Lodi Municipal Code Ch. 15.02 Existing Building Code

The provisions set forth in the 2022 California Existing Building Code, thereto, are hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the city of Lodi and copies of the same are maintained by the City Building Official and available for review in the Community Development Department. The Existing Building Code of the city of Lodi shall apply to all matters pertaining to the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the city of Lodi, California; the issuance of building permits and the collection of fees therefore; and the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in said "2022 California Existing Building Code."

(Ord. No. 1966, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2006, § 1, 12-7-2022)

Sec. 112.1. In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of this Chapter, the City Council shall sit as a Board of Appeals. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member and shall act as secretary of the Board. Three members present shall constitute a quorum and no act of the Board shall be valid unless a majority of the full board shall concur therein.

The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting a meeting and investigations and shall render a decision and findings in duplicate. One copy will go to the Building Official with the other copy to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 1966, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2006, § 1, 12-7-2022)

Section 108.1 Building Permit Fees.

A fee for each building permit required by this Chapter shall be paid to the City of Lodi. Fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.

Section 108.3 The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be made by the Building Official and shall be based on the latest building valuation data as printed in the Building Safety Journal, published by the International Code Council, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. The valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan check fees shall be the total value of all construction work, including materials and labor for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, and any other permanent work or permanent equipment.

EXCEPTION: The Building Official shall determine the valuation when no applicable data is available in the Building Safety Journal.

(Ord. No. 1966, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2006, § 1, 12-7-2022)

The schedule of building permit fees required by this chapter will be those established and adopted by the city council from time to time by resolution.

(Ord. No. 1966, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2006, § 1, 12-7-2022)

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, special inspection fees required to determine compliance with this chapter for all buildings and structures located within the area designated by Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.12.195(B) as the "downtown business district" are waived.

B. The city council finds and declares that the waiver of special inspection fees is taken to protect and preserve a crucial part of city's economy and to preserve a portion of the city's heritage by offering incentives for businesses to locate, relocate, or expand existing commercial uses within the "downtown business district."

(Ord. No. 1966, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2006, § 1, 12-7-2022)

A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure located within the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

B. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable on conviction as set forth in Chapter 1.08 of this Code. Each separate day or any portion of thereof, during which any violation of this chapter occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and punished accordingly.

C. In addition to the penalties set forth in Section 15.02.060(B) above, city may at its sole discretion, seek to enforce this chapter under Chapter 1.10 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 1966, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2006, § 1, 12-7-2022)