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150.090 Adoption Of International Swimming Pool And Spa Code

Auburn Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Auburn

For the purpose of establishing minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, health, property protection and general welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location and maintenance or use of pools and spas in the City, that certain code designated as the “International Swimming Pool and Spa Code,” 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Department for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full, subject, however, to any amendments, additions, and deletions set forth in this chapter, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City, and the code shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 25-07 on 11/10/2025 150.091 Amendments To Swimming Pool And Spa Code

(A) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The following sections of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are amended as follows: (1) Section 103.1: The Building Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Code Official. The function of the Building Department shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 25-07 on 11/10/2025 150.092 Fees

A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Licensing and Revenue office as set forth in § 150.003(B).

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord.
25-07 on 11/10/2025
151 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
151.01 Definitions
151.02 Purpose
151.03 Applicability
151.04 Solar Energy System Requirements
151.05 Duties Of Building Department And Building Official
151.06 Permit Review And Inspection Requirements For Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems
151.07 Requirements For Solar Energy Systems Other Than Small Residential Rooftop Systems

151.01 Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

ASSOCIATION . A nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.

COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENT . Any of the following;

  1. A community apartment project;

  2. A condominium project;

  3. A planned development; and

  4. A stock cooperative.

ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL . The utilization of one or more of the following:

  1. Email;

  2. The internet; and/or

3. Facsimile.

REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM . Those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.

RESTRICTIONS THAT DO NOT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE COST OF THE SYSTEM OR DECREASE ITS EFFICIENCY OR SPECIFIED PERFORMANCE . Means:

  1. For water heater systems or solar swimming pool heating systems: an amount exceeding 10% of the cost of the system, but in no case more than $1,000, or decreasing the efficiency of the solar energy system by an amount exceeding 10%, as originally specified and proposed.

  2. For photovoltaic systems: an amount not to exceed $1,000 over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency of an amount exceeding 10% as originally specified and proposed.

SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM . All of the following:

  1. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal;

  2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city and all state and city health and safety standards;

  3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling; and

  4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM . Either of the following:

  1. Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.

  2. Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.

SPECIFIC, ADVERSE IMPACT . A significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

  • (Ord. 15-03, eff. 10-14-2016)

151.02 Purpose

The purpose of the chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The chapter encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the city, and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems. The chapter allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

(Ord. 15-03, eff. 10-14-2016)

151.03 Applicability

  1. Sections 151.01 through 151.05 of this chapter apply to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the city. Sections 151.01, 151.04, and 151.06 apply to all solar energy systems which do not meet the definition of small residential rooftop solar energy system set forth in § 151.01.

  2. Solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter are not subject to the requirements of this chapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that change the size of the system by more than 10% in any dimension, or that change the type, or any major components of a solar energy system in such a way as to require new permitting.

  3. Routine operation, repair and maintenance shall not require a permit.

(Ord. 15-03, eff. 10-14-2016)

151.04 Solar Energy System Requirements

  1. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the city.

  2. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.

  3. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

(Ord. 15-03, eff. 10-14-2016)

151.05 Duties Of Building Department And Building Official

  1. The Building Department shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.

    1. All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the publicly accessible city website.

    2. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.

    3. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.

    4. The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

  • (Ord. 15-03, eff. 10-14-2016)

151.06 Permit Review And Inspection Requirements For Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems

  1. The City Building Department shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems within 30 days of the adoption on this chapter. For permit applications submitted over-the-counter, the Building Department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day if plan review staff are available; for permit applications submitted electronically, the Building Department shall issue the permit within 3 business days of receipt. The time to issue a permit begins upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

  2. Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official's review of whether the application meets local, state, and Federal health and safety requirements.

  3. The Building Official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the Official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission.

  4. If a use permit is required, the Building Official may deny an application for the use permit if the Official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission.

  5. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

  6. "A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact" includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the city on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The city shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of the Cal. Civil Code § 714(d)(1)(A) and (B) defining restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance.

  7. The City shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in the Cal. Civil Code § 4080.

  8. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

  9. Only 1 inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Department for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.

  10. The inspection shall be done in a timely manner and should include consolidated inspections. An inspection will be scheduled within 2 business days of a request and provide a 2-hour inspection window.

  11. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 15-03, eff. 10-14-2016)

151.07 Requirements For Solar Energy Systems Other Than Small Residential Rooftop Systems

(A) An application for a permit to construct or install a solar energy system other than a “small residential rooftop system” as that term is defined in section 151.01 (B) of this Chapter shall include three sets of plans, sized at a minimum of 11 inches by 17 inches and drawn to scale, readable, legible and shall include all of the following information:

  • (1) Cover sheet including:

    • (a) project address; (b) owner’s name, address, and phone number; (c) Name, address, and phone number of the person preparing the plans; (d) scope of work statement; (e) number of stories and number of dwelling units; (f) sheet index indicating each sheet title and number; and (g) legend for symbols, abbreviations, and notations used in the drawings

(2) A schematic site plan showing the footprint location of the solar energy system, location of the main service and the exterior and interior locations of all equipment and disconnects. For ground mount systems, the plan must show the locations of property lines and distances from the system to property lines and any structures on the property. For multi-story buildings, the plan must indicate the roofline at each floor level on the site plan.

