Ordinance Number 848079
ORDINANCE NO. 848
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE -
BUILDING REGULATIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF TITLE 8, "BUILDING
REGULATIONS", OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND APPENDIX
CHAPTERS 15 AND 33, THE 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, THE
1997 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND
THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AS AMENDED AND
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 8-2.06 ET SEQ.
WHEREAS, there area number of services provided by the city in processing
applications for building and safety division permits that benefit the public health and
safety; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of the latest edition of the model codes in
necessary to insure compliance with the standards for preserving the fire and life safety of
building and structures; and,
WHEREAS, the state of california building standards commission has
adopted the model codes for application to construction within the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Adoption and Amendments.
Title 8, "Building Regulations", Chapter 1 and 2 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Uniform Administrative Code
Section 8-1.01 Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Code, is amended to read
as follows:
For the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health,
property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, location
and maintenance of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction, that code known as
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the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference
of Building Officials, three (3) copies of which are on file in the City Clerk's Department for
public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this
chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full, subject, however, to the amendments set
forth in this chapter; and said code shall be known as the Building Administration Code of
the City. (§1, Ord. 678, as amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-1.02 Underground Utilities, is amended to read as follows:
Subsection 102.9, entitled "Underground Utilities," is hereby added to Chapter 1 of
the Uniform Administrative Code, to read as follows:
Sec. 102.9 Underground Utilities Required. The Building Official, as a condition
precedent to the issuance of a building permit, shall require all utilityservices located within
any lot or parcel of property to be installed underground if:
(a) The property is to be developed with a new or relocated main building;
(b) The remodeling, alteration, or addition to an existing main building is subject to
the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 104 of this Code; or
(c) A residential building or use is converted to any nonresidential use or purpose.
For the purposes of this section, "main building" shall mean a building in which is
conducted the principal use of the lot or building site on which such building is located.
The owner or developer of the property shall be responsible for complying with the
requirements of this section and shall provide all the necessary facilities on the property
to receive such services from the supplying utilities.
If the Building Official determines that practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships
inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter and unique to a particular parcel of property
would result from the literal interpretation of this section, the Building Official may waive,
modify, or delay the imposition of any under grounding requirement imposed pursuant to
this section upon a written application by any affected property owner. The Building Official
shall notify the applicant of his decision in writing by certified mail. If the Building Official
determines to delay the installation of required underground utilities, he may require a
recorded agreement guaranteeing the future performance of the work, together with
adequate performance security enforceable by the City in the form of a cash deposit, bond,
letter of credit, or other instrument satisfactory to the City Attorney.
For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment, such
as, but not limited to, surface -mounted transformers, pedestal -mounted terminal boxes and
meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system, may be placed above
ground.
Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the Building Official may file an appeal
with the City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days after the decision of the Building
Official is deposited in the mail by filing a written statement with the City Clerk setting forth
the reasons for such appeal. The City Council may overrule, modify, or affirm the decision
of the Building Official.
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(§1, Ord. 678)
Section 8-1.04 Exempted Building Permits Requirements, is amended to read as
follows:
Subsection 301. 1, Permits, of the Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended
as follows:
Sec. 301.2 Exempted Work. A permit shall not be required for the types of work in
each of the separate classes of permit as listed below. Exemption from the permit
requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be
done in violation of the provisions of the technical codes or any other laws or ordinances
of this jurisdiction.
1. Building permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following:
A. One-story detached accessory buildings of Group R, Division 3 and Group M
occupancies used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the
projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet.
B. Fences not over 3 feet high.
C. Oil derricks.
D. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
E. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of
the footing to the top of the walls, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable
liquids.
F. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5000
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.
G. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
H. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
I. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group
M Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
J. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in
which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not
exceed 5000 gallons.
Unless otherwise exempted by this code, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.
(§1, Ord. 678)
Section 8-1.05 Valuation Determination, is amended to read as follows:
Subsection 304. 1, Fees, of the Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 304.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Tables Nos.
3-A through 3-H. Where a technical code has been adopted by the jurisdiction for which
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no fee schedule is shown in this code, the fee required shall be in accordance with the
schedule established by the legislative body.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of these codes
shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building
permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for
which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing,
heating, air-conditioning, elevators, fire -extinguishing systems and any other permanent
equipment.
