Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS[[3]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2366, § 3, adopted 12-17-19, amended Part 3 in its entirety to read as herein set out. The former Part 3, §§ 8130—8130.29, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2342, adopted 12-6-16.

The 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

(Ord. No. 2366, § 3, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 3, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 3, 11-18-25)

3504.1A Illumination. Public spaces of multiple family buildings including all stairs, ramps, driveways, walkways, corridors and parking areas shall be illuminated with automatic lighting capable of maintaining an intensity of one (1) foot-candle of light at ground level.

SECTION 3505A. EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS

3505.1A Underground Utilities. All utility conductors, cables, conduits and wiring supplying electrical, cable and telephone service to a multiple family building shall be installed underground except risers which are adjacent to and attached to a building or as otherwise approved the City Council.

3505.2A Conductors, Conduit and Piping. All conductors, cables, wires, conduit and piping located outside of a building or structure and within the exterior property lines shall be installed underground except risers which are adjacent to and attached to a building or structure.

SECTION 3506A. PARKING AND ACCESS AREAS

3506.1A Paving. All parking, walkway, and driveway areas shall be paved with an approved material, such as concrete, asphalt, brick, or pavers. Paving materials and methods of installation shall be shown on the building plans.

3506.2A Driveway Ramps

3506.2.1A Grade. Driveway ramps shall not exceed a maximum grade of twenty percent (20%). A 20 feet transition area shall be provided at the top of such ramp, as follows: the upper 10 feet of the transition area shall have a maximum grade of four percent (4%) and the lower 10 foot portion of the transition area shall have a maximum grade of ten percent (10%). A 15 feet transition area with a maximum grade of ten percent (10%) shall also be provided at the bottom of such ramp.

SECTION 3507A. OPEN PARKING REQUIREMENTS

3507.1A Marking. Open parking spaces, driving aisles, one-way traffic lanes, and turning area shall be identified by approved painted striping.

3507.2A Barriers. Bump rails, curbs or other approved protective barriers shall be installed where necessary to protect buildings, walls, or fences from damage by automobiles.

SECTION 3508A. GARAGE AND CARPORT REQUIREMENTS

3508.1A Walls. Where concrete masonry units are used to construct Group U or S Occupancies, the cells shall be grouted solid to height of four (4) feet above the floor level.

3508.2A Frame. Group U or S Occupancies of wood frame construction shall have approved protective barriers located so as to protect the finished wall coverings from damage by automobiles.

3508.3A Concrete Floors. The floor of every covered parking space shall be paved with cement concrete.

(Ord. No. 2366, § 3, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 3, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 3, 11-18-25) 8130.21. - RESERVED.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2408, § 3, adopted November 18, 2025, repealed § 8130.21 which pertained to an administrative addition to the California Building Code and derived from Ord. No. 2366, adopted December 17, 2019; and Ord. No. 2394, adopted November 15, 2022.

Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this Chapter, the City Council adopts, by reference, as the plumbing regulations for the City the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and with appendices, installation standards, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The Code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full.

The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is adopted with no amendments.

One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

(Amended by Ord. 2279 adopted 12-7-10; Ord. No. 2312, § 5, 12-3-13; Ord. No. 2342, § 4, 12-6-16; Ord. No. 2366, § 4, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 4, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 4, 11-18-25)