter 7 of the Atascadero Municipal Code for consistency
with the 2025 California Fire Code and adopting local amendments.
2. Introduce, for first reading by title only, Draft Ordinance B, repealing and replacing in its
entirety Title 8, Building Code, of the Atascadero Municipal Code for consistency with the
2025 California Building Code and adopting local amendments.
REPORT IN BRIEF:
State Building and Fire Codes are updated on a three-year cycle. The current City adopted codes
implement the 2022 edition, with adopted local amendments, and have been in effect since
January 1, 2023. The 2025 California Codes became effective throughout the State on January 1,
2026. Permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026, are processed under the
requirements of the new 2025 California Codes. Each code update cycle typically includes local
amendments that are designed to reflect local conditions.
DISCUSSION:
Staff recommends that the City amend Title 4 Public Safety and Title 8 Building Code for
consistency with 2025 California Building Code and State Agency Requirements.
The typical Building and Fire Codes adoption process is as follows:
The State adopts the new building codes on July 1, 2025, to become effective in six months
(January 1, 2026).
Department: Community
Development
Date: 02/10/2026
Placement: Public Hearing
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Local jurisdictions use the six-month period to review the new codes and adopt local
amendments as needed.
Local amendments must be based on geologic, topographic, or climatic conditions, and
must be at least as restrictive as the State Code.
Local amendments become effective 30 days after 2nd reading.
Local amendments may be made at any time and need not await a State building code
update.
Jurisdictions may make local modifications to the new State Codes if justified by climatic,
topographic, or geological conditions, and provided the modifications are at least as restrictive as
the State mandated Codes and are codified by ordinance based on findings. Typically, the City
utilizes the code update process to adopt local amendments to the code that respond to unique
conditions in Atascadero. The recommended update includes local amendments to the California
Building Code (CBC) and Fire Codes.
TITLE 4 PUBLIC SAFETY: FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS
The City adopts the Fire Code through Title 4, Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code. In 2025, the State
of California created and adopted Title 24 Part 7 of the California Code of Regulations, known as
the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code, which is based on the 2024
International WUI Code. The 2025 WUI Code will replace the previously adopted 2018 edition of
the WUI Code.
The Fire Department has reviewed the 2025 editions of the California Fire Code, and the California
Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUI) for incorporation into the Municipal Code. This update
will repeal Title 4 Chapter 7 in its entirety and replace it with:
The State Fire Marshals 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
(2025 LRA FHSZ Map) previously adopted by Council, June 2025; and
The 2025 Edition California Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, with
local amendments as discussed below; and
The 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, published by the
International Code Council with local amendments as discussed below.
2025 California WUI Code
The California WUI Code was historically found in Chapter 7A of the Building Code and R337 of
the Residential Code. The 2025 California WUI Code consolidates and replaces scattered wildfire-
related building standards from various parts of the California Building Code (CBC), Residential
Code (CRC), and Fire Code into a single, comprehensive code focused on wildfire safety in areas
where urban development meets wildland vegetation. It’s based on the 2024 International
Wildland-Urban Interface Code with California amendments. The 2025 California WUI Code
increases resistance of buildings and structures to fire intrusion from flames and embers and
applies performance and prescriptive wildfire safety requirements in the High and Very-High Fire
Severity Zones within the City of Atascadero. These are the red and orange areas on the 2025
LRA FHSZ Map.
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As part of the 2025 Code Updates, the 2025 California WUI Code has now been developed into
its own stand-alone Code.
A major focus of the WUI Code is ignition resistance — requiring that structural elements of
buildings be designed and built to reduce vulnerability to wildfire exposure:
Roof assemblies must meet specific fire-resistant criteria to prevent ember ignition.
Exterior walls and projections must use ignition-resistant materials and assemblies.
Decks and accessory structures are subject to special ignition resistance requirements.
Vents, exterior doors, glazing, and enclosures must be designed to limit ember entry
and fire spread.
o Windows and Glazing must use multi-pane tempered glass.
o Underfloor and eave protection must be enclosed or protected with ignition-
resistant materials
o Exterior garage doors perimeter gap shall resist the intrusion of embers
Local Amendments to Fire Code
State Fire codes may not fully consider all local aspects of life safety in practical daily application.
Local amendments to the State Fire Code may be necessary to enhance the City’s ability to protect
the life and safety of the public. The scope of the local amendments of the 2025 Edition of the
California Fire Code is consistent with previous Fire Code adoptions. All proposed modifications
to the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code will mirror the amendments made in previous
years, with the addition of minor clarifications. While there are no substantial changes in the 2025
Fire Code that are expected to directly impact the City of Atascadero, two additional local
amendments are proposed for the 2025 California WUI Code. Suggested local amendments
include:
Replacement of the 2021 Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area Map with the newly
adopted 2025 LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zone map (see 2025 Map, Attachment 1).
Application of code requirements to properties based on their location in designated
areas Identified in the 2025 LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.
2025 California WUI Code Amendments
A local amendment to Chapter 1, Section 101.5 is proposed based on local conditions and for
consistent application of codes. This change also ensures that extensive additions or remodels
are protected in a similar fashion to a new structure. The Atascadero Municipal Code currently
incorporates a threshold that requires full compliance for projects that involve an addition that
exceeds 50% or more of the existing building square footage or 75% or more of the replacement
value of the structure. The WUI code amendments would be applied at this same threshold.
Currently, Section 101.5 allows any additions or alterations to be made without the existing
building or structure having to comply with Special Building Construction Regulations)
requirements. The local amendment would require:
Full compliance with all applicable sections of the WUI code shall be required for the
entire building or structure when a proposed building addition exceeds 50% of the original
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building’s square footage, or if an alteration to an existing building results in a project that
is greater than 75% of the replacement cost of the structure.
Minor amendments are proposed to address driveways, fire apparatus turnarounds, and property
addressing requirements, ensuring alignment with current code language and practices in
Atascadero. These amendments are consistent with our current Fire Department Engineering
Standards that address driveways and Fire Department turnarounds and will not have any
developmental impact to property than currently exists.
As a result of recent catastrophic wildfire events such as Palisades and Eaton fires and the
associated ember castings, local amendments are proposed to add the following construction
standards to the Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones (yellow areas on the map) to address
potential ember cast and associated wildfire risk to properties:
1. Section 504.2 (Roof Assembly) Roofs shall have a roof assembly that complies with a Class
A fire classification. Common Class A roofing materials include:
Clay or concrete.
Slate.
Metal Roofing.
Asphalt composition shingles.
Fiber-cement shingles.
Synthetic roofing materials.
2. Section 504.9.2 (Garage Door Perimeter Gap) Exterior garage doors shall resist the
intrusion of embers by preventing gaps between doors and door openings, at the bottom,
sides and tops of doors, from exceeding 1/8 inch.
3. Section 504.10 (Vents) Screening for ventilation openings for enclosed attics, gable ends,
ridge ends, under eaves and cornices, enclosed eave soffit spaces, enclosed rafter spaces
formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof rafters, underfloor
ventilation, foundations and crawl spaces, or any other opening intended to permit
ventilation, either in a horizontal or vertical surface to resist building ignition from the
intrusion of burning embers and flame through the ventilation openings.
TITLE 8 BUILDING CODE: LOCAL AMENDMENTS
The City adopts the Building Code through Title 8 of the Municipal Code. In 2025, the State of
California created and adopted Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, known as the 2025
California Building Standards Code, which replaces the 2022 code.
Community Development staff has reviewed the 2025 editions of the California Building Codes,
for incorporation into the Municipal Code. This update will repeal Title 8 in its entirety and
replace it with the new code and local amendments. While not required, several additional
sections have been added to the City’s Municipal Code. These additions are not local
amendments; rather, they are official sections of the building codes included to remain consistent
with industry standards. When incorporated into the code, the provisions are clearly provided if
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someone looks to the City’s code as opposed to them not being there at all. By being in the code
it provides clarity to someone searching there, helps answer questions or address concerns
regarding specific decisions, and improves ease of access, thereby better serving members of our
community.
2025 California Codes significant changes
Following review of the 2025 Title 24, the 2025 California Building Standards Code, staff noted
the following changes:
2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CHANGES(CBC)
Section 101.4.8 (California Wildland Urban Interface) This section in the CBC references
the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Now all the applicable codes for
safeguarding life and property from the intrusion of fire from wildland fire exposures and
fire exposure from adjacent properties are in one code book.
Section 3109 (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs) All swimming pools and spas shall now
meet the standards of the California Building Code, California Law, and California Health
and Safety Code. This creates consistency in the applicable standards that had different
provisions previously. As an example, requirements for drowning prevention safety
features and enclosure requirements and allowed types are now consistent throughout.
2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE CHANGES (CRC)
Section R102.7 (California Wildland Urban Interface) Similar to section 101.4.8 above, this
section in the CRC references the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Now all
the applicable codes for safeguarding life and property from the intrusion of fire from
wildland fire exposures and fire exposure from adjacent properties are in one code book.
Section R111.1 (Connection of Service Utilities) Water systems and sewer systems are
added to the list of utilities that cannot be connected to a building prior to approval from
the Building Official. Previously only the electrical and gas connections required approval
for connection.
Section R315 (Sleeping Lofts) A whole new section on sleeping lofts. This section allows
creative space-saving designs in small dwellings such as loft space, reduced ceiling heights,
permanent smaller means of egress, smaller stairway widths and landings and ladders as
means of egress.
Section R330 (Energy Storage Systems) Minor changes to types of construction applicable
to installation locations and additional requirements and options for protecting energy
storage systems from vehicle impact within garages. This involves the installation of
bollards or similar features to prevent a vehicle from impacting a battery system installed
within a garage.
2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE CHANGES(CEC)
Article 230.8(A) (Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection: Dwelling Units) This provides
additional protection to areas that were previously not protected by GFI’s such as sinks
and permanent provisions for food prep and cooking.
Article 210.12(B) (Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection: Dwelling Units) Lists 14
locations where all 120-volt single phase 10 to 20-amp branch circuits supplying outlets
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or devices must have AFCI protection. Added additional and more clear areas for Arc-
Fault protection.
2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE CHANGES(CPC)
Section 408.8.5 (Test for Shower receptors) Added section: where no threshold is present,
a 2-inch barrier shall be temporarily constructed for testing.
Sections 422.6 (Water closet compartment) and Section 422.7 (Urinal Partitions)
Amended sections to add information on all gender bathrooms, how to construct the
compartments
2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE CHANGES(CMC)
Section 304 (Accessibility for Service) All appliances shall be located with respect to
building construction and other equipment so as to permit access for repair or
replacement of the appliance.
2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE CHANGES (CEC)
Subchapter 7, Section 150.0(s) (Mandatory Features & Devices for Residential Buildings)
Updates mandatory battery energy storage system (BESS) readiness for newly constructed
single-family one or two-dwelling units with electrical service over 125A. BESS-ready is
not required if BESS is installed.
2025 Building Code local amendments
As a part of the code adoption, the City may make local amendments and clarifications to the
State Code based on local conditions providing that no amendment makes the code requirements
less strict. Many of the proposed local amendments and clarifications are carry-overs from
previous adoptions by the City Council. Outlined below are several of the key local amendments
proposed for adoption.
1. Adoption of the 2021 Edition of the International Solar Energy Provisions and
Commentary, and the 2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics, and Geothermal Code to aid the City
in allowing for off-grid systems for single-family residences. Previous publications were
adopted in the last code cycle and this action adopts the updated versions of these.
2. Adding specifics on the timeline and expirations of permit applications. This will allow
members of the community access to the specific provisions of the code related to
expiration timelines. These include adding language that specifies that an expired permit
may be reinstated if it meets specific criteria.
