Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code Ch. 150 Building Regulations

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1165, passed December 2, 2025, amended the general provisions of this chapter to read as herein set out. Formerly this portion of this Code pertained to the same subject matter, consisted of §§ 150.001-150.013, and derived from Ord. No. 1137, passed April 16, 2024.

150.001.001

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish certain administrative procedures for the enforcement of building standards specific to the City. All other administrative provisions not addressed herein shall be governed by Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code, as incorporated by reference.

150.001.002

Permit required. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect, convert, demolish, or equip any building, structure, or portion thereof, perform any grading, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such building, structure or grading from the Building Official.

The issuance of a permit without first requiring a plan review shall not prevent the Building Official from requesting plans deemed necessary to verify that the work performed under said permit complies with this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

No person shall install, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect any automatic fire-protection system regulated by this Code, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such building or structure from the Building Official. All structures and devices installed for the protection of pedestrians, regardless of location, are subject to the permit requirements of this section.

(A) Work exempt from permit. Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Code, other laws, ordinances, or regulations, or required approvals from other City Departments and State and federal agencies.

(B) A building permit shall not be required for the following:

(1) Work not regulated by the Building Code, except where deemed necessary by the Building Official to enforce other Federal and/or State Laws, State disabled access requirements, or to enforce City ordinances or policies.

(2) Painting; wallpapering; installing carpet, vinyl, tile, and similar floor coverings, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work where disabled access requirements do not apply.

(3) Repairing broken window glass not required by the Building Code to be safety or security glazing.

(4) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, shade structures, pump houses, and similar uses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m 2 ), the height does not exceed 12 feet (3.69 m), and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches (610 mm).

(5) Chain-link, wrought-iron and similar fences not more than 12 feet in height.

(6) Masonry, concrete, wood and similar fences not more than six feet in height.

a. Exception: Wood fences not more than eight feet in height with 60 percent or more of the fence open and incapable of being loaded by wind.

(7) Retaining walls that retain not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding a Class I, II, or III-A liquids.

(8) Ground-mounted radio and television antenna towers that do not exceed 45 feet in height and ground-supported dish antennas not exceeding 15 feet in height above finished grade in any position.

(9) Light standards which do not exceed 30 feet (9,144 mm) in height.

(10) Flagpoles not erected upon a building and not more than 15 feet (4,572 mm) high.

(11) Tanks not storing hazardous material as defined in the Fire Code provided that:

a. Steel tanks are supported on a foundation not more than two feet (610 mm) above grade and the overall height to diameter or width does not exceed 1½ times the diameter.

b. Water tanks constructed of materials other than steel, including cisterns and rain barrels, are supported directly on grade, the overall height to diameter or width does not exceed 1½ times the diameter, and the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L).

(12) Gantry cranes and similar equipment.

(13) Motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. Buildings or structures constructed as part of a set or as scenery shall not be occupied or used for any other purpose.

(14) A playhouse or tree house provided that:

a. It does not exceed 64 square feet (5.94 m 2 ) in area nor eight feet (2,438 mm) in height from floor to roof.

b. The ceiling height as established by door height or plate line does not exceed six feet (1,829 mm).

(15) Canopies or awnings, completely supported by the exterior wall, attached to a Group R-3 or U Occupancy, and extending not more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall of the building, and not encroaching into the public right-of-way or any required fire separation distance specified by this Code.

(16) Sheds, office or storage buildings, and other structures that are less than 1,500 square feet (139 m 2 ) and incidental to work authorized by a valid grading or building permit. Such structures must be removed upon expiration of the permit or completion of the work covered by the permit.

(17) Oil derricks.

(18) Decks, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below, and which are not part of an accessible route.

(19) Prefabricated swimming pools and other bodies of water accessory to a Group R-3 Occupancy that are less than 18 inches (0.46 m) deep, or do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and are installed entirely above adjacent grade.

(20) Playground equipment.

(21) One-story detached animal cages and kennels, chicken coops, and animal pens provided the gross floor area does not exceed 300 square feet (37.2 m 2 ) and the height does not exceed six feet (1.8 m) and at least one horizontal dimension does not exceed 12 feet (3.69 m).

(22) Non-combustible livestock shelters provided that the gross floor area does not exceed 300 square feet (27.9 m 2 ), the height does not exceed 12 feet (3.69 m), and at least three sides are each a minimum of 65 percent open.

(23) Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine inches (1753 mm) in height.

(C) Electrical. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:

(1) Minor repair work, such as the replacement of lamps, switches, receptacle devices, sockets, and the like, or the connection of portable motor and appliances to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed.

(2) The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets.

(3) Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.

(4) Low-energy power, control, and signal circuits are not an integral part of an appliance and in which the power is limited from a source having a rated output of not more than 30 volts and 1,000 volt-amperes.

(5) Temporary decorative lighting.

(6) The installation of temporary wiring for testing or experimental purposes within suitable facilities.

(7) Replacement of over-current devices of the same type and the same rating.

(8) Portable generators, portable motors, appliances, tools, power outlets, and other portable equipment connected by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug.

(9) Private telephone, intercom, sound and communication systems; provided, however, that the above system(s) do not exceed the value as indicated in (c) and (d) of this section. A permit shall be obtained for the power supplies required by the above systems.

(D) Mechanical: A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:

(1) Any portable heating appliance.

(2) Any portable ventilating equipment.

(3) Any portable cooling unit.

(4) Any steam, hot, or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this Code.

(5) Replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of this Code.

(6) Any portable evaporative cooler.

(7) Any refrigerating equipment which is a part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of this Code.

(8) Any unit refrigerating system.

(E) Plumbing. A Plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:

(1) Clearing of stoppages and stopping of leaks which do not involve the replacement of any plumbing (including fixtures, traps, tailpieces and valves), drainage piping, vent piping, waste piping, soil piping, water piping or gas piping.

