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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 1987-799ORDINANCE N0. 799 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF-LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 15.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.04 T0, THE "LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CHAPTER 15.04 of the "Lake Elsinore Municipal Code" is repealed. SECTION 2. Chapter 15.04 is added to the "Lake Elsinore Municipal Code" to read as follows: CHAPTER 15.04 BUILDING CODE 15.04.010 ESTABLISHED. The "Uniform Building Code 1985 Edition," including the Appendix thereof, except Chapters 12, 35, 51 and 53, and the "Uniform Building Code Standards, 1985 Edition" which are promulgated and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, one copy of each of which has been filed, and is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection are adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. 15.04.020 CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. The "Uniform Building Code" is amended by changing, adding, or deleting the chapters, sections and portions of sections designated in Section 15.04.030 through 15.04.190. 15.04.030 SECTION 204 AMENDED - BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND APPEALS CREATED. Section 204 is amended to read as follows: "Section 204. Board of Examiners and Appeals Created. In order to determine the suitability .of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable inter- pretations of the provisions of this Code, there shall be and there is hereby created a Board of Examiners and Appeals, consisting of five members, composed of the Mayor and the other members of the City Council. Said members shall hold their respective membership on said Board of Examiners and Appeals by reason of, and concurrently with their terms of service as Council members and shall cease to be such members upon their ceasing to be such Council members. The Building Official shall be the Secretary to the Board. The Board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all its decisions and findings on contested matters, in writing to the Building Official, with a duplicate copy thereof to any appellant or contestant affected by any such decision or finding, and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation, if any, as is consistent therewith. Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Board and in his absence the Board shall select a temporary chairman. Notices of meetings of the Board shall be given by at least three hours notice delivered to each member personally or by registered mail; provided, however, that any meeting of the Board shall be legal for any purpose if the written consent of all of the members of the Board to such meeting is executed and filed in the records of the Board. (g) The structure may not contain any heating, plumbing or electrical installation. 2. Detached private Lath Houses, Glass Houses, and Pegolas not over 200 square feet provided: (a) The structure may not be erected on an unimproved lot; - (b) The structure is not attached to any portion of any habitable building or accessory building attached to a habitable building. 3. Concrete or asphaltic concrete slab supporting no super- imposed dead load and not used as a parking lot or driveway. 4. Masonry or concrete fences or walls not exceeding 36 inches in height. 5. Fences (other than masonry or concrete) not exceeding 6 feet in height. 6. Retaining walls not exceeding 3 feet in height, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids. 7. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. 9. Oil derricks. 10. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet high. 11. 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. 12. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. 13. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets scenery. 14. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Divi- sion 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, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemptions from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of this Code and any other ordinance of the city. T5.04.070 SECTION 304(a), TABLE N0: 3-A AMENDED - BUILDING PERMIT FEES. Is amended to read as follows: BY A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. 15.04.080 SECTION 304(g) ADDED - PLAN RETENTION FEES. Section 304(g) is added to read as follows: "Section 304(g) PLAN RETENTION FEES. Before issuing a building permit the city shall collect a fee for retaining plans The Board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the City Council may prescribe by resolution, to employ at the cost and expense of the City, such qualified individuals as the Board, in its discretion, may deem reasonably necessary in order to assist it in its investigations and in making its findings and decisions." 15.04.040 SECTION 205 AMENDED - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Section 205 is amended to read as follows: - "Section 205. Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, later, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of the ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than five-hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed, continued, or permitted by any such person, and he shall be punished accordingly." 15.04.050 SECTION 301(a) AMENDED - PERMITS REQUIRED. Section 301(a) is amended to read as follows: "Section 301(a) Permits required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish any building or structure (or masonry, brick, concrete or concrete block fence or wall in excess of 36 inches in height or pave a parking lot) in the city, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure or each such fence or wall from the Building Official." 15.04.060 SECTION 301(b) AMENDED - EXEMPTED WORK. Section 3o1(b) is amended to read as follows: "Section 301(b) Exempted Work. A Building Permit shall not be required for the following: 1. A children's playhouse, or garden tool shed, constructed at a single family residence provided: . (a) The structure does not have more than 120 square feet of gross floor area; (b) The structure is not more than six feet six inches in height; (c) The structure is located no closer than ten feet to any building occupied for dwelling purposes on adjacent property; (d) The structure is located in a rear yard; (e) The structure is not located within the required side yard unless the adjacent property is separated by a solid fence of a height equal to the height of the structure, but not to exceed six feet; (f) The structure may not be located on any unimproved lot; (g) The structure may not contain any heating, plumbing or electrical installation. 