Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 5 — Health and Sanitation
Santa Maria Municipal Code Ch. 5-10 Safety Inspections Before Startup of Nonresidential Activity
Santa Maria Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Maria
Cite as: Santa Maria Municipal Code Chapter 5-10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 5-10.01. Purpose and Intent.¶
The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to ensure that all nonresidential structures that are open to the public to any extent and in any manner whatsoever comply with all provisions of the California Building Code and the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code prior to occupancy when the use of such structures changes or when there are physical changes made to such structures.
(Ord. 2016-05 § 15, eff. 3/2/16)
Section 5-10.02. Compliance Inspection Required.¶
Unless otherwise exempted by law, no person shall occupy nonresidential premises in a structure which is open to the public to any extent and in any manner whatsoever without first:
(a) Scheduling, paying the fee for, and passing a building safety inspection for the intended activity on the premises; and
(b) Verifying that the intended use is allowed by Title 12 of this Code.
| The City shall complete any inspection requested under this ordinance within seven business days of request and payment. |
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(Ord. 2016-05 § 15, eff. 3/2/16)
Section 5-10.03. Penalties.¶
Failure to comply with the requirements of this Chapter is a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2016-05 § 15, eff. 3/2/16)
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