3. Adoption of Appendix P (Sleeping Lofts) of the CBC for sleeping lofts, which provides
alternative measurements and requirements than what is required for sleeping rooms,
allowing for flexibility in how sleeping lofts are constructed.
4. Adoption of Appendix BB of the CRC, “Tiny Homes” which relaxes various requirements
for houses that are 400 square feet or less. Features such as ship ladders and reduced
ceiling heights for loft areas are given special exceptions to complement such small areas.
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5. Adoption of Appendix BO (Existing Buildings and Structures) of the CRC, which is intended
to encourage the continued use or reuse of legally existing buildings and structures. This
appendix regulates the repair, alteration, additions and relocation of existing buildings
that are within the scope of this code.
6. Adoption of the 2025 Existing Building Code with the intent to provide flexible and
alternative regulations with the approval of a licensed design professional for existing or
historical buildings. This can allow the use of alternative methods and approaches to
achieve compliance with minimum requirements while ensuring a reasonable level of
safety, health, property, protection and general welfare.
7. Included additional clarity of previously adopted Appendix J of the CBC which provides
the standards for the grading of properties, issuance of stop works for unpermitted
grading, erosion control and dust and mud control measures.
8. Add clarification on foundation criteria in CBC and CRC for detached accessory structures.
The new local amendments establish specific criteria for foundations based on the square
footage of the detached accessory structure, which may reduce construction costs for
smaller structures and reduce the need for project specific engineering.
9. Adoption of specific additional language to Title 8, Chapter 12 related to post-disaster
regulations. The additional language clarifies the intent of the chapter, provides
definitions specific to this article, and establishes enhanced criteria for repair work to
better assist property owners and licensed design professionals.
CONCLUSION
The adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Fire Codes are mandatory
adoptions. California Building Standards Code and Fire Codes are adopted by the State on a 3-
year cycle. The 2025 California Building Standards Code and Fire Codes were published by the
State on July 1, 2025, and became effective on January 1, 2026. Staff has reviewed and analyzed
the State updates and recommended local modifications based on climatic, topographic, and/or
geographic conditions to address unique, local conditions. Proposed modifications are included
within certain sections of the Atascadero Municipal Code for clarification, simplification, and
flexibility. City staff will continue to provide outreach to applicants, builders, and design
professionals during field visits, inspections, and front counter visits. The Community
Development Department provided flyers on job sites, as well as front counter handouts about
the new code changes.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Council may refer this item back to staff for additional analysis of proposed amendments.
However, the 2025 State Building Codes are currently in effect regardless of Council action
and without local amendments should the Council refer Draft Ordinance A and B back to staff.
2. The Council may make minor modifications of the text amendments.
3. The Council may deny some or all of the proposed text amendments.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with enforcement of the new code requirements are covered through the
collection of plan check and inspection service fees. Staff expects minimal fiscal impact from
the adoption of the new building codes and proposed code text amendments to property and
business owners.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Community Development Director, City Fire Marshal, City
Building Official, and Building Code Council.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance A – Title 4, Public Safety
2. Draft Ordinance B – Title 8, Building Code
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DRAFT ORDINANCE A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 7 (FIRE CODE)
OF TITLE 4 PUBLIC SAFETY CODE
OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council hereby finds and declares as follows:
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council to provide residents with
common sense reform to the City’s Municipal Code to reduce regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Fire Marshal has reviewed applicable sections of Title 4 and has
determined sections that need to be modified for consistency with State Law; and
WHEREAS, provisions codified in this title are adopted to implement and supplement the
Health and Safety Code as it exists and as it may be amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council of the Atascadero to provide
citizens with the greatest degree of fire, life and structural safety in buildings, in the most cost
effective manner, by adopting the body of regulations referred to as the 2025 Edition of the
California Building Code, Chapter 7 and 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code with amendments specific to the City of Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.5 and Section 18941.5,
require the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the California Building
Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 18941.5 and 17958.5, to make an
express finding that each such modification or change is needed; and,
WHEREAS, such findings must be made available as a public record and a copy thereof
with each such modification or change shall be filed with the State of California Building
Standards Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed Public Hearing
held on February 10, 2026, studied and considered the proposed municipal code text amendments
and changes; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero affirms the findings justifying previous
changes and modifications to the adopted construction and fire codes previously adopted.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO HEREBY
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as
if set forth in full.
SECTION 2. Public Hearing. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on February 10, 2026, resolved to approve a Municipal Code Text Amendment
to update Title 4, Chapter 7, Fire Code, for consistency with State law and clarity relating to
development standards
SECTION 3. CEQA. This ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on
the environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 4. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on February 10, 2026, resolved to introduce, for first reading by title only, an Ordinance
that would repeal and replace in its entirety, Title 4, Chapter 7 of the Atascadero Municipal Code
consistent with the following:
EXHIBIT A: Title 4, Chapter 7
SECTION 5. Interpretation. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve
the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this
Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the
purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Preservation. Repealing of any provision of the Atascadero Municipal Code
or of any previous Code Sections, does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred
before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this
Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for
sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. Effect of Invalidation. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the Atascadero
Municipal Code or other City Ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such
previous Atascadero Municipal Code provision or other City Ordinance to remain in full force
and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 8. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions
of this Ordinance are severable.
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SECTION 9. Notice. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of Atascadero’s book of original ordinances,
make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting and within fifteen (15)
days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in
accordance with California law.
SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following
its final passage and adoption.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on February 10, 2026, and
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of
California, on ______________ 2026.
CITY OF ATASCADERO:
______________________________
Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Dave Fleishman, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Chapter 7
FIRE CODE
Sections:
4-7.101 Title.
4-7.102 Adoption of Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
4-7.103 Local Modifications to the California Fire Code.
4-7.104 Modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
4-7.101 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the City of Atascadero Fire Code.
4-7.102 Adoption of Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
(a) Two (2) documents, two (2) of which are on file in City offices, identified by the Seal of the City
of Atascadero, marked and designated as:
2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, including all appendices except Appendices A,J, L and
M
2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, excluding all appendices
published by the International Code Council are hereby adopted, including chapters and sections
not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and including appendices thereto, as the Fire
Prevention Regulations of the City of Atascadero. The provisions of such are hereby referred to,
adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter except as modified hereinafter
(2025).
4-7.103 Local modifications to the California Fire Code.
(a) Amend Chapter I, Division II, Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Atascadero,
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(b) Amend Chapter I, Division II, Section 112.1 to read as follows:
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board of appeals consistent with Title 8, Chapter 2 ,§ 8-2.102(e) of the
Atascadero Municipal Code.. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its
business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate
copy to the fire code official.
(c) Amend Section 311.2.2 Fire Protection by deletion of Exception 1.
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311.2.2 Fire Protection. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in an operable condition
at all times.
Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the fire code official, buildings that will not be heated and where fire
protection systems will be exposed to freezing temperatures, fire alarm and automatic
sprinkler systems are permitted to be placed out of service and standpipes are permitted to
be maintained as dry systems (without an automatic water supply), provided that the
building does not have contents or storage, and windows, doors and other openings are
secured to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons.
2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire alarm and automatic sprinkler systems are
permitted to be placed out of service in seasonally occupied buildings: that will not be
heated; where fire protection systems will be exposed to freezing temperatures; where fire
areas do not exceed 12,000 square feet (1115 m2); and that do not store motor vehicles or
hazardous materials.
(d) Amend Section 503.2.1 to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in
accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet
6 inches (4115 mm).
503.2.1.1 Driveways. All driveways shall comply with Atascadero Fire and Emergency
Services diagram F-4, Fire Access Driveways.
(e) Amend Section 505.1. to read as follows:
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided
with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a
position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address numbers shall be
Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Type, color, and size
of address numbers shall be consistent with Chapter 5 § 4-5.105 of the Municipal Code. Where
required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in
additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a
private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other
sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
(f) Amend Section 507.2.2 to read as follows:
507.2.2 Water Tanks. Water tanks for private fire protection shall not be permitted.
(g) Amend Section 606.2 to read as follows:
606.2 Where Required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking
appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease
vapors. Hood systems shall be tied into existing fire alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. Factory-built commercial exhaust hoods that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL
710, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of the California Mechanical Code,
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shall not be required to comply with Sections 507.1.5, 507.2.3, 507.2.5, 507.2.8, 507.3.1,
507.3.3, 507.1.6 and 507.2.10 of the California Mechanical Code.
2. Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 710B, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of the
California Mechanical Code, shall not be required to comply with Sections 507.1.5,
507.2.3, 507.2.5, 507.2.8, 507.3.1, 507.3.3, 507.1.6 and 507.2.10 of the California
Mechanical Code. Spaces in which such systems are located shall be considered to be
kitchens and shall be ventilated in accordance with Table 403.3.1.1 of the California
Mechanical Code. For the purpose of determining the floor area required to be ventilated,
each individual appliance shall be considered as occupying not less than 100 square feet
(9.3 m2).
3. Where cooking appliances are equipped with integral down-draft exhaust systems and
such appliances and exhaust systems are listed and labeled for the application in
accordance with NFPA 96, a hood shall not be required at or above them.
4. A Type I hood shall not be required for an electric cooking appliance where an approved
testing agency provides documentation that the appliance effluent contains 5 mg/m3 or
less of grease when tested at an exhaust flow rate of 500 cfm (0.236 m3/s) in accordance
with UL 710B.
(h) Amend Section 901.7 to read as follows:
901.7 Systems Out of Service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the
fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by
the fire code official, the building shall be either evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be
provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has
been returned to service.
Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for
notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the
protected premises and keep watch for fires. The person assigned to fire watch shall maintain a
written log of their activities during their assigned shift and the log shall be provided to the fire
code official upon request.
Exception: Facilities with an approved notification and impairment management program. The
notification and impairment program for water-based fire protection systems shall comply with
California NFPA 25.
(i) Amend 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12
and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.23.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries
not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems
and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an
automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from
the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance
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with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies
constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.
(j) Amend 903.2.2 to read as follows:
903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies
as required in Sections 903.2.2.1 and 903.2.2.2.
903.2.2.1 Ambulatory Care Facilities: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout the entire floor containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the
following conditions exist at any time:
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation.
2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are
located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility.
In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of exit
discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor as
well as all floors below where such care is provided, and all floors between the level of
ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge, the level of exit discharge, and
all floors below the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Floors classified as an open parking garage are not required to be sprinklered.
903.2.2.2 Laboratories Involving Research and Development or Testing: An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the fire areas utilized for the research and
development or testing of lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries.
903.2.2.3 Proximity and Size-Based Sprinkler Requirement: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout any Group B occupancy that meets all of the
following conditions:
1. The building has a floor area greater than 500 square feet; and
2. The building is located 10 feet or less from another structure on the same
property; and
3. The building is located 5 feet or less from an adjacent property line.
903.2.2.4 Automatic Sprinkler Requirements for Additions to Group B Occupancies: An
automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any Group B occupancy when
additions are made and any of the following conditions are met:
1. The total area of one or more additions exceeds 1,000 square feet (92.9 m²)
beyond the size of the structure as it existed on the effective date of this
regulation:
2. The total combined floor area of the structure exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5
m²); or
3. A second story or additional stories are added.
(k) Amend 903.2.7 to read as follows:
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903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).
4. [SFM] The structure exceeds 24,000 square feet (465 m2), contains more than one fire area
containing a Group M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire
walls of not less than 4-hour fire-resistance rating without openings.
903.2.7.1 High-Piled Storage: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided as
required in Chapter 32 in all buildings of Group M where storage of merchandise is in
high-piled or rack storage arrays.
903.2.7.2 Group M Upholstered Furniture or Mattresses: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the
display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464
m2).
903.2.7.3 Lithium-Ion or Lithium Metal Battery Storage: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided in a room or space within a Group M occupancy where
required for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries by Section
320 or Chapter 32.
