Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODES

The following Codes, each of which is on file in city offices, marked and designated as: the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2); the California Residential Code; the California Electrical Code; the California Mechanical Code; the California Plumbing Code; the California Energy Code; the California Historical Building Code; the California Existing Building Code; the California Green Building Standards Code; California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, are hereby adopted by reference, including chapters and sections of the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code, and 2023 National Electric Code not adopted by agencies of the state of California, and including appendices thereto, as the Building Construction Regulations of the city of Solvang. The provisions of such as hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter except as modified in sections 10-1-4 through 10-1-10 of this chapter.

In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, the following requirements also apply:

• A. For projects covered by the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11, the applicants must, as a condition of the city's permit approval, comply with the following:

  1. Where five or more dwelling units are constructed on a singular building site, provide readily accessible areas that serve occupants of all buildings on the site and are identified for the storage and collection of recycling and composite materials, consistent with the collection program offered by the city, or comply with provision of adequate space for recycling for multifamily and commercial premises pursuant to sections 4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11.

  2. Where new commercial construction or additions will result in more than 30% of the floor area, provide readily accessible areas identified for the storage and collection of blue container and green container materials, consistent with the collection program offered by the city, or shall comply with provision of adequate space for recycling for multifamily and commercial premises pursuant to sections 4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11.

• B. For organic waste commingled with construction and demolition debris, the requirements of sections 4.408.1 and 5.408.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, shall be complied with.

• (Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 21-0353 § 2; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The building official is hereby designated as the building official and building code official for the city of Solvang. Where the "authority having jurisdiction" is used in the adopted codes, it shall mean the building official. The building official shall be appointed by the city manager, or their designee. The building official shall have the following duties:

• A. The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, and alteration, demolition and moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.

• B. Any other such duty as determined by the city manager or the city manager's designee. (Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0355 § 9; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

Where other codes and standards are referred to in the codes adopted in section 10-1-1 of this chapter, the following shall apply:

• A. International Building Code means the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.

• B. International Plumbing Code means the California Plumbing Code.

• C. International Fuel and Gas Code means the California Plumbing Code.

• D. International Mechanical Code means the California Mechanical Code.

• E. NFPA 70 and National Electrical Code means the California Electrical Code.

• F. International Residential Code for One-Family and Two-Family Dwellings means the California Residential Code.

• G. International Fire Code means the California Fire Code.

• H. International Existing Building Code means the California Existing Building Code.

• I. International Zoning Code means the applicable provisions of title 11 of this code. (Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The California Building Code, all sections of the 2024 International Building Code that were not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and associated appendices adopted in section 10-1-1 of the city code are modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

• A. Amend section 101.1 to read as follows:

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

• B. Amend section 101.4, excluding subsections, to read as follows:

101.4 Referenced Codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each reference.

• C. Section 101.4.9 is hereby added to read as follows:

101.4.9 Electrical. The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, and replacement of electrical equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto.

• D. Amend section 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Building Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.

• E. Section 105.1 is amended by adding a sentence to the end to read as follows:

"Building permits shall be required for all paving, repaving, resurfacing or slurry, striping, restriping and signage or re-signage of parking spaces in parking lots and structures in both publicly and privately funded public, commercial, or common use facilities."

• F. Amend only the building permit exemptions in section 105.2 to read as follows, and all other provisions in section 105.2 shall remain the same:

105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Exemptions from 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 or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage shed, playhouses and similar uses, constructed on a property zoned for residential uses provided the following:

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• a. The floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11.15m ).

• b. Plumbing, mechanical or electrical installations are prohibited.

• c. The maximum height shall be limited to 12 feet, as measured from average natural grade.

• d. The number of exempt accessory buildings shall be limited to two.

2. Fences, other than swimming pool barriers, not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high.

3. Retaining walls and non-retaining walls, including masonry and concrete free-standing walls, that are not over 4 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 Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.

4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.

5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, similar finish work.

7. Temporary motion picture, television, theater stage sets, and scenery.

8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and are installed entirely above ground.

9. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

10. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one-family and two-family dwellings.

11. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

12. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

• G. Section 105.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

105.4.1 Issuance. For all work authorized by a building permit for other than R-3 or U occupancies, the permit shall be issued to an appropriate contractor licensed in accordance with the provisions of California law.

• H. Section 109.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

109.4.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

• I. Section 109.2.1 is added to read as follows:

109.2.1 Fees

1. General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section or shall be as set forth in the current City of Solvang Fee Schedule.

2. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fees. In addition to all other permit fees a fee equal to .013% of the valuation for residential structures and .028% of the valuation for non-residential structures, or current fees set by the State of California, shall be paid to the Building Official as required by the State of California Resources Code for the strong motion instrumentation and seismic hazard mapping programs.

3. Technology/Records Retention Fee. This fee in the current City of Solvang Fees and Schedule shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of issuance of the building permit to maintain building permit electronic system and scanning of paper permit cards.

4. Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee. A fee provided for in the current City of Solvang Fees Schedule, will be paid to the Building Official for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any occupancy classification or for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy when no building permit has been issued.

   5. Appeal Hearing Fee as noted in Title 1 , Chapter 6 of this code.

   6. Inspections of buildings to determine their compliance with applicable Codes or regulations will be conducted upon receipt by the Building Official a written request for such inspection from the property owner or authorized representative and upon payment of a fee for such inspection and investigation based upon the City of Solvang Fee Schedule for each hour or fraction thereof of inspection or investigation time. The minimum fee shall be for one hour of inspection.

• J. Amend section 109.6 to read as follows:

109.6 Refunds. The Building Official or their designee may authorize refunding of any fee paid which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding not more than 80 percent of the permit application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or

canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official, or their designee shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

• K. Amend Section 110.3.1 to read as follows:

110.3.1 Footing and Foundation Inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after a survey letter is completed prior to foundation inspection for new structures and additions within 2' of setbacks or within 3' of property lines and at the wall steel inspection whenever there is a basement and required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C94, the concrete need not be on the job.

• L. Amend section 110.3.6 to delete the exception and read as follows:

110.3.6 Lath, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Panel Product Inspection. Lath, gypsum board and gypsum product inspections shall be made after lathing, gypsum board and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board and gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

• M. Amend section 113.1 to read as follows:

113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretations of California Building Standards Code and the International Property Maintenance Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals. Said Board shall also serve as the Housing Appeals Board and the Local Appeals Board referenced in the California Building Standards Code. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board. The Solvang City Council is expressly declared to be the Board of Appeals and shall have all of the power and authority conferred upon a local appeals board under the Health and Safety Code and shall follow the appeal procedures in Title 1 , Chapter 6 of the Solvang Municipal Code. The order of the City Council upon such appeal shall be final and immediate. The fee for appeals shall be consistent with fees established by the applicable governing authority.

• N. Amend section 113.2 to read as follows:

113.2. Limitations on Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the California Building Standards Code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the California Building Standards Code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form or construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of the adopted codes. For appeals relating to accommodations for the disabled, the authority of the board shall include the ability to authorize reasonable alternatives to disabled access requirements imposed by the California Building Standards Code. Decisions of the Board of Appeals shall be final and only subject to review by writ of mandate to the superior court.

• O. Amend section 114.4 to read as follows:

114.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply, with such an order subject to penalties as prescribed by law. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. All such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time and, when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.

• P. Section 114.4.1 is hereby added to reads as follows:

114.4.1 Citations. The Building Official, or duly authorized agent, is granted the authority as provided in Section 836.5(a) of the California Penal Code to issue citations for violations of this chapter.

• Q. Section 114.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

114.4.2 Costs of Abatement; Tax Lien. Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who maintains any premises in violation of any provision of this code, the municipal code, other adopted California codes, or the state housing law shall be liable for and obligated to pay to the city all costs incurred by the city in obtaining abatement action, whether such action is administrative, injunctive, or legal, and for all damages suffered by the city, its agents, officers, and employees as a result of such violation or efforts to abate the violation.

