Agenda packet — Hollister City Council, September 15, 2025 (part 1 of 4)

CITY OF HOLLISTER

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor David Mirrione, City Manager Rudy Picha, Council Member, District 1 Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney Rolan Resendiz, Council Member, District 2
Dolores Morales, Council Member, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, Council Member, District 4

Gordon Machado, City Treasurer

NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)

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1.CALL TO ORDER

2.ROLL CALL

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.CLOSED SESSION REPORT

5.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

5.1 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LOCAL SOCCER PLAYERS FOR THEIR SUCCESS AT THE 2025 FMF7 MUNDIAL JUVENIL TOURNAMENT

5.2 PROCLAMATION HONORING THE HAWAIIAN SPANIARD COMMUNITY

5.3 NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH PROCLAMATION

5.4 PRESENTATION REGARDING AB1466 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT

MODIFICATION
Receive a presentation by the San Benito County Clerk-Recorder regarding the implementation of AB1466.

6.PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This is the time for anyone in the audience to speak on any item not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council. Speaker cards are available in the lobby, and are to be completed and given to the City Clerk before speaking. When the City Clerk calls your name, please come to the podium, state your name and city for the record, and speak to the City Council. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9.

Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes with a maximum of 30 minutes per subject.

Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.

7.CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under consent agenda will be enacted by one motion authorizing actions indicated for those items so designated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the City Council, a staff member, or a member of the public. There will be one public comment period for all items on the Consent Agenda.

7.1 APPROVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

7.2 APPROVE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

7.3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES, AND ADDING SECTION 15.04.055 TO ESTABLISH

LOCAL AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code in its entirety, including appendices, as adopted in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, and Adding Section

15.04.055 to establish and adopt local amendments.

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7.4 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING

CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Codes with amendments

7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE CONFIDENTIAL UNIT FOR 2025-2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt the resolution approving the Confidential Unit Memorandum of Understanding for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.

7.6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT UNIT SALARY

AND BENEFITS PLAN
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving the amendments to the Executive Management Unit Salary and Benefits Plan effective July 1, 2025.

7.7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HOLLISTER PEACE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION FOR 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving the Hollister Peace Officers’ Association Memorandum of Understanding for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.

7.8 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY AD HOC COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Sunset the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally Council Ad Hoc Committee, form a 2026 Hollister Independence Rally Council Ad Hoc Committee, and appoint Mayor Stephens and Councilmember Resendiz to serve on the 2026 Committee.

7.9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR SANTA CRUZ REGIONAL 911 DISPATCH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $97,133 from Fund 218, $97,133 from Fund 221, and $97,134 from Fund 713 for dispatch services in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

7.10 A RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE THE EXISTING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE

THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A NEW

AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC FOR GRANT WRITING

SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution to approve the termination of the existing contract effective September 30, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations and execute a new agreement with California Consulting, Inc. for Grant Writing Services utilizing an on-call rate model beginning October 1, 2025.

7.11 A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $50,000 FROM FIRE IMPACT FEES TO IMPROVE A NEW TYPE 3 ENGINE WITH AN AUXILIARY PUMP FOR USE DURING City of Hollister City Council Meeting

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FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving an allocation of $50,000 from Fire Impact Fee funds for the purchase and installation of an auxiliary pump on the new Type 3 engine to ensure its safe and efficient operation within our service area.

7.12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITH THE 33RD DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2025 SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for emergency medical services with the 33rd Agricultural Association for the 2025 San Benito County Fair.

7.13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND

EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR FIRE, POLICE, AND ANIMAL CONTROL IMPACT FEE STUDY; APPROVAL OF BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR FUNDS 301 AND 302; AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FUND FOR ANIMAL CONTROL

IMPACT FEE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement and any necessary amendments within the approved budget for consultant to prepare an updated Fire and Police impact fee study and to develop a new Animal Control impact fee;

2. Approving a budget adjustment increasing appropriations in Fund 301 (Fire Impact) and Fund 302 (Police Impact), using available fund balance; and

3. Approving the establishment of a new special revenue fund to account for revenues and expenditures related to the Animal Control Impact Fee as established by the development of the impact fee.

7.14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE

DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A TRAFFIC GRANT FROM THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Police Department to apply for a traffic enforcement grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

7.15 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAN BENITO URBAN AREA WATER SUPPLY

AND TREATMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BENITO COUNTY WATER

DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the San Benito Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement with the San Benito County Water District.

8.PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1 INTRODUCE LOBBYING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF HOLLISTER RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Hold a public hearing and introduce a Lobbying Ordinance to be added to Chapter

1.20 Lobbying to Title 1 General Provisions of the Hollister Municipal Code.

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9.COUNCIL BUSINESS

9.1 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN INTERIM CITY MANAGER

AGREEMENT WITH JIM PIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement with Jim Pia.

9.2 SAN BENITO STREET TRAFFIC CALMING FINAL REPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive the San Benito Street Traffic Calming Final Report (prepared by Kimley- Horn, dated August 2025); and take no action at this time pending the completion of the City’s Complete Streets Plan.

9.3 WATER RATE STUDY PRESENTATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff.

9.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LOAN FROM THE SEWER EXPANSION FUND (FUND 661) TO THE GENERAL FUND (FUND 101) TO REPAY HISTORIC NEGATIVE FUND BALANCES IN FUNDS 206, 229, 241, 249, AND 709 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving a five-year interfund loan from the Sewer Expansion Fund (Fund 661) to the General Fund in the amount of $2,040,356.46. The General Fund (Fund 101) will repay the Sewer Expansion Fund with interest at the August 2025 LAIF rate of 4.258% over a five-year term, with annual payments of approximately $461,646.30.

10.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning activities of members of the City Council and staff; opportunity to refer public or Council questions to staff for information; request staff to report to the Council on a matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Council.

10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.

10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council

1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Hotel Incentive Program- Mayor Stephens

10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT

1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS

11.CLOSED SESSION

11.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
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11.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager David Mirrione and City Attorney Mary Lerner
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; and un-represented employees

11.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (1 case)

12.ADJOURNMENT

13.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of September 15, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on September 12, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II].

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PROCLAMATION

Recognizing Jesus Reyes, Salvador Cortez, and Marcos Hernandez for their Victory at the 2025 FMF7 MUNDIAL JUVENIL Tournament in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico

WHEREAS, Jesus Reyes, Salvador Cortez, and Marcos Hernandez were selected to compete (with 6 other players from neighboring cities in California) at the 2025 FMF7 MUNDIAL JUVENIL held in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico; and

WHEREAS, they competed against seven other teams from all over the world for the 2016 Boys Division; and

WHEREAS, their team was undefeated in five games and won the championship against Turkey 6-4; and

WHEREAS, these boys have been playing together for three years and are currently playing for the Faultline FC organization; and

WHEREAS, Jesus, Salvador, and Marcos represented their teammates, families, and community with determination and humble grace.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Roxanne Stephens, Mayor of Hollister, do hereby recognize the achievements of these young players and their teammates.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the City of Hollister this 15th day of September, 2025.

______________________________
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk

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PROCLAMATION

Honoring the Hawaiian Spaniard Community and Recognizing the Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association’s Cultural & Academic Conference

WHEREAS, between 1907 and 1913, nearly 8,000 immigrants from Andalucía and Extremadura in Spain journeyed across the globe to Hawai‘i, where they worked on sugar plantations under demanding conditions; and

WHEREAS, when their contracts ended, many of these families continued on to California, with Hollister and San Benito County emerging as one of the largest and most significant hubs for Hawaiian Spaniard settlement; and

WHEREAS, Hawaiian Spaniards in Hollister worked in orchards, vegetable fields, vineyards, and canneries, helping sustain the agricultural economy that has long defined this region; and

WHEREAS, families not only contributed their labor but also built neighborhoods, supported churches and schools, and blended Andalusian traditions with Hawaiian influences, enriching the cultural life of Hollister; and

WHEREAS, their descendants remain an integral part of Hollister today, contributing as farmers, educators, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders, carrying forward the legacy of perseverance and community pride; and

WHEREAS, the Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association will convene its Cultural & Academic Conference on September 6–7, 2025, at the University of California, Davis, to celebrate and preserve this important history.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Roxanne Stephens, Mayor of the City of Hollister, on behalf of the City Council and the people of Hollister, do hereby commend the Hawaiian Spaniard community for their historic and ongoing contributions to our city and extend best wishes to the Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association for the success of its Cultural & Academic Conference.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the City of Hollister this 15th day of September 2025.