Section 423 of the Uniform Building Code adopted by Chapter 2 of this title defines
the value or valuation to be placed on new construction as equivalent to the estimated cost
to replace the building in kind. In the performance of said Section 423, the City adopts the
Building Valuation Data, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, for
unit costs per square foot. Such values shall be used to establish fees and/or costs based
on the value of the work to be performed. The Building Official shall designate the valuation
data to be used and the effective date of any change thereto.
Values for unit costs for construction not specifically set forth in the Building
Valuation Data Report shall be adjusted semi-annually by the Building Official to reflect the
current prevailing cost in the local region. Fees not based upon valuation may be adjusted
periodically at a rate deemed appropriate by the Building Official to reflect the cost
associated with providing services.
Any amendments shall be reviewed by the Director of Engineering and Building
Services for formal recommendation to the City Manager's office. The amendment may be
executed administratively with the City Manager's approval.
(§1, Ord. 678)
Section 8-1.07 Plan Review Fees, is amended to read as follows:
Subsection 304.3, Fees, of the Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 304.3 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be
submitted by Subsection (c) of Section 304, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee for buildings or
structures shall be as set forth in Table 3-A.
The plan review fee for electrical work shall be as set forth in Table 3-B.
The plan review fee for mechanical work shall be as set forth in Table 3-C.
The plan review fee for plumbing work shall be as set forth in Table 3-D.
The plan review fee for construction/installation of swimming pools, spas or hot tubs
shall be as set forth in Table 3-E.
The plan review fee for construction/installation of mobile homes/accessory
structures shall be as set forth in Table 3-F.
The plan review fee for grading work shall be as set forth in Table 3-G.
The plan review fee for on-site improvement work shall be as set forth in Table 3-H.
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The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit
fees specified in Section 304(a) and are in addition to the permit fees.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an
additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Tables Nos. 3-A through
3-H.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an
additional Plan Review Fee shall be paid to the Administrative Authority based upon the
value of construction of the proposed change/redesign or the total hourly cost to the
jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead,
equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the individuals involved. In establishing
said fee, no allowance for a decreased fee shall be permitted due to the replacement,
omission or deletion of any member of portion of the building shown in the original plans.
(Said fee may be waived when, in the opinion of the Building Official, the additional fee is
not warranted.)
Each applicant shall be entitled to one plan check correction/clarification list. If the
applicant fails to address all comments and/or questions generated on the first plan check
list and subsequently, a second plan check correction list is generated denoting the same
comment item, the applicant may be subject to additional plan review fees when in the
opinion of the plans examiner of record, the resubmittal was misrepresented as being
completely revised and ready for recheck.
An Accelerated Plan Review is a service available to applicants upon request. The
individual(s) requesting this service shall agree to pay twice the normal plan review fee.
This service is available on a first come, first serve basis providing there is staff/resources
available to perform the work. Projects are taken out of normal plan review rotation and
must be worked on after normal operating hours (overtime).
An Extraordinary Plan Review is a service available to applicants upon approval by
the Building Official. This service is available to those individual(s) that wish to formally
submit their construction documents for plan review prior to successfully completing the
Development Review Process through the Land -Use Division. The applicant requesting
this service shall agree to sign a Land -Use Deferral Agreement form and pay three times
the normal plan review fee. This service is available on a first come, first serve basis
providing there is staff/resources available to perform the work. Projects are taken out of
normal plan review rotation and must be worked on after normal operating hours
(overtime).
(§1, Ord. 678)
Section 8-1.08 Investigation Fees, is amended to read as follows:
Subsection 304.5, Fees, of the Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 304.5 Investigation Fees: Work Without a Permit.
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1. Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has
been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made
before a permit may be issued for such work.
2. Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to two
(2) times the amount of the permit fee as set forth in Tables Nos. 3-A through 3-H. The
payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all
other provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from any penalty prescribed
by law.
