Yorba Linda Municipal Code Ch. 15.20 Housing Standards

Note: Ord. 2022-1103 was repealed by Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the code governing housing standards, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, with certain amendments, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The Uniform Housing code, 1997 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.22.020 through 15.22.100.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 104.1, Additions, Alterations or Repairs, is amended to read as follows:

104.1 Additions, Alterations or Repairs. For additions, alterations or repairs, see the California Existing Building Code and all other adopted codes, as applicable.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 204, Violations, is amended to read as follows:

204.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct alter, extend, repair, move remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

204.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a detail statement or a plan approved thereunder, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

204.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with in the time prescribed by such notice, the Building Official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.

204.4 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 directives of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed by law.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 301, General, is amended to read as follows:

No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official in the manner and according to the applicable conditions prescribed in Section 105 of the California Building Code or Section R105 of the California Residential Code.

Section 302, Fees, is amended to read as follows:

When a building permit is required by Section 301 of this code, there shall be charged and paid, a fee as established by resolution by the City Council, and at the rate provided for each classification shown therein.

Section 303, Inspections, is amended to read as follows:

All buildings or structures within the scope of this code and all construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official in accordance with and in the manner provided by this code and Sections 110 and 1704A of the California Building Code and Section R109 of the California Residential Code.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 401, Definitions, is amended to read as follows:

BUILDING CODE

is the California Building Code, the California Existing Building Code, or the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

BOARD MEMBER(S)

is the individual or members delegated by the City Manager.

ELECTRICAL CODE

is the California Electrical Code as adopted by the City.

HEARING EXAMINER

is an individual delegated by the City Manager.

HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD

is the City Manager or his/her delegated individual and/or members.

MECHANICAL CODE

is the California Mechanical Code as adopted by the City.

PLUMBING CODE

is the California Plumbing code as adopted by the City.

RESIDENTIAL CODE

is the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 501, Location on Property, is amended to read as follows:

All buildings shall be located with respect to property lines and to other buildings on the same property as required by the California Building Code or the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Section 502, Yards and Courts, is amended to read as follows:

All yards or courts shall conform to the requirements of Section 1205 of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Section 503, Room Dimensions, is amended to read as follows:

All rooms and spaces shall conform to the requirements Section 1207 of the California Building Code or Sections R312 and R313 of the California Residential Code for required room dimensions as adopted by the City.

Section 504, Light and Ventilation, is amended to read as follows:

All rooms and spaces shall be provided with light and ventilation as required in Sections 1202 and 1204 of the California Building Code and Section R325 of the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Section 505.5, Sanitation, is amended to read as follows:

All commercial and residential uses shall be provided with facilities as required in Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, Section 1209 of the California Building Code or Sections R326 and R327 in the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 701.1, Heating and Ventilation, is amended to read as follows:

701.1 Heating. When the winter design temperature in Table R301.2(1) of the California Residential Code is below 60 degrees F, every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees F at a point three feet above the floor and two feet from exterior walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature. The installation of one or more portable space heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 801, General, is amended to read as follows:

Section 801 General.

Dwelling units and commercial buildings shall be provided with means of egress. The means of egress shall comply with the requirements of either Chapter 10 of the California Building Code or Section R318 of the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Basements and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable emergency and rescue opening. Emergency and rescue openings shall conform to the requirements of Section R318 of the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 1001.1, General, is amended to read as follows:

Any building or portion thereof that is determined to be an unsafe building in accordance with Section 116 of the California Building Code, or any building or portion thereof, including any dwelling unit, sleeping room or commercial building, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the conditions referenced in this chapter to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof, shall be deemed and hereby are declared to be a substandard building.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)

Section 1501.2, Costs, is amended to read as follows:

1501.2 Costs. The cost of such work plus ten percent (10%) of paid cost for administrative overhead thereof shall be paid from the repair and demolition fund, and shall be made a special assessment against the property involved, or shall be made a personal obligation of the property owner, whichever the City Council shall determine is appropriate.

(Ord. 2025-1116, 10/21/2025)