(2) Change of residential plumbing fixtures which do not involve the replacement of the existing waste and vent piping excluding the trap, to include, residential toilets, residential bathroom hand sinks, bathtub and residential kitchen sinks.

(3) Connection of any appliance approved for and intended to be connected by flexible gas piping to a gas shutoff valve which was previously permitted and inspected under a valid Plumbing permit.

150.001.003

Expiration and extension of applications.

(A) Expiration of Applications. A plan check application shall expire and become null and void if a permit is not issued within one year from the date of application. Upon expiration, the Building Official may dispose of the submitted plans, calculations, and related documents. The Building Official may, at their discretion, grant one or more extensions of time, each not to exceed 180 days, provided that:

(1) The applicant submits a written request demonstrating that the delay was due to circumstances beyond the applicant's control.

(2) For extensions requested prior to expiration, the request is submitted before the expiration date.

(3) For extensions requested after expiration, the request is submitted within 12 months following the date of expiration.

(4) An extension fee, in an amount determined by the Building Official, not to exceed 25 percent of the original plan check fee, is paid for each extension.

(5) The total cumulative extension period shall not exceed two years from the original expiration date, with extensions issued only in increments not exceeding 180 days, and a separate extension fee required for each extension granted.

(6) Any extension granted after expiration shall be deemed a continuation of the original application and shall not constitute a reissuance or a new application.

(7) Once an application, including any extension thereof, has expired without further extension, the applicant shall file a new application, submit new plans and calculations, and pay all applicable fees in accordance with the codes and regulations then in effect.

(B) Expiration of Permits. Every permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if any of the following conditions occur:

(1) The work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date of permit issuance; or

(2) No required building inspection, as defined in this Code and as identified on the Job Record issued with the permit, is approved by the Building Official within one year from the date of the last approved inspection.

(3) Partial inspections, or inspections related solely to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, grading, or reroofing, shall not constitute a required building inspection unless such work is integral to the primary building permit.

(4) Supplemental permits for electrical, grading, mechanical, plumbing, or reroofing shall remain valid so long as the associated primary building permit remains active.

(5) The Building Official may, at their discretion, grant one or more extensions of time, each not to exceed 180 days, to prevent or cure the expiration of a permit, provided that:

a. The permittee submits a written request demonstrating that the delay in progress was due to circumstances beyond the permittee's control;

b. For extensions requested prior to expiration, the request is submitted before the expiration date;

c. For extensions requested after expiration, the request is submitted within 12 months following the date of expiration; and

d. An extension fee, in an amount determined by the Building Official, not to exceed 25 percent of the original permit fee, is paid for each extension.

(6) Multiple extensions may be granted to cover the requested period of time; however, each extension shall be issued in increments not exceeding 180 days, and a separate extension fee shall apply to each extension granted.

(7) Any extension granted after expiration shall be deemed a continuation of the original permit and shall not constitute a reissuance or issuance of a new permit.

(8) If no extension is granted, the permit shall remain expired and no further work shall be performed under that permit. The permittee shall be required to submit a new permit application, including all required plans and calculations, and pay all applicable fees in accordance with the codes and regulations then in effect.

150.001.004

Fees and refunds.

(A) Permit and Inspection Fees. Permit fees shall be as specified per Section 15.003 of this code. Permit fees shall be paid at the time of permit issuance. An inspection fee may be assessed for reinspection, as determined by the Building Official, for any of the following reasons:

(1) The portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete;

(2) Corrections given are not completed;

(3) There is inadequate work site access preventing inspection;

(4) The inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site:

(5) The approved plans are not available for the inspector;

(6) Work has deviated from the approved plans and has not been approved by the Building Official.

This Section is not to be interpreted as requiring additional inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code.

To obtain re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in advance, as determined per the fee resolution.

(B) Plan Checking or Plan Review fees for Buildings or Structures.

When an application for a building permit is submitted for review, a fee shall be paid to the Building Official. Said fee shall be equal to 85 percent of the building permit fee as specified per Section 15.003 of this code.

In addition to the aforementioned fees, the Building Official may require additional charges for review required by changes, additions or revisions of approved plans or reports, and for services beyond the first and second check due to changes, omissions or errors on the part of the applicant. The payment of said fees shall not exempt any person from compliance with other provisions of this Code.

The fees specified in this Section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 150.001.004(A).

(C) Plan check fee Rrfunds. Plan check fees may be refunded up to a maximum of 80 percent of the original plan check fee, provided that:

(1) No plan review has been performed;

(2) A written request for a refund is submitted to the Building Official within one year from the date of payment;

(3) The refundable amount exceeds the equivalent of the minimum fee for the review of drawings and data which are sufficient to determine nature and scope of work in lieu of submittal of plans and specifications, as determined by the current adopted fee schedule.

(4) The Building Official shall determine eligibility and the amount of any refund in accordance with these provisions.

(D) Permit fee refunds. Permit fees may be refunded to a maximum of 80 percent of the original permit fee, provided that:

(1) No portion of the work authorized by the permit has commenced; and

(2) The permit has been cancelled;

(3) A written request for refund is submitted to the Building Official within one year from the date of permit cancellation or expiration; and

(4) The refundable amount exceeds the equivalent of the minimum fee for the review of drawings and data which are sufficient to determine nature and scope of work in lieu of submittal of plans and specifications, as determined by the current adopted fee schedule.

(5) Permit issuance fees are non-refundable. The Building Official shall determine eligibility and the amount of any refund in accordance with these provisions.

150.001.005

Valuation. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official. Valuation shall be based on the type of construction, occupancy classification, and size of the project, and shall include all components of the permitted work, including structural elements, finishes, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems, and other permanently installed features or equipment.