2. Detached private Lath Houses, Glass Houses, and Pegolas not over 200 square feet provided: (a) The structure may not be erected on an unimproved lot; (b) The structure is not attached to any portion of any habitable building or accessory building attached to a habitable building. 3. Concrete or asphaltic concrete slab supporting no super- imposed dead load and not used as a parking lot or driveway. 4. Masonry or concrete fences or walls not exceeding 36 inches in height. 5. Fences (other than masonry or concrete) not exceeding 6 feet in height. 6. Retaining walls not exceeding 3 feet in height, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids. 7. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. 9. Oil derricks. 10. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet high. 11. 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. 12. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. 13. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets scenery. 14. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Divi- sion 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, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemptions from: the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of this Code and any other ordinance of the city. 15.04.070 SECTION 304(a), TABLE N0. 3-A AMENDED - BUILDING PERMIT FEES. Is amended to read as follows: FEES SET PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3.32 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE. 15.04.080 SECTION 304(g) ADDED - PLAN RETENTION FEES. Section 304(g) is added to read as follows: "Section 304(g) PLAN RETENTION FEES. Before issuing a building permit the city- shall collect a fee for retaining plans and related documents, which the Building Official determines shall be kept as permanent records of the city. The amount of the plan retention fee shall be by a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore". 15.04.090 SECTION 3802(d) AMENDED - AUTOMATIC FIRE- EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS - GROUP B, DIVISION 2 OCCUPANCIES. Section 3802(d) is amended to read as follows: "Section 3802(d) Group B, Division 2 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B, Division 2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or in Group B, Division 2 occupancies more than three stories in height. In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with the Fire Code." 15.04.100 SECTION 3802(h), (j), (k), ADDED - AUTOMATIC FIRE- EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS. Subsections (h), (i), (j) and (k) are added to Section 3802 to read as follows: (h) Throughout all bowling alleys. (i) Throughout all buildings having a place of public assembly above the first floor having an occupant load of more than 100 persons. (j) Throughout all buildings having usable floor area more than thirty-five feet or three stories above grade, or buildings attached thereto. (k) Parking garages over 10,000 square feet in area, incorporated within and part of Group R, occupancies and not otherwise covered by this Code. 15.04.110 CHAPTER 55 ADDED - TEMPORARY BUILDINGS, TRAILERS, AND STRUCTURES. Chapter 55 is added to read as follows: CHAPTER 55 Temporary Buildings, Trailers and Structures .Section 5501(a) General. Temporary structures associated with construction activities shall conform to the requirements of this chapter, and the city's zoning code. (b) Defined. Temporary buildings, trailers, and structures are structures that are installed or constructed for a period of one year or less. Section 5502(a) Permit Required. A permit shall be issued for each temporary structure installation subject to the approval of the Building Official and Director of Community Development. (b) Application for permit; Fees. Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive a permit shall make such application on forms provided for that purpose. He shall give a description of the character of the work proposed to be done, and the location, ownership, occupancy and use of the premises in connection therewith. The Building Official may require plans, specifications or drawings and such other information as he may deem necessary. If the Building Official determines the temporary structure is in compliance with said Code, he shall issue the permit applied for upon payment of required fees as herein after fixed: For issuing each permit for three months of less Three months to one year (c) Time Extension. A request beyond one year must be made in writing ; the Building Official for consideration Official may permit a one-year extension heretofore set forth in this section if been issued to construct a permanent structure. $ 25.00 each structure $ 30.00 each structure for an extension of time ind thereafter submitted to and approval. The Building beyond the first year as a valid building permit has building to replace such Section 5503. Permitted Locations; Screening. Temporary structures may only be permitted when associated with construction. Temporary structures installed or constructed for a period of three months or more must be screened from the public view subject to the approval of the Building Official. 15.04.120 APPENDIX SECTION 7004 AMENDED - HAZARDS. Section 7004 of the Appendix is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows: Construction debris shall not be buried on any construction site. 15.04.130 APPENDIX SECTION 7007(b), TABLE NO. 70-A AMENDED GRADING PLAN REVIEW. FEES. Appendix Section 7007 (b) Table 70-A is amended to read as follows: FEES SET PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3.32 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE. 15.04.140 APPENDIX SECTION 7007 (c) TABLE NO. 70-B AMENDED GRADING PERMIT FEES. Appendix Section 7007 (c) TABLE 70-B amended to read as follows: FEES SET PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3.32 OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE. 15.04.150 APPENDIX SECTION 7009(a) AMENDED - GENERAL SECTION 7009(a) is amended as follows: Unless otherwise recommened in the approved soils engineering and/or engineering geology report and approved by the Building Official, cuts shall conform to the provisions of this section. 