(§1, Ord. 678)
Section 8-1.09 Administrative Fees, is amended to read as follows:
Subsection 304.5.3 entitled "Administrative Fees" is hereby added to Chapter 3 of
the Uniform Administrative Code, to read as follows:
Sec.' 304.5.3 Administrative Fees. An administrative fee shall be collected for tasks
that are procedurally in addition to those assignments normally incidental to plan review
and permit issuance. The administrative fee shall be as set forth in Table 3-I. (Refer to
Exhibit I.)
(§1, Ord. 678)
Section 8-1.10 Denial, Suspension or Revocation, is amended to read as follows:
Section 303.5 of Chapter 3, Permits and Inspections, of the Uniform Building Code
is hereby amended as follows:
Section 303.5 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation. The Building Official may, in
writing, deny, suspend, or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code
whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or
in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any provision of this code or whenever the
work authorized is liable to constitute a hazard to the public welfare, or endanger life or any
private or public property or result in damages to property. Such hazard to the public
welfare may arise from circumstances involving construction during the permit from
October 15 to April 15, when the following conditions are present:
1. Inadequate street width.
2. Inadequate, deteriorated, or damaged street paving.
3. Excessively steep street grade.
4. Inadequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal.
5. Potential for excessive erosion.
6. Steep topography.
7. Visual sensitivity.
8. Environmental sensitivity.
9. Other conditions as determined by the Building Official.
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The decision of the Building Official to deny, suspend, or revoke a building permit
may be appealed to the City Manager. The City Manager may authorize issuance of
permits or continued construction and impose conditions deemed appropriate considering
the scope and nature of the work.
(§1, Ord. 736)
EXHIBIT A, Building Permit Fee Schedule, is amended to read as follows:
EXHIBIT A
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Table No. 3-A
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE:
For issuing each permit .......................................... $15.00
PERMIT FEE:
Total Cost/Valuation'
$1.00 to $500.00
$500.00- $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
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Permit Fee
$23.50
$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for
each additional $100.00 or fraction
thereof
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$391.25 for the first $25, 000. 00 plus $10.10
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000.00
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$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00, plus
$4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus
$3.15 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof.
Enforcement of State Mandated Title 24 -Energy Provisions (Add 20%)
Enforcement of State Mandated Title 24 -Handicap Provisions (Add 10%)
The fee for a building permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit shall
be the difference between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee shown for the
entire project.
EXHIBIT G, Grading Permit Fee Schedule, is amended to read as follows:
EXHIBIT G
GRADING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Table No. 3-G
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE:
For issuing each permit .......................................... $15.00
PERMIT FEE:
Total Cost(Valuation
Permit Fee
$ 1
- $ 2,000
$250.00
2,001
- 5,000
$375.00
5,001
- 10,000
5.0%
10,001
- 50,000
4.5%
50,001
- 100,000
4.0%
100,001
- 500,000
3.5%
500,001
- 1,000,000
3.0%
1,000,001
- or more
2.5%
PLAN REVIEW FEE:
Total Cost[Valuation
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Plan Review Fee
$ 1
- $ 2,000
2,001
- 5,000
5,001
- 10,000
10,001
- 50,000
50,001
- 100,000
100,001
- 500,000
500,001
- 1,000,000
1,000,001
- or more
Building Code
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$162.00
$243.00
3.25%
2.90%
2.60%
2.30%
1.90%
1.60%
Section 8-2.01 Adoption of Uniform Building Code, is amended to read as follows:
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, construction,
enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy,
equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City of
San Juan Capistrano, those documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office
of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as:
(a) Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, published by the ICBG, and Appendix
Chapters 15 & 33, and said code shall be known as the building code of the city.
(§1, Ord. 678, as amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.02 Administration, is amended to read as follows:
Part I (Administrative) of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety. (§1, Ord. 678, as amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.03 Fire Resistive Substitution, is amended to read as follows:
Section 508 of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 508. Where one-hour fire -resistive construction throughout is required by this
code, an approved automatic sprinkler system, as specified in Chapter 38, may be
substituted, provided such system is not otherwise required throughout the building.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 3802(b)(5) may be
substituted.
2. Such substitution shall not waive nor reduce required fire resistive construction
for:
a. Occupancy separations (Section 503(c)).
b. Exterior wall protection due to proximity of property lines (Section 54(b)).
c. Area separations (Section 504(e)).