In establishing valuation, the Building Official may reference the most current Building Valuation Data (BVD) published by the International Code Council or other similar industry data sources. These references are intended to provide a consistent and uniform basis for determining construction valuation for fee assessment purposes. The calculated valuation is not required to reflect actual or reported construction costs.

150.001.006

Certificates.

(A) Certificate of Occupancy. Upon passing final inspection and demonstrating compliance with this Code, applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, and upon full payment of all required fees, the Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy upon written request by the permit holder.

(1) The Certificate of Occupancy shall include the following information:

a. The building permit number;

b. The address of the building or structure;

c. A description of the portion of the building covered by the certificate;

d. A statement that the described portion was inspected and found to comply with applicable codes and regulations for the intended occupancy and use classification;

e. The date of final approval; and

f. Any additional information deemed necessary by the Building Official.

(B) Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The Building Official may issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the use or occupancy of any portion of a building or structure prior to the completion of all permitted work, provided it is determined that no substantial hazard will result from such use or occupancy.

(1) A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall:

a. Specify the portion of the building or premises to be occupied;

b. Be valid for an initial period of 30 calendar days; and

c. Be subject to a fee per 30-day period, as established by the adopted fee schedule.

(2) If additional time is needed, the Building Official may, upon written request and justification, approve a longer duration by allowing multiple 30-day periods to be purchased in advance. The total authorized time shall be based on project-specific conditions and shall remain at the discretion of the Building Official.

(3) Upon expiration of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy and any approved extensions, no portion of the building or premises shall be occupied until final approval, or a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

150.001.007

Recordation of violation.

(A) General. The Building Official may record a notice with the County Recorder's Office that a property, building, or structure, or any part thereof, is in violation of any provision of this Code provided that the provisions of this Section are complied with. The remedy provided by this Section is cumulative to any other enforcement actions permitted by this Code.

(B) Recordation. If (1) the Building Official determines that any property, building, or structure, or any part thereof is in violation of any provision of this Code; and if (2) the Building Official gives written notice as specified below of said violation; then the Building Official may have sole discretion to, at any time thereafter, record with the County Recorder's Office a notice that the property and/or any building or structure located thereon is in violation of this Code.

Following the recordation of the notice of violation the Building Official is not required to conduct an inspection or review of the premises to determine the continued existence of the cited violation. It is the responsibility of the property owner, occupant or other similarly interested private party to comply with the above provisions.

(C) Notice. The written notice given pursuant to this Section shall indicate:

(1) The nature of the violation(s); and

(2) That if the violation is not remedied to the satisfaction of the Building Official, the Building Official may, at any time thereafter, record with the County Recorder's Office a notice that the property and/or any building or structure located thereon is in violation of this Code. The notice shall be posted on the property and shall be mailed to the owner of the property as indicated on the last equalized County Assessment roll. The mailed notice may be by registered, certified, or first-class mail.

(D) Rescission. Any person who desires to have recorded a notice rescinding the notice of violation must first obtain the necessary approvals and permit(s) to correct the violation. Once the Building Official determines that the work covered by such permit(s) has been satisfactorily completed, the Building Official may record a notice rescinding the prior notice of violation.

(E) Costs. Any person that violates any provision of this Code shall be responsible for the costs of any and all Code enforcement actions taken by the Building Official in response to such violations. These costs shall be based on the amounts shall be as specified per section 15.003 of this Code.

(F) Work without permit. Whenever any work has been commenced without a permit as required by the provisions of this Code, a special investigation shall be made prior to the issuance of the permit. An investigation fee specified as per section 15.003 of this Code, shall be collected for each permit so investigated.

(G) Exception. When the building official has determined that the owner-builder of a one- or two-family dwelling, accessory building or accessory structure had no knowledge that a permit was necessary and had not previously applied for a permit from the Building Division of the City, the investigation fee shall be as specified per Section 15.003 of this Code. The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code or from any penalty prescribed by law.

(H) Noncompliance fee. If the building official, in the course of enforcing the provisions of this Code or any State law, issues an order to a person and that person fails to comply with the order within 15 days following the due date for compliance stated in the order, including any extensions thereof, then the building official shall have the authority to collect a noncompliance fee.

The noncompliance fee shall not be imposed unless the order states that a failure to comply within 15 days after the compliance date specified in the order will result in the fee being imposed. No more than one such fee shall be collected for failure to comply with an order.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

(A) Chapter 1, Division II through Chapter 35 and Appendices C, F, H, I, J, O, P and Q of 2025 California Building Code, Title 24 Part 2 of California Code of Regulations, are hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code, and made a part of this code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein, except as revised by Section 150.002.001.

(B) 2025 California Building Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City, shall collectively be known as the City of Santa Fe Springs Building Code and may be cited as Section 150.002 of the City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(C) The administration of the Building Code shall be as set forth in Chapter 150, Section 150.001 of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

150.002.001

Building Code Amended.

(A) Section 101.1 Title amended in its entirety to read:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Santa Fe Springs, hereinafter referred as "this code".

(B) The administration of the Building Code shall be as set forth in Chapter 15.01 of this Code.

(C) The following Sections of Chapter 1 Division II are deleted.

104.7, 105.2, 105.3.2, 105.5, 107.5, 109.3, 111.1, 111.2, 111.3.

(D) Chapter 9 of the Building Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended by City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code CHAPTER 93: - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 150.002, fees for plan check, inspection and other building code fees shall be as set by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

(A) Chapter 1, Division II through Chapter 10, Chapter 44 and Appendices AH, AJ, AQ, and AS of the 2025 California Residential Code, Title 24 Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations, are hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code, and made a part of this code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein, except as revised by Section 150.004.001.

(B) This Section shall be known as the City of Santa Fe Springs Residential Code and may be cited as Section 150.004 of the City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(C) The administration of the Residential Code shall be as set forth in Chapter 150 Section 150.001 of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

150.004.001

Residential code amended.

