Article I — IN GENERAL

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2935, § 1, adopted Dec. 7, 2010, effective Jan. 6, 2011, amended Art. I in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Art. I, §§ 5-1—5-6, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2891, § 1, 2-24-2009; Ord. No. 2861, § 1, 2-19-2008; Ord. No. 512, 1967.

as such.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013)

within the County of Lake by establishing minimum standards of building construction, including mechanical, plumbing, and wiring installations.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013)

the following names or terms are used, such names or terms shall have the meaning ascribed to it by this section as follows:

(a)

Agriculture as used in this chapter shall mean the tilling of soil and raising of crops, horticulture, floriculture, small livestock, farming, dairying and/or animal husbandry, including all uses accessory and incidental thereto.

(b)

The terms Administrative Official, Chief Building Official, Director of Building and Safety, County Building Inspector, Department of Building and Safety, Building and Safety Division, and County are to be synonymous with the terms Building Official, Fire Chief, Fire Code Official, Building Department and City respectively, as they appear in the California Code of Regulations and this chapter.

(c)

City shall mean County of Lake when referring to a political entity or the unincorporated area of said County when referring to area, and does not include any area within an incorporated city.

(d)

City Clerk shall mean County Clerk; Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

(e)

City Council shall mean the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake.

(f)

Appointing Authority shall mean the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake.

(g)

Chief Electrical Inspector shall mean the County Building Inspector

(h)

Code Official shall mean the Lake County Building Official, Code Enforcement Manager, or Director of the Community Development Department.

(i)

County Fire Official shall mean the Chief Building Official, his or her designee, or other officer of the County of Lake who is certified in fire prevention pursuant to the International Code Council (ICC) or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection standards.

(j)

Exempt Agricultural Buildings shall mean any structure located on a minimum ten (10) acre parcel designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the public.

(k)

Fireworks shall mean any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration or detonation that meets the definition of Section 5601.1.3G or 5601.1.4G of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code. Fireworks shall have the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code sections 12511 and 12512. As used in this Article Fireworks includes "safe and sane" labeled fireworks.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

Standards Code, the 2022 California Administrative Code, the 2022 California Building Code, the 2022

California Residential Building Code, the 2022 California Electrical Code, the 2022 California Mechanical Code, the 2022 California Plumbing Code, the 2022 California Energy Code, the 2022 California Historical Building Code, the 2022 California Fire Code, the 2022 California Existing Building Code, the 2022 California Green Building Code, the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and the 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code to the extent and with the modifications described herein below.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4A.1 That certain Building Code known and designated as the 2022 California Building Code and Appendices, B: Board of Appeals, C: Group U—Agricultrual Buildings, G: Flood Resistant Construction, H: Signs, J: Grading, as based on the 2021 International Building Code, which is published by the International Code Council (ICC), is adopted and enacted as the Building Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023; Ord. No. 3134, § 1, 8-1-2023)

4B.1 That certain Building Code known and designated as the 2022 California Residential Code and Appendices, AR: Light Straw-Clay Construction, AU: COB Construction (Monolithic Adobe), AV: Board of Appeals, AW: 3D-Printed Building Construction A-O, GK, M, 0, and P, as based on the 2021 International Building Code, which is published by the International Code Council (ICC), is adopted and enacted as the Residential Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4C.1 That certain Electrical Code known and designated as the 2022 California Electrical Code as based on the 2020 National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and enacted as the Electrical Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4D.1 That certain Plumbing Code and Appendix, G: Sizing of Venting Systems. known and designated as The 2022 California Plumbing Code, as based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code which is published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted and enacted as the

Plumbing Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4E.1 That certain Mechanical Code known and designated as the 2022 California Mechanical Code, as based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code which is published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted and enacted as the Mechanical Code of the County of Lake, and is made a part of this chapter by reference, with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4F.1 That certain Fire Code known and designated as the 2022 California Fire Code and Appendix A, as based on the 2021 International Fire Code which is published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted and enacted as the Fire Code of the County of Lake, and is made a part of this chapter by reference, with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

4F.2 The California Fire Code is hereby modified as follows:

4F.2(a) Fireworks. Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code as based on the 2021 International Fire Code which is published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted and enacted as the Fire Code of the County of Lake, and is made a part of this chapter by reference, with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein except as otherwise provided hereinbelow:

4F.2(b)1 Prohibition. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, exploding, and use of fireworks, as defined in Section 5.3(k) herein, are prohibited except for the following:

(1)

The storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604 of the California Fire Code.

