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HomeMy WebLinkAbout693 - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 693 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.28 ,aND 15.32, OF TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AN D 2", 1997 EDITION INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 2000 EDITION; THE 2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 2000 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 1999 EDITION, INCLUDING THE "UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 1996 EDITION; ALL AS AMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION AND CONTAINED IN PARTS 2 THROUGH 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CODE OF REGULATIONS; THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS", 1997 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE", 1997 EDITION; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES. A. RECITALS. (i) Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Government Code authorizes the adoption, by reference of the Codes specified in the title of the Ordinance. (ii) At least one copy of each of said Codes certified as full, true and correct copies thereof by the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga have been filed in the Office of the City Clerk in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 50022.6. (iii) A duly noticed public hearing, as required by California Government Code Section 50022.3, has been conducted and concluded prior to the adoption of this Ordinance. (iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance have occurred. B. ORDINANCE. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby find, determine and ordain as follows: Ordinance No. 693 Page 2 of 16 SECTION 1: In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance. SECTION 2: Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.28 and 15.32 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, entitled Buildinqs and Construction, of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga are hereby amended as provided for herein, provided that said amendments shall not apply to or excuse any violation thereof occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and provided further that the Uniform Codes as previously adopted herein by reference and amended by Ordinance No. 603 of this City shall continue to be applicable to construction for which permits have been issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. SECTION 3: Chapter 15.04 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as follows: "CHAPTER 15.04 CODES ADOPTION Section: 15.04.010 Codes adoption. 15.04.010 Codes adoption. 2001 California Building Code, incorporating the "Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2", 1997 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2001 California Mechanical Code, incorporating the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 2000 Edition; the 2001 California Plumbing Code, incorporating the "Uniform Plumbing Code", 2000 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2001 California Electrical Code, incorporating the" National Electrical Code ", 1999 Edition, including the "Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code", 1996 Edition; the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building", 1997 Edition; and the "Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition; are hereby adopted in their entirety as the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, together with the amendments, deletions, additions, and exceptions set forth in Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.28 and 15.32 below" .SECTION 4: Chapter 15.12 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as follows: Ordinance No. 693 Page 3 of 16 "CHAPTER 15.12 BUILDING CODE Sections: 15.12.005 Section 105.1 Amended - General. 15.12.010 Section 106.2 Amended - Work exempt from permit. 15.12.020 Section 107.2 Amended - Permit fees. 15.12.030 Section 107.3 Amended - Plan review fees. 15.12.040 Section 107.5.2 Amended - Investigation fees. 15.12.050 Section 108.9 Added - Repeated inspections. 15.12.060 Table 1-A Deleted - Building permit fees. 15.12.070 Table 15-A Amended - Minimum roof classes. 15.12.080 Appendix Chapters Deleted. 15.12.090 Appendix Section 3306.2 Amended - Exempted work. 15.12.100 Appendix Section 3307.1 Amended - General. 15.12.110 Appendix Section 3307.2 Added - Protection of adjacent property. 15.12.120 Appendix Section 3307.3 Added - Temporary erosion control. 15.12.130 Appendix Section 3309.3 Deleted - Grading design. 15.12.140 Appendix Section 3309.8 Deleted - Regulargrading requirements. 15.12.150 Appendix Section 3309.9 Amended -Issuance. 15.12.160 Appendix Section 3310 Amended - Grading fees. 15.12.170 Appendix Section 3310.2 Deleted- Plan review fees. 15.12.180 Appendix Section 3310.3 Deleted- Grading permit fees. 15.12.190 Appendix Table A-33-A Deleted - Grading plan review fees. 15.12.200 Appendix Table A-33-B Deleted - Grading permit fees. 15.12.005 Section 105.1 Amended - General. Section 105.1 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation ofthis code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official. Ordinance No. 693 Page 4 of 16 15.12.010 Section 106.2 Amended - Work exempt from permit. Section 106.2 of the Building Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 106.2. Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be required for the following: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15m). 2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade. 3. Oil derricks. 4. Movable cases, counters and Partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) high. 5. Retaining walls and masonry fences not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids. 6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1. 7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below. 8. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches (1372mm). 11. 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 5,000 gallons (18 927L). Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements ofthis 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. Ordinance No. 693 Page 5 of 16 15.12.020 Section 107.2 Amended - Permit fees. Section 107.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 107.2. Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code 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. 5.12.030 Section 107.3 Amended - Plan review fees. Section 107.3 of the Building Code is herebyamended to read as foIIows: 107.3. Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.3.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be as set fodh by Resolution of the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 107.2 and are in addition to the permit f~es. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 106.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged. 15.12.040 Section 107.5.2 Amended - Investigation fees. Section 107.5.