Chapter 15.13 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

The International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 edition, is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety by the City, as amended herein, except that for purposes of citation, said code shall be re-numbered by adding "15.13" before the sections of the International Property Maintenance Code.

(Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

Section 102.3 is amended to read as follows: Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the 2025 California Title 24 Building Standards Codes as adopted by the City of Cloverdale. (Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

Section 104.1 is amended to read as follows: Permit fees, Plan Review fees, and Investigation fees shall be assessed as provided in Cloverdale Municipal Code Chapter 15.02. (Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

Section 303.2 is amended to read as follows: Enclosures for private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas shall be maintained as provided in Section 3109 of the 2025 California Building Code. Enclosures for public swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas shall be maintained as provided in Section 3119B of the 2025 California Building Code. No existing pool enclosure shall be removed or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Replaced pool enclosures shall be in compliance with the current requirements of the 2025 California Building Code.

(Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

Section 304.3 is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows: New buildings and tenant spaces shall have approved illuminated address numbers or building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be in contrasting color with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Where it is impractical to install illuminated numbers due to long driveways or other circumstances, approved reflective numbers with those properties listed above may be installed at the intersection of the driveway and road fronting the parcel. For existing properties, any additions, alterations or other work requiring a permit with a valuation over $20,000, approved numbers or addresses shall be installed.

(Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

Section 304.3.1 is added to read as follows: Numbers for one and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. (Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

Section 304.3.2 as added to read as follows: Numbers for other than one and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 12 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Suite numbers for other than one and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches.

Exception: These requirements may be modified with the approval of the Fire Code Official. (Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

Section 307.3 is added to read as follows: Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. The remodel or replacement of handrails and guard rails shall comply with the requirements specified in Sections 1014 and 1015 of the California Building Code.

(Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)

In the event of any conflicts between this Code and the provisions and requirements of the adopted California Title 24 Building Standards Codes (Part 1 through Part 12) adopted in this title, the provisions of the adopted California Title 24 Building Standards Codes (Part 1 through Part 12) shall apply.

(Ord. 765-2025, 12/10/2025)