(3) An electrical plan showing:

(a) The kW rating of the solar PV system and whether it is a utility interactive, stand-alone, or ground mount system; (b) Complete electrical calculations for the proposed solar PV system or load calculations for the entire structure if the main breaker is de-rated; (c) Single line diagram of the electrical installation which includes the solar PV panel layout, PV power source short circuit current rating, conductor size and type, conduit size and type, location and lengths of runs, wiring methods, inverter location, disconnect locations, battery locations (if applicable), point of connection to the existing electrical system (with the existing service and disconnect size and the number of meters) and any existing PV systems (if applicable); (d) Site specific signage information required for the solar PV installation suitable for the environment.

  • (4) A roof plan showing:

  • (a) Description of size, spacing, span and direction of existing rafters, ceiling joists, and framing support members.

(1) If the roof framing exceeds the allowable spacing or span limits, the applicant must provide one of the following: i. stamped and signed engineered plans and calculations justifying the adequacy of the existing roof framing; ii. stamped and signed engineered plans and calculations for framing modifications necessary to accommodate the solar panel installation; or iii. roof framing plan and details for modifications to meet conventional framing requirements of the California Building Code as adopted in section 150.001 et seq.

  • (b) Location of load bearing walls on the framing cross-section.

  • (c) Section or detail showing that the solar PV panels are flush mounted.

(1) Panels that are not flush mounted (10 inches or less) require a licensed engineer to provide structural design calculations and details for wind uplift and all connections;

(d) Attachment details showing the type, diameter, and length of embedment of bolts and their spacing, the number of bolts per solar PV panel (or alternatively, the square footage of panel per bolt).

  • (5) The manufacturer’s specification sheets, including:

(a) make, model, listing, size, and weight for all components including, but not limited to, inverters, panels, racks, and combiner boxes. (b) two complete copies of the Solar Panel Installation Manual as well as the specifications for the grounding method to be used. Grounding method used must comply with installation manual requirements.

  • (6) Fire Safety Requirements must be shown on the plans, including:

    • (a) Notes indicating markings on interior and exterior DC conduit, enclosures, raceways.

(1) The material shall be reflective, weather resistant and suitable for the environment. All letters capitalized with a minimum height of 3/8 inches white on red background. (2) The markings shall contain the words “WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE.” (3) The markings shall indicate the main service disconnect adjacent to the main service disconnect in a location clearly visible from the location where the disconnect is operated. (4) the markings shall be placed every 10 feet, within 1 foot of turns or bends and within 1 foot above and below penetrations of roof/ceiling assemblies, walls or barriers.

  • (b) Locations of DC conductors to meet the criteria of the California Building Code as adopted in section 150.001 et seq.

(1) Conduit, wiring systems, and raceways shall be located as close as possible to the ridge or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities; (2) Conduit runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall be installed in a manner that minimizes the total amount of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box. (3) DC wiring shall be installed in metallic conduit or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building.

  • (c) Locations of clear access paths as required by the California Building Code as adopted in section 150.001 et seq.

(1) Regardless of roof design, PV panels shall be no closer than 3 feet to a ridge unless allowed by the currently adopted California Building Code edition. (2) Access to residential photovoltaic system shall be in accordance with:

i. Sections of the California Building Code as adopted in section 150.001 et seq. applicable to structures with hip roofs. ii. Sections of the California Building Code as adopted in section 150.001 et seq. applicable to structures with a single ridge. iii. Sections of the California Building Code as adopted in section 150.001 et seq. applicable to structures with roof hips and valleys. iv. Roofs with slopes of 2:12 or less shall not be subject to the requirements of this subsection (c).

  • (B) Inspections

(1) All solar energy systems subject to this section shall be inspected for compliance with this section and for compliance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements for grounding. (2) The systems shall be ready for inspection with all boxes open. (3) The City’s Inspector shall have access to all parts of the system. (4) The permit, approved plans, and specifications shall be readily available on site at the time of inspection. (5) Any changes to approved plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Department prior to scheduling the inspection.

(Ord. 15-03, eff. 10-14-2016)

HISTORY

Amended by Ord. 19-09 on 11/25/2019 152 MASTER PLAN 152.01 Adoption 152.02 Non-Auto Circulation Element

152.01 Adoption

Pursuant to the provisions of the California Planning Law, the Master Plan of the City, dated January 5, 1965, prepared by Packard, Muir and Train, Planning Consultants, and the County Planning Department, and recommended by the Planning Commission of the city, is hereby adopted as the Master Plan of the city.

(1973 Code, § 9-2.01) (Ord. 528, eff. - -)

152.02 Non-Auto Circulation Element

Pursuant to the provisions of the California Planning Law, there is hereby added to the Circulation Element of the Master Plan of the City that certain NonAuto Circulation Element, dated 1974, prepared by Fred Barber.

(1973 Code, § 9-2.02) (Ord. 654, eff. September 26, 1974)

153 LANDSCAPING DEVELOPMENT

153.01 Landscaping Requirements 153.02 Projects Requiring Landscaping Review 153.03 Application Process 153.04 Variance Procedure 153.05 Principles Of Landscaping Design 153.06 Parking Lot Requirements 153.07 Building Requirements 153.08 Maintenance Requirements

153.01 Landscaping Requirements

    1. The landscaping of all areas of the community is intended to provide visual relief and delight, to complement buildings and other structures, to provide a transitional area between potential competing land uses, to aid in reducing air pollution and to provide an attractive environment for the enjoyment of the public.
  1. Landscaping which is integrated with building design is an acceptable and desirable objective of contemporary community development.

