HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 632ORDINANCE NO. 632
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
I ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 8,
BUILDING CODE, OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDING THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION
CODES, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT THE
IMPOSITION OF REQUIREMENTS GREATER THAN THE
REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY, OR PURSUANT TO,
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
(CPP19-0080)
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, 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,
requires the Planning Commission, before recommending 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 Council of the City of Atascadero affirms the findings justifying previous
changes and modifications to the adopted construction and fire codes previously adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing held
on November 19, 2019, studied and considered the proposed code amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero has recommended
approval of the amendments; and
n WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject amendments
was held by the City Council of the City of Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral and
documentary, was admitted on behalf of said amendments; and
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO n
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Public Hearing. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, at a Public
Hearing held on January 14, 2020, considered the proposed amendments.
SECTION 3. Determination. 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.
SECTION 4. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings, determinations
and approvals with respect to the Code Text Amendments:
FINDING: 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.
FINDING: The code amendments are at least as restrictive as the State mandated Codes.
FINDING: The following statements support the local necessity for the changes or modifications:
A. 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, and 1995. 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 the 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
2019 California Building Code;
B. That the City of Atascadero is situated near three major faults each capable of
generating earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.5. These are 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 n
faults of importance are the Huasna and West Huasna to the Southeast of the City,
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
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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 2019 California Building Code;
C. 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.
Significant spread of fire in said area will actually exceed the fire suppression
capabilities of regional firefighting personnel. 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 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 2019 California Building Code;
D. 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 2019 California Building Code;
E. 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
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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 2019 California Building Code;
F. 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 2019 California Building Code.
SECTION 5. CEQA.The proposed Title 4 zoning text change 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 6. Ayroval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on January 14, 2020, resolved to introduce for second reading by title only, an
Ordinance that would repeal and replace Title 8 as detailed in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 7. 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 8. Preservation. Repeal of any provision of the AMC 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 5effective 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.
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SECTION 9. 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 AMC or other City
Ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous AMC provision or
other City Ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 10. 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.
SECTION 11. 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 12. Transmittal. 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.
SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following
its final passage and adoption.
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on December 10, 2019, and
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of
California, on January 14, 2020.
APPROVED} AS-TOTORW:
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Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Heather Moreno, Mayor
Exhibit A
I I Title 8
BUILDING CODE
Chapters:
1
Administrative
2
Organization and Enforcement
3
Building Code
4
Residential Code
5
Electrical Code
6
Plumbing Code
7
Mechanical Code
8
Green Building Code
9
Unsafe Buildings and Structures
10
Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation
11
Unreinforced Masonry
12
Post -Disaster Regulations
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Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATIVE
Sections:
8-1.101 Title.
8-1.102 Adoption of Codes.
8-1.103 Building Official designated.
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 Adoption of Codes.
Eleven (11) documents, three (3) each of which are on file in City offices, identified by the
Seal of the City of Atascadero, marked and designated as:
1. 2019 Edition of the California Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2) published by the
International Code Council;
2. 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code published by the International Code
Council;
2019 Edition of the California Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection
Association;
4. 2019 Edition of the California Mechanical Code published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
5. 2019 California Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials;
6. 2019 Edition of the California Green Building Code;
7. 2019 Edition of California Energy Code;
8. 2019 Edition of the California Historical Building Code;
9. 2019 Edition of the California Existing Building Code;
10. 2018 Edition of International Property Maintenance Code published by the International
Code Council
11. 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
are hereby adopted, including chapters and sections not adopted by agencies of the State of
California, and including appendices thereto, as the Building Construction 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.
The 2015 International Solar Energy Provisions and Commentary and the TMS 402/602 Building
Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures, 2016, are hereby incorporated as a
reference document only to pertinent section of the Building Code as determined by the Building
Official.
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8-1.103 Building Official designated. rj
The Building Official is hereby designated as the Building Official and Code Official for the Il
City of Atascadero. Where the "authority having jurisdiction" is used in the adopted codes, it shall
mean the Building Official.)
Chapter 2
n ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
8-2.101 Administration of adopted Codes.
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The administration and enforcement of this title shall be in accordance with Chapter 1,
Division II of the California Building Code as adopted in Chapter 1 of this title and amended in
this chapter.
(a) 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 Title 12-1.05.
(b) 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 Title 12-1.05.
(c) 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 Title 12-1.05.
Chapter 3
BUILDING CODE
Section:
8-3.101 Modifications of the California Building Code.
8-3.101 Modifications of the California Building Code.