(2)

Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as allowed in Section 5605 and Health and Safety Code.

(3)

The use of fireworks for fireworks displays pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion pictures, television, theatrical or group entertainment productions as allowed in Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks reprinted in Section 5608 and Health and Safety Code Division 11. The character, location, and related arrangements for the display shall be such that in the opinion of the approving authority, such display shall not constitute a hazard to persons or property. It shall further require

that applications for permits shall be made in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed date of display and that residents who reside within the community where the fireworks display will take place and in communities within a five-mile radius of that community are notified of the fireworks display by the applicant through the placement of posters at three (3) public places in each affected community (e.g., Post Office, Grocery Store, Senior Center) at least ten (10) days prior to the display; however, organized professional fireworks displays on the 4th of July holiday and New Year's Eve shall be exempt from such notification requirements. Proof of postings shall be furnished to and verified by the appropriate Fire District.

4F.2(b)(2) Penalty. A violation of any of the provisions of this article is punishable as an infraction by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00), or as a misdemeanor by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

4F.2(b)3 Violation by Parent or Guardian. Any parent, guardian, or other adult person having lawful custody, permanent or temporary, of any minor person who suffers, permits, or lets either willfully or negligently, such minor person to violate the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this Section and punishable as provided in Section 5-4F.2(b)(2) above.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2971, § 1, 4-17-2012; Ord. No. 2973, § 1, 5-8-2012; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4G.1 That certain Building Code known and designated as the 2022 California Green Building Code, is hereby adopted, and enacted as the Green Building Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of the chapter by reference with same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

4G.2 The California Green Building Code is hereby modified as follows:

Section 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction, of Chapter 5 of The California Green Building Code is amended to add 5.106.8 (5) as follows:

Outdoor lighting systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the following:

The minimum requirements in the California Energy Code for Lighting Zones 0—4 as defined in Chapter 10, Section 10-114 of the California Administrative Code; and

Backlight (B) ratings as defined in IES TM-15-11 (shown in Table A-1 in Chapter 8);

Uplight and Glare ratings as defined in California Energy Code (shown in Tables 130.2-A and 130.2-B in Chapter 8) and

Allowable BUG ratings not exceeding those shown in Table 5.106.8 [N], or comply with a local ordinance lawfully enacted pursuant to Section 101.7, whichever is more stringent.

Light fixtures must direct light downward and not allow light to escape in an upward direction.

Exceptions:

Luminaires that qualify as exceptions in Sections 130.2(b) and 140.7 of the California Energy Code.

Emergency lighting.

Building facade meeting the requirements in Table 140.7-B of the California Energy Code, Part 6.

Custom lighting features as allowed by the local enforcing agency, as permitted by Section 101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction.

Luminaires with less than six thousand two hundred (6,200) initial luminaire lumens.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4H.1 That certain code known and designated as the 2022 California Energy Code and Appendix 1A, is hereby adopted, and enacted as the Energy Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4I.1 That certain code known and designated as the 2022 California Administrative Code, is hereby adopted, and enacted as the Administrative Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this Chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4J.1 That certain code known and designated as the 2022 California Historical Building Code, is hereby adopted, and enacted as the Historical Building Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this Chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4K.1 That certain code known and designated as the 2022 California Existing Building Code, is hereby adopted, and enacted as the Existing Building Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4L.1 That certain code known and designated as the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, is hereby adopted, and enacted as the Property Maintenance Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

4L.2 The International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

(a)

Section 101.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the County of Lake, hereinafter referred to as "this code".

(b)

Section 101.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises, and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, an owner's authorized agent, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.