    1. This chapter is intended to be a reasonable guideline to developers so that they may plan their projects accordingly. 2. The city encourages innovative techniques or uses of alternative plants and planting schemes and landscape designs.
  2. To assure that the purpose of the landscaping standards will be carried out, the following principles of landscaping design and landscape plan specifications have been adopted to guide the developer and the city administration wherever landscaping or a landscape plan is required.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.01) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975)

153.02 Projects Requiring Landscaping Review

Landscaping plans and planting are required for the following projects:

  1. For use permits at the discretion of the Planning Commission;

  2. For building permits for new construction, except single-family; for additions to buildings provided the addition will increase the floor area more than 50% or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; and for remodels that have a value in excess of twice the assessed value;

  3. For projects that require environmental review as related to building projects; and

  4. For new parking lots with more than 10 stalls; for parking lots that are completely reconstructed; and for existing parking lots increased more than 50% in size or if 20 or more stalls are added.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.02) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975)

153.03 Application Process

Complete landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department at the time of the application for a project for review by the Planning Department and shall include the following.

  1. All planting areas shall be drawn to scale and plants shall be clearly located and labeled. The size, number, type and botanical and common names shall be shown.

  2. The types of irrigation systems shall be indicated.

  3. The Planning Commission or committees thereof may require the plans to be reviewed by a landscape architect or qualified nurseryperson at the cost of the developer.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.03) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975; Am. Ord. 88-3, eff. 5-11-1988)

HISTORY

Amended by Ord. 25-05 on 10/27/2025

153.04 Variance Procedure

  1. In those cases where strict compliance with these development standards may be a hardship on an applicant, an alternate plan accomplishing the objectives of this chapter may be submitted for review by the Community Development Director.

  2. In the event the Community Development Director determines the proposal entails greater deviation from the requirements of this chapter than necessary to address the hardship on the applicant, that he or she cannot make the findings required by Cal. Gov't Code § 65906 or that the provisions of this chapter do not plainly address the condition or situation of the site and the proposal, he or she shall refer the landscape plans to the Planning

Commission to review the plans, with ten days' mailed notice to the record owners of property contiguous with the property which is the subject of the application

  1. In the event the applicant disagrees with the decision of the Planning Commission, he or she may appeal the action to the City Council pursuant to Chapter 162 of this Municipal Code.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.04) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975; Am. Ord. 88-3, eff. 5-11-1988; Am. Ord. 09-02, eff. 4-8-2009)

153.05 Principles Of Landscaping Design

  1. Plan preparation . It is recommended that the services of a registered landscape architect or landscape contractor be employed in preparing the landscape plan. In addition to plants, the use of structural elements, such as pools, fountains, decks, raised planters, benches and sunshades, is encouraged in the landscape plan.

  2. Plant materials . The selection of plant materials should include both evergreens and deciduous trees, shrubs and attractive erosion preventing ground cover. Attention should be given to the appearance, height, spread, growth rate, potential root damage, disease and pest susceptibility, soil drainage, climatic adaptability and the degree of maintenance required. Attention or preference should also be given to the existing trees and natural foliage to incorporate them into the landscape.

  3. Plant coverage . Plants should be so spaced and sized that, when mature, they will fill the planter area and provide balance in the intended landscaped area. Although a reasonable length of time will be allowed for full plant coverage to develop, interim ground cover should be provided during this period. A substitute cover of surfacing material shall consist of rocks, gravel, ornamental mulch material, chips or any other acceptable materials.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.05) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975)

153.06 Parking Lot Requirements

  1. All automobile parking lots constructed, (excepting for single-family use, excluding mobile homes) which are to be used for customer, resident, client or employee automobile parking, shall be designed and developed in accordance with the following landscape design standards.

  2. These standards shall not apply to industrial, airport industrial, corporation yard, new and used car and truck sales areas or utility facilities wherein work areas are needed for large equipment or the storage of materials or autos, except that perimeter and street frontage buffer strips shall be required. 1. Perimeter landscaping .

    1. A landscaped strip at least 4 feet wide shall be installed and maintained adjacent to any building or fence or to any property line separating the parking area from residential, commercial, industrial or office building zoned or used properties and adjacent parking lots. Decorative native rock retaining walls or masonry retaining walls shall need only a 2- foot wide planter area.
  3. The strip shall be landscaped using live ornamental trees, shrubs, and ground cover in accordance with the following minimum specifications. As a guide to the number of trees and shrubs and subject to practical variation in placement, trees (minimum 15 gallon size) shall be planted approximately 20 feet center to center and shrubs (minimum 5 gallon size) shall be spaced appropriately between trees. Ground cover shall be planted in all areas not occupied by trees or shrubs. Plants shall be rooted cuttings from flats and placed so as to have uniform covering within 12 months after planting.

    1. Landscaped strips . A landscaped strip at least 4 feet wide shall be constructed adjacent to the street frontage on parking lots, except that portion of the frontage within 2 feet of driveways or alleys.

      1. The planting in the landscaped area shall be the same as set forth in division (B)(1) above.

      2. Screening shall be provided by one of the following methods or combinations thereof:

        1. A decorative masonry wall between 24 inches and 30 inches in height shall be placed approximately in the center of the planting area parallel to the street.