______________________________
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk

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PROCLAMATION

Declaring September 2025 as
National Recovery Month

WHEREAS, the issue surrounding mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) recovery persists across the country. However, there is hope that the situation can improve by providing greater access to treatment for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders; and
WHEREAS, recovery from substance use is achievable through effective treatment, enabling individuals to secure employment, own homes, and reunite with their families and communities; and
WHEREAS, the key challenge lies in ensuring that treatment reaches all those in need within our community. In Fiscal Year 24, Sun Street Centers’ Women’s Residential and Perinatal program served 86 women, and the Sober Living Environment served 26 men and women at our different facilities in the City of Hollister; and
WHEREAS, those affected by SUD’s don’t have to face these challenges alone; and
WHEREAS, families are breaking the cycle of substance use and embracing recovery through support programs and counseling services; and WHEREAS, Sun Street Centers provides clients with essential resources, structure, and support to achieve sobriety, empowering them for a successf ul recovery.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Roxanne Stephens, Mayor of Hollister, do hereby declare September 2025 as National Recovery Month in the City of Hollister and encourage all residents to promote the benefits of drug and alcohol treatment and recovery and to support community treatment programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the City of Hollister this 15th day of September 2025.

_______________________________
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:

________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk

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•In the U.S., including California, many property
deeds dating back to 1934 still contain racially
restrictive language.
•The Federal Housing Authority encouraged adding
racially restrictive language to property deeds,
claiming it would help “protect” property values.
•The racially restrictive covenants made it illegal for people of color to purchase, lease, or rent homes in
white communities.

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•It wasn’t until The 1948 (Shelley v. Kraemer, 334
U.S. 1, 1948) Supreme Court ruling that all racial
restrictive covenants became unenforceable and
illegal.
•The 1968 Civil Rights Act, reinforced protections
by prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental
and financing of housing on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or
marital status.
•However, many of these restrictive covenants are
still found in property deeds across San Benito
County.

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“Shall not be occupied by any person not of the Caucasian race, and shall not be occupied by any person of the Mexican race or any person of the American Indian race.”

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•AB 1466 is a California law enacted in 2021 aimed at addressing racially and otherwise discriminatory restrictive covenants found in historic property records. The law requires county recorders to identify, redact, and re -record such unlawful language to remove discriminatory restrictions from public property documents. •Homeowners, title companies, real estate professionals, and county recorders can request modifications through a formal process reviewed by county counsel. The law allows counties to charge a small fee for this service, though many have waived it. •Counties were mandated to implement these programs by mid-2022 and report progress to the state. The goal is to eliminate the legacy of discriminatory language in property records and promote fair housing.

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Authorized individuals—
such as homeowners,
title, escrow companies,
real estate brokers,
agents, and the county
recorder—may identify
and redact restrictive
covenants.

The County Recorder
reviews and verifies the
request before
forwarding it to County
Counsel for legal
approval.

County Counsel reviews
the restrictive covenants
and either approves or
denies the re-recording
before it is finalized as a
public record.The County Recorder
re-records redacted
restrictive covenants, once
approved by County Counsel,
creating a new public record.

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The vision for San Benito County is to proactively identify areas affected by discriminatory or unlawful restrictive covenants and take decisive action to remove such
language from official property records.

As part of this initiative, the County will also develop an interactive map that allows residents and stakeholders to visualize the impacted areas and observe demographic
changes over time.

By implementing this program, San Benito County aims to promote equitable property ownership and ensure all
residents have equal access to housing opportunities,
free from the burden of historical biases embedded in
property records. This effort not only addresses past
injustices but also helps build a more inclusive and just community for future generations.

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PHONE : (831) 634-4046
E-MAIL : [email protected]
WWW.SANBENITOCOUNTY-CA-CRE.GOV

ANA DE CASTRO MAQUIZ

CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK-RECORDER-ELECTIONS
[email protected]
JAQUELINE H. TAYLOR

SENIOR CLERK DEPUTY CLERK-RECORDER
[email protected]

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1 City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting

September 2, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Members Present: Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
Rudy Picha, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, District 4

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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stephens called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Rob Lomeli reported in closed session on August 26, 2025, Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Picha seconded the motion to form an ad hoc committee to streamline the city manager search process with Councilmember Resendiz and Mayor Stephens appointed to the committee. The motion passed 5-0 via roll call vote.

5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

5.1 CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation to Iris Garcia with Jacob's Heart.

5.2 CALIFORNIA'S 175TH BIRTHDAY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation to Shawna Freels with the Order of the Native Daughters of the Golden West.

6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

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2 Adan Amezcua and Reyna Madriz shared information regarding the Hollister High School Robotics Club.

Dara Tobias shared information regarding the upcoming San Benito County Fair in October.

Bridgette Baumann-Thorp spoke against genocide in Gaza.

7. CONSENT ITEMS
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

The consent calendar items are approved as presented.

Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Carried (5 to 0)

7.1 APPROVE AUGUST 18, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

7.2 APPROVE AUGUST 26, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

7.3 WARRANT REGISTER
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special- Enterprise-Assessment Funds attached.

Carried

7.4 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR THE SAAS MIGRATION EFFORTS
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize negotiations and enter into a contract with Tyler Technologies Inc., and execute agreements that account for standard implementation change orders as well as annual software license increases, not to exceed 10%, a s well as to procure additional licenses as needed to support employee growth.

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3 Carried

7.5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL FOR THE

RENEWAL OF THE CITY OWNED CLASS I LANDFILL POST

CLOSURE PERMIT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents.

Carried

8. COUNCIL BUSINESS

8.1 REPORT AND PRESENTATION ON THE 2025 HOLLISTER

INDEPENDENCE RALLY
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report outlining the income and costs of the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally.

Councilmember Morales commented on the total cost of the rally to t he City in the future if sponsorships are not secured.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:24 p.m.

Tod DuBois spoke regarding the impact on other projects in the City due to City staff working to organize the rally.

Carla Torres spoke in support of the rally and its positive impacts on the community and City's economic development.

John D. spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the City's economic development.

Fallon Greig spoke in support of the rally and its positive impacts on the community.

John Martin spoke in support of the rally and suggested using veterans to provide support to the rally.

Annette Perez spoke in support of the rally.

Maureen Nelson spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the community and the City's economic development.

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4 Peter Hernandez spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the City's economic development.

Mia Casey supported the City getting complete data before deciding whether to hold the rally again and expressed disappointment in the fireworks show being cancelled.

Jacqueline Hickerson supported the rally if it can be self-supporting and cost-neutral to the City.

Stacie McGrady expressed concern regarding the costs to the community, including cancelling the fireworks show and negative impacts on community safety.

Bridgette Baumann-Thorp spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the community and the City's economic development.

Mark spoke in support of the rally and shared his experiences in attending.

Mike spoke in support of the rally and the community's support of the rally.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:56 p.m.

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with planning a two-day rally for 2026 (July 3-4, 2026), sunsetting the 2025 Independence Rally Ad Hoc Committee and form an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Rally with Mayor Stephens and Councilmember Resendiz, continue partnering with Roadshows, Inc., and commission an economic impact report on the 2025 rally.

8.2 DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE

RECOVERING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST FOR DRIVING

WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE INCIDENTS
Police Chief Carlos Reynoso provided the staff report.

Councilmember Resendiz suggested bringing the ordinance back with incremental fines for first, second, and subsequent offenses.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:50 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:50 p.m.

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with an ordinance for cost recovery when responding to DUI incidents.

8.3 CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN BENITO TO

WAIVE OR REDUCE WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEES FOR THE
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 3235 SOUTHSIDE
ROAD
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report.

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5 Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 9:03 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 9:03 p.m.

Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

Deny the request and require full payment of fees.

Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. with all members of Council present.

9.1 INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
Building Official Gabe Martinez provided the staff report.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 9:24 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 9:24 p.m.

Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

Introduce an ordinance amending and replacing Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to update Hollister Building Codes and direct staff to schedule a second reading for September 15, 2025.

Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)

9.2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES, AND ADDING
SECTION 15.04.055 TO ESTABLISH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

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6 Deputy Fire Marshall Charlie Bedolla provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.

Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

Introduce the Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code in its entirety, including appendices, as adopted in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, and Adding Section 15.04.054 to establish and adopt local amendments.

Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)

10. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Resendiz reported his attendance at a meeting of San Benito County of Council of Governments (SBCOG) where Highway 25 was discussed.

Councilmember Picha reported on the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Transportation Plan.

Councilmember Morales reported on an upcoming retreat for Central Coast Community Energy and reported on the Area Authority on Aging's Strategic Plan.

Mayor Stephens reported on a meeting on the Tourism Advisory Committee where a traffic management strategy for Pinnacles National Park was discussed. Also discussed were options for increasing transient occupancy tax revenue.

10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
None.

1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.

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7 1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS

11. CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Rob Lomeli read the closed session item titles.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 9:43 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 9:43 p.m.

The City Council convened into closed session at 9:44 p.m.

11.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (2 cases)

11.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Attorney

11.3 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager

12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m.

Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk

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1 City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Special Meeting

September 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Members Present: Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
Rudy Picha, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, District 4

_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stephens called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Picha led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

4. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:

City Manager David Mirrione read the closed session item titles.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:34 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:34 p.m.

Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 6:34 p.m.

4.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Title: Interim City Manager

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2 4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (1 case)

5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.

Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
REPORT # Fire-2025-27

AGENDA ITEM: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES, AND ADDING SECTION

15.04.055 TO ESTABLISH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

DEPARTMENT: Fire
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jonathan Goulding, Fire Chief
STAFF CONTACT: Carlos Bedolla, Deputy Fire Marshal

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code in its entirety, including appendices, as adopted in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, and Adding Section 15.04.055 to establish and adopt local amendme nts.

DISCUSSION: Fire Protection agencies are generally required to adopt the State Building Standards, and agencies are allowed to make amendments to those state standards when justified by local topographical, climatic, and geographical conditions.

The International Code Council promulgates the International Fire Code, a nationally recognized compilation of rules and regulations. The International Code Council has conducted open code hearings that permit participation by National, State, and local code officials, as well as industry representatives, consultants, and other private parties with an interest in the International Fire Code. The international Fire Code has been printed and published as a Code in book form with the meaning of Section 50022.1 of the Government Code of the State of California.

Under this adopting ordinance, specific amendments to building standards are more restrictive than those contained within the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and published as the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code.

Under the provisions of Section 18941.5 of the Health and Safety Code, local amendments are based on climatic, topographical, and geological conditions. The findings for these local amendments are set forth in the Ordinance.

It is clearly understood that the adoption of such amendments may not prevent the incidence of fire, the implementation of these various amendments to the Fire Code is intended to reduce the potential loss of life and property and damage to the environment caused thereby. Staff is requesting that City Council introduce the ordinance and hold a public hearing on September 2, 2025 and hold a second reading by title only and adopt this ordinance on September 15, 2025. Copies of the ordinance proposed for adoption will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: The City Council held a public hearing on September 2, 2025 and introduced the ordinance.

CEQA: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT
THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE IN ITS
ENTIRETY, INCLUDING APPENDICES, AS ADOPTED IN TITLE 24, PART 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, AND
ADDING SECTION 15.04.055 TO ESTABLISH AND ADOPT LOCAL

AMENDMENTS

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt the provisions of the California Fire Code with certain exceptions , modifications, and additions to provisions of the Code which are reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Hollister because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has considered whether certain modifications to the California Fire Code standards set forth herein are necessary in the City of Hollister due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and

WHEREAS, the factual findings made are valid and relate to the amendments made to the California Fire Code in this adoption; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hollister experiences unique climatic conditions characterized by hot, dry summers, low annual precipitation averaging fourteen inches annually, sea sonal high winds, and periodic drought conditions, all of which create an environment conducive to ignition, rapid fire growth, and long-distance ember cast that, coupled with highly flammable vegetation, can cause uncontrollable fires; and

WHEREAS, increased development spreading into the wildland urban interface and brush-covered hill areas creates conditions where wind-driven fires could have severe consequences, as have been demonstrated on several occasions throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, during winter months, the city may experience periods of heavy rain due to the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, with winter storms often accompanied by high winds that have uprooted trees and damaged power lines, and the resulting localized flooding has delayed responding fire apparatus and prevented early discovery of structure fires; and

WHEREAS, the City is located within a region of significant geological activity, being proximate to the San Andreas Fault Zone and other active fault systems, making the city susceptible to seismic hazards resulting from movement along any one of several known faults; and

WHEREAS, the most serious direct earthquake hazard threat is from the damage or collapse of buildings and other structures due to ground movement, and th ere is the

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additional possibility of earthquake-induced fires starting because of damage to gas lines, power lines, or heat-producing appliances, and the unavailability of water for fire control due to broken water mains; and

WHEREAS, in the event of a major earthquake, many areas of the city may not be accessible to emergency equipment and, if bridges or roads are damaged, the city may be isolated from outside assistance; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hollister experiences unique topographical conditions, including varied terrain with foothills, canyons, and open grasslands, which can impede emergency access and contribute to the rapid spread of fire in both wildland and urban interface areas; and

WHEREAS, the city is divided by California State Highway 25, which creates barriers that obstruct traffic patterns and delay response time for fire equipment, and the water supply within the city would be directly affected by the topographical layout in the event of a major catastrophe; and

WHEREAS, these local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions impact fire suppression efforts and the frequency, spread, intensity and size of fire involving structures in this community, and further impact potential damage to all structures from earthquake and subsequent fire; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary that the California Fire Code be amended to mitigate the effects of these conditions and to provide reasonable fire safety standards for the protection of life and property; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has considered whether the modifications to the California Fire Code standards set forth herein are reasonably necessary in the City of Hollister due to these local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, and finds that such modifications are necessary.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 15.04.050 of Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code is hereby amended to update the reference to the California Fire Code from the 2022 Edition to the 2025 Edition. The amended portion of Section 15.04.050 shall read as follows:

15.04.050 - Construction codes adopted by reference.

The following codes, which are on file and available for public inspection at City Hall, are adopted by reference as fully as if set forth verbatim . 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, in its entirety consisting of the following parts:

Part 1 California Administrative Code.

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Part 2 (Vol 1) California Building Code. (with local amendments)

Part 2 (Vol 2) California Building Code. (with local amendments)

Part 2.5 California Residential Code. (with local amendments)

Part 3 California Electrical Code. (with local amendments)

Part 4 California Mechanical Code. (with local amendments)

Part 5 California Plumbing Code. (with local amendments)

Part 6 California Energy Code. (with local amendments)

Part 7 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code with Appendices

Part 8 Historical Building Code.

Part 9 2025 California Fire Code (with local amendments as provided in Section

15.04.055 of this Chapter).

Part 10 California Existing Building Code.

Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code.

Part 12 California Reference Standards Code.

Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition.

Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2021 Edition.

SECTION 2. A new Section 15.04.055 is hereby added to Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to read as follows:

15.04.055 – Local amendments to the California Fire Code.

Based upon the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions described in the findings of the adopting ordinance, the 2025 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted with the following local amendments:

A. Administrative Provisions

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code for the City of Hollister, hereinafter referred to as “Fire Code.”

101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in all appendices to the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and shall apply.

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102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this Code shall apply to:

1. Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this Code.

2. Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this Code.

3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific Sections of this Code.

4. Existing structures, facilities and conditions, which, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, constitute a distinct hazard to life and property.

5. Existing Structures Alterations, Additions and Repairs. a. All new work performed in alterations and/or repairs to existing structures shall comply with the current provisions of this Chapter. b. When alterations and/or repairs result in the removal, alteration, modification, replacement and/or repair of fifty percent (50%) or more of the external walls of a building, or result in the removal, modification, replacement and/or repair of fifty percent (50%) or more of the existing internal structural and/or non -structural framework, independently or in combination thereof, within a five year period, the entire building shall be made to conform to the current provisions of this Chapter. c. Calculations of linear wall measurements shall be shown on all plans submitted for building permits, on the cover page in the project description of said plans.
d. The determination under this section of the requirement for upgrading any existing structure to full conformance with current provisions of this Chapter shall be at the sole discretion of the Fire Code Official.

103.0 Responsibility for enforcement.
103.0.1 Within the City of Hollister, the responsibility for enforcement of this Code shall be under the direction of the Fire Chief.