(a) Adopt the 2019 California Building Code Volume 1 and 2 in its entirety,
(b) Delete all appendices except for Appendices I, Appendix O, and Appendix J except as
modified in (f), (g), and (h).
(c) Adopt as reference North American Standard for Cold -Formed Steel Structural Framing
(2015) and the TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry
Structures (2016).
(d) Adopt as reference the 2019 California Solar Permitting Guidebook
(e) Adopt as reference the ICC 900 / SRCC 300-2015: Solar Thermal System Standard
(f) Adopt Appendix I in its entirety:
(g) Modify Appendix O to read as follows:
SECTION 0101. GENERAL.
0101.2. Location of emergency housing and emergency housing facilities shall comply with Section 0109.
0101.3. City approval shall be required for any emergency housing unit or emergency housing facility.
SECTION 0103. EMERGENCY HOUSING.
0103.1. General. Emergency sleeping cabins, emergency transportable units, membrane structures and
tents constructed and/or assembled in accordance with this appendix, shall be occupied only during
declaration of state of emergency, local emergency, or shelter crisis. 5
0103.2.1. New additions, alterations, and change of occupancy. New additions, alterations, and change
of occupancy to existing buildings shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Standards
Code and all provisions of the Atascadero Municipal Code effective at the time of addition, alteration, or
change of occupancy.
SECTION 0105 EMERGENCY TRANSPORTABLE HOUSING UNITS
0105.2. Emergency transportable housing used as temporary housing or as emergency housing must be
located in a City approved location and are not permitted in residential properties unless the emergency
transportable housing unit is used for temporary replacement for a damaged residence. Recreational
vehicles used as temporary housing or as emergency housing must be currently registered with the
California Department of Motor Vehicles.
SECTION 0109 LOCATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IDENTIFICATION
0109.3. Emergency housing and emergency housing facilities shall be located in appropriate locations as
determined by Title 9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code and shall comply with zoning requirements,
density requirements, and development standards of the appropriate zoning district. Emergency or
temporary housing units are not permitted in residential properties unless the emergency transportable
housing unit is used for temporary replacement for a damaged residence.
(h) Adopt Sections of Appendix J. Adopt only Sections J104, J105, J106, and J107. No local
modifications proposed.
(i) Amend Section 7A (Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure) to read as
follows:
709A.2 Where required
The walking surface material of decks, porches, balconies and stairs shall comply with the requirements of
this section when any portion of such surface is within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building.
Chapter 4
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section:
8-4.101 Modifications to the California Residential Code.
8-4.101 Modifications to the California Residential Code. 4 1
(a) Adopt the 2019 California Residential Code in in its entirety, except,
(b) Amend the following sections:
Amend Section R310.2.5 Replacement Windows to read as follows:
n Window replacements in existing R Occupancy Units shall comply with the following Egress
Requirements.
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Requirements for Replacing Bedroom Windows in Existing Homes
A minimum of one window must comply unless there is a door to the exterior.
Year House
Egress
Net Opening
Minimum
Maximum Sill
Was Built
Requirements
Size
Opening Size
Height From
Finished Floor
Per CHC
6 sq ft
3.3 sq ft min
Prior to 1964
Window size only
(Window Size
18 inches -Height
None specified
only)
18 inches -
Width
22 Inches -
1964 to 1980
Yes
Height
48 Inches to Sill
(Net
(t opening)
22 Inches -Width
24 Inches —
1980 to 2007
Yes
5.7 sq ft
Heiht
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44 Inches to Sill
(Net Opening)
20 ches —
Width
5.7 sq ft
24 Inches —
2008 to Present
Yes
(Net Opening)
Height
44 Inches to
5.0 sq ft on
20 Inches —
Clear Opening
Ground Floor
Width
Amend Section R324.6.1 to read as follows:
R324.6.1 Pathways. Not fewer than two 36 inch wide (914mm) pathways on each roof plane on
which modules are located, or on adjacent roof planes or straddling the same and adjacent roof
planes, from lowest roof edge to ridge, shall be provided on all buildings. 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.
Amend Section R324.6.2 to read as follows:
R324.6.2 Setbacks at ridge. A setback of not less than 36 inches (914mm) is required on both
sides of a horizontal ridge.
Delete Section R324.6.2.1.