903.2.7.4 Proximity and Size-Based Sprinkler Requirement: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout any Group M occupancy that meets all of the
following conditions:
1. The building has a floor area greater than 500 square feet; and
2. The building is located 10 feet or less from another structure on the same
property; and
3. The building is located 5 feet or less from an adjacent property line.
903.2.7.5 Automatic Sprinkler Requirements for Additions to Group M Occupancies: An
automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any Group M occupancy when
additions are made and any of the following conditions are met:
1. The total area of one or more additions exceeds 1,000 square feet (92.9 m²)
beyond the size of the structure as it existed on the effective date of this
regulation:
2. The total combined floor area of the structure exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5
m²); or
3. A second story or additional stories are added.
(l) Add section 903.2.8.4 to read as follows:
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903.2.8.4 Automatic Sprinkler Requirements for Additions to Group R-3 Occupancies.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any existing Group R-3 occupancy
when an addition is made and either of the following conditions is met:
1. The addition increases the floor area by more than ten percent (10%) and the total
combined floor area of the structure exceeds 3,000 square feet (278.7 m²); or
2. The total combined floor area of the structure exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m²),
regardless of the percentage increase.
(m) Amend 903.2.18 to read as follows:
903.2.18 Group U Private Garages and Carports Accessory to Group R-3 Occupancies.
Carports with habitable space above and attached garages, accessory to Group R-3
occupancies, shall be protected by residential fire sprinklers in accordance with this section.
Residential fire sprinklers shall be connected to, and installed in accordance with, an automatic
residential fire sprinkler system that complies with Section R313 of the California Residential
Code or with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response
sprinklers, designed to provide a minimum density of 0.05 gpm/ft2 (2.04 mm/min) over the
area of the garage and/or carport, but not to exceed two sprinklers for hydraulic calculation
purposes. Garage doors shall not be considered obstructions with respect to sprinkler
placement.
903.2.18.1 Automatic Sprinkler Requirements for Additions to Group U Occupancies
Accessory to Group R-3. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any
existing Group U occupancy that is accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy when an addition
is made and ONE of the following conditions is met:
1. The addition increases the floor area by more than ten percent (10%) and the total
combined floor area of the structure exceeds 3,000 square feet (278.7 m²); or
2. The total combined floor area of the structure exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m²),
regardless of the percentage increase.
(n) Add section 903.2.22 to read as follows:
903.2.22 Automatic Sprinkler Requirements for Group U Occupancies. An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any building classified as Group U when any of
the following conditions are met:
1. The building has a floor area of 1,000 square feet (92.9 m²) or more:
2. The building is located less than 10 feet from another structure on the same property:
3. The building is located 5 feet or less from an adjacent property line:
4. The building is not open on at least three sides and has a floor area of 3,000 square
feet (278.7 m²) or more.
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Exception:
Sprinklers are not required where the Group U occupancy is part of a mixed-occupancy
building that includes a Group R-3 occupancy.
(o) Add section 903.2.23 to read as follows:
903.2.23 Conversion of Commercial Occupancies to Residential Use. An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any building where a commercial occupancy
(Group A, B, E, F, M, or S) is converted to a residential occupancy (Group R) and adjoins
other commercial uses.
(p) Amend Section 903.4.3 to read as follows:
903.4.3 Alarms. An approved audible and visual sprinkler waterflow alarm device, located on
the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic
sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow
equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system.
Where a waterflow switch is required by Section 903.4.1 to be electrically supervised, such
sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be powered by a fire alarm control unit or, where
provided, a fire alarm system. Where a fire alarm system is provided, actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
(q) Amend section 903.6 to read as follows:
903.6 Where Required in Existing Buildings and Structures. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 or
where one of the following conditions apply:
1. Group A, B, E, F, M, or S Occupancies – Modifications or Tenant Improvements
Sprinklers shall be provided in existing Group A, B, E, F, M, or S occupancies undergoing
modifications or tenant improvements when any of the following conditions are met:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m²);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge serving the
occupancy;
4. The building exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m²), contains more than one fire area of the
listed occupancies, and is separated into two or more buildings by firewalls with less
than a four-hour fire-resistance rating and/or with openings.
2. Additions to Existing Buildings (Excluding Group R-3 and Accessory Group U to R-3)
Sprinklers shall be provided throughout the existing building when:
1. Additions exceed 10% of the existing floor area and the total combined floor area
exceeds 2,000 square feet (185.8 m²); or
2. A second story or additional stories are added.
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(r) Add section 903.7 to read as follows:
903.7 Flow switch. All sprinkler systems including NFPA 13, 13R and 13D shall require a
flow switch that is connected to a local bell and is highly encouraged to have an inspector test
valve at the most hydraulically remote location per Atascadero Fire Department standards.
(s) Add Sections 907.11 through 907.11.2 to read as follows:
907.11 False alarms. The Fire Code Official may recover costs for fire department
responses to alarm activations determined to be false due to system malfunction, misuse, or
other non-emergency causes.
907.11.1 Excessive False Alarms. Cost recovery fees shall apply to each false alarm
response after the third occurrence within a calendar year.
907.11.2 Fee Schedule. False alarm response fees shall be established in the City of
Atascadero User Fee Schedule. Additional charges may apply under extraordinary
circumstances.
(t) Amend Section 1205.2 to read as follows:
1205.2 Access and Pathways. Roof access, pathways and spacing requirements shall be
provided in accordance with Sections 1205.2.1 through 1205.3.3. Pathways shall be over areas
capable of supporting firefighters accessing the roof. No portion of a pathway shall be located
on a portion of a gable roof overhanging the gable rafter or truss. Pathways shall be located in
areas with minimal obstructions, such as vent pipes, conduit or mechanical equipment.
Exceptions:
1. Detached, nonhabitable Group U structures including, but not limited to, detached
garages serving Group R-3 buildings, parking shade structures, carports, solar trellises
and similar structures.
2. Roof access, pathways and spacing requirements need not be provided where the fire
code official has determined that rooftop operations will not be employed.
3. Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems where the BIPV systems are
approved, integrated into the finished roof surface and are listed in accordance with
UL 3741. The removal or cutting away of portions of the BIPV system during
firefighting operations shall not expose a firefighter to electrical shock hazards.
(u) Delete Section 1205.2.1.3.
(v) Amend Section 1205.2.2 to read as follows:
1205.2.2 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings. Panels and modules installed on Group
R-3 buildings shall not be placed on the portion of a roof that is below an emergency escape
and rescue opening. A pathway of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide shall be provided
from the emergency escape and rescue opening to the eave directly below and a 36 inch wide
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(914 mm) access space shall be provided directly in front of the full length of the wall line
containing the emergency escape and rescue opening(s).
(w) Amend Section 1205.3.2 to read as follows:
1205.3.2 Interior pathways. Interior pathways shall be provided between array sections to
meet the following requirements:
1. Pathways shall be provided at intervals not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm)
throughout the length and width of the roof.
2. A pathway of not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide in a straight line to roof standpipes
or ventilation hatches.
3. A pathway not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide around roof access hatches, with not
fewer than one such pathway to a parapet or roof edge.
4. A pathway of not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide to and around each piece of
powered mechanical equipment.
(x) Amend Section 1205.5 to read as follows:
1205.5 Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Panel Systems. Ground-mounted photovoltaic panel
systems shall be installed in accordance with this section.
1. Arrays shall be located a minimum of 20 feet (6,096mm) from other structures and
shall not be located as to impeded access to and around a structure in any manner.
2. Arrays shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the rear 5 feet from the sides and
25 feet from the front of the property lines.
3. Array mounts shall be non-combustible construction. No storage shall be permitted
under the panel arrays. Arrays shall not be located upon biological conservation
easements, riparian or vernal pool area.
(y) Amend Section 1205.5.1 to read as follows:
1205.5.1 Vegetation Control. A clear, brush-free area of 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be
required around the perimeter of the ground mounted photovoltaic arrays. A base of gravel, a
maintained vegetative surface, or other noncombustible base, approved by the fire code
official, shall be installed and maintained under the photovoltaic arrays and associated
electrical equipment installations.
(z) Amend Appendix C with the following addition:
C103.4 Dry Line. A dry line will be required for any driveway when:
1. A driveway exceeds 150 feet in length, and
2. The driving distance from the nearest fire hydrant to within 50 feet of the structure
exceeds 500 feet.
Exception: The driving distance may exceed 500 feet if the building is fully protected by
an approved automatic sprinkler system, and the Fire Code Official grants approval.
(aa) Amend Appendix D to exclude the following:
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1. D103.1
2. Figure D103.1
3. D103.2
4. Table D103.4.
4-7.104 Modifications to the California 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
(a) Amend [A] 101.5 to read as follows:
101.5 Additions or Alterations. Additions or alterations shall be permitted to be made to any
building or structure without requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all of
the requirements of this code, provided that the addition or alteration conforms to that
required for a new building or structure. When the proposed addition exceeds 50% of the
original building’s square footage, or if the alteration results in a project that is greater than
75% of the replacement cost of the structure, full compliance with all applicable sections of
this code shall be required for the entire building or structure.
Exception: Provisions of this code that specifically apply to existing conditions are
retroactive.
Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure that will cause
the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code nor
shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or structure to become unsafe.
An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will
cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will not
provide adequate access in compliance with the provisions of this code or will obstruct
existing exits or access; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance or will
otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life.
(b) Amend 402.1.2.1 to read as follows:
402.1.2.1 Parcel map approval. Water supply requirements shall apply in the tentative and
parcel map process when new parcels are approved by the local jurisdiction.
As part of the application submittal, documentation from the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company confirming the availability and adequacy of water supply for fire protection
purposes must be included. This documentation shall demonstrate compliance with applicable
fire flow and infrastructure standards as required by the California Fire Code and local
ordinances.
(c) Amend 403.1.2 to read as follows
403.1.2 Width.
(a) All Roads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of two ten-foot traffic lanes, not
including shoulder and striping. These traffic lanes shall provide for two-way traffic flow
to support emergency vehicle and civilian egress, unless other standards are provided in
this article or additional requirements are mandated by local jurisdictions or local
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subdivision requirements. Vertical clearances shall conform to the requirements in
California Vehicle Code Section 35250.
(b) All one-way roads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of one twelve-foot traffic
lane, not including Shoulders. The Local Jurisdiction may approve One-way Roads.
1. All one-way roads shall, at both ends, connect to a road with two traffic lanes
providing for travel in different directions, and shall provide access to an area
currently zoned for not more than ten (10) Residential Units.
2. In no case shall a One-way Road exceed 2,640 feet in length. A turnout shall be
placed and constructed at approximately the midpoint of each One-way Road.
(c) All Driveways shall comply with Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services diagram F-4,
Fire Access Driveways.
[CCR, Title 14 §1273.01]
(d) Amend 403.1.6 to read as follows:
403.1.6 Turnarounds.
(a) Turnarounds are required on driveways exceeding 150 feet in length and dead-end roads.
(b) Turnarounds shall comply with Atascadero Fire and Emergency Engineering Standard F-1
for commercial and Engineering Standard F-2 for residential.
(c) Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a
turnout near the midpoint of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet, turnouts
shall be provided not more than 400 feet apart.
(d) A turnaround shall be provided on driveways over 300 feet in length and shall be within
fifty (50) feet of the building.
(e) Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. Where parcels are
zoned five (5) acres or larger, turnarounds shall be provided at a maximum of 1,320-foot
intervals.
(f) Figure A. Turnarounds on roads with two ten-foot traffic lanes.