Section R301.1.3.2 is amended in its entirety to read:

R301.1.3.2 Wood Frame Structures. The Building Official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of wood frame construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.

The Building Official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a licensed California architect or engineer for all dwellings of wood frame construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2 or E.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

(A) Article 89, Article 90, Chapters 1 through 9, and Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, and J of the 2025 California Electrical Code, Title 24 Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code, and made a part of this code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein.

(B) This section shall be known as the City of Santa Fe Springs Electrical Code and may be cited as Section 150.005 of the City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(C) The administration of the Electrical Code shall be as set forth in Chapter 150 Section 150.001 of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 150.004, fees for plan check, inspection and other electrical code fees shall be as set by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

(A) Chapter 1, Division II through Chapter 17 and Appendices B, C, and D of the 2025 California Mechanical Code, Title 24 Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code, and made a part of this code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein.

(B) This section shall be known as the City of Santa Fe Springs Mechanical Code and may be cited as Section 150.006 of the City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(C) The administration of the Mechanical Code shall be as set forth in Chapter 150 Section 150.001 of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 150.006, fees for plan check, inspection and other mechanical code fees shall be as set by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

(A) Chapter 1, Division II through Chapter 17 and Appendices A, B, D, H, I, and J of the 2025 California Plumbing Code, Title 24 Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code, and made a part of this code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained.

(B) This section shall be known as the City of Santa Fe Springs Plumbing Code and may be cited as Section 150.008 of the City of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(C) The administration of the Plumbing Code shall be as set forth in Chapter 150 Section 150.001 of Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 150.008, fees for plan check, inspection and other Plumbing Code fees shall be as set by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3(Exh. A), passed 12-2-25)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

Building. A structure designed, built or occupied as a shelter or roofed enclosure for persons, animals or property and used for residential, business, mercantile, storage, commercial, industrial, institutional, assembly, educational or recreational purposes.

(Ord. 185, passed 10-12-61; '64 Code, § 5-6)

It shall be unlawful for any person to move any building or structure or any section of any building or structure upon, along or across any public street, place or alley in the city or from one location to another in the city, without first having deposited the sum of $500 with the city. Such deposit shall be for the benefit of the city to indemnify the city for any damage caused to public streets, highways, trees or other property by the moving of such building or structure. Such deposit shall be in addition to any other cash deposit or surety bond required by the terms of any other ordinance of the city applicable to the moving of buildings or structures.

(Ord. 185, passed 10-12-61; '64 Code, § 5-7)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

The city shall collect an inspection fee in the amount of $10 for the purpose of ascertaining if any damage has been caused to public streets, highways, trees or other property by the moving of any building or structure. Such fee shall be in addition to any other issuance fee required by the terms of any other ordinance of the city applicable to the moving of buildings or structures.

('64 Code, § 5-7.1; Ord. 418, passed 4-13-72)

In the event any building or structure during the course of its transit through the city shall be parked or stored, temporarily or otherwise, the permittee moving such building or structure shall be required to pay to the city the sum of $50 for each day or portion thereof that such building or structure is parked, stored or otherwise maintained immobile within the city. In the event any tree, streetlight or any other public property is damaged or destroyed during the course of or in connection with the transit of any building or structure through the city, the amount of such damage as determined by the city shall be deducted from the deposit as required by this subchapter.

(Ord. 185, passed 10-12-61; '64 Code, § 5-8)

Within 14 days after any building or structure has been moved, the permittee shall complete all cleanup operations as required by the Director of Public Works upon the site from which the building or structure has been moved. Such operations shall include, but shall not be limited to, the removal of all rubbish and materials from the site, the filling of all excavations to existing grade and such additional work as may be necessary to leave the premises in a safe and sanitary condition. In the event that the cleanup operations are not completed within such 14-day period, the city shall cause to be done all necessary work to complete such cleanup operations and the cost thereof shall be deducted from the deposit as required by this subchapter.

(Ord. 185, passed 10-12-61; '64 Code, § 5-9)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

The city shall refund to the permittee such portion of the $500 deposit required in § 150.021 as may remain after deduction of any charges made or costs incurred by the city pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(Ord. 185, passed 10-12-61; '64 Code, § 5-10)

The permittee under this subchapter shall be liable for any expenses, damages or costs in excess of the amount deposited by him and the City Attorney shall prosecute an action against the permittee in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of such excessive amounts.

(Ord. 185, passed 10-12-61; '64 Code, § 5-11)

(A) The permittee under this subchapter shall take out and maintain during all operations within the city such public liability and property damage insurance as shall protect such permittee from any claim for damages for personal injury, including death, as well as from claims for property damage which may arise from such permittee's or any subcontractor's operations within the city, whether such operations be by such permittee or by any subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either the permittee or any subcontractor, and the amounts of such insurance shall be as follows:

(B) The permittee under this subchapter shall deposit with the city, prior to issuance of the permit, certificates evidencing the required insurance. Such certificates shall be so endorsed as to require the giving of 30 days' written notice to the city prior to cancellation or revision of the insurance coverage evidenced thereby.

('64 Code, § 5-11.1; Ord. 418, passed 4-13-72)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

Those respective portions of the city included within the respective limits described and identified in this section shall be known as Fire Zone No. 1:

That certain area bounded by Telegraph Road on the north, Jersey Avenue on the east, the rear property line of the dwellings on the north side of Davenrich Street on the south, and Bartley Avenue on the west.

(Ord. 143, passed 3-10-60; '64 Code, § 5-12)

Cross reference— Fire prevention and protection, see §§ 93.01 et seq.

(A) All of those portions of the city included within the commercial zones as defined in the zoning ordinance of the city which are outside of the areas designated as Fire Zone No. 1, are designated as Fire Zone No. 2.