103.0.2 Within the City of Hollister, the responsibility for enforcement of this Code shall be under the direction of the Building Official.

103.4 Police powers. The fire code official and his deputies shall have the powers of police officers in performing their duties under this Code. When requested to do so by the fire code official, the chief of police of the jurisdiction is authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the fire code official in enforcing the provisions of this Code.

105.5.0 Agricultural Explosive Devices. An operational permit is required for storage or use of any agricultural explosive device including “bird bombs”.

113.2 Owner/occupant responsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of this Code shall be the responsibility of the owner. If an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this Code, the occupant shall be held responsible for the correction and abatement of such hazardous conditions.

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate any provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of

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the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine in conformance with the Municipal Code for the City of Hollister

114.4 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 guilty of an infraction as specified in Section 112.4 of this Code.

B. Definitions

202 Definitions
ALL WEATHER SURFACE. A road surface constructed to the minimum standards adopted by the jurisdiction.

BRIDGE. A structure to carry a roadway over a depression or obstacle.

IDLE PALLET. A pallet or similar product storage and/or lifting device not currently in use and empty of product.

C. Fire Apparatus Access Roads

503.2.6.1 Private bridge engineering. Every private bridge hereafter constructed shall meet the following engineering requirements:

1. The weight shall be designed for a minimum of HS-20 loading as prescribed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

2. The unobstructed vertical clearance shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet clear.

3. The width shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet clear. The Fire Code Official may require additional width when the traffic flow may be restricted or reduce the width to a minimum of twelve (12) feet for Occupancy Group U or R-3 occupancies.

4. The maximum grade change of the approach to and from any private bridge shall not exceed eight percent for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet.

503.2.6.2 Private bridge certification. Every private bridge hereafter constructed shall be engineered by a licensed professional engineer knowledgeable and experienced in the engineering and design of bridges. Certification that the bridge complies with the design standards required by this Code and the identified standards, and that the bridge was constructed to those standards, shall be provided by the licensed engineer, in writing, to the Fire Code Official. Every private bridge, including existing and those constructed under this Code, shall be certified as to its maximum load limits every ten (10) years or whenever deemed necessary by the fire code official. Such recertification shall be by a licensed professional engineer knowledgeable and experienced in the engineering and design of bridges. All fees charged for the purpose of certification or recertification of private bridges shall be at the owner’s expense.

503.2.7 Grade. The grade of fire apparatus access roads shall be no greater than fifteen (15) percent unless specifically approved by the Fire Code Official.

503.2.7.1 Paving. All fire apparatus access roads over eight (8) percent shall be paved with a minimum 0.17 feet of asphaltic concrete on 0.34 feet of aggregate

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base. All fire apparatus access roads over fifteen (15) percent where approved shall be paved with perpendicularly grooved concrete.

503.7 Fire apparatus access road names. All fire apparatus access road names shall be issued or approved by the appropriate governmental agency.

D. Premises Identification

505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with an approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible at all times from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background.

Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4” high with a minimum width stroke of one-half inch for single family dwellings and duplexes. For all other occupancies each character shall be not less than 12” high with a minimum stroke of three-quarters inch unless otherwise required by the Fire Code Official.

E. Water Supplies

507.5.2 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire hydrant systems shall be subject to periodic tests as required by the Fire Code Official. Fire hydrant systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be repaired where defective. Additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall comply with approved standards. When required by the Fire Code Official, hydrants shall be painted in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA 291.

F. Features of Fire Protection

605.3.1 Spark arresters.

605.3.1.1 An approved spark arrester shall be installed on all chimneys, incinerators, smokestacks or similar devices using solid fuel for conveying smoke or hot gases to the outer air.

605.3.1.2 Spark arresters shall have openings in accordance with Section 2113.9.2(3) of the California Building Code and Section 1003.9.2 of the California Residential Code with minimum openings of 3/8” and maximum openings of ½”.

G. Fire Protection Systems

901.1.1 Responsibility. The owner of the protected premises shall be responsible for all fire protection systems within the protected premises, whether existing or installed under this code.

901.2.2 Additional documentation. Additional documentation as required by the Fire Code Official shall be provided to the Fire Code Official in an acceptable format.

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901.4 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and maintained in accordance with the original installation standards for that system. All systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection whenever the building is altered, remodeled or added to. Alterations to fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards.

901.4.8 Nonoperational equipment. Any fire protection equipment that is no longer in service shall be removed.

901.6.4 Qualifications of Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Personnel . All personnel performing any inspection, testing or maintenance of any fire protection system shall be qualified. Where such inspection, testing and maintenance is performed by an outside service company, the company shall be appropriately licensed by the California Contractors State License Board in accordance with the California Business & Professions Code or by the California State Fire Marshal.

901.6.5 Additional records. All documentation generated during any scheduled inspection or test of any fire protection system, whether required or voluntarily installed, shall be forwarded to the Fire Code Official within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of the inspection or test.

901.7.7 Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official, fire watch personnel shall be California licensed private security individuals with a minimum of two (2) individuals on duty at all times. Fire watch personnel shall be on duty 24 hours per day until the fire protection system has been returned to service.

901.11 Fire Protection Features for Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities

901.11.1 Scope. This section applies to occupancies regulated by Chapter 39 of this Code.

901.11.2 Definitions.

901.11.2.1 Plant processing. Plant processing shall include all plant post-harvest operations, excluding retail sales of plant and related products.

901.11.2.2 Indoor cultivation. Indoor cultivation shall be defined as all nursery or cultivation conducted in other than Group U occupancies (greenhouses).

901.11.3 Fire Protection Systems. All buildings or portions thereof housing plant post-harvest or indoor cultivation operations shall be protected as defined in this section.
901.11.3.1 Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with 901.11.3.1.1, 901.11.3.1.2, or 901.11.3.1.3

901.11.3.1.1 Fire sprinklers shall be installed in all buildings or portions thereof; such fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Ordinary Group II design standards in the latest adopted edition of NFPA 13 and Section 903 of this code.

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901.11.3.1.2 If the occupancy is classified as a Group H Occupancy the fire sprinkler system may be required to be designed and installed as an Extra Hazard fire sprinkler system

901.11.3.1.3 Where permitted by the fire code official and not otherwise required by this code or the CBC, fire sprinklers may be eliminated in approved buildings less than 500 square feet.

901.11.3.2 Fire Alarm Systems. Fire alarm systems shall be installed in all buildings or portions thereof; such fire alarm systems shall include both fire sprinkler system monitoring and complete occupant notification as specified in the latest adopted edition of NFPA 72 and Section 907 of this code.

901.11.3.3 Special Hazard Systems. Where specified by appropriate UL listings for extraction booths utilizing volatile solvents, dry chemical fire protection systems shall be installed according to the latest adopted edition of NFPA 17. If there is no UL listing for the extraction booth, a dry chemical fire protection system shall be installed.

901.11.3.4 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 10 and Section 906 of this code.

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all new buildings and structures constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction.

Exceptions:
(1) Structures not classified as Group R occupancies and not more than five hundred (500) square feet in total floor area.
(2) Detached agricultural buildings, as defined by this code and the CBC, located at least one hundred feet (100) from any other structure or the property line, whichever is closer, and with a maximum size of 10,000 square feet. (3) Accessory structures not classified as R occupancies associated with existing non-sprinklered R-3 occupancies (one- or two-family dwellings) and less than one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet in total fire area with a clearance from the existing R-3 occupancy of not less than twenty (20) feet. (4) Where an insufficient water supply exists to provide for an automatic fire sprinkler system and where the Fire Code Official permits alternate protection.

The following Sections are amended by changing requirements to five hundred (500) square feet for fire sprinkler installation, as follows (the complete text of the section is not provided):
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. Change five thousand (5,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

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903.2.1.4 Group A-4. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.1.5 Group A-5. Change one thousand (1,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.3 Group E. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.4 Group F-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.4.1 Group F-1. Change two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet for woodworking operations to five hundred (500) square feet. 903.2.7-1 Group M. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to f ive hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.7-3 Group M. Change twenty-four thousand (24,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.9 Group S-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. Change ten thousand (10,000) square feet (2 story buildings) and twelve thousand (12,000) square feet (1 story buildings) to five hundred (500) square feet.
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Change twenty thousand (20,000) cubic feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided in all buildings with a Group R fire area, including, but not limited to, one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, and manufactured homes and mobile homes located outside of licensed mobile home parks hereafter constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction, including all additions to buildings already equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems. (Exceptions remain per 2025 California Fire Code)

903.3.1.1.1 -5 Passenger elevator shafts or associated passenger elevator mechanical rooms, where elevator shafts are constructed with a 2 –hour fire resistive method.