[CCR, Title 14 §1273.05]A
FIGURE A—TURNAROUND WITH TWO 10-FOOT TRAFFIC LANES
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(e) Amend 403.2.4 to as follows:
403.2.4 Addresses for Buildings.
(a) All Buildings shall be issued an address by the Local Jurisdiction which conforms to that
jurisdiction's overall address system. Utility and miscellaneous Group U Buildings are not
required to have a separate address; however, each Residential Unit within a Building
shall be separately identified.
(b) Type, color, and size of address numbers shall be consistent with CH 5 § 4-5.105 of the
Municipal Code.
(c) Addresses for residential Buildings shall be reflectorized.
[CCR, Title 14 §1274.03]
(f) Amend 504.2 to read as follows:
504.2 Roof assembly. Roofs, to include those located in the Moderate FHSZ’s, shall have a
roof assembly that complies with a Class A fire classification when tested in accordance with
ASTM E108 or UL 790.
Exceptions: The following assemblies are exempt from testing and shall be considered as
equivalent to the Class A fire classification:
1. Roof assemblies with coverings of brick, masonry or an exposed concrete roof
deck.
2. Roof assemblies with ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and
shingles, clay or concrete roof tile or slate installed on noncombustible decks or
ferrous, copper or metal sheets installed without a roof deck on noncombustible
framing.
3. Roof assemblies with minimum 16 oz/sq ft (0.0416 kg/m2) copper sheets
installed over combustible roof decks.
4. Roof assemblies of slate roof covering installed over ASTM D226, Type II
underlayment over combustible decks.
(g) Amend 504.9.2 to read as follows:
504.9.2 Garage door perimeter gap, Exterior garage doors, to include those located in the
Moderate FHSZ shall resist the intrusion of embers by preventing gaps between doors and
door openings, at the bottom, sides and tops of doors, from exceeding 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
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Gaps between doors and door openings shall be controlled by one or more of the following
methods:
1. Weather-stripping products constructed of materials that which comply with both of the
following:
1.1. The tensile strength of the material shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D638
before and after exposure to ASTM G155 for a period of 2,000 hours, and the
maximum allowable difference in tensile strength values between exposed and
nonexposed samples shall not exceed 10 percent.
1.2. When tested to UL 94, the materials shall have a flammability rating of V-2 or
better.
2. Door overlaps onto jambs and headers.
3. Garage door jambs and headers covered with metal flashing.
(h) Amend 504.10 to read as follows:
504.10 Vents. Where provided, ventilation openings for enclosed attics, gable ends, ridge
ends, under eaves and cornices, enclosed eave soffit spaces, enclosed rafter spaces formed
where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof rafters, underfloor ventilation,
foundations and crawl spaces, or any other opening intended to permit ventilation, either in a
horizontal or vertical surface, including those located in the Moderate FHSZ, shall be in
accordance with Section 504.10.1 or Section 504.10.2 to resist building ignition from the
intrusion of burning embers and flame through the ventilation openings.
(i) Amend 507.1 to read as follows:
507.1 General. The roof covering on buildings or structures in existence prior to the adoption
of this code that are replaced or have 50 percent or more replaced in a 12-month period,
including those located in the Moderate FHSZ, shall be replaced with a roof covering
required for new construction in accordance with Sections 504.2 and 504.2.1. All portions of
a roof covering applied during an addition, alteration or repair to an existing structure shall
meet at least a Class A fire classification.
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DRAFT ORDINANCE B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING TITLE 8 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) AND
REPLACING TITLE 8 TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE LATEST EDITIONS
OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODES,
AND ADOPT FINDINGS OF FACTS TO SUPPORT THE IMPOSITION OF
REQUIREMENTS GREATER THAN THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED
BY OR PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
(City of Atascadero)
The City Council hereby finds and declares as follows:
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted the 2025 Building Code, effective January 1,
2026, thereby requiring that each jurisdiction incorporate the new building codes; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council of the Atascadero to provide citizens
with the greatest degree of fire, life and structural safety in buildings in the most cost-effective manner
by adopting that body of regulations referred to as the California Building Standards Code with
amendments specific to the City of Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.5 and Section 18941.5,
require the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the California Building
Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 18941.5 and 17958.5, to make an express
finding that each such modification or change is needed; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that such changes
must be determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, such findings must be made available as a public record and a copy thereof with
each such modification or change shall be filed with the State of California Building Standards
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the proposed text amendments are exempt per section 15061(b)(3) in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed Public Hearing held
on February 10, 2026, studied and considered the proposed municipal code text amendments and
changes; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero affirms the findings justifying previous
changes and modifications to the adopted construction and fire codes previously adopted; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that the California Building Code, California
Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, and California Fire Code are required to be modified due
to the findings contained herein to greater requirements than those set forth in the California State
Building Standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that each of the changes or modifications to measures
referred to therein are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions in the area encompassed by the boundaries of the City of Atascadero, and the City Council
further finds that the following findings support the local necessity for the changes or modifications:
1. That the City of Atascadero is situated at the base of a watershed of the Santa Lucia
Mountains and that flooding of Atascadero Creek, Graves Creek, and Salinas River results
in conditions rendering fire department vehicular traffic unduly burdensome or impossible
as witnessed in major floods that occurred in 1952, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1982, 1995,
and 2022. Furthermore, flood conditions described above create the potential for
overcoming the ability of the fire department to aid or assist in fire control, evacuations,
rescues and other emergency task demands inherent in such situations. The resulting
overburdening of Fire Department personnel may cause a substantial or total lack of
protection against fire for buildings and structures located in the City of Atascadero. The
afore-described conditions support the imposition of fire protection requirements greater
than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code and, in particular,
support the imposition of greater requirements than set forth in the 2025 California Building
Code;
2. That the City of Atascadero is situated near three major faults capable of generating
earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.5: the San Andreas to the east of the City, the
Nacimiento-Rinconada that crosses Hwy 101 north of the City then parallels the City to the
east, and the Hosgri to the South West. Other faults of importance are the Huasna and West
Huasna to the Southeast of the City, and the San Simeon to the Northwest. In as much as
these faults are included as major California earthquake faults, which are subject to
becoming active at any time, the City Atascadero is particularly vulnerable to devastation
should such an earthquake occur. The potential effects include isolating the City of
Atascadero from the north and south due to the potential for collapsing of freeway
overpasses or a slide on both the Cuesta and Ontario Grades and the potential for horizontal
or vertical movement of the Edna fault rendering surface travel across the southern
extremities of the City unduly burdensome or impossible. Additional potential situations
inherent in such an occurrence include broken natural-gas mains causing structure and other
fires, leakage of hazardous materials, the need for rescues from collapsed structures, and the
rendering of first aid and other medical attention to large numbers of people. The protection
of human life and the preservation of property in the event of such an occurrence support
the imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the California
State Building Standards Code and in particular support the imposition of greater
requirements than set forth in 2025 California Building Code;
3. That the central commercial area in the City of Atascadero consists of mixed conditions that
create the potential for possible conflagration, including congested streets during the
business day, numerous older buildings without adequate internal fire-resistance, and
contemporary low-rise buildings. The continued development of the Atascadero
commercial area and the current and potential development of high-rise buildings pose a
substantial threat of fire to human life, public safety, and the preservation of property and
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support the imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the
California State Building Standards Code, and in particular, support the imposition of
greater requirements than set forth in 2025 California Building Code;
4. That the City of Atascadero is bisected by a major freeway (Hwy 101), traversing in the
north/south direction and a major highway (Hwy 41) traversing in an east/west direction.
The City is also transected by a mainline railroad that traverses in the north/south direction.
It is a frequent occurrence for the aforementioned highways and railway to support the
transportation of hazardous materials. The potential for release or threatened release of a
hazardous material along one of these routes is highly probable given the volume
transported daily. Incidents of this nature will normally require all available emergency
response personnel to prevent injury and loss of life, and to prevent as far as practicable,
property losses. Emergency personnel responding to said incidents may be unduly impeded
and delayed in accomplishing an emergency response as a result of this situation, with the
potential result of undue and unnecessary risk to the protection of life and public safety,
particularly in those buildings or structures without the protection of automatic fire
sprinklers. The above-described problems support the imposition of fire protection
requirements greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code,
and in particular support the imposition of greater requirements than set forth in the 2025
California Building Code;
5. That seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create numerous serious
difficulties in the control and protection against fire situations in the City of Atascadero.
The hot dry weather in combination with Santa Ana winds frequently results in wildland
fires in the brush-covered slopes on the Santa Lucia Mountains and several areas
surrounding. The aforementioned areas completely surround the City. When a fire occurs
in said areas, such as occurred in 1994, the Highway 41 fire burned for several days and
entered the City, the entirety of local fire department personnel is required to control,
monitor, fight and protect against such fire situations in an effort to protect life and preserve
property and watershed land. The same climatic conditions may result in the concurrent
occurrence of one or more fires in the more populated areas of the City without adequate
fire department personnel to protect against and control such a situation. Therefore, the
above-described findings support the imposition of fire-protection requirements greater than
those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code, and in particular support the
imposition of greater requirements than set forth in the 2025 California Building Code;
6. That for the most part, the soils in the City of Atascadero are medium to highly expansive
in nature, and such soils may cause damage to foundations, structures and underground
utilities if not properly mitigated through known construction techniques. Furthermore, a
significant part of the City lies on hills and rolling topography subject to earth slides and
movements and present problems to developments constructed in such areas due to surface
water drainage and disposal. The above-described conditions support the imposition of
requirements greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code
and, in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements than those set forth in the
2025 California Building Code.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the provisions of the State Building
Standards Code shall be modified, changed and amended, as provided for in this ordinance, based upon
the foregoing findings and that said Council takes said action because of the public interest in protecting
life and preserving public safety and property; and
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WHEREAS, the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this
ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by California Health and
Safety Code Section 17958.7.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO HEREBY
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as if set
forth in full.
SECTION 2. Public Hearing. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on February 10, 2026 resolved to approve a Municipal Code Text Amendment to update
Title 8 Building Code, for consistency with State law and clarity relating to development standards.
SECTION 3. CEQA. This ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Public resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty that there
is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment
(Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 4. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on February 10, 2026, resolved to introduce, for first reading by title only, an Ordinance that
would repeal and replace in its entirety, Title 8 of the Atascadero Municipal Code consistent with the
following:
EXHIBIT A: Title 8
SECTION 5. Interpretation. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the
purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance
be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth
in this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Preservation. Repealing of any provision of the Atascadero Municipal Code or
of any previous Code Sections, does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or
preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s
effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or
prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. Effect of Invalidation. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the Atascadero Municipal
Code or other City Ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous
Atascadero Municipal Code provision or other City Ordinance to remain in full force and effect for
all purposes.
SECTION 8. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the
effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this
Ordinance are severable.
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SECTION 9. Notice. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of Atascadero’s book of original ordinances, make a
note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting and within fifteen (15) days after the
passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with
California law.
SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following its
final passage and adoption.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on February 10, 2026, and
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of
California, on ______________ 2026.
CITY OF ATASCADERO:
______________________________
Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Dave Fleishman, City Attorney
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ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 8 – BUILDING CODE
Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATIVE
§ 8-1.101 Title.
§ 8-1.102 Scope and Intent
§ 8-1.103 Adoption of Codes.
§ 8-1.104 Applicability of the Adopted Codes.
§ 8-1.105 Chief Building Official Designation.
§ 8-1.106 Duties and Powers of the Building Official
§ 8-1.107 Placards and Descriptions
§ 8-1.101 Title.
This title shall be known as the City of Atascadero Building Construction Code, Title 8 of the
Atascadero Municipal Code.
§ 8-1.102 Scope and Intent
(a) Scope Title 8 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and
regulations for the technical codes and other building and property health and safety
regulations within this title which regulate property maintenance and site preparation,
construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, maintenance, grading, removal and demolition of every building or
structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings and structures
(b) Intent The purpose of this code adopted hereby is to provide minimum standards to
safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of
egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation,
accessibility, sustainability, resiliency, and safety to life and property from fire and other
hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and
emergency responders during emergency operations.