Amend Section R324.6.2.2 to read as follows:
R324.6.2.2 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 (914mm) wide shall be provided from the
emergency escape and rescue opening to the eave directly below and a 36 inch wide (914mm)
shall be provided directly in front of the full length of the wall line containing the emergency
escape and rescue opening(s). n
Amend Section R324.7.2 to read as follows:
R324.7.2 Ground -mounted photovoltaic panel systems. Ground -mounted photovoltaic panel
systems shall comply with Section 1204.1 and this section. Setback requirements shall not apply
to ground -mounted, free-standing photovoltaic arrays. A clear, brush -free area of 10 feet (3048
mm) shall be required around ground -mounted photovoltaic arrays and under the array. Arrays
shall be located a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm) from other structures and shall not be located so
as to impede access to and around a structure in any manner. Mounts shall be of 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.
(c) Delete all appendices except for Appendices Q
(d) Adopt and amend Appendix Q Section AQ102 to read:
Tiny House. A dwelling that is 400 square feet (37 m2) or less in floor area excluding lofts.- Must
be on permanent foundations. This section does not include any structures on wheels or hose
regulated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development.
Chapter 5
ELECTRICAL CODE
Section:
8-5.101 Modifications of the California Electrical Code.
(a) Adopt the 2019 California Electrical Code in its entirety, except,
(b) Delete all appendices,
(c) Amend Article 230.70(A)(1) to read as follows:
(1) Readily accessible location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a
readily accessible location either outside the building or other structure, or inside nearest the
point of entrance of the service conductors. The disconnecting means shall be accessible to
emergency personnel, either directly or by a remote actuating device, without requiring transit
of the building interior. Dedicated electrical equipment rooms located at the building
perimeter and providing direct access to the outside shall satisfy accessibility for emergency
personnel.
(d) Underground Utility Service. 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: n
1. Replacement or relocation of electric service equipment served by existing overhead l
wiring.
2. Where determined by the building official to be impractical or infeasible within the
standards and practices of the utility or other companies providing such services.
I IWhere 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
(e) Adopt as reference the 2018 International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP), 2018
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 2018 International Residential Code
Chapter 23 Solar Thermal Energy Systems, and the City of Atascadero Fire Department Solar
Photovoltaic Installation Guidelines.
Chapter 6
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
8-6.101 Modifications of the California Plumbing Code.
8-6.101 Modifications of the California Plumbing Code.
(a) Adopt the 2019 California Plumbing Code in its entirety,
(b) Delete all appendices except for D, I, and K.
Chapter 7
MECHANICAL CODE
Section:
8-7.101 Modifications to the California Mechanical Code.
8-7.101 Modifications to the California Mechanical Code.
(a) Adopt the 2019 California Mechanical Code in its entirety, except,
(b) Delete all appendices,
Chapter 8
GREEN BUILDING CODE
Section:
8-8.101 Modifications to the California Green Building Code.
8-8.101 Modifications to the California Green Building Code.
(a) Adopt in its entirety,
(b) Delete all appendices.
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Chapter 9
UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES I I
Section:
8-9.101 Modifications to the International Property Maintenance Code.
(a) Adopt in its entirety except,
(b) Delete all appendices.
(c) 8-9.102 Placards.
(a) The following official placards shall be used to designate the condition for occupancy of
buildings or structures:
(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
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.
(b) The placard shall display the number of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and the name,
address and phone number of the jurisdiction.
(c) Once the placard has been attached to the building or structure, it shall not be removed, altered
or covered until authorized representative by the 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.
(d) Violation of this section will be subject to AMC Title 8 chapter 2 section 101 (AMC 8-2.101)
Chapter 10
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
Sections:
8-10.101 Purpose.
8-10.102 Adoption of Codes.
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.
n(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 title shall be in accordance with section 490
through 495 of Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7 of the California Code of Regulations.
Chapter 11
MASONRY
Section:
8-11.101 Modifications to the California Existing Building Code.
8-11.101 Modifications to the California Existing Building Code.
(a) Adopt in its entirety except,
(b) Delete all appendices.
Chapter 12
POST -DISASTER REGULATIONS
Sections:
8-12.101 Intent.
8-12.102 Application of provisions.
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 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 Planning Commission
may extend the provisions as necessary.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ) ss
CITY OF ATASCADERO )
I, LARA K. CHRISTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that Ordinance No. 632 was duly introduced at a regular
meeting held December 10, 2019 and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 14th day of January, 2020 by the following roll call vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Fonzi, Funk, Newsom and Mayor Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I hereby certify that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 632 duly
passed and adopted by the Atascadero City Council at their regular meeting held
on January 14, 2020 and that summaries of the Ordinance were published on
December 13, 2019 and January 20, 2020 in The Tribune newspaper.
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LARA K HR!STE SN -,-511Y CLERK