        2. A screening hedge may be planted using shrubs which shall not exceed 3 feet in height and shall consist of compact evergreen plants having a minimum height of 18 inches within 18 months after the initial installation.

        3. An earth berm with a height of 3 feet to 4 feet may be substituted provided the landscaped strip is widened appropriately to provide ease of maintenance and slopes not to exceed 2 feet horizontally to 1 foot vertically.

      3. Plants used in these planter areas shall not be located within 10 feet of a street or alley intersection or within 10 feet of the driveway. The last 10 feet can be decorative rock or bark, or equal, or low ground cover.

3. Interior planting areas .

  1. To break the expanse of paving, planting areas shall be installed on the interior of all parking lots providing more than 10 spaces. One 3- foot wide landscape break shall be provided every 8 stalls, or, as an alternate, the grouping of landscaped break areas may be permitted, except that in no case shall there be more than 16 stalls without a landscape break.

  2. Not less than 3% of the gross area of the parking lots shall be devoted to the interior planting areas. Landscaping provided in conjunction with the development of a building shall not be considered as part of the 3%.

  3. The planting areas shall be distributed as evenly as possible throughout the parking area. All unused space resulting from the design of the parking spaces shall be used for planting purposes.

  4. A minimum of 1 tree (minimum 15-gallon size) shall be in each planter area which shall contain 20 square feet. Shrubs and ground cover shall be used in all planter areas.

  5. General requirements .

  6. At least 50% of the plants and shrubs shall be living evergreen vines, shrubs, ground cover or a combination thereof. The remaining 50% would be deciduous varieties of shrubs and trees. Trees shall be living, a minimum of 50% of which shall be evergreen type. The following minimum sizes shall be: trees, 15-gallon; and shrubs, 5-gallon.

    1. Planting areas shall be separated from vehicular areas and street rights-of-way by a concrete curb at least 6 inches high.

    2. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated by means of a permanent automatic or manual watering system.

    3. All planting areas shall have an average width of 3 feet or more.

  7. If mature existing trees are involved with the parking layout, consideration will be given as to credit for parking stalls if the trees are retained.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.06) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975)

153.07 Building Requirements

The Planning Department and the Planning Commission, or a committee thereof, shall review each project as to landscaping adequacy adjacent or near the building, or buildings, or remaining ground area. Unless excluded by approved phase development, all parts of the site not built upon or paved shall be landscaped. The total of all landscaped areas shall be at least 5% of the gross area of the total parcel or lot, with a minimum of 2% of the landscaped area required in conjunction with any building in the event the developer otherwise provides a landscaped parking area.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.07) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975; Am. Ord. 88-3, eff. 5-11-1988)

HISTORY

Amended by Ord. 25-05 on 10/27/2025

153.08 Maintenance Requirements

  1. All landscaping and irrigation installed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall thereafter be maintained by the developer and any and all subsequent owners of the real property.

  2. To guarantee the maintenance of the landscaping for a minimum period of 3 years after installation, the developer shall comply with either of the following provisions:

    1. Deposit with the city a maintenance bond, cash, letter of credit or its equivalent in an amount equal to ½ the market value of the landscaping and irrigation, guaranteeing the proper care, treatment, and maintenance of such landscaping during the aforesaid period; or

    2. In the alternative, execute an agreement and equitable lien in an amount equal to the full market value of the landscaping and irrigation with the city, guaranteeing the maintenance thereof during the aforesaid period, and, upon default thereof, the city may notify the owner of the real property that the agreed maintenance shall be provided within 10 days, and, in the event the same is not so provided, the city may thereafter perform any and all maintenance work it deems necessary and bring legal action against the owner for the full cost of the maintenance work performed by the city or foreclose of the equitable lien as provided by law.

(1973 Code, § 9-6.08) (Ord. 672, eff. 12-10-1975)

154 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

154 Authority (Sections 154.01-154.04)

154 Authority (Sections 154.01-154.04)

154.01 Purpose

154.02 Agency Created

154.03 Council To Serve As The Authority

154.04 Powers And Duties

154.01 Purpose

The California Industrial Development Financing Act, commencing with Cal. Gov't Code § 91500, authorizes the establishment of an industrial development authority for the city for the achievement of increasing opportunities for useful employment or otherwise contributing to economic development within the city. The need for the establishment of an industrial development authority is based upon the finding that industry requires new and alternative methods of capital finance which public agencies can provide in order for industry to undertake the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of facilities which will serve those public purposes.

(1973 Code, § 9-7.01) (Ord. 808, eff. 7-10-1985)

154.02 Agency Created

There is a need in the city for an industrial development authority, and such an agency, to be called the Auburn Industrial Development Authority, is hereby created.

(1973 Code, § 9-7.02) (Ord. 808, eff. 7-10-1985)

154.03 Council To Serve As The Authority

The Council, pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code § 91523, hereby declares itself to be the Auburn Industrial Development Authority.

(1973 Code, § 9-7.03) (Ord. 808, eff. 7-10-1985)

154.04 Powers And Duties

The Auburn Industrial Development Authority is authorized to transact business and exercise all of the powers and other authority conferred upon it by the California Industrial Development Financing Act.

