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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Chapter 5 — BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING

Alturas Municipal Code Art. I General

Alturas Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Alturas

Cite as: Alturas Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 5-1. - Availability of code.

The ordinance codified in this chapter, all inclusive chapters, exhibits and all adopted model codes and exhibits except Exhibit D, article V shall be on file and open for inspection to the public at the office of the city clerk. The ordinance codified in this chapter, all inclusive chapters, exhibits and all adopted model codes and articles shall be on file and open to the public at the city of Alturas building department office during their regular business hours.

(Ord. No. 474, § 3.)

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Sec. 5-2. - Authority.

The city of Alturas building department is designated as the department for the issuing of permits for the construction of buildings in the city, pursuant to the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, division 13, part 3.

(Ord. No. 474, § 3.)

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Sec. 5-3. - Disposition of moneys received.

All moneys received shall be deposited in the city treasury.

(Ord. No. 474, § 3.)

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Sec. 5-4. - Engaging additional personnel—Authorized when.

The director of public works and/or the building department may engage the services of any qualified person for the purpose of checking plans and specifications submitted to them for the purpose of ascertaining whether such plans and specifications meet the requirements of the law designated in section 5-2.

(Ord. No. 474, § 3.)

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Sec. 5-5. - Engaging additional personnel—Expenses.

All expenses of the person designated in section 5-4 shall be borne by the permit applicant, and paid out of the fees collected from the permit applicant. If the costs exceed the amount of fees initially collected these additional costs shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of a permit.

(Ord. No. 474, § 3.)

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Secs. 5-6 through 5-19. - (Reserved)

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