Certain changes and modifications have been made in the adoption of this code because of
the requirements of specific local conditions. Consistent with this purpose, the provisions of
this code are intended and always have been intended to confer a benefit on the community
as a whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any particular person.
§ 8-1.103 Adoption of Codes.
The California Building Standards Commission, Title 24, Parts 1,2,2.5,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 of the
California Code of Regulations. Each of which are on file in City offices, identified by the Seal of the
City of Atascadero, marked and designated as:
2025 Edition of the California Administrative Code published by the International Code
Council, for reference only;
2025 Edition of the California Building Code (CBC) (Volumes 1 and 2) published by the
International Code Council;
2025 Edition of the California Residential Code (CRC) published by the International Code
Council;
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2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code (CEC) published by the National Fire Protection
Association;
2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code (CMC) published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code (CPC) published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) published by the
International Code Council;
2025 Edition of the California Fire Code (CFC) published by the International Code Council;
2025 Edition of the California Green Building Code (CALGreen) published by the
International Code Council;
2025 Edition of the California Energy Code published by the International Code Council;
2025 Edition of the California Historical Building Code published by the International Code
Council;
2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code published by the International Code
Council;
2025 Edition of the California Referenced Code Standards published by the International
Code Council.
In addition to the referenced books above, the following have also been adopted:
2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code published by the International
Code Council;
2021 Edition of the International Solar Energy Provisions and Commentary, for reference;
2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code, for reference;
2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, for reference;
2018 Rainwater Harvesting Systems, for reference only.
These codes are hereby adopted in their entirety — including all chapters, sections, and appendices,
regardless of whether they have been adopted by agencies of the State of California — as the
Building Construction Regulations of the City of Atascadero. The provisions of said codes are hereby
referenced, adopted, and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in this chapter,
except as otherwise modified herein.
§ 8-1.104 Applicability of the Adopted Codes.
(a) Conflicts: Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any specific case,
different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. When conflicting provisions or requirements
occur within this code or between this code and other codes or laws, the most restrictive
provisions shall govern. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and
referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
(b) Other Laws: The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of
local, state, or federal law.
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(c) Referenced Codes and Standards: The codes and standards referenced in this code shall
be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference.
(d) Partial Invalidity: In the event that any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal
or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts and
provisions.
(e) Existing Structures, Systems And Equipment: The legal occupancy of any structure
existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change,
except as otherwise specifically provided in this code or as is deemed necessary by the
building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public and
provided continued use is not dangerous to life, health and safety.
Additions, alterations, repairs and changes of use or occupancy in all buildings, structures,
and portions of building and structures, shall comply with the provisions for new buildings
and structures except as otherwise provided for in this code. Additions or alterations shall
not be made to an existing building or building service equipment which will cause the
existing building or building service equipment to be in violation of the provisions of the
technical codes nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or building
service equipment to become unsafe.
Equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their use,
maintenance, or repair continued if their use, maintenance, or repair is in accordance with
the original design and a hazard to life, health or property has not been created.
Buildings, structures, and equipment, existing and new, and parts thereof shall be
maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are required by this
code shall be maintained in conformance with the technical code under which installed. The
owner, owner's agent, and occupant shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings,
structures, and their building service equipment. To determine compliance with this section,
the building official may cause a structure to be reinspected.
A change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the
provisions of this code and the existing building code.
§ 8-1.105 Chief Building Official Designation.
(a) Authority: Building Services Division of the Community Development Department: There
is hereby established in the City of Atascadero a Development Services Division ("Building
Services") which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the Chief
Building Official. When the term "authority having jurisdiction" or "code official" is used in
the adopted codes, it shall mean the Chief Building Official.
(b) Exception: Whenever the terms "building official" or similar designations are used in the
California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, they shall be
understood to refer to the City of Atascadero Fire Marshal.
§ 8-1.106 Duties and Powers of the Building Official
(a) Authority: The Chief Building Official (CBO) is hereby authorized and directed to enforce
all provisions of this code and to conduct inspections in accordance with each code adopted
and amended under Title 8 of the Atascadero Municipal Code. The CBO shall have the
authority to interpret this code and to adopt and enforce rules, supplemental regulations,
policies, and procedures to clarify its application. All such interpretations and regulations
shall be consistent with the intent and purpose of this code. Policies and procedures shall not
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waive any requirements explicitly stated in this code. The CBO is further authorized to
develop and enforce guidelines and policies, as necessary, to ensure the safety of life, limb,
health, and property, and to carry out the purpose of this code. The CBO shall classify every
building, or portion thereof, into one of the occupancies set forth in this code according to its
use or the character of its occupancy.
(b) Deputies: The CBO may appoint such number of technical officers, inspectors, plans
examiners, assistants, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. Such
employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official. The building official may
deputize such employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the building
department.
(1) Permit Technicians- under delegation by the Building Official, may exercise
independent judgment in evaluating various situations and making determinations at
the permit issuance counter. These determinations may include accepting, reviewing,
and processing completed building permit applications; ensuring all information is
accurate, complete, and in compliance with the California Building Codes and other
applicable regulations; advising applicants on necessary corrections for plan submittal
acceptance; addressing associated fees, licensing requirements, and application or
permit extensions and reinstatements; and determining occupancy classifications,
types of construction, CSLB classifications, and business license requirements. The
Permit Technician also coordinates with relevant agencies regarding permit
requirements and must possess knowledge of basic construction components and
practices. Additionally, the Permit Technician provides technical assistance in issuing
construction and development permits to ensure compliance with applicable state
and local development codes and regulations.
(c) Applications and Permits: The building official or its deputies shall receive applications,
review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, construction, alteration,
relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, grading, removal and demolition of every building or structure, inspect the
premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the
provisions of this code.
(d) Notices and Orders: The building official or its deputies shall issue all necessary notices or
orders to ensure compliance with this code.
(e) Inspections: The building official or its deputies shall make all the required inspections, or
the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved
agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a
responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building
official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon
unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
(1) Inspection requests: Inspection requests should only be made after the requester
has verified that the work to be inspected is complete and ready. Upon arrival, the
Inspector will assess whether the work is sufficiently complete to proceed with the
inspection. If the work is found to be incomplete or not ready, a correction notice will
be issued indicating not ready or incomplete.
(2) Reinspection: A reinspection fee may be assessed by the Building Official or
designee to control the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for
such inspection or reinspection. In instances where reinspection fees have been
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assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required
fees have been paid.
(f) Identification: The building official or its deputies shall carry proper identification when
inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
(g) Right Of Entry: Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of, or perform any duty imposed by this code or other applicable law, or where the
building official or an authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists, or may exist, in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in
violation of this code or other similar law, which makes the structure or premises
noncompliant, unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official or an authorized
representative is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect
or to perform the duties imposed by this code or other applicable law, provided that if such
structure or premises be occupied, that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry
requested. If such a structure or premises is unoccupied, the building official shall first make
a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the
structure or premises and request entry.
(h) Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to a misdemeanor violation consistent with
Section 12-1.05.(i) Authority to enforce Unsafe Building. Any person who occupies or enters
a building or structure after the structure has been posted with an "Unsafe to Occupy"
notice, except under the direction of the Building Official to evaluate or perform building
repairs, shall be subject to a misdemeanor violation consistent with Section 12-1.05.
(j) Authority to Enforce Restricted Use Buildings. Any person who occupies or enters a
building or structure after the structure has been posted with a "Restricted Use" notice,
except under the direction of the Building Official to remove personal items, shall be subject
to a misdemeanor violation consistent with Section 12-1.05.
(k) Emergency Power: Where the building official determines that an imminent life safety
hazard exists in a building or with regard to a structure or premises, that requires immediate
containment, correction or elimination, or other actions to protect public health and welfare,
the building official or his/her designee may exercise any or all of the following:
(1) Order the immediate evacuation of all persons and prohibit occupancy, reentry, or
use of the premises until the hazard has been fully eliminated and all repairs and
corrective actions, including all required permits and inspections, have been
completed.
(2) Post the premises as unsafe, substandard, or dangerous, and regulate or restrict
access by all persons until an order to vacate and/or a notice not to enter is rescinded
in writing.
(3) Cause any water, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, or other system
connections or installations that are affected by or could contribute to the hazard to
be disconnected or otherwise rendered inoperative.
§ 8-1.107 Placards and Descriptions
(a) The following official placards shall be used to designate the condition for occupancy of
buildings or structures:
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(1) Green: "Inspected—Lawful Occupancy Permitted" is to be posted on any building
or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is
not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
(2) Yellow: "Restricted Use" is to be posted on each building or structure that has
been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the
continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms
the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restriction on
continued occupancy.
(3) Red: "Unsafe—Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on each building or
structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life
safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any
circumstances except as authorized in writing by the Chief Building Official or
authorized representative. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter
these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a
demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the
type of damaged encountered.
(4) “Stop Work” placard or correct notice is issued under the following circumstances
(i) No Permit: Work is being performed without obtaining the appropriate
Building Permit.
(ii) Permit Violation: Work outside the scope of work is being performed.
(iii) Code Violation: Work/construction which is contrary to the Atascadero
Municipal Code.
(b) Once the placard has been attached to the building or structure, it shall not be removed,
altered or covered until authorized by the Chief Building Official. It is unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to
this section.
Chapter 2 BUILDING CODE
§ 8-2.101 Modifications of the California Building Code.
(a) Delete Chapters 18A (as applicable), 27, 28, 29-30, 31A, and 31C.
(1) Modify 3101B Scope to remove Mobile Home Parks.
(b) Delete all appendices in their entirety, except for:
(1) Appendix B, - Board of Appeals, see AMC 8-2.101 (k) for modifications to the Board of
Appeals code.
(2) Appendix F – Rodent proofing in conjunction with 4.406.1 of the 2025 California Green
Building Standards.
(3) Appendix H – Signs.
(4) Appendix J discuss with PW for enforcement, see amendments below.
(5) Appendix P – Sleeping Lofts.
(6) Appendix Q – Emergency Housing: As declared by the City Manager, consistent with CA
Government Code Section 8698.
(c) Amend Section 105.1 to read as follows:
105.1 Required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or
structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or regrade, re-pave, re-surface, re-
stripe or otherwise alter a parking facility, the installation of which is regulated by this
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code, or cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building
official and obtain the required permit.
(d) Add section 105.1.3 to read as follows:
105.1.3 Used Mobile Homes, Railroad Cars, and Similar Assemblies. Used mobile
homes, railroad cars, cabooses, and similar assemblies shall not be moved into or
relocated within the City limits for habitation, storage or any structural purpose
without approval of the Building Official. Said structures do not qualify as
conventional construction, and therefore compliance with all applicable codes shall
be substantiated by a California licensed architect or engineer.
(e) Amend Section 105.2 to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
(1) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the net floor use area is not greater
than 120 square feet (11 m2).
(2) Fences, other than swimming pool barriers, not over 6 feet (1,829 mm)
high.
(3) Oil derricks.
(4) Retaining walls and non-retaining walls, including masonry and concrete
free-standing walls, that are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured
from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
(5) Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than
5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not
greater than 2:1.
(6) Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above
adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of
an accessible route.
(7) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar
finish work.
(8) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
(9) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are
less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,925
L) and are installed entirely above ground.
(10) Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agriculture purposes,
not including service systems.
(11) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and
two-family dwellings.
(12) Window awnings in Group R-3 and U Occupancies, supported by an
exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the
exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(13) Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not
over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
(f) Add Section 105.2.3 to read as follows:
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105.2.3 Height limitation: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, exempt from a building permit under
Section 105.2, shall not exceed 12 ft. in total height unless approved by the Chief
Building Official.