(1973 Code, § 9-7.04) (Ord. 808, eff. 7-10-1985)

155 GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

155 General Provisions (Sections 155.001-155.006) 155 Permit General Requirements (Sections 155.020-155.025) 155 Procedures (Sections 155.035-155.043) 155 Plans And Specifications (Sections 155.055-155.061) - 155 Permit Requirements (Sections 155.075 155.090) 155 Design Standards (Sections 155.100-155.118) 155 Administration And Enforcement (Sections 155.130-155.999)

Editor's Note:

Former§§ 7-9.01 through 7-9.05, codified from Ords. 644 and 688, as amended by Ords. 688, effective 8-11-1976, and 88-3, effective 5-11-1988, amended in their entirety by Ord. 90-2, effective 3-28-1990.

155 General Provisions (Sections 155.001-155.006)

155.001 Title

155.002 Purpose

155.003 Definitions

155.004 Grading Permit Required 155.005 Exemptions 155.006 Improvement Security; Required

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Contents — Auburn Zoning Code
Auburn Zoning Code
  1. 150.006 Adoption Of The California Residential Code
  2. 150.007 Findings
  3. 150.010 Adoption Of California Administrative Code
  4. 150.015 Denial; Grounds
  5. 150.030 Adoption Of California Mechanical Code
  6. 150.040 Adoption Of The California Electrical Code
  7. 150.050 Adoption Of The California Plumbing Code
  8. 150.051 Fees
  9. 150.052 Construction Site Restroom Facility
  10. 150.055 Adoption Of The California Energy Code
  11. 150.060 Adoption Of The Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dang…
  12. 150.065 Adoption Of The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
  13. 150.072 Fees
  14. 150.075 Adoption Of California Historical Building Code
  15. 150.076 Fees
  16. 150.086 Fees
  17. 150.090 Adoption Of International Swimming Pool And Spa Code
  18. 155.001 Title
  19. 155.002 Purpose
  20. 155.003 Definitions
  21. 155.004 Grading Permit Required
  22. 155.005 Exemptions
  23. 155.006 Improvement Security; Required
  24. 155.020 Grading
  25. 155.021 Water Obstruction
  26. 155.022 Construction In Public Rights-Of-Way
  27. 155.024 Not Retroactive
  28. 155.025 Administration
  29. 155.035 Filing
  30. 155.036 Compliance With CEQA
  31. 155.037 Referral To Other Public Agencies
  32. 155.038 Permit Conditions
  33. 155.039 Permission Of Other Agencies Or Owners
  34. 155.041 Time Limits
  35. 155.042 Validity
  36. 155.043 Appeals
  37. 155.055 Application; Plans
  38. 155.056 Preliminary Grading Plans
  39. 155.057 Final Grading Plans; Engineer Required
  40. 155.058 Final Grading Plans; Engineer Not Required
  41. 155.060 Seasonal Requirements
  42. 155.061 Distribution And Use Of Approved Plans
  43. 155.075 General
  44. 155.076 Fees
  45. 155.077 Geotechnical Investigation Required
  46. 155.078 Investigations
  47. 155.079 Reports; General
  48. 155.080 Soil/Geologic Investigation Reports
  49. 155.081 Final Report
  50. 155.082 Changed Conditions
  51. 155.085 Periodic Progress Reports By Private Geotechnical Engi…
  52. 155.086 Progress Report By Permittee
  53. 155.087 Submit "as-Built" Plan
  54. 155.088 Performance Of Work; Inspection
  55. 155.089 Other Responsibilities Of Permittee
  56. 155.090 Transfer Of Permit
  57. 155.100 Excavation
  58. 155.101 Excavation Slope
  59. 155.102 Fill Placement
  60. 155.103 Fill Compaction
  61. 155.105 Fill Slopes
  62. 155.106 Adjacent Structures Protection
  63. 155.107 Setbacks; General
  64. 155.108 Drainage; General
  65. 155.109 Drainage; Disposal Requirements
  66. 155.110 Drainage; Water Accumulation
  67. 155.111 Drainage Protection Of Adjoining Property
  68. 155.112 Terrace Drainage
  69. 155.113 Subsurface Drainage
  70. 155.115 Emergency Conditions
  71. 155.116 Erosion And Sediment Control Plans
  72. 155.117 Vehicular Ways; General
  73. 155.118 Vehicular Ways; Drainage
  74. 155.130 Suspension And Revocation Of Permit
  75. 155.131 Corrective Work
  76. 155.132 Enforcement Official
  77. 155.133 Right Of Entry
  78. 155.134 Stop Work Orders
  79. 155.135 Liability
  80. 155.136 Denial Of Other Permits
  81. 155.137 Notice Of Adjacent Utility Owners
  82. 155.138 Grading Prior To Approval Of Improvement Plans
  83. 155.999 Penalty
  84. 158.001 Citation And Authority
  85. 158.002 Purpose
  86. 158.003 Conformance With The General Plan And Zoning Provisions
  87. 158.004 Definitions
  88. 158.015 Advisory Agency; Additional Duties And Appeals
  89. 158.016 City Engineer
  90. 158.030 Environmental Reports
  91. 158.031 Tentative Maps Required
  92. 158.032 Information To Be Submitted
  93. 158.033 Additional Data
  94. 158.034 Preparation And Form
  95. 158.035 Filing And Fees
  96. 158.036 Action By The Advisory Agency
  97. 158.051 Time Extensions