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 107.5.2. Investiqation Fees. 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 the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. Ordinance No. 693 Page 6 of 16 15.12.050 Section 108.9 Added - Repeated inspections. Section 108.9 of the Building Code is hereby added to read as follows: 108.9. Repeated Reinspections. In the event that, as related to any one or two family dwelling or any multiple family building for which a building permit has been issued, and a second reinspection has been performed in accordance with section 108.8, and further reinspection is determined by the building official to be necessary to achieve the performance of accepted construction practices related thereto; or in the event that second reinspections have been required three or more times within any project, the building official shall require posting of a cash deposit to be drawn upon to cover costs of providing inspection and/or reinspection of the dwelling units(s), or project, on a full time basis. Further, all inspections for the dwelling units(s), or project shall be suspended until such time as the deposit is received and judged by the building official to be sufficient to complete inspection of the work remaining. The estimated costs of providing this increased level of inspection shall be determined by the building official in accordance with a Resolution of the City Council establishing hourly charges. Additionally, the deposit shall be based upon a reasonable determination of the time necessary to complete the entire building or project which the dwelling unit or units or multiple-family building is a part. The expenses incurred by the City in providing additional inspections shall be deducted from the deposit posted and any remaining balance shall be returned to the depositor upon completion of the dwelling unit(s) or project. Upon determination by the building official that the original deposit is insufficient for any remaining inspection costs an additional cash deposit shall be provided for completion of all anticipated inspections. For the purpose of this subsection a "project" is two or more residential buildings being constructed under separate building permits within or upon an individual tract map, parcel map or parcel. 15.12.060 Table 1-A Deleted - Building permit fees. Table 1-A-Building Permit Fees of the Building Code is hereby deleted. 15.12.070 Table 15-A Amended - Minimum roof classes. Table 15-A-Minimum Roof Classes of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 693 Page 7 of 16 TABLE 15-A- MINIMUM ROOF CLASSES OCCUPANCY I TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION I F.R. F.R. One-hour N One-hour N H.T. One-hour N A-1 B B .............. A) 2-2.1 B B B -- B -- B B -- A-3 B B B B B B B B B A-4 B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E B B B B B B B B B F B B B B B B B B B H-1 A A A A .......... H/ 2-3-4-5-6-7 A B B B B B B B B I/ 1.1-1.2-2 A B B -- B -- B B I-3 A B B -- B .... B -- M B B B B B B B B B R-1 B B B B B B B B B R-3 B B B B B B B B B S-1, S-3 B B B B B B B B B S-2, S-5 B B B B B B B B B S-4 B B B B .......... U B B B B B B B B B A -- Class A Roofing. B -- Class B Roofing. F.R. -- Fire Resistive. H.T. -- Heavy Timber. N -- No Requirements for Fire Resistance. Ordinance No. 693 Page 8 of 16 15.12.080 Appendix chapters deleted. Appendix Chapters 3, 3A, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21,23, 30, 31 - Divisions I and II, and 34 of the Building Code are herebydeleted. 15.12.090 Appendix Section 3306.2 Amended - Exempted work. Appendix Section 3306.2 of the Building Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 3306.2. Exempted Work. A grading permit is not required for the following: '1. When approved by the Building Official, grading in an isolated, self-contained area if there is no danger to private or public property. 2. An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit. This shall not exempt any fill made with the material from such excavation or exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet (1524mm) after the completion of such structure. 3. Cemetery graves. 4. Refuse disposal sites controlled byother regulations. 5. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities. 6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay where established and provided for by law, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the stresses in or pressure upon any adjacent or contiguous property. 7. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists. 8. An excavation that (1) is less than 2 feet (610mm) in depth or (2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1524mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal. 9. A fill less than 1 foot (305mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or less than 3 feet (914mm) in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not ex:eed 50 cubic yards (38.3m) on anyone lot and does not obstruct a drainage course. Exemption from the permit requirements of this chapter shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Ordinance No. 693 Page 9 of 16 15.12.100 Appendix Section 3307.1 Amended - General. Appendix Section 3307.1 of the Building Code is herebyamended to road as follows: 3307.1. General. Whenever the building official determines that any existing excavation or embankment er fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the building official, shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the requirements of this code. 15.12.110 Appendix Section 3307.2 -Added - Protection of adjacent property. Appendix Section 3307.2 of the Building Code is herobyadded to road as follows: 3307.2. Protection of Adjacent Property. During grading operations, the permittee shall be responsible br the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently dose to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, a sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking, or other damage which might result. 15.12.120 Appendix Section 3307.3 Added - Temporary erosion control. Appendix Section 3307.3 of the Building Code is hereby added to road as follows: 3307.3. Temporary Erosion Control. The permittee shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent watercourses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris origination from the site. 15.12.130 Appendix Section 3309.3 Deleted - Grading designation. Appendix Section 3309.3 of the Building Code is herebydeleted. 5.12.140 Appendix Section 3309,8 Deleted - Regulargrading requirements. Appendix Section 3309.8 of the Building Code is hereby deleted. Ordinance No. 693 Page 10 of 16 15.12.150 Appendix Section 3309.9 Amended - Issuance. Appendix Section 3309.9 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3309.9. Issuance. The provisions of Section 106.4 are applicable to grading permits. The building official may require that grading operations and project designs be modified if delays occur which incur weather-generated problems not considered at the time the permit was issued. 