Chapter 16.10 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE

This chapter shall be cited as the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" of the city and any reference in the city municipal code or any chapter thereof to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings or Dangerous Building Code refers and applies to this chapter.

The city of American Canyon does hereby adopt all those certain documents marked and designated, as "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition," published and copyrighted by the International Council of Building Officials. The documents identified in this section are adopted in their entirety excepting additions, revisions and omissions listed in Sections 16.10.030 through 16.10.040 of this chapter. A copy of the adopted Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by members of the public.

(Ord. 2013-06 § 3, 2013.)

Section 203 is amended by adding the following:

It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, sublease or occupy, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the incorporated territory of the City of American Canyon, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of this code.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Article is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Article is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars

($1,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. California Health and Safety Code 17995 .

(Ord. 2013-06 § 3, 2013.)

Cross References Section 16.10.020

Section 205 is deleted and replaced as follows:

205.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations 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. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business.

Alternatively, the City may use five (5) Building Official members of the Napa-Solano Chapter of the International Code Council (NSICC), chosen on a case-by-case basis, to serve as the Board of Appeals for the City of American Canyon. The NSICC, an organization of Building Officials, Building Inspectors, and Construction Industry personnel, was formed in 1978 to help maintain consistent and uniform code enforcement and code interpretation within the jurisdictions of Napa and Solano counties. Building Officials from jurisdictions within Napa and Solano counties and neighboring counties are members of the NSICC.

Building Official members of the NSICC are well versed in the technical and administrative provisions of construction codes.

205.2 Limitations of Authority. The board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. Appeals from any findings by the Board of Appeals may be made by the applicant, a member of the City Council or the Building Official upon request in writing to the City Council within ten (10) days from the date of the Board's action.

205.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction.

(Ord. 2013-06 § 3, 2013.)

Cross References

Section 16.10.020