Livingston Municipal Code Ch. 1 Building Administration Codes

The building division is hereby established within the Community Development Department under the supervision of the chief building official.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

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

BOARD OF APPEALS. Whenever the term board of appeals appears in this chapter or in any of the codes referred to herein, it shall mean the City Council, sitting as an appeals board.

BUILDING OFFICIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AUTHORITY, CHIEF OR CODE ENFORCEMENT. Whenever the terms BUILDING OFFICIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY, CHIEF OR CODE OFFICER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER appear in this chapter, or in any of the codes hereinafter referred to, they shall mean the BUILDING OFFICIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY or CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER as referred to in the code, and any assistant deputy or employee assigned to the building inspection section and designated by the director of community development department to serve in such capacity.

CONSTRUCTION. Whenever the term construction appears in this chapter or in any of the codes referred to herein, it shall include construction, erection, modification, enlargement, alteration, conversion, additions, or movements of structures.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Building Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein, except that neither this nor any future adoptions shall have any effect on the enforceability of §§ 4-1-3-1 and 4-1-3-2 of this code. The city hereby reaffirms all previously made and legally required findings relating to those code sections.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

(A) Permit required. As per most current codes.

(B) Fee required. As per most current codes or as amended by resolution.

(C) Planning Review.

1. Permit Applications. All permit applications shall be reviewed by the City Planner to determine whether the proposed work is in conformance with Title 5 of this code and whether any Title 5 requirements are to be included in the permit terms and conditions.

2. Written Appeal: City Planner determination. If the permit applicant or any other person is not satisfied with the City Planner's determination, written appeal must be filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission, or the City Clerk in the Secretary's absence, within ten days of the City Planner's determination. The appeal must set forth the specific reasons why the appellant believes the determination to be incorrect. The City Planner or the Secretary to the Planning Commission is authorized under § 5-6-6 (A) of this code to set the public hearing for the appeal.

3. Written Appeal: Planning Commission's decision. If the appellant or any other person is not satisfied with the Planning Commission's decision, written appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within ten days of the Planning Commission's decision. The appeal must set forth the specific reasons why the appellant believes the decision to be incorrect. Upon receipt of the appeal, the City Clerk shall direct the Planning Commission to submit a report to the City Council setting for the Planning Commission's action, the findings upon which the action was based, and a summary of the evidence which supports each of the findings and responding to the appellant's specific reasons set forth in his or her appeal. Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's report, the City Clerk is authorized under §5-6-6(A) of this code to set the public hearing for the appeal.

4. Determination Or Decision Not Appealed. Any determination or decision not appealed within the time specified and the decision of the City Council shall be final and conclusive as to the zoning issues and matters covered in that determination or decision. Such zoning issues and matters which are made a part of the permit terms and conditions may not later be appealed to the Board of Appeals under any code referred to in this title.

5. Judicial Review. The time to appeal a decision of the City Council pursuant to this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6 as currently enacted.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

Waste collection. The building official, depending on the magnitude of a construction project, may require the permit applicant(s) to locate on site a waste collection bin large enough to receive construction materials. Permit applications for extensive remodeling, i.e., reroofing, interior-exterior wall covering removal and the like, shall be required to have a waste collection bin on site prior to the issuance of a building permit. All waste materials to be disposed of shall be placed within this bin and removed from the site by the bin provider.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Mechanical Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Electrical Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Historical Building Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Energy Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Green Standard Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Fire Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Residential Building Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)

The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2026)