Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sec. 7-114. - Review of application to relocate buildings into residential zones.
West Covina Building Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · West Covina
(a)
Upon the receipt o an application for a permit to move a building onto a lot zoned for single-family residential use the review board shall set the matter for hearing. The date of the hearing shall be within fourteen (14) days of the date the application is received by the board. The board shall cause notice of the time and place of the hearing to be mailed to all owners of property within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the lot to which the building is to be moved at least seven (7) days before the date of the hearing.
(b)
Upon the basis of the hearing, the board shall determine whether or not the building when moved will be compatible with the other buildings within the neighborhood as to appearance, size and location upon the lot. On the basis of it determination, the board may either approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the issuance of the relocation permit.
(c)
Any person desiring to do so may appeal from any determination of the board to the city council within the time and in the manner provided for in section 26-267(b)(4) of this Code. The appeal shall suspend and set aside the determination of the board until the city council has acted upon the appeal. The determination of the city council shall be final.
(d)
If the board approves of the issuance of the relocation permit, the building official shall issue the permit when the owner of the lot files with the building official an agreement to alter or repair the relocated building to conform to the building regulations of the city, completely repaint the exterior of the building to comply with any other conditions to the review board. The agreement shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the building has been relocated. performance of the agreement shall be secured by a cash deposit or surety bond in an amount fixed by the building and safety director and conditioned upon the fact that if the
work agreed to be done is not completed within the time specified, the work shall be immediately performed by the surety or the principal amount of the deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the city. The city council may, with the consent of the owner of the lot, order the proceeds, resulting from the bond forfeiture applied toward the cost of the required alterations or repairs.
(Ord. No. 1383, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82)
Secs. 7-115—7-133. - Reserved. ARTICLE IX. - RESERVED
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 9, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed Article IX, which pertained to signs and derived from Code 1960, §§ 8110, 8110.18—8110.20, 8110.22; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, adopted June 26, 1978; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 1982; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, adopted April 22, 1985; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, adopted March 14, 1988; Ord. No. 1831, § 1, adopted Dec. 11, 1989; Ord. No. 1903, § 1, adopted June 16, 1992; Ord. No. 1960, § 2, adopted Nov. 21, 1995; Ord. No. 2033, § 2, adopted June 1, 1999; Ord. No. 2083, § 2, adopted Oct. 1, 2002.
20, 8110.22; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, adopted June 26, 1978; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 1982; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, adopted April 22, 1985; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, adopted March 14, 1988; Ord. No. 1831, § 1, adopted Dec. 11, 1989; Ord. No. 1903, § 1, adopted June 16, 1992; Ord. No. 1960, § 2, adopted Nov. 21, 1995; Ord. No. 2033, § 2, adopted June 1, 1999; Ord. No. 2083, § 2, adopted Oct. 1, 2002.
Secs. 7-134—7-167. - Reserved. ARTICLE X. - BUILDING WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
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▸Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview- Sec. 7-1. - Definition of terms.
- Sec. 7-2. - Fees.
- Sec. 7-16. - Adoption of Title 26 (Building Code) of Los Angel…
- Sec. 7-17. - Board of appeals.
- Sec. 7-18. - Expiration and extension of applications.
- Sec. 7-19. - Fees and refunds.
- Sec. 7-20. - Use and occupancy.
- Sec. 7-21. - Roof coverings.
- Sec. 7-22. - Fire protection and life safety systems.
- Sec. 7-23. - Swimming pool safety.
- Sec. 7-24. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 7-38. - Adoption of Title 30 (Residential Code) of Los An…
- Sec. 7-39. - Roof coverings.
- Sec. 7-40. - Automatic fire sprinkler systems.
- Sec. 7-41. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 7-50. - Adoption of Title 27 (Electrical Code) of Los Ang…
- Sec. 7-51. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.
- Sec. 7-52. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 7-61. - Adoption of Title 33 (Existing Building Code) of …
- Sec. 7-62. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 7-74. - Adoption of Title 29 (Mechanical Code) of Los Ang…
- Sec. 7-75. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.
- Sec. 7-76. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 7-85. - Adoption of Title 28 (Plumbing Code) of Los Angel…
- Sec. 7-86. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.
- Sec. 7-87. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 7-98. - Moving a building on the same lot.
- Sec. 7-99. - Abrogation of other requirements.
- Sec. 7-111. - Required.
- Sec. 7-112. - Relocation permit fees.
- Sec. 7-113. - Approval of application.
- Sec. 7-114. - Review of application to relocate buildings into…
- Sec. 7-168. - Water system required.
- Sec. 7-169. - Reimbursement agreement.
- Sec. 7-170. - Existing facilities.
- Sec. 7-171. - Same—Preparation of map.
- Sec. 7-183. - Definitions.
- Sec. 7-184. - Streets and highways; dedication required.
- Sec. 7-185. - Construction of street improvements—Required; ex…
- Sec. 7-186. - Same—Prerequisite to approval of the building of…
- Sec. 7-187. - Same—Construction agreement.
- Sec. 7-188. - Adequate street lighting—Owner's responsibility.
- Sec. 7-189. - Same—Reimbursement agreement.
- Sec. 7-190. - Sidewalks—General requirements.
- Sec. 7-191. - Same—Location.
- Sec. 7-192. - Sidewalk widths.
- Sec. 7-200. - Application of article.
- Sec. 7-201. - Reimbursement agreement.
- Sec. 7-202. - Collection of reimbursement.
- Sec. 7-220. - Adopted.
- Sec. 7-221. - Reserved.
- Sec. 7-223. - Guidelines for solar photovoltaic installation.
- Sec. 7-230. - Purpose.
- Sec. 7-231. - Scope.
- Sec. 7-232. - Definitions.
- Sec. 7-233. - Enforcement provisions.
- Sec. 7-234. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 7-235. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 7-236. - Appeals.
- Sec. 7-237. - Alternate materials and methods of construction.
- Sec. 7-238. - Key requirements.
- Sec. 7-239. - Frames/jambs/strikes/hinges.
- Sec. 7-240. - Windows/sliding glass doors.
- Sec. 7-241. - Garage type doors: Rolling overhead, solid overh…
- Sec. 7-242. - Special residential building provisions.
- Sec. 7-243. - Special commercial building provisions.
- Sec. 7-244. - Tests.
- Sec. 7-250. - Guidelines adopted.
- Sec. 7-251. - Reserved.
- Sec. 7-260. - Title.
- Sec. 7-261. - Covered projects.
- Sec. 7-262. - Waste diversion plan (WDP).
- Sec. 7-263. - The administrative cost-recovery fee.
- Sec. 7-264. - Performance security deposit and refund.
- Sec. 7-265. - Diversion requirements exemption.
- Sec. 7-266. - Authority and enforcement.
- Sec. 7-267. - Hazardous or toxic C&D debris.
- Sec. 7-268. - Applicability of other laws.
- Sec. 7-269. - Reserved.
- Sec. 7-270. - Title.
- § 7-280
- Sec. 7-330. - Purpose.
- Sec. 7-331. - Definitions.
- Sec. 7-332. - Model water efficient landscaping ordinance requ…