(g) Add Section 105.5.2 to read as follows:
105.5.2 Permit Expiration by Limitation. A building permit issued under the
provisions of this code and the adopted codes shall expire by limitation and become
null and void under the following circumstances:
(1) If the project, after the first passed inspection, has a period exceeding 180
days without a passed inspection.
(2) If two or more 180-day extensions have been granted without any passed
inspections to keep the permit active.
(3) If a new code cycle has been adopted after the issuance of two or more
180-day extensions, the Chief Building Official may determine—based on the
current stage of construction—that code updates must be submitted and
approved to proceed with the project.
Inspections applicable to keeping an issued permit active are listed in CBC section
110.3.
105.5.2.1 Expiration of Permit for Unlawful Construction: Notwithstanding any
provision of Section above, or any other provision of this chapter, if a building permit
was issued in order to bring an unpermitted structure or other unlawful, substandard,
or hazardous condition into compliance with any applicable law, or ordinance, such
permit shall expire by limitation and become null and void ninety (90) calendar days
after the date on which the permit was issued. The building official may extend the
validity of the permit for a period not exceeding ninety (90) calendar days beyond the
initial ninety (90) day limit upon written request by the applicant filed with the
building official prior to the expiration date of the original permit.
(h) Add section 105.5.3 to read as follows:
105.5.3 Expired Permits: Any permit that has exceeded more than 30 days past the
expiration date.
105.5.3.1 Reactivating an expired permit: An expired building permit may be
reactivated when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) A licensed design professional has conducted an observation of the
partially completed construction project and provided a written evaluation of
the current condition of the work completed to date.
(2) Trade-specific contractors have evaluated the previously installed
components to verify the condition and code compliance of materials and
workmanship.
(3) Updated plans have been submitted to the City for review, incorporating
the licensed design professional’s detailed observations and reflecting
compliance with the current applicable code cycle.
(i) Amend Section 105.7 to read as follows:
105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit and approved set of plans shall be
kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.
(j) Amend Section 109.4 to read as follows:
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109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work
on a project regulated by this code before obtaining necessary permits shall be
subject to the following investigative fee:
(1) First offense: $100.00 investigative fee.
(2) Second offense: $250.00 investigative fee.
(3) Third and any consecutive offense: $500.00 investigative fee each offense.
(k) Amend Section 113 to read as follows:
Building Code Appeals Hearing Officer:
113.1 Appeal Board members. The City Manager of the City of Atascadero shall
appoint no less than three board members and no more than five members who must
be knowledgeable in building codes, regulations, and ordinances, including specialty
trades, including, but not limited to, structural engineering and combustible
materials, when necessary. In no instance shall an appeal board member be an
employee, appointed, or elected official of the City of Atascadero.
113.2. Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim
that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally
good or better form or construction is proposed. The hearing officer shall have no
authority to waive requirements of this code.
113.3. Hearing procedure. Hearing procedure shall be consistent with
Title 12 Chapter 2 (12-2.09) of the Atascadero Municipal Code.
(l) Amend Appendix J as follows:
J103.3 Administration and Enforcement.
J103.3.1 Work Stoppage. Whenever the Chief Building Official / City Engineer
determines that the work does not comply with the terms of the permit or of this
Ordinance Section, they may order the immediate cessation of all work hereunder
until such corrective measures have been completed.
J103.3.2 Right of Entry. Whenever the Chief Building Official / City Engineer or
designated subordinate(s) have reasonable or probable cause to believe that there
exists accelerated erosion and/or a violation of this Ordinance Section, they may enter
such site at all reasonable times to inspect the same, to perform any duty imposed
upon them by this Ordinance Section; providing that if such premises are occupied,
they shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if the premises are
found to be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner
or other person having charge or control of said premises and request entry. If such
entry is refused or the owner or person having charge or control cannot be located
after reasonable effort, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry and abate the erosion or violation.
J103.3.3 Notification of Violation. Any person found to be in violation of the
provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be required to correct the problem upon
written notification from the Chief Building Official / City Engineer or designated
subordinate(s). Such written notification may require that certain conditions be
adhered to in the correction of the problem. These may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
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(1) Use of specific erosion control techniques.
(2) Submittal of plans and specifications to be approved by the Community
Development Department, and any other department affected by such work,
prior to the commencement of corrective work.
(3) Completion of corrective work within a specified time period.
J110.3 Erosion Control. The applicant shall submit an Interim Erosion and Sediment
Control Plan. This can be incorporated on the Grading Plan and shall include the
following information:
(1) Maximum surface runoff from the site as calculated using the method
approved by the Public Works.
(2) A delineation and brief description of the surface runoff and erosion
control measures to be implemented, including, but not limited to, types and
methods of applying mulches to be used.
(3) A delineation and brief description of vegetative measures to be taken,
including but not limited to, seeding methods, the type, location and extent of
existing and undisturbed vegetation types, and a schedule for maintenance
and upkeep.
J110.4 Dust and Mud Control Measures. Contractors performing grading operations
within the City where dry conditions or wet conditions are encountered shall
adequately and effectively control dust or mud from spreading off site or onto existing
structures on site. Prior to commencement of grading operations, contractor shall
furnish details of proposed dust or mud control measures to the City Engineer for
approval. Failure to control dust or mud from grading operations shall result in
suspension of grading operations until adequate measures are in place to allow
continuance.
Chapter 3 RESIDENTIAL CODE
§ 8-3.101 Modifications to the California Residential Code.
§ 8-3.102 Applicability for remodel, renovation or repair to existing buildings
§ 8-3.103 Off-Grid applicability.
§ 8-3.104 Residential Pool Setbacks
§ 8-3.101 Modifications to the California Residential Code.
(a) Delete all appendices except for the following:
(1) Appendix AA - Board of Appeals, see AMC 8-3.101 (e) for modifications to the
Board of Appeals code.
(2) Appendix AB - Permit Fees, for reference only.
(3) Appendix BB - Tiny Houses, applicable to SFRs that are less than 400 sq ft.
(i) Add section BB101.1.2 as follows:
The minimum size for a Tiny House is not to be less than 300 sq ft. It shall be
noted that a Tiny House is not an Efficiency Dwelling Unit as defined by the
California Building Code.
(ii) Add section BB101.1.3 as follows:
Use Appendix P from the 2025 California Building Code for allowances and
limitations on spaces intended for sleeping lofts.
(4) Appendix BF - Patio Covers.
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(5) Appendix BH - Automatic vehicular gates.
(i) Amend Section BH101.1, General, to read as follows:
The provisions of this appendix shall govern the design and construction of
automatic vehicular gates installed on residential lots for single or two-family
dwellings. Permits are required.
(6) Appendix BJ - Strawbale Construction; for reference only.
(7) Appendix BO - Existing Buildings and Structures.
(8) Appendix CH - Private Sewage Disposal – for reference only.
(9) Appendix CI - Swimming Pool Safety Act.
(10) Add the following to Section R105.2 number (11) to read as follows:
(i) Replacement of roofing materials where the structural sheathing has not
been damaged in with a combined aggregate of 100 sq ft.
(b) Add Section R105.5.2 to read as follows:
R105.5.2 Permit Expiration by Limitation. A building permit issued under the provisions of
this code and the adopted codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void under
the following circumstances;
(1) If the project, after the first passed inspection, has a period exceeding 180 days
without a passed inspection.
(2) If two or more 180-day extensions have been granted without any passed
inspections to keep the permit active.
(3) If a new code cycle has been adopted after the issuance of two or more 180-day
extensions, the Chief Building Official may determine—based on the current stage of
construction—that code updates must be submitted and approved to proceed with
the project.
Inspections applicable to keeping an issued permit active are listed in section CRC
R109 as approved by the Chief Building Official.
R105.5.2.1 Expiration of Permit for Unlawful Construction. Notwithstanding any provision
of Section above, or any other provision of this chapter, if a building permit was issued in
order to bring an unpermitted structure or other unlawful, substandard, or hazardous
condition into compliance with any applicable law, or ordinance, such permit shall expire by
limitation and become null and void ninety (90) calendar days after the date on which the
permit was issued. The building official may extend the validity of the permit for a period not
exceeding ninety (90) calendar days beyond the initial ninety (90) day limit upon written
request by the applicant filed with the building official prior to the expiration date of the
original permit.
(c) Add Section R105.5.3 to read:
(1) R105.5.3 Expired Permits. Any permit that has exceeded more than 30 days past
the expiration date.
(2) R105.5.3.1 Reactivating an expired permit. An expired building permit may be
reactivated when all the following conditions are met:
(i) A licensed design professional has conducted an observation of the partially
completed construction project and provided a written evaluation of the
current condition of the work completed to date.
(ii) Trade-specific contractors have evaluated the previously installed
components to verify the condition and code compliance of materials and
workmanship.
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(iii) Updated plans have been submitted to the City for review, incorporating
the licensed design professional’s observations and reflecting compliance with
the current applicable code cycle.
(d) Amend Section R107.1 to include the following:
Exceptions.
(i) Extensions need not be applied for if the temporary permits were issued for
jobsite construction trailers and temporary housing during construction as
approved by the building official. This would include temporary power as
applicable.
(e) Amend Section R112.1 to read as follows: Building Code Appeals Hearing Officers.
R112.1 Building Code Appeals Hearing Officers. In order to hear and decide appeals
of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the
application and interpretation of the code, there shall be and is hereby created a
Building Code Appeals Hearing Officer. The Building Code Appeals Hearing Officer
shall be appointed consistent with Section 12-2.08(a) of the Atascadero Municipal
Code.
(f) Add section R112.1.1 Appeal Board members.
R112.2.2 Appeal Board members. The City Manager of the City of Atascadero shall
appoint no less than three board members and no more than five members who must
be knowledgeable in building codes, regulations, and ordinances, including specialty
trades, including, but not limited to, structural engineering and combustible
materials, when necessary. In no instance shall an appeal board member be an
employee, appointed, or elected official of the City of Atascadero.
(g) Amend Section R112.2 to read as follows: Limitations on authority.
R112.2 Limitations on authority: An application for appeal shall be based on a claim
that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally
good or better form or construction is proposed. The hearing officer shall have no
authority to waive requirements of this code.
(h) Remove section R112.3 and replace with Hearing procedure.
Hearing procedure shall be consistent with Title 12 Chapter 2 of the Atascadero
Municipal Code.
(i) R301.2 Table with Info.
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(j) Amend CRC Section R401.4.1.1.5 (Alternate Procedures) to read as follows:
(1) In lieu of obtaining a Preliminary Soils Report or Soils Investigation, the following
footing & foundation parameters can be considered.
(i) 121 SF – 450 SF = 18” depth footing/12” width
(ii) 451 SF – 750 SF = 21” depth footing/15” width
(iii) 751 SF – 1000 SF = 27” depth footing/15” width AND statement of site
suitability from a Licensed Design Professional.
(2) Over 1000 SF requires engineered footing & foundation design with an applicable
Soils Report.
(k) Add Section R401.4.1.1.5.1 to read as follows:
Detached Accessory Structures under 500 SF shall have a minimum of a 5” slab
foundation and #3 at 18” o/c OR #4 at 24” o/c. Requirements may vary depending on
whether the location is consistent with Section R403.1.7.1 & R403.1.7.2.
§ 8-3.102 Applicability for remodel, renovation or repair to existing buildings.
When the estimated value of proposed remodel, renovation or repair work to an existing
building exceeds 75% of the current valuation for a new building, all City of Atascadero
Building Construction Code (Title 8) requirements for new buildings, including, but not
limited to, an automatic fire suppression system, California Wildland Urban Interface
compliance, Title 24 energy analysis, etc., will apply.