If the owner of the property involved in such abatement or compliance action fails to pay for the costs of such abatement or compliance action upon demand by the city, the city Council by resolution may order the cost of the abatement to be specially assessed against the parcel. Such assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and the same procedure and sale in case of the delinquency as are provided for ordinary property taxes.

• R. Section 114.4.3 is hereby added to read as follows:

114.4.3 Recording Noncompliance with County Recorder. When the Building Official determines that work has been done without the required permits, or has not been completed in accordance with the requirements of this building code, or other provision of the municipal code, the state housing laws, or any other code adopted herein, the Building Official may cause a notice of noncompliance to be recorded with the county recorder and shall notify the owner of the property of such action. The notice of noncompliance shall describe the property, shall set forth the noncomplying conditions, and shall state that the owner of such property has been duly notified. The Building Official shall record a notice of release of the notice of noncompliance with the county recorder when it has been determined by the Building Official that the noncomplying conditions have been corrected.

• S. Amend section 115.4 to read as follows:

115.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalties and enforcement procedures set forth in Title 1 , Chapter 3 , of the Solving Municipal Code.

• T. Amend section 116.1 to read as follows:

116.1 Unsafe Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, unsanitary, or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the Building Official deems necessary and as provided for in this section and the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.

• U. Amend section 903.2 and exception to read as follows:

903.2 Where Required. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided in a new building, and in an existing building where floor area is increased, as provided in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 of this code and Section 903.7.1 of California Fire Code as adopted by the County of Santa Barbara.

Exception: A building containing a Group R, Division 3 occupancy not more than three stories above grade plane in height shall comply with the automatic fire sprinkler system requirements

of Section R309 of the California Residential Code.

• V. Section 1505.1.3, exception and table 1505.1.2 are hereby added to read as follows:

1505.1.3 Roofs in Commercial Areas. All roofs on all commercial buildings located in any area zoned commercial in the city shall be constructed of roofing materials rated as a Class A roof assembly. This section shall apply to any new commercial buildings built in an area zoned commercial in the city and to the replacement of any existing roofing materials on any commercial building in an area zoned commercial in the city. No owner of building, however, shall be required solely by virtue of this section to replace any roofing material.

Exception: The exclusive list of commercial buildings listed in Table 1505.1.2 having wooden roofs with rolled eaves and shingles with clipped ends, provided that all of the following provisions are satisfied:

1. The roofing material to be used is determined by the design review committee review to be compatible with the roofing materials being replaced and with the Danish theme of the commercial areas of the city.

2. An underlayment of one-half inch (72") type X gypsum board or comparable material approved by the Building Official be placed under the solid or spaced sheathing:

3. Attic and occupancy fire area separations are provided as required by this code:

4. Automatic fire sprinklers and/or types of automatic fire extinguishing systems are installed, if in the opinion of the Building Official such systems are necessary to minimize any additional fire hazards.

5. The wood roofing materials used are fire-retardant treated and listed by the State Fire Marshal to comply with Section 1505.6; and

6. The owner agrees to execute an agreement acceptable to the City Attorney obligating the owner to maintain the effectiveness of any treatment of any roofing material installed pursuant to this section as required by the service conditions encountered in actual use. Such agreement shall also provide that the method of retreatment and the frequency of retreatment are satisfactory to the Building Official.

• W. Section 1505.1.4 of the 2025 California Building Code is hereby added as follows:

105.1.4 Roofing for structures in Any Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Roof structures within the Local Responsibility Area shall be class A or B roofing assemblies.

• X. Section 1506.4 and exception are hereby added to read as follows:

1506.4 Wood Shake and Shingle Roof Covering Limitations. Wood shake or shingle roof coverings shall not be installed on any building. A roof covering shall not be applied over existing wood shakes or shingles.

Exception:

1. A wood shake or wood shingle system listed as a Class A-rated roof covering.

2. Roof covering for an addition to, or the reroofing of an existing building where the new roof covering area is less than 750 square feet of the existing roof area may be an approved Class B pressure treated wood shingle system.

• Y. Amend section 3201.1 to read as follows:

3201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and Section 8-3-3 of the Solvang Municipal Code shall govern encroachment of structures into the public right-of-way.

