Vista Municipal Code § 16.04 Standards for Public Works Construction

Section 16.04.010 Adoption of Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction

These provisions are adopted for the purpose of regulating materials of construction and

their use in the erection, installation, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, demolition , and construction of public works improvements in the City of Vista; providing for the administration of contracts as well as permits issued in connection with such improvements; and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. Except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter, the provisions of the 2024 Edition of the “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction,” prepared and promulgated by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Southern California District Associated General Contractors of California, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the authority thereof in Section 50020 et seq. of the California Government Code, and applicable to all public works construction, except as expressly modified in this chapter, and all provisions thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter as if set forth fully in this section. Prior Code 6-9; Ord. No. 86-19, Amended 4/22/86; Ord. No. 88-43, Amended 1/23/89; Ord. No. 91-43, Amended, 01/14/92; Ord. No. 2002-16, Amended, 08/13/02; Ord. No. 2003-25, Amended, 10/14/03; Ord. No. 2007-7, Repealed and Replaced, 6/26/07; Ord. No. 2009-22, Repealed and Replaced, 12/8/09; Ord. No. 2013- 7, Repealed and Replaced 5/14/13; Amended 11/12/2024, Ord No. 2024- 13)

Section 16.04.020 Filing of Copies

One copy of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 2024 Edition,

adopted by reference in Section 16.04.010, shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Prior Code 6-9; Ord. No. 86-19, Amended 4/22/86; Ord. No. 88-43, Amended 1/23/89; Ord. No. 91-43, Amended, 01/14/92; Ord. No. 2002-16, Amended, 08/13/02; Ord. No. 2003-25, Amended, 10/14/03; Ord. No. 2007-7, Repealed and Replaced, 6/26/07; Ord. No. 2009-22, Repealed and Replaced, 12/8/09; Ord. No. 2013-7, Repealed and Replaced 5/14/13; Amended 11/12/2024, Ord No. 2024-13)

Section 16.04.030 Adoption of San Diego Area Regional Standard Drawings

These provisions are adopted for the purpose of regulating standard drawings for concrete structures, drainage systems, electrical systems, general surface improvements, sprinkler irrigation systems, landscaping, sewerage systems and miscellaneous for their use in construction of public works improvements in the City; providing for the administration of contracts as well as permits issued in connection with such improvements; and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. Except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter, the 2022 Edition of the San Diego Area Regional Standard Drawings, prepared and promulgated by the San Diego Area Regional Standards Committee, is adopted by reference pursuant to the authority therefore in Section 50020 et seq. of the California Government Code, and applicable to all public works construction, except as expressly modified in this chapter, and all provisions thereof are referred to,

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adopted and made a part of this chapter as if set forth fully in this section. Prior Code 6-9; Ord. No. 86-19, Amended 4/22/86; Ord. No. 88-43, Amended 1/23/89; Ord. No. 91-43, Amended, 01/14/92; Ord. No. 2002-16, Amended, 08/13/02; Ord. No. 2003-25, Amended, 10/14/03; Ord. No. 2007-7, Repealed and Replaced, 6/26/07; Ord. No. 2009-22, Repealed and Replaced, 12/8/09; Ord. No. 2013-7, Repealed and Replaced 5/14/13; Amended 11/12/2024, Ord No. 2024-13)

Section 16.04.040 Filing of Copies of Standard Drawings

One copy of the San Diego Area Regional Standard Drawings, 2022 Edition, adopted by

reference in Section 16.04.030, shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Prior Code 6-9; Ord. No. 86-19, Amended 4/22/86; Ord. No. 88-43, Amended 1/23/89; Ord. No. 91-43, Amended, 01/14/92; Ord. No. 2002-16, Amended, 08/13/02; Ord. No. 2003-25, Amended, 10/14/03; Ord. No. 2007-7, Repealed and Replaced, 6/26/07; Ord. No. 2009-22, Repealed and Replaced, 12/8/09; Ord. No. 2013-7, Repealed and Replaced 5/14/13; Amended 11/12/2024, Ord. 2024-13)

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Chapter 16. 06

Administrative Code

Sections:

16. 6. 010 Adoption of Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction

Section 16. 06. 010 Adoption

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 92- 13, Amended, 7/ 28/ 92; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 020 Definitions

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 030 Section 104 Amended

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 040 Section 204 Amended; Board of Appeals

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 99- 14, Amended, 07/ 13/ 99; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 050 Section 205 Amended

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 060 Section 301( b) Amended

