Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code Ch. 15.10 Residential Code
Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Cite as: Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code Chapter 15.10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.10.010. Adoption.¶
The 2025 California Residential Code, copies of which are on file with the City Clerk as required by law, is adopted by reference and incorporated into this title as the residential code for the City except as amended in this chapter and in Chapter 15.04 CMC.
(Ord. 2020-01 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2022-04 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2026-01, 2/3/2026)
§ 15.10.020. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Adopted.¶
The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, as transmitted to the City on March 10, 2025, by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, is also adopted as required by law.
(Ord. 2020-01 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2025-02, 6/30/2025; Ord. 2026-01, 2/3/2026)
§ 15.10.030. Amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code.¶
- Table R301.2 is amended to read as follows:
| GROUND SNOW LOAD | Wind Design | Wind Design | Wind Design | Wind Design | Seismic Design Category f | Subject To Damage From | Subject To Damage From | Subject To Damage From | Winter Design Temp e | Ice Barrier Under-layment Required h | Flood Hazards g | Air Freezing Index i | Mean Annual Temp. j |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND SNOW LOAD | Speed d (mph) | Topo-graphic Effects k | Special Wind Region l | Wind-borne Debris Zone m | Seismic Design Category f | Weathering a | Frost Line Depth b | Termite c | Winter Design Temp e | Ice Barrier Under-layment Required h | Flood Hazards g | Air Freezing Index i | Mean Annual Temp. j |
| 0 | 110 | N/A | No | No | D | Negligible | 12 | Yes | 40 | No | 2009 | NA | 56.5 |
- Section R403.1.3 of the 2025 California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Footing and stem wall reinforcement in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1 and D2. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, as established in Table R301.2, shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing. Reinforcement shall be installed with support and cover in accordance with Section R403.1.3.5.
(Ord. 2020-01 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2022-04 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2026-01, 2/3/2026)
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