903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R as amended in Chapter 47 of this Code.

903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units were the building is of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the structural members and a maximum distance of fourteen (14) inches below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.

903.3.1.2.3 Attics. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed, all attic areas shall be provided with sprinkler protection in accordance with NFPA 13.

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903.3.1.2.4 Sprinkler control valves. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed, sprinkler system control valves shall be installed in accordance with NFPA

13. 903.3.1.2.5 Bathrooms. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms, regardless of square footage, where an electrical receptacle is installed.

903.3.1.2.6 Accessible storage areas. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all accessible storage areas.

903.3.1.2.7 Under-stair spaces. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all under- stair spaces including all under-stair closets.

903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in one and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D. The requirements of this section supersede the requirements of the California Residential Code.
903.3.1.3.1 All fire sprinkler systems installed in one - and two-family dwellings shall be tested for leakage by undergoing a hydrostatic test made at 200 psi for two -hour duration.
903.3.1.3.2 Each water system supplying both domestic and fire protection systems shall have a single indicating-type control valve, arranged to shut off both the domestic and sprinkler systems. A separate shut-off valve for the domestic system only shall be permitted to be installed. The location of the control valve shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
903.3.1.3.3 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms and water closets, regardless of square footage.
903.3.1.3.4 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all attached garages and other accessory structures.
903.3.1.3.5 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all accessible storage areas. 903.3.1.3.5.1 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all under-stair spaces including all closets.
903.3.1.3.6 Local water flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems. Local water flow alarms shall be powered from the main kitchen refrigerator circuit. The local water flow alarm shall be clearly audible from within the master bedroom at an audibility level of not less than 75 dBa. Where no kitchen exists in the building, the water flow alarm shall be powered from the bathroom lighting circuit. An interior audible notification appliances or additional water flow alarms is required to be installed at locations specified by the fire code official. 903.3.1.3.7 Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed to protect all furnaces and heating system appliances.

903.3.10 Floor control valves. Approved indicating control valves and water flow switches shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings over one story in height and shall be individually annunciated as approved by the Fire Code Official.

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903.4.2 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote supervising station or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA 72, or, when approved by the Fire Code Official, shall sound an audibl e signal at a constantly attended location. The fire alarm system installed to transmit such signals shall be considered a building fire alarm system.

903.4.3 Alarms. One exterior approved audible appliance shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in an approved location. Sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Interior alarm notification appliances shall be installed as required by this section or Section 903.4.3.1. A minimum of one audible appliance shall be installed in all occupancies subject to this section.
903.4.3.1 Where an automatic fire sprinkler system is installed in a building with more than one tenant or with over one hundred (100) sprinklers, audible and visible notification appliances shall be installed throughout the building as follows:
a. Audible notification appliances shall be installed so as to be audible at fifteen (15) dBa above average sound pressure level throughout the building. b. Visible notification appliances shall be installed in all public and comm on use areas, restrooms and corridors in accordance with the spacing requirements of NFPA 72.
c. Visible notification appliances can be eliminated in normally unoccupied portions of buildings where permitted by the Fire Code Official.

EXCEPTION: The requirements of this section do not apply to Group R-3 Occupancies.

904.14.2 System interconnection. The actuation of the fire extinguishing system shall automatically shut down power to the makeup air appliance and all fuel and electrical power located under the hood, except for the electrical power to the exhaust air supply. The fuel and electrical supply reset shall be manual.

904.14.5.2 Extinguishing system service. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be serviced by a CSLB licensed C-16 contractor or a CSFM licensed “A” licensee at least every six months and after any activation of the system. Inspection shall be performed by the owner at least monthly in accordance with the currently adopted edition of NFPA 17-A. The service contractor shall review the records of monthly inspections every six months, and deficiencies shall be reported to the fire code official. A service report shall be forwarded to the fire code official by the licensed service contractor within 15 days after every service on the appropriate AES form.

H. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

907.1.6 Multiple Fire Alarm Systems. Multiple fire alarm systems within a single protected premise are not permitted.

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907.2 Exception 1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm control units dedicated to elevator recall control.

907.6.4.0 Zone transmittal. Where required by the fire code official, fire alarm signals shall be transmitted by zone to the supervising station and retransmitted by zone to the public fire service communications center.

907.6.5 Access. Access shall be provided to each fire alarm system component for periodic inspection, maintenance and testing.

907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems, whether required by this Chapter or the California Building Code or voluntarily installed, shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 and this Section. (Exceptions remain unchanged)

907.6.6.0 Means of communication. The use of either POTS or cable telephone lines with a digital alarm communicator transmitter shall not be permitted.

EXCEPTION. Where no other communications methods are available, the use of telephone lines shall be permitted to be used on a temporary basis not to exceed one year from the date of final acceptance test or until permitted alternate means of communications are available.

907.7.2 Completion documents. The following documentation shall be provided at the time of acceptance testing for all fire alarm system installations:

1. A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72.

2. A record of inspection and testing in accordance with NFPA 72.

3. A contractor’s statement verifying that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and has been 100% tested in accordance with NFPA 72.

4. A contractor’s affidavit of personnel qualifications, indicating that all personnel involved with the installation of the fire alarm system meet the qualification requirements of the Fire Code Official.

907.8.2.1 Testing of FACU Batteries. Batteries installed in the fire alarm control units and remote power supplies shall be verified for battery capacity based on the approved plans and battery calculations. It shall not be permitted to disconnect the system for 24 hours prior to an acceptance or reacceptance test to test the battery capacity.

I. Solar Photovoltaic, Fuel Cell and Energy Storage Systems

1205.1.1 Signing and Marking. In addition to signing and marking requirements of the California Building Code and the California Residential Code, the following signing and marking is required:

1205.1.1.1 Main Panel Exterior Marking. A placard is required to be permanently affixed to the main service disconnect panel. The placard shall be red in color with white capital letters at least 1/2” in height and in a non -serif font, to read “SOLAR

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DISCONNECT INSIDE PANEL.” The placard shall be constructed of weather- resistant, durable plastic with engraved letters, or other approved material.

1205.1.1.2 Circuit Disconnecting Means Marking. A permanent label is to be affixed adjacent to the circuit breaker controlling the inverter or other photovoltaic system electrical controller. The label shall have contrasting color capital let ters at least 3/8” in height and in a non—serif font, to read “SOLAR DISCONNECT.” The label shall be constructed of durable adhesive material or other approved material.

1205.1.1.3 Secondary Power Sources. Where photovoltaic systems are interconnected to battery systems, generator backup systems, or other secondary power systems, additional signage acceptable to the fire code official shall be required indicating the location of the secondary power source shutoff switch.

1205.1.1.4 Installer Information. Signage acceptable to the fire code official indicating the name and emergency telephone number of the installing contractor shall be required to be installed adjacent to the main disconnect.

1205.2.1.4 Hip and Valley Layout. Hip and Valley Layouts. Modules shall be located no closer than one and one-half feet (1-1/2’) to a hip or valley if modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. Where modules are located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the modules shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley.

1206.14 Where stationary fuel cell power systems are installed inside any structure, signage acceptable to the fire code official shall be required indicating the location of the stationary fuel cell power system. Placarding shall be required to read “FUEL CELL” in block letters 6” high with a ¾” stroke on a contrasting background.

1207.4.1 .1 Energy storage systems (ESS) disconnects shall be located at or adjacent to the main electrical panel with appropriate placarding showing location of equipment and all shutdowns.

1207.4.8-6 Where battery energy storage systems are installed inside any structure, signage acceptable to the fire code official shall be required indicating the location of the battery energy storage system. Placarding shall be required to read “BESS” in block letters 6” high with a ¾” stroke on a contrasting background.

J. Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities

3905.4. Fire Protection Systems. Fire protection systems in occupancies regulated by this chapter shall be in accordance with Section 901.11 of this Code.

K. Wildland-Urban Interface Areas

D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent in grade with a maximum side slope of five (5) percent.