(B) The words Commercial Zones, as used in this section, shall include all real property upon which commercial uses are allowed pursuant to duly granted variance, exception or modification.

(Ord. 143, passed 3-10-60; Ord. 151, passed 6-23-60; '64 Code, § 5-13)

All areas not included within Fire Zone No. 1 or Fire Zone No. 2, and lying within the city are designated as Fire Zone No. 3.

(Ord. 143, passed 3-10-60; '64 Code, § 5-14)

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1165, passed December 2, 2025, amended the provisions pertaining to building numbering, consisting of §§ 150.055—150.061, and derived from the 1964 Code; and Ord. 329, passed January 11, 1968.

(A) The Building Official, or their designee, is hereby designated as the official numberer of buildings within the City and shall be responsible for assigning official numbers and street addresses to all houses, buildings, and structures in accordance with the City's established street numbering system, coordinated with the official street numbering system of the county.

(B) Official numbers and street addresses shall be assigned upon request of the property owner or the owner's authorized agent. Fees for such services, if any, shall be as established by resolution of the City Council per Section 150.003 of this code.

(C) Whenever a change or extension of any street requires a renumbering of buildings, the Building Official, or designee, shall determine and assign the appropriate numbers.

(D) All street addresses shall reference public streets unless, in the opinion of the Planning Director, no public street is reasonably available for addressing purposes.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3, passed 12-2-25)

(A) The proper display of building numbers is essential for public safety, emergency response, postal delivery, and general identification purposes. All houses, buildings, and structures within the City, other than accessory buildings, shall be numbered with the official number or numbers assigned by the Building Official, or designee.

(B) The assigned number shall be placed in the immediate area of the main entrance to the building. If the number is not visible from the street frontage, a separate posting visible from the street shall be required.

(C) Each figure of such number shall be at least three inches in height, with fractional figures not less than one-third of that size. Numbers shall contrast with the background on which they are mounted, remain visible and unobstructed by vegetation or other materials, and shall comply with the visibility and location requirements of the California Fire Code or local Fire Department standards, as applicable.

(D) Property owners or persons in possession of property shall maintain assigned numbers in legible condition and shall remove any numbers not officially assigned under this subchapter.

(E) It is unlawful for any person other than the Building Official, or designee, to assign or designate any number or address purporting to be an official street number within the City.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3, passed 12-2-25)

(A) The Building Official, or designee, shall notify property owners or persons in possession of property when official numbers have been assigned. Upon receipt of such notice, the owner or occupant shall, within ten days, place the assigned number or numbers upon the premises as required by Section 150.056 and remove any unassigned numbers.

(B) Any person who fails to comply with subsection (A) shall be provided an additional written notice allowing ten (10) days to achieve compliance. Such notice may be issued and delivered by any authorized representative of the City by mail, personal delivery, or other reasonable means.

(C) Failure to comply within the time specified shall constitute a violation of this code and shall be subject to enforcement and penalties as provided in Section 10.97 of this code.

(Ord. No. 1165, § 3, passed 12-2-25)

(A) The Council declares that its purpose in adopting this subchapter is to eliminate public nuisances that are created when service stations are abandoned or unused for long periods of time.

(B) The Council finds and determines that:

(1) The Fire Code of the city requires that underground tanks that were used to store flammable or combustible liquids be removed or filled completely with an inert material whenever such tanks are taken out of service for one year or more.

(2) Abandoned or unused service stations, the underground storage tanks of which have been removed or filled with inert material, often cannot thereafter be used as service stations, because the cost of replacing such underground tanks or restoring them to serviceable condition is excessive in relation to the economic benefit to be derived therefrom.

(3) Unused or abandoned service stations often cannot be easily or inexpensively adapted to other uses (even assuming such is allowed in the particular zones where such service stations are situated), because of their unique location in relation to the property lines of their lots, their unique architectural design and their unique structural appurtenances.

(4) Unused or abandoned service stations are often situated in locations that are uneconomic for such uses, as demonstrated by frequent changes of ownership thereof and the service stations in the city that are now unused and which have been unused for more than 12 months.

(5) Unused or abandoned service stations constitute dangers to the public health, welfare and safety, in that such conditions invite vandalism, arson, other fire hazards, rodent infestation and unsightliness and blight that depreciate values of surrounding properties.

(6) The existence of such conditions contravenes the purposes of the zoning ordinances and the general plan of the city, in that planning for a compatible blend of land uses will be disrupted because the lands affected cannot be reasonably put to other uses until the existing conditions are abated by restoration or removal of the buildings, and also in that planning for other uses will be prevented unless such abatement is accomplished.

(7) The existence of unused or abandoned service stations is injurious and inimical to the public health, safety, comfort and welfare of the community, in that such conditions invite unsightliness, blight, fire hazards, infestation, decreasing values to surrounding properties and vandalism, and the existence of conditions which invite such ills constitutes such abuses of property as to entitle this city to exercise its police powers in order to protect the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the community and of its residents.

(8) The provisions of this subchapter are categorically exempt under this city's adopted environmental guidelines and procedures.

(9) This city has the responsibility for strict enforcement of zoning and building regulations and that in the interest of safeguarding the public health, safety, comfort and welfare of the community, abatement is now required of abandoned or unused service stations.

(10) Unless corrective measures are undertaken to alleviate such present conditions, and particularly, to avoid future problems in this regard, a serious threat to the public health, safety, comfort and welfare of the residents and a serious threat to the values of surrounding properties in this city will continue to exist; that the need of the city to deal with conditions under the procedures herein established outweighs the utility of the conditions as they exist; and that the procedures established hereby for the abatement, demolition and removal and/or enjoinment of the conditions declared by this subchapter to constitute public nuisances are hereby declared to be necessary and reasonable, and that they afford a maximum of due process.

