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:
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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:
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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