Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sec. 7-262. - Waste diversion plan (WDP).
West Covina Building Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · West Covina
(a)
Prior to permit issuance, applicant(s) for building, paving, grading, construction, renovation or demolition permits for any "covered project" shall submit the following to the building division:
(1)
A completed WDP project information form.
(2)
The administrative cost-recovery fee: Each application will require an application fee as detailed in section 7-263. This is the cost for staff time and materials to review and process documentation related to the
administration of this article.
(3)
Performance security deposit as detailed in section 7-264.
(b)
Within ninety (90) days from the final permit inspection approval of the "covered project," the applicant(s) shall submit to the community development director or his/her designee a completed waste diversion plan (WDP) as a condition for release performance security deposit. Failure to do so will forfeit all refunds of the performance security deposit.
(c)
The completed WDP shall indicate all of the following:
(1)
The actual tonnage of the project's C&D debris, listed by materials type to be generated. The materials type to be listed include, but are not limited to, source-separated materials (e.g., asphalt, concrete, concrete block, rocks, dirt and sand); metals (ferrous and non-ferrous); wood; green materials (e.g., tree trimmings); red clay brick; corrugated cardboard and wall board; mixed debris; salvageable items; and other materials as defined in section 7-260.
(2)
The actual tonnage of C&D debris that was feasibly be diverted via reuse and/or recycling.
(3)
The actual tonnage of C&D debris that will be disposed to landfill.
(4)
The vendor or facility that the applicant proposes to use to collect or receive C&D debris. All such vendors and facilities shall be properly licensed for such purpose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, ordinances, and laws.
(5)
Diversion documentation receipts of materials reused, recycled, and disposed.
(d)
In estimating the tonnage of C&D debris identified in the WDP, the applicant shall use standardized conversion rates to tons approved by the city for this purpose.
(e)
The actual tonnage of waste recycled and disposed must be documented and verified in the WDP by attaching weight receipts from all recycling facilities, recycling dealers or waste haulers.
(Ord. No. 2447, § 3 (Att. 1), 12-18-18)
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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…