(c)

Section 103.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby added as follows:

103.1 Creation of agency. The Community Development Department is hereby designated as the agency in charge of the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code. A County Code Official as defined in this Article shall enforce the provisions of this Code. If the County Official is one other than the County Chief Building Official, the County Chief Building Official shall concur in all actions to implement, administer, and enforce this code.

(d)

Section 109.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

109.2 Notice of violation. The code official shall serve a notice of Violation and/or Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate in accordance with Chapter 5 and/or Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code.

(e)

Section 109.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

109.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation and/or notice of nuisance and order to abate is not complied with, the code official shall institute proceedings as authorized in Chapter 5 and or 13 of the Lake County Code.

(f)

Section 109.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

109.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof shall be subject to penalties and remedies specified in Chapter 5 and or 13 of the Lake County Code.

(g)

Section 109.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

109.5 Abatement of violation. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof shall be subject to penalties and remedies specified in Chapter 5 and or 13 of the Lake County Code.

(h)

Section 107.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended as follows:

107.1 General. Any person served with a notice under Section 107 shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official or a notice or order as provided in Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code and/or pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code.

(i)

Sections 107.2, 107.3 and 107.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code are hereby deleted.

(j)

Section 108 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby deleted.

(k)

Section 111.4, 111.4.1, and 111.4.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code are hereby amended as follows:

Whenever the code official determines there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe a violation has occurred notice shall be given in the form and method of service in accordance with Chapter 5 and/or Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code.

(l)

Section 202 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended by adding the following definition:

a.

Agricultural Building. A structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, or packaged nor shall it be a place used by the public.

(m)

Section 302.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of four (4) inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants, and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 108.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.

(n)

Section 307.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby deleted.

(o)

Section 308.3.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

308.3.1 Garbage Facilities. The owner of every dwelling shall supply a leakproof, covered, outside garbage container.

(p)

Section 403.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

403.5 Clothes dryer exhaust. Clothes dryer venting systems shall be independent of all other systems and shall be vented as required in Section 504.3 of the 2013 California Mechanical Code.

(q)

Section 404.6 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

404.6 Efficiency unit. An efficiency dwelling unit, also known as "Granny Unit", shall conform to the requirements of the code except as herein provided:

The unit shall have a living area of not less than two hundred and twenty (220) square feet of superficial floor area. An additional one hundred (100) square feet of superficial floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two (2).

The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.

The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than thirty (30) inches in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.

The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.

(r)

Section 505.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

505.4 Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than one hundred and ten degrees Fahrenheit (110 F). Water heaters which depend on combustion of fuel for heat shall not be installed in a room used or designed to be used for sleeping purposes, bathroom, clothes closets or in a closet or other confined space opening into a bath or bedroom. An approved combination temperature and pressure relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.

(s)

Section 602.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of sixty eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) in all habitable rooms.

(t)

Section 602.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby deleted.

(u)

Section 602.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor Occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat to maintain a temperature of not less than sixty eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) during the period the spaces are occupied, except for processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.

(v)

Section 602.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

602.5 Room temperature measurements. The required room temperatures shall be measured three (3) feet above the floor near the center of the room.

(w)

Section 604.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

604.2 Service. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the size of electrical facilities needed in accordance with the 2013 California Electrical Code.

(x)

Section 605.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

605.3 Lighting fixtures. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry room shall contain at least one switch operated light fixture.

(y)

Section 701.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended as follows:

701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for fire safety relating to existing structures and exterior premises, including fire safety facilities and equipment to be provided. All new construction shall comply with the adopted codes in effect at time of construction.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3055, § 1, 12-6-2016>; Ord. No. 3085, § 1, 12-17-2019; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4M.1 That certain code known and designated as the International Wildland — Urban Interface Code, 2021 edition, is hereby adopted and enacted as the Wildland — Urban Interface Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

4N.1 That certain code known and designated as the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, is hereby adopted, and enacted as the Referenced Standards Code of the County of Lake and is made a part of this Chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023)

reference in Section 5-4(A through M) above are filed in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by public.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013)

twenty (120) square feet or less, with a height above grade that does not exceed twelve (12) feet which is used as a playhouse, storage building for garden tools or other similar implements, or related use and not used for human occupancy. This exception shall not apply to plumbing or electrical installations in such building, nor shall this exemption apply in a Mobile-Home Park, Zoning and other clearances are still required.

specifications for such construction shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval, Permits shall be granted in all such cases without inspection or fee."

from employing any person to work on a building or structure to which the provisions of this chapter apply.