• Z. Amend Appendix section G104.1 to read as follows:

G104.1 Permit Application and Processing. Any person, owner, or owner's authorized agent who intends to conduct any development in a flood hazard area shall first make application to the Building Official and shall obtain the required permit. The processing and administration of a permit application shall be as prescribed in Sections 105 and 107.

• AA. Add section J101.3 to Appendix J read as follows:

J101.3 Administration. This appendix chapter shall be administered by the City Engineer. References to Building Official shall mean City Engineer.

• BB. Amend Appendix section J103.2 to read as follows:

J103.2 Exempted Work. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.

2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.

3. Cemetery graves.

4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.

6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties.

7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.

8. An excavation which does not exceed fifty cubic yards and: (1) is less than 2 feet (610 mm) in depth; or (2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1,524 mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical to 2 units horizontal.

9. A fill less than 1 foot (305 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical to 5 units horizontal, not intended to support structures, on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.

10. A fill less than 3 feet (914.4 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical to 5 units horizontal, not intended to support structures, that

11. Does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3 m3) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.

12. Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

CC. Section J103.3 is hereby added to Appendix J to read as follows:

J103.3 Early Grading. A grading permit shall not be issued prior to issuance of a building permit for the project unless:

1. A tentative subdivision or tract map, use permit, architectural review commission project approval or similar authorization has been granted; and

2. Related street and utility grades have been established and approved; and

3. A surety bond in accordance with Section J103.4 is deposited to guarantee restoration of the site to a natural or other condition acceptable to the Building Official should the project not proceed to completion.

DD. Section J103.4 is hereby added to Appendix J to read as follows:

J103.4 Bonds. The Building Official may require bonds in such form and amounts as may be deemed necessary to ensure that the work, if not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, will be corrected to eliminate hazardous conditions or restore a graded site to the original condition. In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may file a cash bond or instrument of credit with the Building Official in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond.

The City Engineer may require that bonds be posted to recover the full costs of any damage to public right-of-way which may occur because of the peculiar nature or large scope of the project, such as transportation of fill heavy equipment on local streets not designed to accommodate the traffic.

• EE. Amend Appendix section J104.2 to read as follows:

J104.2 Site Plan Requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 107, a grading plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in detail that it complies with requirements of this code. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade changes will conform to the requirements of this code. The plans shall show existing drainage conditions and drainage devices and all proposed changes thereto. The plans shall include the location and dimension of all trees on the site to remain and to be removed which are 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter or larger at the trunk, measured at 4.5 feet (1.37 m) above ground level. A preservation plan shall be submitted for all trees to remain. The plans shall indicate where excess material, rocks, or rubble will be disposed of.

• FF. Section J110.3 is hereby added to Appendix J to read as follows:

J110.3 Other Standards. Erosion control measures shall conform to the following standards and approval processes:

1. The City's Stormwater Management Plan.

2. The most current "Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual" published by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region.

3. NPDES permit requirements.

4. The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code. (Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 21-0347 § 4; Ord. 22-0355 § 10; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The California Residential Code, all sections of the 2024 International Residential Code that were not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and associated appendices adopted in section 10-1-1 of the city code are modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

• A. Amend section R101.1 to read as follows:

R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the California Residential Code and shall be cited as such and shall be referred to herein as "this code."

• B. Amend section R103.1 to read as follows:

R103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Building Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.

• C. Section R104.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

R104.6.1 Citations. The Building Official, or duly authorized agent, is granted the authority as provided in Section 836.5(a) of the California Penal Code to issue citations for violations of this chapter.

• D. Amend section R105.2 to read as follows:

R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Permits shall not be required for the following.

Exemption from 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 or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage shed, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m*) with no plumbing, mechanical or electrical and 12' max height.

2. Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high.

3. Retaining walls and non-retaining walls, including masonry and concrete free-standing walls, that are not over 4 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 Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.

4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.

5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, similar finish work.

7. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and are installed entirely above ground.

8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one-family and two-family dwellings.

9. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require

additional support.

10. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

• E. Section R108.6.1 is added to read as follows:

R108.6.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

• F. Amend section R112.1 to read as follows.

R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the provisions of Section 113 of the California Building Code, as amended, shall apply.

• G. Delete Sections R112.2, R112.3 and R112.4.

• H. Amend section R113.4 to read as follows:

R113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Board of Appeals within the time fixed herein, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. All such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time and, when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.

• I. Section R113.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

R113.4.1 Costs of Abatement; Tax Lien. Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who maintains any premises in violation of any provision of this code, the municipal code, other adopted California codes, or the state housing law shall be liable for and obligated to pay to the city all costs incurred by the city in obtaining abatement or compliance which attributable to or associated with the enforcement or abatement action, whether such action is administrative, injunctive, or legal, and for all damages suffered by the city, its agents, officers, and employees as a result of such violation or efforts to abate the violation.

If the owner of the property involved in such abatement or compliance action fails to pay for the costs of such abatement or compliance action upon demand by the city, the city Council by resolution may order the cost of the abatement to be specially assessed against the parcel. Such assessment shall be collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of the delinquency as are provided for ordinary property taxes.

• J. Section R113.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

R113.4.2 Recording Noncompliance with County Recorder. Whenever the Building Official determines that work has been done without the required permits, or has not been completed in accordance with the requirements of this building codes, or other provision of the municipal code, the state housing laws, or any other code adopted herein, the Building Official may cause a notice of noncompliance to be recorded with the county recorder and shall notify the owner of the property of such action. The notice of noncompliance shall describe the property, shall set forth the noncomplying conditions, and shall state that the owner of such property has been duly notified. The Building Official shall record a notice of release of the notice of noncompliance with the county recorder when it has been determined by the Building Official that the noncomplying conditions have been corrected.

• K. Amend section R114.4 to read as follows:

R114.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalties and code enforcement procedures set forth in Title 1 , Chapter 3 , of the Solvang Municipal Code.

• L. Amend section R309.2 and exception to read as follows:

R309.2 One-and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one-and two-family dwellings.

Exception: Where additions or alterations to an existing dwelling increase the existing floor area, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided as required by Section 903.7 of the California Fire Code as adopted by the County of Santa Barbara.

• M. Section R904.5 is hereby added to read as follows:

R904.5 Wood Shake and Shingle Roof Covering Limitations. Wood shake or shingle roof coverings shall not be installed on any building. A roof covering shall not be applied over existing wood shakes or shingles.

Exception:

1. A wood shake or wood shingle system listed as a Class A-rated roof covering.

2. Roof covering for an addition to, or the reroofing of, an existing building where the new roof covering area is less than 750 square feet of the existing roof area may be an approved Class B pressure treated wood shingle system.

• (Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0355 § 11; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The California Existing Building Code adopted in section 10-1-1 of the city code is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

• A. Amend section 101.1 to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Existing Building Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

• B. Amend section 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Building Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.

• C. Section 104.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

104.6.1 Citations. The Building Official, or duly authorized agent, is granted the authority as provided in Section 836.5(a) of the California Penal Code to issue citations for violations of this chapter.

• D. Section 108.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

108.4.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

• E. Amend section 109.3.5 to delete the exception and read as follows:

109.3.5 Lath or Gypsum Board Inspection. Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place but before any plastering is applied or before gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

• F. Amend section 112.1 to read as follows:

112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Code Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the provisions made by the Code Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the provisions of Section 113 of the California Building Code, as amended, shall apply.

• G. Delete sections 112.2, 112.3 and 112.4.

• H. Amend section 113.4 to read as follows:

113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Board of Appeals within the time fixed herein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and is subject to the penalty as provided for in Title 1 , Chapter 3 of the City of Solvang Municipal Code. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. All such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time and, when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.

• I. Amend section 114.4 to read as follows:

114.4 Failure to Comply. Any person shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalties and code enforcement procedures set forth in Title 1 , Chapter 3 , of the Solvang Municipal Code.

