Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — Building Regulations›Division 4.1 — PLANNING AND DESIGN
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code § 4.106 Site Development
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Altos Hills
Cite as: Los Altos Hills Municipal Code § 4.106 · Text as of 2026-10-04
4.106.5.1.¶
New construction. All newly constructed buildings, newly constructed detached accessory dwelling units, and other newly constructed detached habitable structures shall be Zero-NOx Emission Buildings.
Exemptions:
| 1. | Outdoor cooking equipment, outdoor fireplaces, portable space heaters, generators, and pool/ |
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| 2. | Indoor cooking equipment for residential building projects is exempt from the requirements of 4.106.5.1. The applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.5.3. |
| 4.106.5.2. Substantially Altered Structures. All Substantially Altered Structures shall be Zero-NOx Emission Buildings. | |
| Exemptions: | Exemptions: |
| 1. | Outdoor cooking equipment, outdoor fireplaces, portable space heaters, generators, and pool/ |
| 2. | Indoor cooking equipment for residential building projects is exempt from the requirements of 4.106.5.1. The applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.5.3, or |
| 3. | Substantially Altered Structures are exempt from the requirements of 4.106.5.2 if the electrical utility service is underground and the installation of Zero-NOx Emitting Equipment is technically infeasible as determined by the Building Official per 4.106.5.4, or |
| 4. | Substantially Altered Structures are exempt from the requirements of 4.106.5.2 if the primary electrical utility customer of record at the residence is enrolled in the PG&E California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA) Programs. |
| 4.106.5.3 Requirements for indoor cooking equipment. Where NOx Emitting Equipment is allowed for indoor cooking per exemption #2 under 4.106.5.1 or 4.106.5.2, the construction drawings shall provide for the infrastructure and physical space needed to accommodate the future installation of a Zero-NOx Emitting cooking appliance in the following ways, as certified by a registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor | |
| 1. | A dedicated 240-volt branch circuit wiring shall be installed within 3 feet from the cooktop and accessible to the cooktop with no obstructions. The branch circuit conductors shall be rated at 50 amps minimum. The blank cover shall be identified as "240V ready." All electrical components shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code. |
| 2. | The main electrical service panel shall have a reserved space to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker for a future electric cooktop installation. The reserved space shall be permanently marked as "For Future 240V use." |
| 4.106.5.4 Technical Infeasibilities. For technical infeasibilities, the property owner shall submit a request to use alternate means and methods. The property owner shall provide any additional information required by the Building Official to make a determination on the request per the 2022 CALGreen, Section 101.8. The determination of the Building Official may be appealed to the City Council, as provided in LAHMC, Section 1-4.01 . |
(§ 1, Ord. 605, eff. December 17, 2022; Ord. 611, eff. 3/16/2024)
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