Environmental Health Division first issuing a sanitation permit on those parcels serviced by a private on-site sewage disposal system.

Protection District. Any construction or placement of structures in the one hundred (100) year flood plain shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 24.

cannot provide satisfactory evidence that an adequate sewage disposal facility and supply of water for the contemplated use is immediately available or will be readily available. As used in this section "readily available" shall mean that access to an adequate sewage disposal facility and/or supply of water shall be available within four (4) months of the date of issuance of the subject permit. The determination that access to an adequate sewage disposal facility and/or supply of water will be available within four (4) months may only be made by a responsible official of the entity providing the water or sewage service. No permit for which water or sewer is readily available shall be issued until the owner of the proposed dwelling or building has supplied the building official with a signed waiver of the right of occupancy, electrical service and final inspection on the proposed dwelling or building until access to an adequate sewage disposal facility and supply of water are immediately available. The building official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy nor authorize or approve full electrical service for any dwelling or building until an adequate sewage disposal facility and supply of water are immediately available. Proof of said water and sewer service shall be in writing from a responsible official of the entity providing the water and or sewer service.

on any structure located in the Shore-zone as defined in Chapter 23.

and approval by the Lake County Public Works Department, or the California Department of Transportation (with respect to encroachment permits from State highways when the site is served by a public road.)

(a)

No building permit will be required for a one-story detached accessory structure of one hundred and twenty (120) square feet or less, with a height above grade that does not exceed twelve (12) feet which is used as a playhouse, storage building for garden tools or other similar implements, or related use and not used for human occupancy. This exception shall not apply to plumbing or electrical installations in such building, nor shall this exemption apply in a Mobile-Home Park, Zoning and other clearances are still required.

(b)

Buildings or structures erected by any Governmental agency, provided however, that plans and specifications for such construction shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval, Permits shall be granted in all such cases without inspection or fee.

and requirements of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California: Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910). Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 19100) of Part 3.

Law," is hereby adopted by reference, and enforced whenever it is found the aforementioned Codes do not meet the minimum standards of "The State Housing Law."

adopted by reference.

(a)

Manufactured homes and accessory structures for the Manufactured home on private lots shall conform to the requirements of Division 13, Part 2.1, California Health and Safety Code (Commencing with Section 18200).

(NFPA) Standard 58 for the storage and handling of LP Gas.

Agency (NFPA) Standard 31 for the installation of oil burning equipment.

of any pier, wharf or dock. The applicant for such permit is required to submit to the building official an engineered design for the proposed construction. Such design shall be in accordance with the California Building Code as incorporated herein by reference. A permit fee shall be paid to the building official in accordance with this chapter and in the amount as provided in the appropriate ordinance of the Board of Supervisors.

thirty (30) units of housing. The construction of the elevators shall meet the requirements of Title 8, California Code of Regulations. This requirement shall apply only to structures constructed after the effective date of this article.

owners the ability to move into a structure prior to the completion of a building project. A Temporary Occupancy Permit shall only be granted when it can be shown that occupancy will not endanger the health and safety of the occupants or public. A refundable security deposit may be required to be made with the County in a non-interest bearing trust account in the amount of one and one-half (1½) times the estimated cost of improvements not completed at the time of temporary occupancy. The estimated cost shall be determined by the department head in charge of the requirement. Upon completion of the building project, the owner may apply for a refund of the cash deposited with the County. A cost equal to the approximate cost of processing the deposit shall be added to the permit deposit at the time of request. This cost is non- refundable.

departments and agencies have issued releases for the project.

a.