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 92- 13, Amended, 07/ 28/ 92; Ord. No. 2002- 20, Amended, 09/ 24/ 02; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 070 Section 303 Amended

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 080 Section 304 Amended

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

Section 16. 06. 090 Section 307 Amended

Ord. No. 91- 1, Enacted, 02/ 12/ 91; Ord. No. 2007- 23, Repealed, 11/ 13/ 07)

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Chapter 16. 07

Application Procedures for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Sections:

16. 7. 010 Purpose; Definition
17. 7. 020 Submission of Applications
18. 7. 030 Technical Requirements
19. 7. 040 Review and Action on Applications
20. 7. 050 Appeals

Section 16. 07. 010 Purpose; Definition

A. This Chapter establishes a streamlined process to review and consider applications

for electric vehicle charging stations consistent with Section 65850. 7 of the California Government Code. All terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to those terms pursuant to Government Code subsection 65850. 7( i), or if not defined therein, as defined in this Title. B. For purposes of this Chapter, the term " building official" means the building official for the City of Vista, or his or her designee. C. In implementing this Chapter, all terms and provisions shall be construed and applied in a manner to avoid conflict with Section 65850. 7 of the Government Code, or other provisions of State or Federal law. Ord. No. 2017- 11, Added 9/ 8/ 17)

Section 16. 07. 20 Submission of Applications

A. Pursuant to this Chapter, a person may obtain an expedited review of an application to install an electric vehicle charging station by submitting to the building official a complete application in accordance with paragraph B, below. Any determination that an application is incomplete shall be communicated in writing and shall inform the applicant of the additional content required to render the application complete. B. The contents needed to qualify an application as complete will be included in a written checklist prepared by the building official which may require the applicant to: 1. Pay an application fee in the amount set by a City Council resolution; and 2. Demonstrate compliance with: ( a) public health and safety requirements contained in building codes, electric codes and similar codes; ( b) safety and performance standards adopted by the associations and commissions listed in subsection 65850. 7( f)( 2); ( c) publications of the Office of Planning and Research as described in subsection 65850. 7( g)( 2); ( d) laws or local ordinances adopted to protect the public from specific adverse health or safety impacts; and( e) such other lawful content as may be required by the building official. 3. Demonstrate that proposed electric vehicle charging stations will be compatible with the electrical system capability and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking. 4. Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 16. 07. 030. C. The City' s adopted checklist shall be published on the City' s website. The building official shall have authority to amend or update the City' s adopted checklist to address changes in the building codes, changes in the technology, or other changes that affect the design, installation and inspection of electric vehicle stations. Ord. No. 2017- 11, Added 9/ 8/ 17)

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Section 16. 07. 030 Technical Requirements

All proposed installations of electric charging stations shall satisfy each of the following requirements, in addition to those described in Section 16. 07. 020: A. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnection means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code. B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new and existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. C. Anchorage of either floor- mounted or wall- mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building Code or the Residential Building Code, as applicable per the occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacture' s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements. Ord. No. 2017- 11, Added 9/ 8/ 17)

Section 16. 07. 040 Review and Action on Applications

A. Except as provided in paragraph B, the building official will review and approve a

complete application as a nondiscretionary permit using an expedited review process consistent with Section 658050. 7 of the Government Code. When approving an application, the building official may impose conditions to mitigate specific adverse impacts on the public health or safety. B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, review of the application shall occur using the City' s special use permit process if the building official determines in writing, based on substantial evidence, that the installation could have a specific adverse impact on the public health or safety. 1. Any written determination to require a special use permit shall identify the facts and reasons for that determination. 2. After issuing a determination requiring a special use permit, the City will resume processing the application after it receives a complete application for a special use permit, inclusive of the application fee. 3. Upon the conclusion of a public hearing to consider an application for a special use permit, the application shall be approved, conditionally approved, or denied. However, a denial shall occur only if the proposed installation would produce a specific adverse impact on the public health or safety which cannot be feasibly mitigated, and written findings to that effect are made. Ord. No. 2017- 11, Added 9/ 8/ 17)

Section 16. 07. 050 Appeals

An applicant may appeal any written determination made pursuant to Sections 16. 07. 020 or 16. 07. 040 by delivering to the City Clerk a written appeal inclusive of any required appeal fee, no later than ten days following the date of the contested written determination. The appeal shall identify the result sought on appeal, the facts supporting that result, and the reasons supporting that result. Ord. No. 2017- 11, Added 9/ 8/ 17)

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