  98. 158.052 Preparation And Form
  99. 158.053 Offers Of Dedication
  100. 158.054 Waivers
  101. 158.065 Preparation And Form
  102. 158.066 Time
  103. 158.080 Time Extensions
  104. 158.081 Preparation And Form
  105. 158.082 Information To Appear On Certificate Sheets
  106. 158.083 Information To Appear On Final Maps
  107. 158.084 Statements, Documents And Other Data To Accompany Fina…
  108. 158.095 Intent And Purpose
  109. 158.096 Definitions
  110. 158.097 Tentative Maps
  111. 158.099 Parking
  112. 158.100 Utilities
  113. 158.101 Organizational Documents
  114. 158.102 Abatement Rights
  115. 158.106 Conversions To Condominiums Or Community Apartments; P…
  116. 158.120 Dedications For Streets And Utilities
  117. 158.121 School Site Dedications
  118. 158.122 Waivers Of Direct Access To Streets
  119. 158.123 Reservations
  120. 158.135 Processing
  121. 158.137 Drainage And Sewer Facilities
  122. 158.150 Reimbursements
  123. 158.160 Soils Report
  124. 158.170 Boundary Monuments
  125. 158.171 Interior Monuments
  126. 158.173 Monument Identification Marks
  127. 158.174 Replacement Of Destroyed Monuments
  128. 158.175 Survey Data And Information To Be Shown On Final Maps …
  129. 158.185 Improvements Required
  130. 158.186 Agreements For Improvements
  131. 158.187 Improvement Security
  132. 158.200 Initiation Of Proceedings By Owners
  133. 158.201 Initiation Of Proceedings By Council
  134. 158.202 Data For Petitions
  135. 158.203 Fees
  136. 158.204 Proceedings Before The Council
  137. 158.205 Return Of Fees And Deposits; Release Of Security
  138. 158.206 Delivery Of Final Maps
  139. 158.207 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Authority
  140. 158.208 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Initiation Of Pr…
  141. 158.209 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Fees
  142. 158.210 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Proceedings
  143. 158.211 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Delivery Of Parc…
  144. 158.226 Street Standards
  145. 158.227 Alignment Of Streets
  146. 158.228 Parkway Maintenance
  147. 158.229 Structural Design Of Pavement
  148. 158.230 Trenching And Backfilling
  149. 158.231 Curbs And Gutters
  150. 158.232 Sidewalks
  151. 158.233 Ramps For Handicapped Persons
  152. 158.234 Private Streets
  153. 158.235 Effect Of Street Layout On Adjoining Property
  154. 158.236 Street Naming
  155. 158.237 Street Name Signs
  156. 158.238 Traffic Signs
  157. 158.239 Mailboxes
  158. 158.240 Trees
  159. 158.250 Water Supply System
  160. 158.251 Fire Hydrants
  161. 158.252 Water Services
  162. 158.253 County Water Agency Canal System
  163. 158.265 Provision Of Sanitary Sewers
  164. 158.266 Standards For The Design Of Septic Tanks And Leaching …
  165. 158.267 Street Sewer Mains And House Sewer Connections
  166. 158.280 Provision Of Storm Drainage Facilities
  167. 158.281 Existing Watercourses
  168. 158.282 Existing Open Watercourses
  169. 158.283 Runoff Within Subdivisions
  170. 158.284 Storm Water Inlets
  171. 158.285 Drop Inlet Grates
  172. 158.286 Storm Drain Design
  173. 158.300 Buildable Lots
  174. 158.301 Lot Sizes
  175. 158.302 Lot Lines
  176. 158.303 Public Facilities
  177. 158.304 Divided Lots
  178. 158.305 Large Lot Subdivisions
  179. 158.306 Block Lengths
  180. 158.320 Natural Heating And Cooling Requirements Generally
  181. 158.321 Natural Heating Requirements
  182. 158.322 Natural Cooling Requirements
  183. 158.335 Generally
  184. 158.336 Amount Of Dedication Of Land And/or Fees
  185. 158.337 Formula
  186. 158.338 Formula Adjustments
  187. 158.339 Reporting Requirements
  188. 158.340 Fee Payment
  189. 158.341 Exemptions And Special Provisions
  190. 158.342 Planned Unit Developments
  191. 158.355 Building Permits
  192. 158.356 Certificates Of Occupancy
  193. 158.357 Variances; Procedure And Approval
  194. 158.999 Penalty
  195. 159.002 Title
  196. 159.003 Purpose
  197. 159.004 Authority
  198. 159.005 Planning Commission; Powers
  199. 159.015 Established
  200. 159.017 Zoning Map
  201. 159.018 Unclassified Land
  202. 159.030 Single-Family Residential District (R-1)
  203. 159.036 Industrial Park District (M-1)
  204. 159.037 Industrial District (M-2)
  205. 159.039 Agricultural Residential District (AR)
  206. 159.040 Special Public Service District (S)
  207. 159.041 Office Building District (OB)
  208. 159.042 Highway Service District (HS)
  209. 159.045 Light Manufacturing District (M-L)
  210. 159.047 Regional Commercial - Emergency Shelter (C-3-ES)
  211. 159.055 Manufactured Homes; Permanent Use
  212. 159.056 Mobile Homes; Temporary Uses
  213. 159.058 Mobile Home Parks; Development Standards