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d. Shaft enclosures (Section 1706).
e. Corridors (Section 3305(g) and (h)).
f. Stair enclosures (Section 3309).
g. Exit passageways (Section 3312(a)).
h. Type of construction separation (Section 1701).
i. Atriums constructed in accordance with Section 1715.
(§1, Ord. 678, as amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.04 Fire Extinguishing Systems, is amended to read as follows:
Item 6 is added to Section 904, Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems, Uniform
Building Code, to read as follows:
5. In all new buildings (or groups of buildings separated by yards of less than 5 feet
in the least dimension), over 2 stories in height or in which the sum of the area of all floors
is greater than 6,000 square feet.
(§1, Ord. 678)
Section 8-2.05 Roof Coverings, is amended to read as follows:
Paragraph 3 is hereby added to Section 1514 Appendix, to read as follows:
Sec. 1514. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall be as
specified in Table No. 15 and as classified in Section 1504.
The roof -covering assembly includes the roofdeck, underlayment, interlayment,
insulation and covering which is assigned a roof -covering classification. Roof coverings
shall be Class A minimum, except that when re -roofing the following criteria shall apply:
a. Minor repairs and/or re -roofing not exceeding ten (10%) percent of the total roof
area, with the prior approval of the Building Official, and notwithstanding other provisions
of this Code, may be made using like materials on the remainder of the roof.
b. When re -roofing exceeds ten (10%) percent but is less than fifty (50%) percent
of the total roof area, the re -roofed portion shall comply with the provisions of this Code.
When re -roofing exceeds fifty (50%) percent of the total roof area, the entire roof
shall be upgraded to comply with the provisions of this Code.
(§1, Ord. 678, as amended by §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.07 Grading Permit Requirements, is amended to read as follows:
Section 3309 is amended by adding 3309.10 to read as follows:
Permits: Denial.
(1) Hazardous grading. The Building Official shall not issue a grading permit in any
case where he finds that the work as proposed by the applicant is liable to constitute a
hazard to the public welfare, or endanger life or any private property, or result in the
deposit of debris on any public way, or interfere with any existing drainage course.
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If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Building Official that the hazard can be
essentially eliminated by the construction of retaining structures, buttress fills, or drainage
devices or by other means, the Building Official may issue the permit with the conditions
under which such work shall be performed.
(2) Geological or flood hazards. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the land
area for which the grading is proposed is subject to geological or flood hazards to the
extent that no reasonable amount of corrective work can eliminate or sufficiently reduce
the hazards to human life or property, the grading permit and the building permits for
habitable structures shall be denied.
(3) Environmental effects: Modifications. The Building Official may require plans and
specifications to be modified in order to mitigate the anticipated adverse environmental
effects of proposed grading projects, and he may deny the issuance of a grading permit
under circumstances where the significant adverse environmental effects of a proposed
grading project cannot be mitigated.
(4) Winter grading. The Building Official may deny the issuance of a grading permit
for work to be done during the period from October 15 through April 15 in any case where
he finds that the work as proposed by the applicant is liable to constitute a hazard to the
public welfare, or endanger life or any private property, or result in the deposit of debris on
any public way, or interfere with any existing drainage course.
Section 3309 is amended by adding subparagraph (i) to read as follows:
(i) Utility lines: Backfilling. All backfill in utility line trenches, both inside and outside
the building, shall be compacted and tested in compliance with subsection (f) of this
section, and the soils engineer shall verify to the Building Official that such backfilling has
been satisfactorily accomplished. Alternate methods of filling and reduced soil compaction
requirements may be applied on certain projects when specified by the soils engineer and
approved by the Building Official.
On single lot projects where no soils engineer was required during the grading of
the site, the Building Official may waive the testing of compaction and allow the use of
approved materials which are relatively self -compacting, Such materials and the method
of placement shall be approved prior to the backfilling.
(§1, Ord. 655, as amended by §1, Ord. 678, and §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.10 Drainage, Terracing, and On-site Improvements, is amended to read
as follows:
Section 3315 (Drainage and Terracing) is amended as follows:
(a) Amend the title to read "Drainage, Terracing, and On-site Improvements."
