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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 15.32 — BUILDING PERMIT CONDITIONS

Orinda Municipal Code Art. 3 Administration

Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Orinda

Cite as: Orinda Municipal Code Article 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04

15.32.280 - Permit requirements for improvements.

Before making the necessary improvements required by this chapter, the applicant shall submit plans to the City Engineer for review and approval.

(Prior code § 4-140)

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15.32.290 - Duties and responsibilities of the City Engineer.

The duties of the City Engineer in enforcing this chapter include but are not limited to:

A. The review of each plan for new development and major improvements to an existing structure to determine whether additional improvements to the property are required by this chapter;

B. The imposition of conditions in accordance with this chapter on each building permit;

C. The review of plans for street, curb, gutter, and drainage and path improvements;

D. The approval or disapproval of an improvement plan;

E. The approval or disapproval of a construction sequence schedule for implementation of an improvement plan; and

F. The inspection of each improvement for compliance with permit conditions and applicable requirements of this chapter.

(Prior code § 4-141)

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15.32.300 - Permit not approval of violations.

The issuance of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed as a permit or an approval of any work which violates this chapter.

(Prior code § 4-142)

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15.32.310 - Violation of permit condition.

The violation of a permit condition imposed under this chapter is an infraction.

(Prior code § 4-143)

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