  214. 159.059 Mobile Home Sites; Development Sites
  215. 159.060 Development Plans; Preparation; Filing
  216. 159.061 Development Plans And Permits; Approval
  217. 159.062 Temporary Occupancy Permits
  218. 159.063 Permits; Amendments
  219. 159.064 Permits; Revocation; Modification
  220. 159.065 Conflicts With Other Provisions
  221. 159.066 Enforcement
  222. 159.067 Fees And Permits; State Law Provisions
  223. 159.068 Violations; Penalties
  224. 159.080 Purposes
  225. 159.081 Provisions Subject To Chapter Provisions
  226. 159.082 Size
  227. 159.083 Standards For Parking, Open Spaces, Building Coverage …
  228. 159.084 Land Use Intensity
  229. 159.085 Open Spaces
  230. 159.087 Uses Permitted
  231. 159.088 Use Permits Required
  232. 159.089 Design Criteria
  233. 159.090 Common Ownership Requirements
  234. 159.091 Staged Development
  235. 159.093 Applications; Additional Information Required
  236. 159.094 Approval Or Denial; Criteria
  237. 159.095 Approval; Bonds; Conditions; Acceptance
  238. 159.096 Appeals
  239. 159.097 Conditional Use Permits; Time Limitations
  240. 159.110 Title
  241. 159.111 Purpose
  242. 159.112 Definitions
  243. 159.115 Reviewing Authority
  244. 159.116 Procedure For Design Review Approval
  245. 159.117 Effective Date
  246. 159.118 Expiration
  247. 159.119 Effectuation
  248. 159.120 Extensions
  249. 159.121 Modifications
  250. 159.122 Appeals
  251. 159.123 Enforcement
  252. 159.124 Environmental Review
  253. 159.125 Application Fees
  254. 159.140 Preamble
  255. 159.141 Short Title
  256. 159.142 Definitions
  257. 159.143 Airport Zones
  258. 159.144 Airport Zone Height Limitations
  259. 159.145 Use Restrictions
  260. 159.148 Enforcement
  261. 159.149 Planning Commission
  262. 159.150 Appeals
  263. 159.151 Judicial Reviews
  264. 159.165 Required
  265. 159.167 Parking Spaces; Number Required
  266. 159.168 Parking Spaces; Number Required; Computation
  267. 159.169 Facilities; Minimum Dimensions
  268. 159.173 Boats And Trailers
  269. 159.174 Sight Restrictions
  270. 159.175 Exceptions
  271. 159.180 Mobile Food Vendors
  272. 159.185 Purpose
  273. 159.186 Definitions
  274. 159.187 General Provisions
  275. 159.188 Sign Permits Required
  276. 159.189 Permitted Signs
  277. 159.190 Exempt From Sign Permit Requirements
  278. 159.191 Prohibited Signs
  279. 159.192 Temporary Special Permits
  280. 159.193 Sign Standards
  281. 159.194 Sign Design Criteria
  282. 159.195 Sign Types
  283. 159.197 Non-Conforming Signs
  284. 159.198 Removal Of Unsafe Or Illegally Installed Signs
  285. 159.220 Establishments
  286. 159.221 Establishment; Hardships; Determinations; Council Resp…
  287. 159.222 Establishment; Hardships; Protests; Filing; Studies
  288. 159.223 Establishment; Hardships; Protests; Studies; Findings
  289. 159.224 Establishment; Hardships; Relief; Council Determinations
  290. 159.225 Establishment; Hardships; Relief; Manner
  291. 159.226 Establishment; Determinations Of No Hardship
  292. 159.227 Maps; Rescission; Effect
  293. 159.228 Maps; Adoption
  294. 159.240 Non-Conforming Uses; Land
  295. 159.242 Non-Conforming Uses; Buildings; Changes In Use To Same…
  296. 159.243 Non-Conforming Buildings; Damages; Repairs; Extensions…
  297. 159.245 Non-Conforming Buildings; Maintenance And Repairs
  298. 159.246 Non-Conforming Uses And Buildings; Expansion
  299. 159.260 Property With Substandard Area Or Front Footage
  300. 159.261 Public Utility Transmission And Distribution Lines
  301. 159.262 Flag Lots
  302. 159.263 Projections Into Required Yards
  303. 159.264 Fences
  304. 159.265 Distance Between Buildings
  305. 159.275 Purpose
  306. 159.276 Definitions
  307. 159.277 School District Findings
  308. 159.278 Mitigation Requirements; Variances
  309. 159.279 Mitigation Requirements; Fees; Dedications
  310. 159.280 School District Schedule Of Plans
  311. 159.281 School District Reports
  312. 159.282 Council Discretionary Approval
  313. 159.295 Purpose
  314. 159.296 Definitions
  315. 159.297 Location Limitations
  316. 159.298 Waivers Of Location Limitations
  317. 159.299 Use Permits Required
  318. 159.310 Statutory Authorization, Findings Of Fact, Purpose And…
  319. 159.311 Definitions
  320. 159.312 General Provisions
  321. 159.314 Provision For Flood Hazard Reduction
  322. 159.315 Variance Procedure
  323. 159.325 Purpose
  324. 159.333 Density Bonus
  325. 159.336 Parking
  326. 159.337 Childcare Facilities
  327. 159.345 Purpose And Intent
  328. 159.346 Definitions
  329. 159.347 Scope
  330. 159.348 Permit And Reclamation Plan Requirements
  331. 159.349 Review Procedure
  332. 159.351 Performance Bonds
  333. 159.352 Public Records