('64 Code, § 5-30; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

There is hereby delegated to the City Manager, the Planning Director, the Planning Commission and the city officers or employees whom they shall designate, the authority to implement the provisions of this subchapter wherever their action is required.

('64 Code, § 5-31; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

Building. Any and all physical improvements or structures which are designed, built or adapted for use as or in connection with a service station, and shall include any and all pumps, pump islands, tanks, mechanical equipment, wells, foundations, signs and any and all other improvements situated on such service station site, and shall include the plural.

Service Station. Any lot or parcel of real property, the buildings of which are designed and built for the purpose of dispensing and selling fuels for internal combustion engines of any type of automotive vehicles, whether or not containing facilities for the provision of other services to customers.

('64 Code, §§ 5-32—5-33; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

Each service station which is unused as such, and the underground storage tanks of which have been removed or filled with inert material, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.

('64 Code, § 5-34; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

Upon discovery that any service station constitutes a public nuisance as defined in this subchapter, the City Manager or his duly authorized representative shall immediately commence proceedings to abate such nuisance and carry the same through to conclusion in the manner prescribed by this subchapter. Upon such discovery, the City Manager or his representative shall cause notice, in substantially the following form, to be served personally upon or mailed by certified mail to all persons who own or claim an interest in the real property, as disclosed by the last available equalized tax roll on file in the office of the Assessor of the county, or as known to said City Manager or his representative:

NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Notice is hereby given that the City Manager of the City of Santa Fe Springs, or his undersigned representative, has found and determined that conditions exist on the real property described as Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel No(s). _______, commonly known as _________, Santa Fe Springs, California, which constitute a public nuisance and a violation of the provisions of §§ 150.070 et seq. of Chapter 150 of the Santa Fe Springs City Code, in that the service station situated on said real property has been unused as such for a period of time, the underground storage tanks thereof have been removed or filled with inert material, and _____________________________.

(state other facts constituting nuisance)

Failure to abate said nuisance by (1) reoccupation and reinstitution of use of the premises as a service station (not applicable in case of a nonconforming use), or (2) reoccupation and use of the premises under a conditional use permit for another authorized purpose, or (3) demolition and removal of all buildings situated on said real property, and (4) removal of the other conditions constituting such nuisance, within 120 days from and after the date hereof, shall result in the commencement by the City of Santa Fe Springs of proceedings to abate said nuisance pursuant to the provisions of said §§ 150.070 et seq. of Chapter 150 of the Santa Fe Springs City Code.

If any demolition, dismantling, moving, removal, additions to, or alteration, restoration or repair of any structure, or reoccupancy of the premises is to be accomplished, or if any excavation of earth is to be performed, by any person or entity affected by this Notice, other than City officers, employees or agents, appropriate permits must be obtained before commencement of any such work.

Dated: _________, 19___.

__________________________________

City Manager

('64 Code, § 5-35; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

No person shall thereafter:

(A) Reoccupy or reinstitute any use of any building on the property unless and until the Building Official and Fire Chief shall have inspected the same and found it to be in compliance with such and so many of the standards applicable to the suitability of such building for such occupancy as appear in the City's Building Code and the City's Fire Code; or

(B) Reoccupy or reinstitute such use on the property if the same is in violation of any applicable zoning regulation of the city; or

(C) Fail or refuse to pay any fee prescribed for the inspection services specified in division (A) of this section.

('64 Code, § 5-36; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this subchapter, no service station which is a nuisance under the provisions of this subchapter shall be converted to any other use until and unless a conditional use permit for such use has been obtained in accordance with the provisions of and subject to the conditions set forth in the zoning ordinance of the city.

('64 Code, § 5-37; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

If the public nuisance is abated within the 120-day period specified in the notice of violation, no further action shall be taken with respect thereto by the city. If abatement work has been commenced within such period, the City Manager or his representative may grant a single extension of time for completion for up to 60 days for good cause shown, e.g., delay beyond the control of the owners of the property.

('64 Code, § 5-38; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

(A) If the owners of the property do not abate the nuisance within the time specified in such notice, or any extension thereof, the City Manager or his representative shall cause notice, in substantially the following form, to be served personally upon or mailed by certified mail to all persons who own or claim an interest in the real property, as disclosed by the last available equalized tax roll on file in the office of the Assessor of the county, or as known to the City Manager or his representative.

NOTICE OF HEARING ON

ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE

Notice is hereby given that on _____, 19___, at the hour of _____, of said day or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs, California, will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Santa Fe Springs City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California, to ascertain whether or not certain premises in the City of Santa Fe Springs described as Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel No(s). _____, and commonly known as __________, Santa Fe Springs, California, constitute a public nuisance and require abatement as prescribed in §§ 150.070 et seq. of Chapter 150 of the Santa Fe Springs City Code.

The conditions which shall be the subject of the public hearing are as follows: ______________. If said premises are found by the Council to constitute a public nuisance, and if the public nuisance has not been abated by the person or persons responsible therefor, such public nuisance may be ordered by the City Council to be abated by the person or persons who own or claim an interest in said real property, or may be ordered to be abated by the City and the cost thereof charged to said person or persons or levied as an assessment against said real property.

All persons having any objection to or interest in said matters are hereby notified to attend the hearing at the time and place hereinabove specified, at which their testimony and evidence will be heard and received and given due consideration.

Dated: _______, 19___.

_______________________________________

City Manager

(B) Such notice shall be served or mailed as aforesaid, and a copy thereof shall be posted conspicuously on the property not later than 15 days before the day fixed for the hearing. Proof of service and posting shall be made by written declaration under penalty of perjury and filed with the clerk of the Council before the time fixed for the hearing.

(C) A copy of such notice shall also be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city pursuant to the provisions of Cal. Gov't Code § 6061, such publication to be done not later than ten days before the date of the hearing.