EXCEPTION: Grades steeper than fifteen (15) percent, if approved by the Fire Code Official, shall be paved with perpendicularly grooved concrete.

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L. Appendix SB – Standard Fire Conditions for Single Family Dwellings

APPENDIX SB: STANDARD FIRE CONDITIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY

DWELLINGS

SECTION SB101 GENERAL

SB101.1 Scope. Applications for the construction or remodel of single family dwellings, including one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, modular and manufactured homes, and mobile homes outside of established mobile home parks, shall be subject to the fire conditions in this appendix when conditioned by the Fire Code Official.

SB101.2 Conflicting sections. Where provisions in this appendix conflict with other sections of this Code or other appendices, the provisions of this appendix shall prevail unless otherwise directed by the Fire Code Official.

SECTION SB102 ROADS

SB102.1 General. These conditions will be used primarily when conditioning a subdivision or other project that requires roads. Roads identified in this Section are vehicular access to more than two (2) parcels; more than four (4) residential units; or access to any industrial or commercial occupancy. Includes public and private streets and lanes.

SB102.2 Road access. (FIRE 001). Access roads shall be required for every building when any portion of the exterior wall of the first story is located more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from fire department access. All roads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of two (2) ten (10) feet wide traffic lanes with an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than fifteen (15) feet. The roadway surface shall provide unobstructed access to conventional drive vehicles including sedans and fire apparatus and shall be an all-weather paved surface designed to support the imposed load of fire apparatus (75,000 pounds). Each road shall have an approved name.

SB102.3 Roadway engineering. (FIRE 002). The grade for all roads shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) with a maximum side slope of five percent (5%).

Where road grades are 8 percent (8%) or less, an all-weather aggregate base is required at a minimum or as required in other sections of the Municipal Code. Where road grades exceed eight percent (8%), a minimum structural roa dway surface of

0.17 feet of asphaltic concrete on 0.34 feet of aggregate base shall be required. The length of vertical curves in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches and drainage structures designed to hold or divert water, shall not be less than one hundred (100) feet. No roadway turn shall have a horizontal inside radius of less than fifty (50) feet.

A roadway turn radius of fifty (50) to one hundred (100) feet is required to have an additional four (4) feet of roadway surface. A roadway turn radius of one hundred (100) to two hundred (200) feet is required to have an additional two (2) feet of roadway surface. Roadway turnarounds shall be required on dead -end roads in

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excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet of surface length. The minimum turning radiu s for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB102.4 Dead end roads.

SB102.4.1 Parcels less than one acre. (FIRE 003). For parcels less than one acre, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed eight hundred (800) feet. All dead -end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at t he intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its furthest point.

Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB102.4.2 Parcels greater than one acre and not exceeding five acres (FIRE 004).

For parcels greater than one acre and not exceeding five acres, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet. All dead-end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its furthest point. Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length

SB102.4.3 Parcels greater than five acres and not exceeding twenty (20) acres. (FIRE 005). For parcels greater than five acres and not exceeding twenty (20) acres, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed two thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet. All dead-end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the ro ad surface at its furthest point. Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have turnarounds at its terminus and at no greater than one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) foot intervals. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB102.4.4 Parcels greater than twenty (20) acres. (FIRE 006). For parcels greater than twenty (20) acres, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead- end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed five thousand two hundred eighty (5,280) feet. All dead-end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its furthest point. Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing

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sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have turnarounds at its terminus and at no greater than one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320)-foot intervals. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SECTION SB103 DRIVEWAYS, GATES, AND BRIDGES

SB103.1 Driveways. (FIRE 007). Driveway identified in this Section is defined as a vehicle access that serves up to two (2) parcels with no more than two (2) residential units and any number on non-commercial or industrial buildings on each parcel.

Driveways shall not be less than twelve (12) feet wide traffic lane and minimum fourteen (14) feet wide unobstructed clearance, with an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than fifteen (15) feet. The grade for all driveways shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) with a maximum side slope of five percent (5%).

Where driveway grades are eight percent (8%) or less, an all-weather surface such as an aggregate base shall meet minimum fire requirements. Other types of material for driveways may be required by the Municipal Code. W here the grade exceeds eight percent (8%), a minimum structural roadway surface of 0.17 feet of asphaltic concrete on 0.34 feet of aggregate base shall be required. The driveway surface shall be capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus forty thousand (40,000) pounds, and be accessible by conventional-drive vehicles, including sedans. For driveways with turns ninety (90) degrees and less, the minimum horizontal inside radius of curvature shall be twenty-five (25) feet. For driveways with turns greater than ninety (90) degrees, the minimum horizontal inside radius curvature shall be twenty-eight (28) feet. For all driveway turns, an additional surface of four (4) feet shall be added. All driveways exceeding one hundred fifty (150) feet in length, but less than eight hundred (800) feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds eight hundred (800) feet, turnouts shall be provided at no greater than four hundred (400)-foot intervals.

Turnouts shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide and thirty (30) feet long with a minimum of twenty (25) foot taper at both ends. Turnarounds shall be required on driveways in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet of surface length and shall be thirty (30) feet long with a minimum twenty-five (25) foot taper at both ends.

Turnarounds shall be required on driveways in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet of surface length and shall be located within fifty (50) feet of the primary building.

The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the driveway. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB103.2 Gates. (FIRE 008). All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least thirty (30) feet from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Gate entrances shall be at least two (2) feet wider than the width of the traffic lane but in no case be less than fourteen (14) feet wide unobstructed and unobstructed vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gated entrance, a forty (40) foot turning radius shall be used. Where gates are to be locked, the installation of a key box or other acceptable means for immediate access by emergency equipment may be required.

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SB103.3 Bridges. (FIRE 009). All new and reconstructed bridges shall be at least the width of the roadbed and berms, but in no case less than twelve (12) feet wide.

Bridge width on all roads exceeding tertiary standards shall not be less than the width of the two lanes with berms. All bridges shall be designed for HS15 -44 loading and have guardrails. Appropriate signage, including but not limited to, weight ratings or vertical clearance limitations, and one-way road or single-lane road conditions, shall be provided at both entrances to any bridge. One -lane bridges may be permitted if there is unobstructed visibility across the entire bridge, and turnouts are provided at both bridge ends. The fire authority may impose more stringent requirements for bridges.

SECTION SB104 SIGNS AND ADDRESSES

SB104.1 Road signs. (FIRE 010). All newly constructed or approved roads and streets shall be designated by names or numbers, posted on signs clearly visible and legible from the roadway. Size of letters, numbers and symbols for street and road signs shall be a minimum four-inch letter height, ½-inch stroke, and shall be a color that is reflective and clearly contrasts with the background color of the sign. All numerals shall be Arabic. Street and road signs shall be non -combustible and shall be visible and legible from both directions of vehicle travel for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet. Height, visibility, legibility, and orientation of street and road signs shall be meet the provisions of the jurisdiction. This section does not require any entity to rename or renumber existing roads or streets, nor shall a roadway providing access only to a single commercial or industrial occupancy require naming or numbering. Signs required under this section identifying intersecting roads, streets and private lanes shall be placed at the intersection of those roads, streets and/or private lanes. Signs identifying traffic access or flow limitations (i.e., weight or vertical clearance limitations, dead-end road, one-way road or single lane conditions, etc.) shall be placed: (a) at the intersection preceding the traffic access limitation; and (b) not more than one hundred (100) feet before such traffic access limitation.

Road, street and private lane signs required by this article shall be installed prior to final acceptance of road improvements by the Fire Code Official.

SB104.2 Addresses for buildings. (FIRE 011). All buildings shall be issued an address in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. Each occupancy, including detached accessory dwelling units (ADU), except accessory buildings, shall have its own permanently posted address. When multiple occupancies exist within a single building, each individual occupancy shall be separately identified by its own address.

Letters, numbers and symbols for addresses shall be a minimum of four-inch (4”) height, 1/2-inch stroke, contrasting with the background color of the sign, and shall be Arabic. The sign and numbers shall be reflective and made of a non -combustible material. Address signs shall be placed at each driveway entrance and at each driveway split. Address signs shall be visible from both directions of travel along the road. In all cases, the address shall be posted at the beginning of construction and shall be maintained thereafter. Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both directions of travel. Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single sign. Where a roadway provides access solely to a single commercial occupancy, the address sign shall be placed at the

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nearest road intersection providing access to that site. Permanent address numbers shall be posted prior to requesting final clearance.