(b) Add subparagraphs 3315.6 and 3315.7 to read as follows:
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3315.6 Commercial and industrial drainage standards. Drainage standards for
industrial or commercial developments in non -hilly areas shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Rough Grade
Minimum Gradient
Earth at rough
grade state ..................................... 0.5%
Finished Grade
Minimum Gradient
Earth.......................................... 1.0%
Asphalt pavement (sheet flow) ........................ 1.0%
Concrete drain in earth area ......................... 0.5%
Concrete gutter in asphalt paved area .................. 0.3%
All concentrated drainage in asphalt paved areas shall be carried by approved
concrete drainage devices.
3315.7 Pavement: Standards. When asphalt concrete pavement is recommended
for parking lot surfacing or other similar use by the civil engineer or architect, such paving
shall conform to the minimum standards set forth in this subsection, unless otherwise
approved by the Building Official.
For the purposes of this section, the asphalt concrete (AC), aggregate base (AB)
prime coat, tack coat, and seal coat shall meet the current standards of the Engineering
Division and/or the approval of the Building Official.
Area
Parking stall areas
Commercial driveways, perimeter
drives and loading areas
Pavement Structural Section
3" AC/6" AB
3" AC/12" AB
In lieu of the minimum sections set forth in this subsection, the recommendations
of the site soils engineer, when approved by the Building Official, may be used.
3315.8 Maintenance. All drainage devices installed on private or public property
including terrace drains, down drains, interceptor drains, and subsurface drainage devices
shall be maintained clear and free of debris, trash, soil, or other deleterious materials that
would impede water flow or interfere with the proper function and operation of the drainage
device.
Failure to comply with a Notice and Order from the Building Official to properly
maintain a drainage device shall allow the Building Official to contract to have the
necessary work performed to clear the drainage device and the costs incurred recovered
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pursuant to the procedures and processes established in the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted by the City.
(§1, Ord. 655, as amended by §1, Ord. 678, §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.11 Grading Inspections, is amended to read as follows:
Section 3317 (Grading Inspection) is amended by adding paragraph 3317.9to read
as follows:
Section 3317.9 Site inspections and pre -inspections. Prior to the approval of the
building and grading plans and specifications required by this chapter, the Building Official
may inspect the site to determine that the plans and specifications are current and reflect
existing conditions. If a grading permit is not required, a pre -inspection fee shall be
collected prior to the issuance of any permit for such site.
Inspections of excavation and fills. The permittee or his agent shall notify the
Building Official when the grading operation is ready for each of the following inspections:
(1) Pre -grading inspections. When the permittee is ready to begin work, but not less
than two (2) days before any grading or brushing is started;
(2) Toe inspections. After the natural ground or bedrock is exposed and prepared
to receive the fill, but before the fill is placed;
(3) Excavation inspections. After the excavation is started, but before the vertical
depth of the excavation exceeds ten (10') feet;
(4) Fill inspections. After the fill placement is started, but before the vertical height
of the fill exceeds ten (10') feet;
(5) Drainage device inspections. After the forming of terrace drains or down drains
or after the placement of pipe in subdrains, but before any concrete or fill material is
placed;
(6) Rough grading inspections. When all rough grading has been completed. Such
inspections may be called for at the completion of the rough grading without the necessity
of the Building Official having previously reviewed and approved the reports; and
(7) Final inspections. When all work, including the installation of all drainage
structures and other protective devices, has been completed and the as -graded plans,
professional written approval, and the required reports have been submitted.
The provisions of Section 108 of the Uniform Building Code shall apply to all grading
work, and whenever the Building Official the work does not comply with the terms of the
permit or this chapter, or that the soil or other conditions are not as set forth in the permit,
he may order the immediate cessation of all the work thereunder, and such work shall
cease until such corrections shall be complied with.
(8) In order to verify that the grading and drainage devices have been completed
in conformance with the approved plans and applicable standards, the Civil Engineer,
Geotechnical Engineer, grading contractor, owner, or other person responsible for the job
shall provide adequate survey staking to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
(§1, Ord. 655, as amended by §1, Ord. 678, §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
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Section 8-2.12 Completion of Work, is amended to read as follows:
Section 3318 (Completion of Work) is amended by adding the following paragraph:
4. Rough Grade Certification. Prior to the issuance of building permits for a graded
site, the rough grading shall be completed to the satisfaction of the responsible engineers,
engineering geologist, and the Building Official.