Note: The Chief Building Official shall determine instances of natural disaster or
uncontrollable events (e.g. fire).
§ 8-3.103 Off-Grid Requirements.
(a) Electrical. See § 8-4.103.
§ 8-3.104 Residential Pool Setbacks from SFR & Property Line.
(a) Minimum Setback Requirements from dwelling unit or detached accessory structures.
(1) Surcharge conditions to be compliant with the applicable provisions from the CRC.
(2) Minimum setback shall be 5’. If additional surcharges exceed the limitations of the
adjacent structures’ foundation then additional details are required. The influence
line is a 1:1 ratio at a 45-degree angle from the base of the structure’s footing. See
Figure R403.1.7.1.
(b) Minimum Setback Requirements from the Property Line. The minimum side setback is
12 feet unless the following conditions exist (may be reduced to no less than 5 feet):
(1) The sloping conditions of the pool cannot be permitted to create a surcharge to an
adjacent property/structure depending on descending & ascending slope setback.
(2) There are no concerns about excess drainage to adjacent properties and in no way
affects adjacent properties AND is routed to a City approved location.
(3) Setback to toe of ascending slope shall not be less than 1.5 feet and setback to top
of descending slope shall not be less than 2.5 feet.
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Chapter 4 ELECTRICAL CODE
§ 8-4.101 Modifications of the California Electrical Code.
§ 8-4.102 Underground utility services.
§ 8-4.103 Installation of the electrical system for a new SFR
§ 8-4.104 SFR without a connection to the electrical utility provider
§ 8-4.101 Modifications of the California Electrical Code.
Adopt all informative annexes.
(a) Informative Annex J for informational purposes only.
(b) Amend article 100, the definition of Qualified Person, to include the information note as a
requirement to meet the intent of a Qualified Person.
§ 8-4.102 Underground utility services.
(a) All new electric, telephone, television, and other communication service connections for
all new, altered, or enlarged buildings shall be provided by underground wiring. Extension of
electric or communication distribution lines to serve such projects shall be underground
wiring.
Exceptions:
(1) Replacement or relocation of electric service equipment served by existing
overhead wiring.
(2) Where determined by the Chief Building Official to be impractical or infeasible
within the standards and practices of the utility or other companies providing such
services.
(3) Where the utility or other company's distribution system is underground, the
service lines shall terminate at a connection point designated by the utility company.
Where the utility or other company's distribution is overhead, the service lines shall
terminate as a pole riser on a pole designated by the utility company.
(b) Definitions
Impractical: Unreasonably difficult due to a utility cost that is disproportionate to permitted
construction valuation cost
Infeasible: Infeasible due to structural constraints and physical site limitations
§ 8-4.103 Installation of a complete electrical system for a new single-family residence.
If a property owner intends to install the electrical system for a new single-family residence (SFR)
but is not a licensed C-10 electrical contractor, nor has completed the required number of on-the-
job hours to qualify for the Electrician Trainee (ET) program to take either the general or residential
electrician certification exam through the Division of Industrial Relations Department, then electrical
plans designed by a licensed electrical engineer will be required. The plans will need to be specific
enough to ensure that the person performing the work can ensure code compliance with the 2025
CEC.
§ 8-4.104 SFR without a connection to the electrical utility provider.
An SFR (Single-Family Residence) can be considered electrically off-grid when all of the following
conditions are met:
(a) Infrastructure is installed without conductors for interconnection to the utility grid.
(b) The electrical system is designed by a licensed electrical engineer, including all applicable
load and system calculations.
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(c) A backup generator is installed, sized appropriately according to the requirements set by
the electrical engineer.
(d) A properly sized photovoltaic (PV) system and energy storage system (ESS) are installed
to meet the residence’s energy needs.
Chapter 5 PLUMBING CODE
§ 8-5.101 Modifications of the California Plumbing Code.
§ 8-5.101 Modifications of the California Plumbing Code.
(a) Delete all appendices except for the following:
(1) Appendix A: Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.
(2) Appendix G: Sizing of Venting Systems.
(3) Appendix H: For reference
(4) Appendix K: Portable Rainwater Catchment Systems.
(5) Appendix R: Tiny Houses.
(6) The 2022 TCNA for the purpose of reference only.
(b) Add Section 712.3.1. to read as follows: Air Test Additional requirements.
712.3.1 Air Test Requirements. If piping, other than plastic noted in CPC section
712.1, is to be placed under an air test, the manufacturer listing installation
specification for the air test must be provided at the time of inspection.
(c) Amend Section 719.1 to read as follows:
719.1. A cleanout shall be placed in every building sewer within five feet of each
building, at all changes in alignment or grade in excess of 135 degrees, within five feet
of the junction with the public sewer, and at intervals not to exceed 100 feet in
straight runs. The cleanout shall be made by inserting a "Y" fitting in the line and
fitting the cleanout in the "Y" branch in an approved manner. In the case of a
cleanout near the junction of the public sewer, the "Y" branch riser shall be extended
to a depth of not more than one foot. All other cleanouts shall be extended to finish
grade.
Chapter 6 MECHANICAL CODE
§ 8-6.101 Modifications to the California Mechanical Code.
§ 8-6.101 Modifications to the California Mechanical Code.
Delete all appendices except for Appendix A.
(a) Appendix A: Residential Plans Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design.
Chapter 7 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
§ 8-7.101 Modifications to the Green Buildings Standard Code.
§ 8-7.101 Modifications to the Green Buildings Standard Code. Appendices used for reference only.
Chapter 8 ENERGY CODE
§ 8-8.101 Modifications to the California Energy Code.
§ 8-8.102 Definitions.
§ 8-8.103 Climate Zone Information.
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§ 8-8.101 Modifications to the California Energy Code.
(a) Adopt Appendix 1-A Standards and Documents Referenced in the Energy Code.
(b) Appendix 1-B Energy Commission Documents Incorporated by Reference in their Entirety -
For Reference Only.
§ 8-8.102 Definitions. Amend the definitions below to read as follows:
(a) Unconditioned Space: Enclosed space within a building that is not directly conditioned or
indirectly conditioned and that can be considered an occupiable space.
(b) Context: As stated in Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English
Language:
(1) The parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its
meaning.
(2) The interrelated conditions in which something exists or occurs.
The purpose of this definition is to help explain the following:
Section 100.1 Definitions and Rules of Construction
Rule 1. Where the context requires, the singular includes the plural and the plural
includes the singular.
§ 8-8.103 Climate Zone Information
The City of Atascadero is located in California Building Climate Zone 4.
Chapter 9 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
§ 8-9.101 Modifications to the International Property Maintenance Code.
§ 8-9.102 Definitions.
§ 8-9.101 Modifications to the International Property Maintenance Code.
(a) Delete all appendices.
(b) Change the following referenced codes to the updated applicable code referenced.
(1) International Building Code to 2025 California Building Code.
(2) International Residential Code to 2025 California Residential Code.
(3) International Mechanical Code to 2025 California Mechanical Code.
(4) International Plumbing Code to 2025 California Plumbing Code.
(5) National Electrical Code to 2025 California Electrical Code.
(6) International Fire Code to 2025 California Fire Code.
(7) International Energy Conservation Code to 2025 California Energy Code.
(8) International Green Construction Code to 2025 California Green Building
Standards Code.
(9) International Zoning Code to Atascadero Municipal Code.
(10) International Fuel Gas Code to Applicable 2025 California Code.
(c) Amend Section 107.1 to read as follows:
107.1 Unlawful acts. It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance for
any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any premise,
building, structure or building service equipment, or cause or permit the same to be
done in violation of this code or the technical codes.
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(d) Amend Section 109.1 to read as follows:
109.1 Unsafe Conditions: When a structure or equipment is found by the code official
to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found
unlawful, such structure shall be posted in accordance with this section and declared
to be a public nuisance and the violations shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal pursuant to the provisions of this code.
(e) Amend Section 302.3 to read as follows:
302.3 Sidewalks and Driveways: Sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking
spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free
from hazardous conditions. The owner of any building, lot or premises within the city
shall maintain the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon such premises that are
accessible to the general public and the public sidewalks between such premises and
any adjacent public street or alley in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
Maintenance shall include the removal and proper disposal, by methods approved by
the City, of any dangerous, unsightly and unsanitary conditions such as accumulations
of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, dirt, gum or other substances or items, which have
been placed, dropped or spilled upon the sidewalks. Where said unsightly or
unsanitary conditions have been created or caused by the owner of such building, lot
or premises, whether upon the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon his premises
or the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley,
or the sidewalks adjacent to buildings, lots or premises in the vicinity, the owner shall
immediately restore the sidewalks and/or walkways to a clean, safe and sanitary
condition.
(f) Amend Section 404.6 to read as follows:
404.6 Efficiency unit: When allowed within the Atascadero City limits, and a minimum
of 190 sq ft of habitable space is provided, efficiency dwelling shall also comply with
the following.
1. The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration
facilities, each having a minimum clear working space of 30 inches in front. Light and
ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
2. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet,
lavatory and bathtub or shower.
3. The maximum number of occupants shall be three.
(g) Amend Section 704.6.2 to reads as follows:
Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual
dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be
interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of
the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not
be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon
activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over
background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
§ 8-9.102 Definitions.
The following definitions will be included with Chapter 2 of the International Property Maintenance
Code:
Safety Assessment.
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A visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the
condition for continued use.
Chapter 10 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
§ 8-10.101 Purpose.
§ 8-10.102 Adoption of Code.
§ 8-10.103 Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation requirements.
§ 8-10.101 Purpose.
Consistent with California State law, it is the purpose of this chapter to:
(a) Promote the values and benefits of landscapes that integrate and go beyond the
conservation and efficient use of water.
(b) Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and managing water
efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects by encouraging the use of
a watershed approach that required cross-sector collaboration of industry, government and
property owners to achieve the many benefits possible.
(c) Establish provisions for water management practices and water wise prevention for
existing landscapes.
(d) Use water efficiently without waste by setting a maximum applied water allowance as an
upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount.
§ 8-10.102 Adoption of Code.
The administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be in accordance with Sections 490
through 495 of Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7 of the California Code of Regulations.
§ 8-10.103 Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation requirements.
This section is intended to comply with the State's Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance, and
standards found in 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7.
(a) Property owners or their building or landscape designers, including anyone requiring a
building or planning permit, plan check, or landscape design review from the City, who are
constructing a new (single-family, multifamily, public, institutional, or commercial) project
with a landscape requirement area greater than 500 square feet, or rehabilitating an existing
landscape under City review jurisdiction with a total landscape area greater than 2,500
square feet, shall comply with Section 492.6(a)(3)(B), (C), (D), and (G) of the MWELO,
including sections related to use of compost and mulch as delineated in this chapter.
(b) Property owners or their building or landscape designers that meet the threshold for
MWELO compliance outlined in subsection (a) above shall:
(1) Comply with Section 492.6(a)(3)(B), (C), (D), and (G) of the MWELO, which requires
the submittal of a landscape design plan with a soil preparation, mulch, and
amendments section to include the following:
(i) For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic
yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a
depth of six inches into the soil. Soils with greater than 6% organic matter in
the top six inches of soil are exempt from adding compost and tilling.
(ii) For landscape installations, a minimum three inch layer of mulch shall be
applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas,
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creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch
is contraindicated. To provide habitat for beneficial insects and other wildlife
up to 5% of the landscape area may be left without mulch. Designated insect
habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
(iii) Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post-consumer materials
shall take precedence over inorganic materials or virgin forest products unless
the recycled post-consumer organic products are not locally available. Organic
mulches are not required where prohibited by local fuel modification plan
guidelines or other applicable local ordinances.
(2) The MWELO compliance items listed in this section are not an inclusive list of
MWELO requirements; therefore, property owners or their building or landscape
designers that meet the threshold for MWELO compliance outlined in this chapter
shall consult the full MWELO for all requirements.