Department of Public Works with respect to encroachment permits.

b.

Department of Environmental Health.

c.

California Department of Forestry.

d.

Community Development Department—Planning Division.

e.

California Department of Transportation (with respect to encroachment permits from State highways).

(a)

Definitions.

Driveway. A short private road leading from the street to a house, garage, or parking lot not exceeding twenty (20) percent in slope (one (1) foot vertical to six (6) foot horizontal 1:6), and contained on the same lot as the residence it serves.

Ramp. A sloping passage or roadway connecting different levels not exceeding thirty-three (33) percent in slope (one (1) foot vertical to three (3) foot horizontal 1:3). Any driveway exceeding 20 percent in slope shall be considered a ramp (one (1) foot vertical to five (5) foot horizontal 1:5).

Retaining Wall. A wall designed to resist the lateral displacement of soil or other materials.

(A)

Height of retaining walls is measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.

(B)

All retaining walls regardless of height, supporting elevated driveways and ramps or the surcharge of the elevated driveway and ramp, shall be designed by a licensed engineer.

(C)

All driveways exceeding sixteen (16) percent (one (1) foot vertical to six (6) foot horizontal 1:6) in grade and all ramps shall be approved by CALFIRE if located within State Responsibility Areas.

(D)

All driveways exceeding sixteen (16) percent (one (1) foot vertical to six (6) foot horizontal 1:6) in grade and all ramps shall be approved by the local district providing fire protection.

(E)

Driveways and ramps adjacent to retaining walls or cuts that are within five (5) feet, and are between thirty (30) inches and forty-eight (48) inches in height, shall have a six (6) inch concrete curb on the downhill open side.

(F)

Driveways and ramps adjacent to retaining walls or cuts that are within five (5) feet and that exceed forty- eight (48) inches in height shall have a vehicle barrier designed by a licensed engineer on the downhill open side.

(G)

Ramps with radius turns shall have a vehicle barrier designed by a licensed engineer on the downhill open side.

(H)

All contractors/builders shall indicate on each plot plan the slope of the driveway or ramp.

(I)

Ramps shall be finished with a non-slip surface.

Exempt structures. Except as provided in subsection (4) below, an exempt Building permit shall be

issued for any agricultural Building as defined in section 202 of the California Building Code, which is located on a parcel of land with an area of ten (10) or more acres being used primarily for agricultural uses, provided that:

An exempt permit is applied for by the property owner or authorized agent.

A plot plan is submitted indicating the proposed building and all existing buildings on the subject parcel, showing for each the size, use, and location on the property in relation to property lines and other buildings.

The property owner shall confirm that the proposed structure is accessory to a bonafide agricultural use. The Community Development Director or his/her designee shall substantiate that the use, size, and location

are commensurate with the agricultural use occurring on the property, and consistent with the Lake County Zoning Ordinance.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, any agricultural building proposed to be located in a FEMA flood hazard area as defined in Chapter 25, shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 25. The Building Official shall provide the applicant written information setting forth the FEMA Flood hazard requirements. The agricultural building shall be subject to a final inspection to verify compliance with these standards. The permit shall not be issued until a fee is paid in the amount equal to that required for a house inspection, and the minimum administrative costs for the flood compliance final inspection, to certify compliance with FEMA flood venting requirements.

6.25

Temporary Ag Structures. A Temporary Ag Structure Permit may be issued by the Community Development Department, with the approval of the Ag Commissioner, and subject to the following requirements:

Temporary Permit Requirements.

a.

A temporary permit is applied for by the property owner or authorized agent with the following:

Complete Planning Permit Application;

Detailed site plan, including proposed location of structure and all other structures and their uses, and/or cultivation areas on parcel;

Detailed elevations of the proposed structures, including proposed anchoring;

Project Description, including proposed dates of temporary usage, and plans for structures outside the use dates;

Demolition Permit Application for removal of general purpose tents.

b.

Applicants with an approved Cannabis Cultivation permit from the County of Lake are eligible to apply for a Temporary Ag Structure within the approved cultivation area.

c.