('64 Code, § 5-39; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

(A) At the hearing, after the City Manager shall have presented evidence on the issue, any interested person may state his objections and protests and give evidence relative to the alleged public nuisance or the proposed abatement thereof.

(B) After all such evidence is received and heard, the Council shall determine the issue. If it finds and determines that the condition of the property constitutes a public nuisance and that the public nuisance requires abatement, the Council may take such action as it may deem necessary therefor, including (but not by way of limitation) any of the following actions:

(1) Allow abatement by means of reinstitution of lawful service station or other uses, including rehabilitation and repair if necessary, within a stated period of time; or

(2) Order the nuisance to be abated by removal of the cause thereof, including, if necessary therefor, the demolition and removal of any or all structures situated on the property, the filling of all excavations, and the excavation and removal of all underground tanks and appurtenances; and

(3) Revoke any permits or variances that authorized or otherwise pertained to the discontinued service station use.

(C) If the Council's order is made pursuant to subdivisions (1) and (2) of division (B), the Council may condition its order upon commencement of such abatement within such period of time as the Council may find to be reasonable in the circumstances, and may order that, upon failure of such condition:

(1) The Director of Public Works shall abate the nuisance by awarding a contract for the work of abatement in the name of the city; or

(2) That the City Attorney commence an action to enjoin the nuisance.

('64 Code, § 5-40; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

Any costs incurred by the city in bringing about the required demolition, and removal of buildings and filling of excavations may be ordered by the City Council to be charged to the persons claiming by virtue of the records of the County Recorder to be the owners of the real property, or to be charged as a lien against the real property itself.

('64 Code, § 5-41; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

This subchapter is not exclusive. The Council shall have the power to provide other procedures or to follow procedures now or hereafter provided by general law. The procedures and powers herein specified are alternative. When proceeding under this subchapter, its provisions duly need be followed. The provisions of this subchapter shall be controlling to the extent that they are in conflict with any of the provisions of any general law or act, except as herein expressly otherwise provided.

('64 Code, § 5-42; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

Any party aggrieved with the proceeding, decision or action taken by the City Council under this subchapter in ordering the abatement of a public nuisance or other order, must bring an action to contest such proceeding, decision, action or order within 30 days after the date of the decision, action or order of the City Council.

('64 Code, § 5-43; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

Each action taken or order made by the Council under this subchapter shall be done by resolution, a copy of which shall be served personally or by certified mail upon all persons who were entitled to notice under the provisions of § 150.078, not later than 14 calendar days after the date of adoption of such resolution.

('64 Code, § 5-44; Ord. 494, passed 4-19-75)

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

Director. The Director of Planning and Development, or his designee.

Occupant. Any person who occupies a unit, whether as an owner or permittee of the owner.

Owner. Both the owner and the agent of the owner.

Unit. The residential dwelling unit in a single-family, two-family or multi-family residence building, which is not owner-occupied, excluding motels, hotels, rooming houses and boardinghouses and similar living accommodations.

('64 Code, § 17B-1; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90; Am. Ord. 862, passed 9-12-95)

No persons shall rent, lease, occupy or otherwise permit any unit which is hereafter vacated by the previous occupant thereof to be reoccupied until such unit is registered with and inspected by the City Department of Planning and Development or provided with a certificate of exemption.

('64 Code, § 17B-2; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

No persons shall supply, provide, or arrange for the provision of utilities, including water, electricity, and gas, for any unit which has been vacated by its prior occupants unless such unit has been registered as required in this subchapter and the owner presents proof of registration and inspection or proof of exemption to the utility company.

('64 Code, § 17B-3; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

(A) In addition to any other requirements and regulations set forth in this subchapter, at least once each year, the owner of every unit shall obtain an annual registration and inspection certificate (the registration certificate) from the Director by filing a written application on a form to be prescribed by the Director, paying an annual registration and inspection fee and having the unit inspected by the city.

(B) The fee shall be set by separate resolution of the City Council in accordance with applicable state law. The owner shall not rent or reoccupy any unit prior to its passing such inspection.

(1) This section authorizes the City Council to set the fees for residential rental inspection.

(2) The following fees set by this resolution are the reasonable costs to the city in terms of employee services to conduct these inspections and prepare the required certificate:

(a) Apartment units, an amount as set by City Council resolution.

(b) Condominium/townhouses, an amount as set by City Council resolution.

(c) Single-family dwellings, an amount as set by City Council resolution.

('64 Code, § 17B-4; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Res. 5461, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 862, passed 9-12-95; Am. Ord. 875, passed 6-12-97)

The owner of each unit shall have each unit inspected by the city at least once annually for compliance with applicable sections of state and local codes relating to zoning, building, health and safety, and property maintenance and obtain an annual registration and inspection certificate evidencing that said inspection has been completed as set forth in this subchapter.

('64 Code, § 17B-5; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90; Am. Ord. 862, passed 9-12-95)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

Where violations are found, the property owner shall reimburse the city for all costs incurred by the city for obtaining compliance.

('64 Code, § 17B-6; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90)

(A) The registration certificate shall expire upon release of the unit, or one year from the date of issuance, or upon any change of tenants, or upon change of property ownership, whichever occurs first.

(B) The registration certificate shall state:

(1) The date of issue.

(2) The legal use of the property.

(3) The address of the property.

(4) The property owner's name and address.

(5) A registration number.

(6) The one year date of expiration and a notice that it will also expire upon release of the unit, or upon any change of tenants, or upon any change of property ownership, should any of these events occur before the one year date of expiration.

(7) Any other pertinent information.

('64 Code, § 17B-7; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90)

The following are exempted from these provisions:

(A) Owner-occupied dwellings.

(B) Mobile home parks which have been issued a certificate of exemption.

(C) Reconnection of utilities turned off by the utility for lack of payment.