(c) If, after the adoption of this chapter, the California Department of Water Resources, or its
successor agency, amends 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7, Section 492.6(a)(3)(B), (C), (D),
and (G) of the MWWELO September 15, 2015 requirements in a manner that requires City to
incorporate the requirements of an updated MWELO in a local ordinance, and the amended
requirements include provisions more stringent than those required in this section, the
revised requirements of 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7 shall be enforced.
Chapter 11 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
§ 8-11.101 Intent and Applicability.
§ 8-11.102 Modifications to the California Existing Building Code.
8-11.101 Intent and Applicability.
Intent: This document, for reference, is intended to provide flexible and alternative
building regulations for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation of
designated historic buildings. It permits the use of alternative methods and approaches
to achieve compliance with minimum requirements while ensuring a reasonable level of
safety, health, property protection, and general welfare. These considerations apply
specifically to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of
existing buildings.
Applicability: If referenced design criteria are used in the preparation of construction
documents in accordance with the California Building Code (CBC) for the repair,
alteration, change of occupancy, addition, or relocation of an existing building, such
design criteria must be prepared or approved by a licensed design professional registered
in the State of California.
§ 8-11.102 Modifications to the California Existing Building Code.
(a) Omit chapters 3A, 4A, 5A, 12 and 13.
(b) Omit Appendix B, C, D.
(c) Appendix A Chapters A1-A5 for reference only.
(1) Appendix A1 - Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing
Wall Buildings
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(2) Appendix A2 - Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and
Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms
(3) Appendix A3 - Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls
and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings
(4) Appendix A4 - Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings
with Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls
(5) Appendix A5 - Referenced Standards
Chapter 12 POST-DISASTER REGULATIONS
§ 8-12.101 Intent.
§ 8-12.102 Application of provisions.
§ 8-12.103 Definitions.
§ 8-12.104 Repair Criteria
§ 8-12.105 Placards.
§ 8-12.101 Intent.
This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for
continued occupancy following an earthquake or other destructive event. The chapter further
authorizes the Chief Building Official and representatives to post the appropriate placard at each
entry to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
§ 8-12.102 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies
regulated by the City of Atascadero following each destructive event. The City Council may extend
the provisions as necessary.
8-12.103 Definitions.
For the purpose of this article and where else applicable:
ARCHITECT: An individual licensed by the state of California to practice architecture as
defined in the California Business and Professions Code.
CIVIL ENGINEER: An individual registered by the state of California to practice civil
engineering as defined in the California Business and Professions Code.
CURRENT CODE: The City of Atascadero Building Code, as set forth in 8-1.103 of this title,
that is in effect at the time an application for a building permit to repair damage caused by a
disaster.
ENGINEERING EVALUATION: An evaluation of a damaged building or structure, or suspected
damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil
engineer or architect retained by the owner of a building or structure. An engineering
evaluation shall, at the minimum, contain recommendations for repair with an appropriate
opinion of construction cost for repair.
EVENT: Any occurrence which results in the declaration of an emergency by City Council, and
shall include, but not be limited to, fires, windstorms, earthquakes, and floods
REPLACEMENT VALUE: The cost, as determined by the applicable licensed design
professional and the Building Official, of replacing the damaged structure with a new
structure of the same size, construction material, and occupancy on the same site.
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: An individual registered by the state of California to practice civil
engineering and to use the title "structural engineer" as authorized in the California Business
and Professions Code.
VALUE OF REPAIR: The cost, as determined by the applicable licensed design professional
and the Building Official, of making necessary repairs to a damaged structure.
§ 8-12.104 Repair Criteria
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, buildings and structures of all occupancies
which have been damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared
shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
(a) Except as provided in subsection B of this section, if the estimated value of repair is less
than fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the building or structure, then the
damaged elements, as well as all critical ties, elements that support the damaged elements
and elements that are supported by the damaged elements, shall be repaired and/or brought
into conformance with the structural requirements of the current code.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, if the estimated value of
repair does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the replacement value of the building or
structure, then the damaged elements may be repaired to their pre-disaster condition if the
Chief Building Official determines, after review of an engineering evaluation, that repair to
their pre-disaster condition will not create an unreasonable risk of injury to occupants of the
building or structure, adjacent properties, pedestrians or other members of the public.
(1) However, when the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems, the
ceiling systems shall be repaired and all bracing required by the current code shall be
installed.
(c) If the estimated value of repair equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement
value of the building or structure, then the entire building or structure shall be brought into
conformance with the structural requirements of the current code.
§ 8-12.105 Placards.
Placards are those identified in Section 8-1.107 of this code.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item I1
Department: Community
Development
Date: 02/10/2026
Placement: Management
Report
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PHIL DUNSMORE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: KELLY GLEASON, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Update – Permits and Process Policy Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Council receive an update on the Zoning Code Update project, provide direction to staff on policy
questions, and receive information about next steps.
BACKGROUND:
The City began a comprehensive zoning code update project in 2024 to dovetail into the General
Plan Update. The new General Plan replaces land use designations with new “Placetypes” that
will need to be reflected within the new zoning code for consistency. The new Zoning Code
would:
1. Achieve consistency with the new General Plan placetypes
2. Make the code easier to use
3. Simplify and streamline application review processes consistent with recent code updates
and current City policy
The code update focuses on reorganization of Title 9 for readability and accessibility while
incorporating new zoning districts to correspond to updated General Plan placetypes. This
ensures that the City can provide for consistent implementation following adoption of the new
General Plan. The zoning code update is not intended to “fix” existing standards in the code that
are unrelated to General Plan adoption, however, some sections will be updated for clarity or to
incorporate current City policy. Staff intends to bring forward multiple review opportunities to
the Planning Commission and City Council to review code updates prior to adoption focusing on
the following three topic areas:
1. Permits and Process
2. Mixed-Use standards and uses
3. Zoning Use Tables and other consistency updates
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This report focuses on item 1, the “Permits and Process” portion.
DISCUSSION:
The Zoning Code update will consolidate and reorganize code sections for greater readability,
transparency, and public access. Through this process, Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) will be
reorganized, providing a more understandable format for applicants and the community. Title 9
currently has 18 chapters with development and performance standards spread throughout
multiple chapters. The revised organization consolidates these topics into 8 chapters.
• Ch 1: Enactment And Applicability
• Ch 2: Zoning Districts, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards
• Ch 3: Regulations Applicable to All Zoning Districts
• Ch 4: Standards for Specific Uses
• Ch 5: Nonconformities
• Ch 6: Entitlement Processing Procedures
• Ch 7: Zoning Code Administration
• Ch 8: Definitions
This report discusses Chapter 6, Entitlement Processing Procedures, and Chapter 7, Zoning code
Administration, and provides an overview of modifications to existing code language related to
processes and permitting standards.
This reorganization also includes a revised numbering format which will allow staff to add
sections within the new format, as needed, to respond to changing State laws or emerging local
trends.
Existing Code Structure Proposed Code Structure
Chapter 9-1 9-1
Article 9-1.1 9-1.10
Section 9-1.110 9-1.10.100
Subsection 9-1.110(a) 9-1.10.100(a)
• Chapter 1 – Name of Chapter
• Article 9-1.XX - Name of Article
• 9-1.02.xxx - Name of Section
• (a) Subsection
1. CHAPTER 6: ENTITLEMENT PROCESSING PROCEDURES
Chapter 6 covers administrative procedures and outlines application types, their associated
process and review authority. Reorganization of this chapter is intended to clarify procedures
and enhance consistency through the code. Reorganization of this chapter is intended to clarify
procedures and enhance consistency throughout the code. All updates, including updates to this
administrative chapter, build on recent zoning code updates and incorporate processes
envisioned during the adoption of Objective Design Standards and CEQA thresholds in 2024 and
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2025. In summary, the amendments are intended to promote desired development and increase
transparency.
Because Title 9 has been updated incrementally over time using the structure established during
incorporation in 1979, some application types and current practices for application processing
are unclear or not included in the existing administrative code. The new code will include easy to
read charts for clarity. The charts, included as Attachment 1, list each process along with the
review authority, and appeal options for each application type.
Application types include:
Legislative Actions, such as General Plan Amendments, Development Agreements, and
Planned Developments
Precise plans
Variances
Use Permits
Other Permits subject to zoning and development standards
Design Review
Current review practices not outlined in the existing code are also included to create a
comprehensive list.
The following summarizes additions to this section:
Clarify/rename Zoning Clearance process (applicable to business license review and home
occupations)
o Add this process to the permits and review section to clarify review authority and
process
Formalize existing process for:
o Planning review of Building Permits
o Review of alcohol licenses (Finding of Convenience and Necessity)
o Planned Development applications and processes
o Specific Plans, General Plan Amendments, Development Agreements, and
Annexations, consistent with State law
Provide more detail on process and requirements for Temporary Use Permits
o Current temporary events are covered by department policies. Adding temporary
events to the permits and process sections will provide clear direction for any
standards enacted.
Include design review and design exceptions consistent with recently adopted ODS code
standards
1. CHAPTER 7: ZONING CODE ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 7 builds on the application framework of chapter 6 to further define review
responsibilities and process. The Chapter outlines:
Administrative responsibility
Appeals procedures
Public Notices and Hearing procedures
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Entitlement implementation, modifications, and revocations
Enforcement provisions
Most of the procedures and current practices remain unchanged in the code update with the
exception of the Administrative Use Permit (AUP) process. Currently, all entitlements subject to
an AUP require a formal hearing. These entitlements are generally for minor design exceptions
such as sign modifications, setback adjustments, and minor parking modifications. In most cases,
a hearing is not necessary, adding time and cost for staff and applicants. Notification would still
be sent for AUP’s however a hearing would only be held upon request of either the applicant or
an interested party. This process would also apply to Precise Plan applications under the modified
code, which currently do not have a clearly identified approval process.
An increased notification radius for General Plan Amendments, Zoning Map Amendments and
similar applications is being proposed in this chapter, consistent with recent Council direction. In
the updated code, notification will be increased as follows:
Increase radius for General Plan Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments (from
standard 300 ft to 500 ft)
Formalize that the Community Development Director may choose to notice a larger area
based on the significance of the project
Include owners and occupants in noticing requirements to facilitate cost recovery
Chapter 7 amendments will set all entitlement timelines to 2 years from the date of action.
Currently, DRC endorsements are only good for 1 year. While the City can establish various
expiration timelines, aligning processes where possible provides additional clarity and
consistency for staff and applicant tracking.
Chapter 7 also aims to clarify and formalize the City’s process for consistency findings and
amendments. Currently, a process for the director to make a finding of consistency is not included
in our code but rather alluded to in conditions of approval and the adopted service fee schedule.
Formalizing this process in the code will allow for reference throughout the code and further
refinement and definition of thresholds by code or policy.
CONCLUSION
Although the zoning code sections are not ready for public or Council review at this time, this
report outlines upcoming changes and allows for early input on the reorganization and key topics.
Staff and the consultant team are working toward the release of the public review draft of the
General Plan Update EIR by early March of this year, which will allow for adoption for the 2045
General Plan and associated zoning code updates by June. Between now and adoption, staff will
be bringing Zoning topics to planning Commission and Council for review prior to full plan
adoption. This will give the Council and public an opportunity to focus on key changes and
updates in manageable sections. It is anticipated that zoning code adoption will be scheduled
immediately following General Plan adoption to ensure streamlined implementation and
consistency with new General Plan placetypes. Future discussion topics will focus on Mixed-Use
definitions and use standards aligned with the new Mixed-Use placetype, identification of new
zoning districts and corresponding zoning use tables, and Innovation flex zone standards.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Community Development Director.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Application Types and Review Authority Charts
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Application Types and Review Authority:
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