• J. Amend section 115.1 to read as follows:

115.1 Unsafe Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the Building Official deems necessary and as provided for in this section and the 2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.

(Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0355 § 12; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The California Electrical Code, all sections of the 2023 National Electric Code that were not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and associated appendices adopted in section 10-1-1 of the city code are modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

• A. Administration of the electrical code shall be as set forth in division II of chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

• B. Amend section 230.70(A)(1) to read as follows:

  1. Readily Accessible Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside the building or other structure, or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. The disconnecting means shall be accessible to emergency personnel, either directly or by a remote actuating device, without requiring transit of the building interior. Dedicated electrical equipment rooms located at the

building perimeter and providing direct access to the outside shall satisfy accessibility for emergency personnel.

(Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The California Mechanical Code and all sections of the 2024 International Mechanical Code that were not adopted by agencies of the State of California, including appendices adopted in section 101-1 of the city code are modified, amended, and/or supplemented as follows:

• A. Division II of chapter 1 is hereby deleted.

• B. Administration of the Mechanical Code shall be as set forth in division II of chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

• (Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The California Plumbing Code, all sections of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code that were not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and associated appendices adopted in section 10-1-1 of the city code are modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

• A. Division II of chapter 1 is hereby deleted.

• B. Administration of the Plumbing Code shall as set forth in division II of chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

• C. Section 406.5 is hereby added to read as follows:

406.5 Commercial Car Washes. Commercial car wash facilities shall have water recycling systems approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

(Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)

The International Property Maintenance Code adopted in section 10-1-1 of the city code is modified, amended, and/or supplemented as follows:

• A. Amend section 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of Agency. The office of property maintenance inspection within the Building Division is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official. For the purposes of this code, the Building Official shall mean Code Official.

• B. Amend section 108.4 to read as follows:

108.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalties and code enforcement procedures set forth in Title 1 , Chapter 3 , of the Solvang Municipal Code.

• C. Section 105.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

105.5.1 Citations. The Code Official, or duly authorized agent, is granted the authority as provided in Section 836.5(a) of the California Penal Code to issue citations for violations of this

chapter.

• D. Section 107.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

107.5.1 Costs of Abatement; Tax Lien. Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who maintains any premises in violation of any provision of this code, the municipal code, other adopted California code, or the state housing law shall be liable for and obligated to pay to the city all costs incurred by the city in obtaining abatement or compliance which is attributable to or associated with the enforcement or abatement action, whether such action is administrative, injunctive, or legal, and for all damages suffered by the city, its agents, officers, and employees as a result of such violation or efforts to abate the violation.

If the owner of the property involved in such abatement or compliance action fails to pay for the costs of such abatement or compliance action upon demand by the city, the city Council by resolution may order the cost of the abatement to be specially assessed against the parcel.

Such assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of the delinquency as are provided for ordinary property taxes.

• E. Section 107.5.2 is hereby added and reads as follows.

107.5.2 Recording Noncompliance with County Recorder. Whenever the Code Official determines that work has been done without the required permits, or has not been completed in accordance with the requirements of this building code, or other provision of the municipal code, the state housing laws, or any other code adopted herein, the official may cause a notice of noncompliance to be recorded with the county recorder and shall notify the owner of the property of such action. The notice of noncompliance shall describe the property, shall set forth the noncomplying conditions, and shall state that the owner of such property has been duly notified. The Code Official shall record a notice of release of the notice of non-compliance with the county recorder when it has been determined by the Code Official that the noncomplying conditions have been corrected.

• F. Amend section 106.1 to read as follows:

106.1 Membership of Board. The Board of Appeals shall be the Board of Appeals established in Section 113 of the California Building Code as amended in Section 10-1-4 of the Solvang Municipal Code.

• G. Amend section 304.14 to read as follows:

304.14 Insect Screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumptions are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screen of 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) minimum, and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

• H. Amend section 602.3 to read as follows:

602.3 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, shall supply heat to maintain a minimum temperature of 68 degrees F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.

(Ord. 19-0343 § 1; Ord. 22-0360 § 1; Ord. 25-0385, 11/24/2025)