Earlier editions: 2026-09
ORDINANCE NO. 216
Moraga Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Moraga
Cite as: Moraga Municipal Code · Text as of 2026-10-04
BEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MORAGA
In the Matter of:
| Adoption by reference of Contra Costa County | ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 2007-54, adopting the 2007 California | ) | |
| Building Code, the 2007 California Electrical Code, | ) | Ordinance 216 |
| the 2007 California Plumbing Code and the 2007 | ) | |
| California Mechanical Code, with changes, additions | ) | |
| and deletions. _____ | ) |
WHEREAS, on June 17, 1975 the Town of Moraga ("Town") entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the County of Contra Costa ("County") requiring the Town to enact and maintain building code ordinances that are "identical in all material respects with the corresponding County Codes now in force in the County;" and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2007 the County Board of Supervisors adopted County Ordinance No. 2007-54 (the "County Ordinance") adopting the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Electrical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Mechanical Code (collectively, the "Statewide Codes"), with changes, additions and deletions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17985.5 and 18941.5; and
WHEREAS, in connection with adoption of the County Ordinance, the County made certain findings (the "County Findings") required by Health and Safety Code Sections 17985.7 related to the local climatic, geological and topographical conditions that make reasonably necessary the County Ordinance's amendments to the Statewide Codes; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the County Ordinance and the County Findings and now desires to adopt by reference the County Ordinance and to independently make the findings required pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17985.7; and
WHEREAS, the Town has conducted a noticed public hearing on adoption of this Ordinance as required by Health and Safety Code Section 50022.3; and
WHEREAS, a copy of this Ordinance, the County Ordinance, and the Statewide Codes has been on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk for at least 15 days prior to the public hearing on the Ordinance and will continue to be available for as long as this Ordinance remains in effect
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MORAGA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
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