Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 2 Local Amendments

The "Preface" section of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, including the sections related to "Codes" and "Technical Reference and Educational Materials" is deleted in its entirety. Where this code refers to "International" Building, Existing, Residential, Fire, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or other International Codes, the term "International" shall be replaced with the word "California," where applicable, and shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes, inclusive of any local amendments as adopted in this City Code.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Section 101 (Title) of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

Section 101 — Title.

These regulations shall be known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings in the City of Mountain View, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this code."

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Section 103 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

Section 103 — Alterations, additions, and repairs.

All buildings or structures which are required to be repaired under the provisions of this code shall be subject to the provisions of the applicable California Code(s) in effect.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 201.1 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

201.1 Administration. The building official, or any duly authorized representative, is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code.

The building official, or any duly authorized representative, shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.

A duly authorized representative may include, but is not limited to, personnel from the city of mountain view fire department, building division, or city attorney's office, including code enforcement. Any reference to "building official" throughout this code can be read to apply to any "duly authorized representative."

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 201.2 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

201.2 Inspections. The health officer, the fire marshal, and the building official, and any duly authorized representative are hereby authorized to make such inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this code.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Section 204 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

204 — Inspection of Work. All buildings or structures within the scope of this code and all construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official, or any duly authorized representative, in accordance with and in the manner provided by this code and the Building Code the applicable California Code(s) in effect.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 205.1 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

Section 205.1 — General.

Decisions or determinations made by the building official, or any duly authorized representative, relative to the application and interpretation of this code, are subject to the appeal procedures pursuant to Article I, Division 3 of this Chapter. Where this code refers to "appeal board" or "hearing examiner" it shall mean the appeal procedures pursuant to Article I, Division 3 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

A new Section 206 (Fees) is added to Chapter 2 (Enforcement) of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings to read as follows:

Section 206 — Fees.

Any project subject to the payment of fees or fines by the city of mountain view shall be paid in accordance with the city's master fee schedule, as adopted by city council resolution, or the administrative penalty fees as published by the city attorney's office of the city of mountain view, both of which may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Section 301 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to modify and add the following definitions to read as follows:

Section 301 — General

BUILDING CODE is the California Building Code as adopted by the city of mountain view.

HOUSING CODE is the California Residential Code as adopted by the city of mountain view.

LEGISLATIVE BODY is the city council of the city of mountain view.

REPAIR AND DEMOLITION FUND is the development services fund of the city of mountain view.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Section 401.4 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

401.4 Method of Service. Service of the notice and order shall be made upon all persons entitled thereto either personally or by mailing a copy of the such notice and order by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to each such person at their address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of the county or as known to the building official and in accordance with servicing requirements pursuant to Chapter 1 of the City Code. If no address of any such person so appears or is known to the building official, then a copy of the notice and order shall be so mailed, addressed to such person, at the address of the building involved in the proceedings. The failure of any such person to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this section. Service by certified mail in the manner herein provided shall be effective on the date of mailing.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsections 501.2 and 501.3 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are deleted in their entirety and a new subsection 501.2 is added to read as follows:

501.2 Processing of Appeal. Any appeal filed pursuant to this code shall be processed in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to Article I, Division 3 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Section 502 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

Section 502 — Effect of Failure to Appeal.

Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article I, Division 3 of this Chapter shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and adjudication of the notice and order or any portion thereof.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)