  334. 159.353 Periodic Reviews
  335. 159.354 Amendments
  336. 159.355 Variances
  337. 159.356 Successors In Interest Bound By Reclamation Plans
  338. 159.370 Purpose And Intent
  339. 159.371 Uses Permitted
  340. 159.372 Accessory Uses Permitted
  341. 159.373 Temporary Uses Permitted
  342. 159.374 Uses Subject To Conditional Use Permits
  343. 159.375 Processing Defined
  344. 159.376 Procedure
  345. 159.377 Criteria
  346. 159.380 Temporary Emergency Shelters
  347. 159.390 Purpose
  348. 159.405 Conditions; Authorized
  349. 159.406 Issuance; Authorized
  350. 159.407 Fees
  351. 159.409 Appeals
  352. 159.420 Authorized
  353. 159.421 Applications; Fees
  354. 159.422 Hearings
  355. 159.423 Planning Commission Decisions
  356. 159.424 Appeals
  357. 159.425 Revocation
  358. 159.426 Building Permits; Issuance
  359. 159.430 Purpose
  360. 159.431 Requesting Reasonable Accommodation
  361. 159.432 Application Requirements
  362. 159.433 Reviewing Authority
  363. 159.434 Required Findings
  364. 159.440 Authorized
  365. 159.442 Petitions; Filing; Fees
  366. 159.443 Planning Commission Hearings; Notices
  367. 159.444 Planning Commission Findings
  368. 159.445 Council Decisions
  369. 159.446 Petitions; Withdrawal
  370. 159.447 Abandonment Of Council Or Planning Commission Initiate…
  371. 159.460 Service
  372. 159.461 Application Requirements
  373. 159.462 Notices; Appeals
  374. 159.463 Declarations
  375. 159.464 Hold Harmless Agreements
  376. 159.475 Permits And Licenses; Issuance
  377. 159.476 Administrative Permits; Issuance
  378. 159.477 Temporary Sales Permit; Issuance
  379. 159.479 Enforcement
  380. 159.490 Title
  381. 159.490 Title
  382. 159.491 Purpose
  383. 159.492 Definitions
  384. 159.495 Historic Design Review Commission; Practices And Proce…
  385. 159.496 Historic Design Review Commission; Powers And Duties
  386. 159.497 Historic Design Review Permit
  387. 159.499 Declaration Of Historic Buildings And Places
  388. 159.500 Use Of State Historic Building Code
  389. 159.501 Adoption Of Uniform Code For Building Conservation
  390. 159.502 Preservation Easements
  391. 159.503 Demolition Of Historic Structures
  392. 159.504 Substandard Or Dangerous Conditions
  393. 159.505 Ordinary Maintenance And Repairs Of Property
  394. 159.506 Evidence Of Hardship For Exemptions/waivers
  395. 159.507 Preservation Incentives
  396. 159.512 Definitions
  397. 159.510 Purpose
  398. 159.511 Findings
  399. 159.512 Definitions
  400. 159.516 Permit Processing
  401. 159.518 Standard Conditions
  402. 159.540 Purpose
  403. 159.541 Findings
  404. 159.542 Definitions
  405. 159.543 Operational Standards
  406. 159.544 Record Keeping
  407. 159.545 Violations
  408. 159.546 Severability
  409. 159.999 Penalty
  410. 160.001 Authority
  411. 160.002 Adoption
  412. 160.003 Amendments
  413. 160.015 Establishment
  414. 160.015 Establishment
  415. 160.016 References
  416. 160.030 Permits Required
  417. 160.032 Encroachment Permits
  418. 160.033 Safety; Restoration Of Streets
  419. 160.034 Security Required
  420. 160.035 General Deposits
  421. 160.036 Fees
  422. 160.037 Public Districts, Utilities And Political Subdivisions
  423. 160.038 Time Limits; Extensions
  424. 160.039 Prohibited Interpretations
  425. 160.040 Indemnification
  426. 160.041 Insurance
  427. 160.042 Removal Or Cure Of Illegal Encroachments
  428. 160.055 Definitions
  429. 160.056 Owner's Duty To Repair Defective Sidewalk
  430. 160.057 Enforcement
  431. 160.058 Civil Liability For Injuries Caused By Defective Sidew…
  432. 160.059 Purpose
  433. 160.060 Notice To Repair
  434. 160.061 Service Of Notice
  435. 160.062 Contents Of Notice
  436. 160.063 Time For Commencement And Completion Of Repairs
  437. 160.064 Failure To Make Required Repairs
  438. 160.065 Assessment Proceedings
  439. 160.066 Alternative Payment Plan For Assessment
  440. 160.080 Construction; Improvements; Approval
  441. 160.081 Public Nuisances
  442. 160.082 Maximum Grade Standards
  443. 160.095 Definitions
  444. 160.097 Designation Of Underground Utility Districts
  445. 160.098 Unlawful Acts
  446. 160.099 Exceptions; Emergencies Or Unusual Circumstances
  447. 160.100 Other Exceptions
  448. 160.101 Notices To Property Owners And Utility Companies
  449. 160.102 Responsibility To Utility Companies
  450. 160.103 Responsibility Of Property Owners
  451. 160.104 Responsibility Of The City
  452. 160.115 Findings And Determinations
  453. 160.116 New Extensions
  454. 160.117 New Extensions; Exceptions
  455. 160.118 Existing Overhead Facilities
  456. 160.119 Hardships
  457. 160.999 Penalty

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