SECTION SB105 WATER SUPPLY

SB105.1 Water systems. (FIRE 012). The provisions of this condition shall apply when new parcels are approved by a local jurisdiction. The emergency water system shall be available on-site prior to the completion of road construction, where a community water system is approved, or prior to the completion of the building construction, where an individual system is approved. Approved water systems shall be installed and made serviceable prior to the time of construction. Water systems constructed, extended or modified to serve a new development, a change of use, or an intensification of use, shall be designed to meet, in addition to average daily demand, NFPA Standard 1142 or other adopted standards. The quantity of water required pursuant to this chapter shall be in addition to the domestic demand and shall be permanently and immediately available.

SB105.2 (RESERVED) (FIRE 013).

SB105.3 Single parcel fire protection water supply. (FIRE 014). For development of structures totaling less than three thousand (3,000) square feet on a single parcel, the minimum fire protection water supply shall be four thousand nine hundred (4,900) gallons. For development of structures totaling three thousand (3,000) square feet or more on a single parcel, the minimum fire protection water supply shall be nine thousand eight hundred (9,800) gallons. For development of structures totaling more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet on a single parcel, the reviewing authority may require additional fire protection water supply. Other water supply alternatives, including ISO Rural Class 8 mobile water systems, may be permitted by the fire authority to provide for the same practical ef fect. The quantity of water required by this condition shall be in addition to the domestic demand and shall be permanently and immediately available.

SB105.4 Fire hydrants and valves. (FIRE 015). A fire hydrant or fire valve is required. The hydrant or fire valve shall be eighteen (18) inches above grade, eight feet from flammable vegetation, no closer than four feet nor further than twelve (12) feet from a roadway, and in a location where fire apparatus using it will not block the roadway. The hydrant serving any building shall be not less than fifty (50) feet and not more than one thousand (1,000) feet by road from the building it is to serve.

Minimum hydrant standards shall include a brass head and valve with at least one 2 1/2-inch National Hose outlet supplied by a minimum four inch main and riser. More restrictive hydrant requirements may be applied by the Reviewing Authority. Each hydrant/valve shall be identified with a reflectorized blue marker, with minimum dimensions of three inches, located on the driveway address sign, non-combustible post or fire hydrant riser. If used, the post shall be within three feet of the hydrant/valve, with the blue marker not less than three feet or greater than five feet above the ground, visible from the driveway. On paved roads or driveways, reflectorized blue markers shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the State Fire Marshal's Guidelines for Fire Hydrant Markings Along State Highways and Freeways, May 1988.

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SECTION SB106 SETBACKS

SB106.1 Setbacks. (FIRE 016). Except as permitted by the fire code official, all parcels one acre and larger shall provide a minimum thirty (30) foot setback for new buildings and accessory buildings from all property lines and/or the center of the road. For parcels less than one-acre, alternate fuel modification standards or other requirements may be imposed by the Fire Code Official to provide the same practical effect.

SECTION SB107 VEGETATION AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL

SB107.1 Disposition of vegetation and debris fuels. (FIRE 017). Disposal, including chipping, burying, or removal to a landfill site approved by the local jurisdiction, of vegetation and debris caused by site development and construction, road and driveway construction, and fuel modification shall be completed prior to final clearance of the related permit.

SECTION SB108 GREENBELTS

SB108.1 Greenbelts. (FIRE 018). Subdivisions and other developments, which propose greenbelts as a part of the development plan, shall locate said greenbelts strategically as a separation between wild land fuels and structures. The locations shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

SECTION SB109 DEFENSIBLE SPACE

SB109.1 Standard defensible space requirements. (FIRE 019). Defensible space requirements shall meet Section 4291 of the Public Resources Code or the City of Hollister Municipal Code, whichever is more restrictive. Additional or alternate fire protection approved by the Fire Code Official may be required to provide reasonable fire safety. Environmentally sensitive areas may require alternative fire protection, to be determined by the Fire Code Official and other jurisdictional authorities.

SB109.2 (RESERVED) (FIRE 020).

SECTION SB110 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

SB110.1 Residential fire sprinkler systems (Standard). (FIRE 021). The building(s) and attached structure(s) shall be fully protected with automatic fire sprinkler system(s). Installation shall be in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard. A minimum of four sets of plans for fire sprinkler systems must be submitted by a California licensed C-16 contractor and approved prior to installation.

This requirement is not intended to delay issuance of a building permit. A rough sprinkler inspection must be scheduled by the installing contractor and completed prior to requesting a framing inspection.

SB110.2 (RESERVED) (FIRE 022).

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SB110.3 (RESERVED) (FIRE 023).

SB110.4 Residential fire alarm systems. (FIRE 024). The residence shall be fully protected with an approved household fire warning system as defined by NFPA 72.

Plans and specifications for the household fire warning system shall be submitted by a California licensed C-10 contractor and approved prior to installation. Household fire warning systems installed in lieu of single-station smoke alarms required by the California Residential Code shall meet the requirements of the California Residential Code.

SB110.5 (RESERVED) (FIRE 025).

SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of the Ordinance if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its final passage.

SECTION 4. PUBLICATION. Within fifteen (15) days after passage, the City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

INTRODUCED at a regular City Council meeting on September 2, 2025 and ADOPTED as an ordinance of the City of Hollister at a regular City Council meeting on September 15, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

________________________________
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

______________________________ _______________________________ Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary Lerner, City Attorney

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I, JENNIFER WOODWORTH, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Ordinance No. XXXX is an original ordinance, or true and correct copy of a City ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting of said Council held on September 15, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on September 15, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

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STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
REPORT # City Clerk-2025-51

AGENDA ITEM: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
STAFF CONTACT: Erica Fraser, Senior Planner

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Codes with amendments

DISCUSSION: On September 2, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and introduced an Ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Codes with amendments. A second reading and adoption of the ordinance is required.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: On September 2, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and introduced the ordinance.

CEQA: Categorically Exempt.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HOLLISTER REPEALING, AMENDING AND REPLACING CHAPTER

15.04 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, AND 2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING

POOL AND SPA CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS

WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has adopted and pub lished an updated Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the 2025 California Building Standards Code, that will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 establish the authority for a city to adopt and make local amendments and modifications to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code to establish more restrictive building standards than those contained in the California Building Standards Code; and

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 179 58.7, and 18941.5 permit a city to make such local amendments and modifications as the city determines are reasonably necessary because of local climate, geological or topographical conditions; and

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 require a city, before making any amendments and modifications to the California Building Standards Code, make an express finding that such amendments and modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climate, geological or topographical conditions; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hollister has reviewed and intends to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend portions of the California Building Standards Code to better address local conditions and makes express findings that such amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climate, geological or topographical conditions as set forth in this Ordinance.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Hollister Municipal Code is hereby amended to repeal and replace

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Chapter 15.04 to update the Hollister Building Code, to read as follows:

TITLE 13: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 15.04 HOLLISTER BUILDING CODE

15.04.010 Title.

This chapter shall be known as the Hollister Building Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this code."
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

15.04.020 Purpose and authority.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public safety, health, property, and welfare of the city of Hollister. The ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted under the authority of California Government Code Section 50022.2 and California Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

15.04.030 Application.

This code shall be the exclusive source of regulations for all new construction and any alterations, repairs, relocations, or reconstruction of any building or any portion thereof, including any electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, or fire protection equ ipment installed on any property or used on or within any building.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

15.04.040 Conflicts with other laws, rules, regulations.

In the event of any conflict between this code and any law, rule, or regulation of the state of California, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern.

Failure to comply with such standard of safety shall be a violation of this code. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

15.04.045 Building and demolition permits—Diversion plans.

A. Solid Waste Diversion Plan. No building or demolition permit shall be issued until a solid waste diversion plan has been submitted to and approved by the city. Failure to obtain an approved solid waste diversion plan shall prevent the issuance of a building or demolition permit. Permittees are required to divert a minimum of 50 percent of the construction or demolition waste from disposal.

B. Final Inspection and Occupancy—Penalty. No final inspection will be scheduled and no occupancy will be permitted until the permittee has submitted verifiable documentation from a California Integrated Waste Management Board -permitted disposal or recycling facility that the required diversions have been met, if such documentation can be provided. Permittees who fail to divert 5 0 percent of the construction or demolition waste will be required to pay a penalty established by resolution of the city council. Funds generated from penalties collected will be used

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for source reduction, recycling, or other waste diversion activities in the city, as determined by the city council.