15.12.160 Appendix Section 3310 Amended - Grading fees. Appendix Section 3310 of the Building Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 3310. Gradinq Fees The fee for each grading plan review and grading permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council. 15.12.170 Appendix Section 3310.2 Deleted - Plan review fees. Appendix Section 3310.2 of the Building Code is hereby deleted. 15.12.180 Appendix Section 3310.3 Deleted- Grading permit fees. Appendix Section 3310.3 of the Building Code is herebydeleted. 15.12.190 Appendix Table A-33-A Deleted - Grading plan review fees. Appendix Table A-33-A Grading Plan Review Fees of the Building Code is hereby deleted. 15.12.200 Appendix Table A-33-B Deleted - Grading permit fees. Appendix Table A-33-B Grading Permit Fees of the Building Code is herebydeleted." SECTION 5: Chapter 15.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as follows: "CHAPTER 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE Sections: 15.16.010 Section 110.1 Amended- General. 15.16.020 Section 115.2 Amended - Permit fees. 15.16.030 Section 115.3 Amended - Plan review fees. 15.16.040 Table 1-1 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees. Ordinance No. 693 Page 11 of 16 15.16.010 Section 110.1 Amended-General. Section 110.1 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 110.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official. 15.16.020 Section 115.2 Amended - Permit fees. Section 115.2 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 115.2. Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council. 15.16.030 Section 1 '15.3 Amended - Plan review fees. Section 115.3 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: '115.3. Plan Review Fees. When Section 115.2 requires submittal documents, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth by Resolution of the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged. 15.16.040 Table 1-1 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees. Table 1-1-Mechanical Permit Fees of the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted." SECTION 6: Chapter 15.20 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as foltows: "CHAPTER t5.20 PLUMBING CODE Ordinance No. 693 Page 12 of 16 Sections: 15.20.010 Section 103.4.1/~nended - Permit fees. 15.20.020 Section 103.4.2 An~ended - Plan review fees. 15.20.030 Table 1-1 Deleted - Plumbing permit fees. 15.20.010 Section 103.4.1 Amended - Permit fees. Section 103.4.1 of the Plumbing Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 103.4.1. Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as established byResolution of the City Council. 15.20.020 Section 103.4.2 Amended - Plan review fees. Section 103.4.2 of the Plumbing Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 103.4.2. Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by 103.2.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth by Resolution of the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an additional review fee shall be charged. 15.20.030 Table 1-1 Deleted - Plumbing permit fees. Table 1-1 Plumbing Permit Fees ofthe Plumbing Code is hereby deleted." SECTION 7: Chapter 15.20 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as follows: "CHAPTER 15,24 ELECTRICAL CODE Sections: 1524.010 Section 203.1 Amended - General. 15.24.020 Section 304.1 Amended - Penmit fees. 15.24.030 Section 304.2 Amended - Plan review fees. 15.24.040 Table 3-A Deleted - Electrical permit fees. Ordinance No. 693 Page 13 of 16 15.24.010 Section 203.1 .,N~ended - General. Section 203.1 of the Electrical Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 203.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation ofthis code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official. 15.24.020 Section 304.1 Amended - Permit fees. Section 304.1 of the Electrical Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 304.1. Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council. 15.24.030 Section 304.2 Amended - Plan review fees. Section 304.2 of the Electrical Code is herebyamended to read as follows: 304.2. Plan Review Fees. When Section 302.2 requires submittal documents, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth by Resolution of the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged. 15.24.040 Table 3-A Deleted - Electrical permit fees. Table 3-A Electrical Permit Fees of the Electrical Code is herebydeleted." SECTION 8: Chapter 15.28 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as follows: "CHAPTER 15.28 CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Ordinance No. 693 Page 14 of 16 Sections: 15.28.010 Section 205.1 Amended - General. 15.28.010 Section 205.1 Amended - General. Section 205.1 of the Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby amended to read as follows: 205.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official." SECTION 9: Chapter 15.28 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as follows: "CHAPTER 15,32 HOUSING CODE Sections: 15.32.010 Section 203.1 Amended - General. 15.32.010 Section 203.1 Amended - General. Section 203.1 of the Housing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 203.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Housing Advisory and Appeals Board consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member ofand shall act as Secretaryto said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official. Appeals to the Board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 1201 of this code. Copies of all rules of procedure adopted by the Board shall be delivered to the Building Official, who shall make them accessible to the public." Ordinance No. 693 Page 15 of 16 SECTION 10: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm padnership, or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000'°°) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore as provided in this Ordinance. SECTION 11: The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the City through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by Jaw for the abatement of such nuisances. SECTION 12: The City Council hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final coud action in a coud of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 13: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California. Ordinance No. 693 Page 16 of 16 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day of December 2002. AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None William J. ,,~n~er, Mayor A'i-rEST: I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 6th day of November 2002, and was passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 4th day of December 2002. Executed this 5th day of December 2002, at Rancho Cucamonga, Calif:)rnia. Del~ra J. Adar{-~, CMC, City Clerk