('64 Code, § 17B-8; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90)

(A) Upon reasonable notice given the property owner and the tenant by the city of an impending inspection, entry to the interior of the premises and the exterior grounds shall be granted by the occupants of the unit.

(B) Substandard conditions shall deem to exist if any one of the following is found or a combination thereof:

(1) Lack of, or substandard water closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit.

(2) Lack of, or substandard kitchen sink.

(3) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.

(4) Substandard heating.

(5) Lack of, or substandard operation of required ventilating equipment.

(6) Lack of minimum amounts of natural light and ventilation required by Uniform Building Code.

(7) Lack of required electrical lighting.

(8) Dampness of habitable rooms.

(9) Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents to an extent that it affects the health of the occupants of the unit.

(10) General dilapidation or improper maintenance.

(11) Lack of connection to required sewage disposal system.

(12) Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities.

(13) Deteriorated or inadequate foundations.

(14) Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports.

(15) Flooring or floor supports of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety.

(16) Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports that split, lean, list, or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.

(17) Fireplaces or chimneys which list, bulge, or settle due to defective material or deterioration.

(18) Substandard wiring, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation if it is currently in good and safe condition and working properly.

(19) Substandard plumbing, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good condition, or which may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe condition and working properly, and which is free of cross connections and siphonage between fixtures.

(20) Substandard mechanical equipment, including vents, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good and safe condition, or which may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe condition and working properly.

(21) Faulty weather protection, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Deteriorated, crumbling, or loose plaster.

(b) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundations, or floors, including broken windows or doors.

(c) Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering.

(d) Broken, rotted, split, or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings.

(22) Any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste, or vegetation which, in the opinion of the Chief of the Fire Department or his deputy, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause.

(23) Substandard materials of construction except those which are specifically allowed or approved by the Uniform Building Code and which have been adequately maintained in good and safe condition.

(24) Any building or portion thereof which is determined to be an unsafe building due to inadequate maintenance, in accordance with the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code.

(25) All buildings or portions thereof not provided with adequate exit facilities as required by this code, except those buildings or portions thereof whose exit facilities conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and which have been adequately maintained and increased in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy.

(26) All buildings or portions thereof which are not provided with the fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by Fire Code, except those buildings or portions thereof which conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and whose fire-resistive integrity and fire-extinguishing systems or equipment have been adequately maintained and improved in relation to any increases in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy.

(27) All buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes which were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies.

(28) Interior walls or doors which are defective or in disrepair.

(29) Unpainted interior walls or doors and those peeling, cracking, or warping, or having dry rot or termite infestation.

(30) Interior flooring which is defective or in a state of disrepair.

(31) Lack of smoke detectors installed in compliance with applicable codes.

(32) Window screens and or screen doors which are defective or in disrepair.

(33) Unapproved security bars, grilles, grates or similar devices installed on an emergency escape or rescue windows or doors shall be removed or modified to conform to § 1204 of the Uniform Building Code.

(34) Incinerator chimneys which do not terminate in a substantially constructed spark arrester having a mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch or comply with International Conference of Building Officials (I.B.C.O.) requirements.

(35) Storage of flammable liquid(s) as defined in the Fire Code, inside a building exceeding five gallons or outside a building exceeding ten gallons.

(36) Storage of combustible liquid(s) as defined in the Fire Code, inside a building exceeding 25 gallons or outside a building exceeding 60 gallons.

('64 Code, § 17B-9; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90)

Any person aggrieved by the determination of the Director under this subchapter may appeal to the City Manager. The appeal must be filed in writing within seven days after transmittal of the notification to the aggrieved person of the decision being appealed. The appeal must be in writing and must state with specificity the reason why the Director's decision is being contested. The City Manager may hold a hearing before the aggrieved party or only review the written statements. The City Manager shall issue a written decision on the appeal within 30 days of the receipt of the written appeal. The aggrieved person shall be notified in writing of the decision on the appeal. There is no right of appeal from the requirement of registration in the program.

('64 Code, § 17B-10; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 862, passed 9-12-95)

It is unlawful and it is a public nuisance to have or maintain any rental property, which, upon inspection, fails to comply with state and local laws as they relate to housing standards, property maintenance, building codes or local zoning requirements, or which contains substandard conditions as set forth in this subchapter. The owner shall correct any violations of law discovered during the inspection when directed to do so by the Director.

('64 Code, § 17B-12; Ord. 775, passed 5-24-90; Am. Ord. 777, passed 8-13-90; Am. Ord. 862, passed 9-12-95)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

This subchapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The City Manager or his or her authorized representatives is hereby authorized and directed to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a visual safety assessment.

(Ord. 1070, passed 3-24-16)

The provisions of this subchapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city.

(Ord. 1070, passed 3-24-16)

The following definition shall apply to this subchapter unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.

Safety Assessment. A visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.

(Ord. 1070, passed 3-24-16)

(A) The following are descriptions of placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures:

(1) "INSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted" is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

(2) "RESTRICTED USE" is to be posted on each building or structure that lacks ventilation, running water, or other utilities which causes the occupancy to become a health concern, or if the building or structure has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered, and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy and/or use.

(3) "UNSAFE - Do Not Enter" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged or that improvements have been made to the building or structure without proper permits or approvals, and that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstances except as authorized in writing by the City Manager or his authorized designee. It does not necessarily mean that the building or structure is to be condemned, but it is an official warning that remediation is required. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time.

(B) Each placard shall display the name, address and phone number for the city/City Hall, plus "City Code § 150.106."

(C) Once attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the city. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this subchapter.

(Ord. 1070, passed 3-24-16)

The penalty for violating any of the provisions of §§ 150.120 et seq. shall be set as forth in § 10.97.

(Ord. 1070, passed 3-24-16)