An applicant applying for a Temporary Ag Structure Permit, as described in this section, is responsible for obtaining any other necessary State and/or County permits and complying with all requirements of such permits.

d.

Each approved Temporary Ag Structure shall comply with Zoning District requirements.

e.

Cumulative coverage of temporary structures shall not exceed ten (10) percent of total canopy area.

Additional Requirements for Shipping Containers for Storage or Processing Shed (as defined in Chapter 27, Article 68).

a.

Shipping Containers shall have a one hundred-foot setback from a property line regardless of the size of the parcel.

b.

Shipping Containers shall have a ten-foot setback from all other structures.

c.

Shipping Containers shall not be attached to any already existing structure or building.

d.

Shipping Containers shall not have a height greater than ten (10) feet.

e.

Exiting from Shipping Containers shall be arranged so that no point in the structure is more than twenty (20) feet from an exit.

f.

Shipping Containers shall be on grade with a maximum slope of two (2) percent and must be on dirt.

g.

Standard permits and inspections are required for electrical installation. Electrical installations are limited to one hundred (100) amp services. Mechanical installations are prohibited, except for odor or climate control systems, as approved through the applicant's existing use permit.

Generators are allowed during the duration of the temporary permit for Shipping Containers.

a.

Approval and/or permit from Lake County Air Quality Management District shall be obtained prior to installing or operating a generator.

b.

For diesel generators, Tier 4F or better generator is highly recommended, all generators must comply with the applicable Air Toxic Control Measures and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollution for internal combustion engines to be approved by Lake County Air Quality Management District to be utilized with a Shipping Container.

c.

Generators shall be located no less than 100-feet from any property line.

d.

Generators shall comply with all noise requirements as described in the Article 41.11 of the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 13 of the Lake County Municipal Code.

h.

Shipping Containers shall be temporarily allowed for a maximum of three (3) years from date of issuance of the temporary structure permit.

Once three (3) years has expired, the structure shall be removed immediately.

Temporary Structures for Cannabis Processing (as defined in Chapter 27, Article 68).

a.

General Purpose Tents.

General Purpose Tents shall have a one hundred-foot setback from a property line regardless of the size of the parcel.

General Purpose Tents shall have a ten-foot setback from all other structures.

General Purpose Tents shall not be attached to any already existing structure or building.

General Purpose Tents shall not have a height greater than sixteen (16) feet.

Exiting from General Purpose Tents shall be arranged so that no point in the structure is more than twenty (20) feet from an exit.

General Purpose Tents shall be on grade and must be on dirt.

Standard permits and inspections are required for electrical installations. Electrical installations are limited to one hundred (100) amp services. Mechanical installations are prohibited, except for odor or climate control systems, as approved through the applicant's existing use permit

Generators are allowed during the duration of the allowable temporary permit for General Purpose Tents.

a.

Approval and/or permit from Lake County Air Quality Management District shall be obtained prior to installing or operating a generator.

b.

For diesel generators, Tier 4F or better generator is highly recommended, all generators must comply with the applicable Air Toxic Control Measures and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollution for internal combustion engines to be approved by Lake County Air Quality Management District to be utilized with a Shipping Container.

c.

Generators shall be located no less than one hundred (100) feet from any property line.

d.

Generators shall comply with all noise requirements as described in the Article 41.11 of the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 13 of the Lake County Municipal Code.

General Purpose Tents permits shall be allowed for a maximum of sixty (60) days out of the calendar year, must be renewed annually, and shall be approved for no more than two (2) years.

Once sixty (60) days has expired, the structure shall be removed immediately through a finaled demolition permit.

i.

Tents must have internal load bearing frame to avoid loading on the actual structure.

Any building, structure, or use of real property that violates or fails to comply with Section 5-6.25 of Chapter 5 shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as provided in the Lake County Code.

(Ord. No. 2935, § 1, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2996, § 1, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 3131, § 1, 3-7-2023; Ord. No. 3132, § 1, 5-16-2023; Ord. No. 3135, § 1, 9-26-2023)

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