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Title 9 — , Chapter 5: Zoning Ordinance

Article 21 — FIRE RETARDANT ROOFING MATERIALS

Antioch Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Antioch

§ 9-5.2101 PURPOSE.

It is the intent of this article to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the city by mandating the use of fire-retardant roofing materials. (Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)

§ 9-5.2102 APPLICABILITY.

(A) All roofing materials used in new residential, commercial, and industrial construction and in all building additions shall have a minimum Class “C” fire rating.

(B) Replacement roofing materials shall also have a minimum Class “C” fire rating. The use of materials with less than a Class “C” fire rating may be allowed for minor repair work at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. Re-roofs of mineral aggregate built-up roofs shall not be affected.

(C) Both main and accessory structures shall be subject to these requirements.

(D) The standards listed in this article are minimum ones and stricter requirements may be imposed by the city based on the need for same. (Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)

§ 9-5.2103 CRITERIA AND STANDARDS.

(A) If treated wood shakes and/or shingles are permitted for use they shall have a minimum Class “C” fire rating and be approved by the Chief Building Official. Documentation shall be provided that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official that the treatment used will last for the life of the roof, is non-toxic, and will not be adverse to the public's health and safety if washed off the roofing material. In no case shall treated wood shakes and/or shingles be used for buildings which are adjacent to permanent open space areas. In addition, the use of wood shakes and/or shingles for homes at the perimeter of a residential project's phase shall be at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.

(B) Roofing materials used are to be archi-tecturally compatible with the buildings that they are placed on and with the surrounding neighborhood. The city shall have the discretion to review roofing materials proposed for new buildings, additions, and re-roofings to assure such compatibility. (Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94) Penalty, see § 9-5.2904

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Antioch Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 9 — , Chapter 5: Zoning Ordinance
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — TITLE, PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND ADOPTION OF PLAN
    2. Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
    4. Article 4 — [RESERVED]
    5. Article 5 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    6. Article 6 — HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS AND TABLE
    7. Article 7 — MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
    8. Article 9 — SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
    9. Article 10 — LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
    10. Article 11 — SITE OBSTRUCTIONS AT INTERSECTIONS
    11. Article 12 — TREE PRESERVATION AND REGULATION
    12. Article 13 — SCREENING OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT/OUTDOOR STORAGE
    13. Article 14 — REFUSE STORAGE AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES
    14. Article 15 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
    15. Article 16 — FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND SCREEN PLANTINGS
    16. Article 17 — PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    17. Article 18 — BUILDING MOVING
    18. Article 19 — NOISE ATTENUATION REQUIREMENTS
    19. Article 20 — SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS
    20. Article 21 — FIRE RETARDANT ROOFING MATERIALS
    21. Article 22 — HOME SIZE MODIFICATIONS
    22. Article 23 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    23. Article 24 — HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    24. Article 25 — PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
    25. Article 26 — DESIGN REVIEW DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    26. Article 27 — DESIGN REVIEW, USE PERMITS, ADMINISTRATIVE USE PE…
    27. Article 28 — AMENDMENTS
    28. Article 29 — INTERPRETATIONS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
    29. Article 30 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
    30. Article 31 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
    31. Article 32 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    32. Article 33 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    33. Article 34 — SENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
    34. Article 35 — DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
    35. Article 36 — ZONING MAP
    36. Article 37 — DETERMINATION OF BOUNDARIES
    37. Article 38 — LAND USE REGULATIONS
    38. Article 39 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    39. Article 40 — RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
    40. Article 41 — RRMP RODDY RANCH MASTER PLAN DISTRICT
    41. Article 42 — PROHIBITION ON CONVERSION OF SENIOR MOBILEHOME PA…

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