(§1, Ord. 655, as amended by §1, Ord. 678, and §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.14 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation, is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.4 of Chapter 1, Permits Issuance, of the Uniform Building Code is
hereby amended by adding Section 106.4.6 as follows:
Section 106.4 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation. The Building Official may, in
writing, deny, suspend, or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code
whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or
in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any provision of this code or whenever the
work authorized is liable to constitute a hazard to the public welfare, or endanger life or any
private or public property or result in damages to property. Such hazard to the public
welfare may arise from circumstances involving construction during the permit from
October 15 to April 15, when the following conditions are present:
1. Inadequate street width.
2. Inadequate, deteriorated, or damaged street paving.
3. Excessively steep street grade.
4. Inadequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal.
5. Potential for excessive erosion.
6. Steep topography.
7. Visual sensitivity.
8. Environmental sensitivity.
9. Other conditions as determined by the Building Official.
The decision of the Building Official to deny, suspend, or revoke a building permit
may be appealed to the City Manager. The City Manager may authorize issuance of
permits or continued construction and impose conditions deemed appropriate considering
the scope and nature of the work.
(§1, Ord. 736, as amended by §1, Ord. 771)
Section 8-2.15 Erosion Control, is amended to read as follows:
Section 3316 is amended by adding Section 3316.3 to read as follows:
(c) Installation required. Erosion control devices, systems and controls determined
to be necessary by the Engineer of record or the Building Official shall be installed in
conformance with the approved erosion control plan from October 15 to April 15 inclusive.
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The erosion control devices and systems shall be maintained in good condition and
replaced if damaged or deteriorated such that they become ineffective.
(d) Plans required. When determined necessary by the Building Official, appropriate
plans and specifications, prepared; by a licensed Architect, Engineer, or Geotechnical
Engineer, shall be submitted and approved prior to placing erosion control devices or
systems. A plan review fee shall be paid as provided by City Resolution to pay for the
review and approval of the erosion control plan.
(§1, Ord. 746, as amended by §1, Ord. 771)
Electrical Code
Section 8-3.01 Adoption, is amended to read as follows:
That certain code known as the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, published
by the National Fire Protection Association, three (3) copies of which are on file in the City
Clerk's Office for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made
a part of this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full. (§1, Ord. 655, as amended
by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Mechanical Code
Section 8-4.01 Adoption is amended to read as follows:
That certain code known as the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, published
by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including
appendices thereto and the 1994 supplement to the Uniform Mechanical Code, three (3)
copies of which are on file in the City Clerk's Office for public record and inspection, is
hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in this
chapter in full. (§1, Ord. 655, as amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Plumbing Code
Section 8-5.01 Adoption, is amended to read as follows:
That certain code known as the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, published
by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the entire
appendices thereof, three (3) copies of which are on file in the City Clerk's Office for public
records inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as
though set forth in this chapter in full. (§1, Ord. 655, as amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1,
Ord. 771)
Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code
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Section 8-6.01, 8-6.02 is deleted
Housing Code
Section 8-7.01 Adoption, is amended as follows:
That certain code known as the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, three (3) copies of which are on file in
the City Clerk's Office for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and
made a part of this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full. (§1, Ord. 655, as
amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
Dangerous Building Code
Section 8-8.01 Adoption, is amended to read as follows:
That certain code known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
three (3) copies of which are on file in the City Clerk's Office for public record and
inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set
forth in this chapter in full. (§1, Ord. 655, as amended by §1, Ord. 746, and §1, Ord. 771)
passage.
SECTION 2. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its
SECTION 3. City Clerk's Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published
once within fifteen (15) days after passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the
alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a
certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five
(5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and, within fifteen (15) days after
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adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall
post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote for and against the same, in
the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of
June ,2000.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLER Z
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LENE PBEL , MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Ordinance No. 848 which was introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the
City of San Juan Capistrano, California, held on June 06
2000, and adopted at a meeting held on June 20 2000, by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bathgate, Greiner, Hart, Swerdlin
and Mayor Campbell
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
(SEAL)
CHERYL JON90N, CITY CLERK
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