15.04.160 APPENDIX SECTION 7010(a) AMENDED - GENERAL SECTION 7010(a) is amended as follows: Unless otherwise recommended in the approved soils engineering and/or engineering geology report and approved by the Building Official, fills shall conform to the provisions of this section. 15.04.170 APPENDIX SECTION 7011(a) AMENDED - GENERAL SECTION 7011(a) is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows: When two or more lots are graded and cut or fill slopes occur adjacent to the lot line, the top line of the slope shall be located at the lot line. The toes of all slopes shall be setback a minimum of two feet from -the property line or public right-of-way. 15.04.180 APPENDIX 7012 (A) AMENDED - GENERAL SECTION 7012(A) of the Appendix is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows: All drainage swales or ditch shall be paved with reinforced concrete not less than 3 inches in thickness or approved equal paving. They shall have a minimum depth at the deepest point of one foot and a minimum paved width of 30 inches. Unless otherwise approved by the Building Official. 15.04.190 APPENDIX SECTION 7016 - TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL APPENDIX SECTION 7016 is added to read as follows: Temporary Erosion Control A. Sec. 1716 Plans. Separate plans for temporary drainage and erosion control measures to be used during the rainy season shall be submitted prior to October 1. The control devices shown on said plans shall be installed no later than October 15, and maintained in operable condition until April 15. These plans shall provide the following: 1. Temporary soil stabilization measures shall be installed on graded slopes exceeding a three-to- one ratio and/or l0 feet in height. 2. Desilting facilities shall be provided at all drainage outlets from the graded site, designed for the 25-year, 6 hour storm intensity. They must be detailed on the plans. Design and specific recommendations shall be submitted for the following: (a) Desilting basin volume based on gradient and nature of soils. (b) The extent of all graded areas and identification of any temporary soil soil stabilization measures. (c) Size of desiltinq basin outlet pipe and over-flow. (d) Dike requirements. Minimum wall width, slope of walls, percent of compaction, etc. 3. The following notes shall be placed on the plans: (a) In case of emergency, call (responsible person) at (24 - hour number) (b) The undersigned civil engineer will supervise erosion control and certify that work is in accordance with the approved plans. (signature, reg. #, expiration date) (name - printed) (dated) 4. Indicate on the plan which streets will be paved and which drainage devices will be completed by October 15. 5. Placement of 'devices to reduce erosion damage within the tract is left to the discretion of the engineer. These devices, if any, must be shown on the plan because Their presence will affect the required capacity of the desiltinq basin. 6. Outlet conditions from the desiltinq basin shall not exceed downstream limitations, with the exception of overflow which is to be designed to provide capacity of 1.5 times the maximum design flow. B. Temporary Erosion Control Measures 1. The permittee shall keep a standby crew for emergency work available at all times during the rainy season Necessary materials shall be available on-site and stockpiled at convenient locations to facilitate. rapid construction of temporary devices or to repair any damaged erosion control measures when rain is imminent. 2. Devices shall not be moved or modified without the approval of the Building Official or, in an emergency. by the person responsible for grading operations 3. All removable protective in place at the end of each five-day rain probability percent. Forecasts shall broadcasts provided by the Service. devices shown shall be working day when the forecast exceeds 40 be received from United States Weather 4. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris shall be removed from check berms and desilting basins and the basins pumped dry. Any graded slope surface protection measures damaged during a rainstrom shall also be immediately repaired. Failure to provide effective maintenance may result in penalties as provided per Section 205. 5. Fill slopes at the tract perimeter must drain away from the top of the slope at the conclusion of each working day 6. At least one guard shall be posted on the site whenever the depth of water in any device exceeds eighteen inches. Additional guards may be required as deemed necessary by the Building Official. 7. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris. shall be removed from public drains and pipes, and from drains and pipes of adjacent properties. C. Subsequent Rainy Seasons. For projects extending into subsequent rainy seasons, new temporary drainage and erosion control plans shall be submitted. These plans shall comply with all requirements in Section 1716 (A) and (B). SECTION 3. VIOLATION - PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of the ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than five-hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such ° person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and he shall be punished accordingly. SECTION 4. All changes and modifications in the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, as amended by this ordinance, are reasonably necessary because of local conditions. This finding is made pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by law. INTRODUCED AND PASSED UPON FIRST READING this 12th day of May 19 87, upon the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEP1BERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this 26th day of May 19 g7 , upon the following roll call vote: , AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILP1EMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Leo St igo , Mayor ATTEST: c ~, Vie i L. ICasad , City C erk APPROVED AS TO FORM: John R. xarper, ity Attorney (SEAL) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Vicki Lynne Kasad, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance had its first reading on May 12, 1987, and had its second reading on May 26, 1987, and was passed by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: C r (\\~~~ VICKI LYNNE SAD, CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE (SEAL) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE) NONE NONE NONE I, Vicki Lynne Kasad, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 799, of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed. DATED: May 27, 1987 VICKI LYNNE SAD, CITY CLER CITY OF LAKE LSINORE (SEAL)