C. For purposes of this section, "solid waste diversion plan" means a written proposal that establishes criteria and procedures to divert construction and demolition debris from disposal.
(Ord. 1040, § 1B, 2008)

15.04.050 Construction codes adopted by reference.

The following codes, which are on file and available for public inspection at City Hall, are adopted by reference as fully as if set forth verbatim. 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, in its entirety consisting of the following parts:

Part 1 California Administrative Code.

Part 2 (Vol 1) California Building Code (with local amendments).

Part 2 (Vol 2) California Building Code (with local amendments).

Part 2.5 California Residential Code (with local amendments).

Part 3 California Electrical Code (with local amendments).

Part 4 California Mechanical Code (with local amendments).

Part 5 California Plumbing Code (with local amendments).

Part 6 California Energy Code (with local amendments).

Part 7 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code with Appendices Part 8 Historical Building Code.

Part 9 California Fire Code (with local amendments).

Part 10 California Existing Building Code.

Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code.

Part 12 California Reference Standards Code.

Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition.

International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2021 Edition. (Ord. 1096, § 1, 2013; Ord. 1135, § 1, 2017; Ord. 1187, § 1, 2020; Ord. 1222, § 1, 2022; Ord. 1224, 2022)
Section 15.04.055 of Chapter 15 of the Hollister Municipal Code is hereby added with the text below to read as follows:

15.04.055 AMENDMENTS ADOPTION

1. This article shall be known and cited as the Hollister Building Safety Code.

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2. The following Codes are hereby adopted by reference for the City of Hollister:

(a) The 2025 California Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix J of Title 24 of the Califorina Code of Regulations, Part 2, Volume 2 of 2 . Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(a) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Building Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (b) The 2025 California Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix BG of the 2025 California Residential Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section

15.04.056 (b) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Residential Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Residential Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(c) The 2025 California Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Agency and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A, B, C, D, and F. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (c) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Electrical Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Electrical Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(d) The 2025 California Mechanical Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein.

Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (d) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Mechanical Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Mechanical Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(e) The 2025 California Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby

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adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A, B, C, D, I, and M. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(e) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Plumbing Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Plumbing Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said code in file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (f) The 2025 California Energy Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices 1-A and 1-B of the 2025 California Energy Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section

15.04.056 (f) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Energy Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Energy Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(g) The 2025 California Historical Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section

15.04.056 (g) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Historical Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Historical Building Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (h) The 2025 California Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A1, A2, A3, and A5 of the 2025 Califorina Existing Building Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (h) of the Hollister Municipal Code.

The 2025 California Existing Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Existing Building Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(i) The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix A of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (i) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Property Maintenance Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said

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Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(j) The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (j) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Swimming Pool and Spa Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (k) The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the CALGreen Code, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (k) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Green Building Standards Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958. 7 and 18941.5, the City Council hereby finds that the amendments are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions as set forth below.

1. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following climatic conditions.

(a) The region is within a climate zone that requires compliance with energy efficiency standards for building construction. The amendment adds design flexibility that will add to energy efficiency in construction while maintaining nationally recognized health and safety standards. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Climatic I.”

(b) The region is within a national climate zone that is designated “Very High” on the Termite Infestation Probability Map. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Climatic II.”

2. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following geological conditions.

(a) The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a contributing factor to damages that

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reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Geological I.”
(b) The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indic ated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of flexibility of materials and/or building systems as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants and increased the cost of rehabilitation of structures. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Geological II.”

3. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following topographical conditions.

(a) Portions of the City are in hillside areas that are hazardous fire areas that have only limited fire suppression forces and facilities available for the protection of life and property. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Topographical I”
(b) Portions of the City are in hillside areas with extensive hillside construction that is prone to erosion. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Topographical II”.

4. Some of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of other climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

Section 15.04.056 of Chapter 15of the Hollister Municipal Code is hereby added with the text below to read as follows:

15.04.056 AMENDMENTS
(a) Amendments to the Building Code
(1) Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:

1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(2) Amend Section 105.7 to read as follows:
105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work until final approval has been granted by the building official. (3) Amend Section 109.2 to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required by the adopted current adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(4) Amend Section 109.4 to read as follows:

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109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has commenced without first obtaining said permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be two times the fee established by the current City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council and HMC 1.16.110. (5) Add Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Plan review fees. A plan checking fee must be paid when you submit your plans, calculations, and specifications for review. If the submittal documents are incomplete or changed in a way that requires an additional plan review, or if the project involves deferred submittal items, an additional fee may be charged. This additional fee, as determined by the building official, will be based on an hourly rate set forth in the City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(6) Add Section 110.7 to read as follows:
110.7 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not commence until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and a vailable by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
(7) Amend Section 402.5 as follows: Delete exception.
(8) Amend Section 403.3 as follows: Delete exception.
(9) Amend Section 404.3 as follows: Delete all exceptions. (10) Amend Section 410.6 as follows: Delete all exceptions. (11) Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Approved Automatic sprinkler system in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations as set forth in the Hollister Fire Code and the California Fire Code. If any conflicts occur between the California Building Code and the Hollister Fire Code, the Hollister Fire Code shall prevail.
(12) Add Section 1505.1.3 to read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roofing requirements in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.

Roofing requirements for structures located in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall comply with the California Wildland -Urban Interface Code.

The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. (13) Add Section 1505.1.4 to read as follows:
1505.1.4 Roofing. Class A roof covering shall be required for all Hillside Construction.

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(14) Amend Section 1705.3 Exception 1 to read as follows:

1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based upon a specified compressive strength, f’c , no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa). (15) Amend Section 1808.1 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:

All new foundations for building additions to R-3 occupancies shall be of the same type of foundation system as the existing structure, unless the foundation system is designed, and plans, calculations, and specifications are prepared, stamped and signed, by a California licensed engineer or architect.
(16) Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix J - Grading
(17) Add subsections to Section J110 Erosion Control to read as follows:

J110.3 Erosion Control.
a. The applicant shall submit an Interim Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

This can be incorporated on the Grading Plan and shall include the following information:

1. Maximum surface runoff from the site as calculated using the method approved by the Building Official.

2. A delineation and brief description of the surface runoff and erosion control measures to be implemented including, but not limited to, types and methods of applying mulches to be used.

3. A delineation and brief description of vegetative measures to be taken, including but not limited to, seeding methods, the type, location and extent of existing and undisturbed vegetation types, and a schedule for maintenance and upkeep.

b. No improvements planned. Where an applicant does not plan to construct permanent improvements on the site, or plans to leave portions of the site graded but unimproved, applicant must:

1. Submit an Interim Plan designed to control runoff and erosion on the site for the period of time during which the site, or portions thereof, remain unimproved.

2. Submit a request for release after the completion of grading. c. Work Schedule. The applicant must submit a master work schedule showing the following information:

1. Proposed grading schedule.

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2. Proposed conditions of the site on each July 15, August 15, September 15, and October 15 during which the permit is in effect.

3. Proposed schedule for installation of all interim erosion and sediment control measures including, but not limited to, the stage of completion of erosion control devices and vegetative measures on each of the dates set forth in Subsection (2).

4. Schedule for construction of final improvements, if any.

5. Schedule for installation of permanent erosion and sediment devices where required.
d. Season Work (October 15 to April 15).

1. For commencement of the grading during the wet season, applicant must provide special documentation, as required by Building Official, showing the reasons other than financial, for the need to commence at that time.

2. For continuation of activities, other than installation, maintenance or repair of measures in the interim or final plans, during the wet season, permittee must apply for and receive in writing from the Building Official, every five (5) working days, special permission to proc eed.

3. The Building Official shall grant permission under this subsection on the basis of weather forecasts, experience and other pertinent factors, which indicate the activity, may occur without excessive erosion occurring.

J110.4 Dust and Mud Control Measures. Contractors performing grading operations within the City where dry conditions or wet conditions are encountered shall adequately and effectively control dust or mud from spreading off site or onto existing structures on site. Prior to commencement of grading operations, contractor shall furnish details of proposed dust or mud control measures to the Building Official for approval. Failure to control dust or mud from grading operations shall result in suspension of grading operations until adequate measures are in place to allow continuance.

J110.5 Archeological Discovery. If in the course of any grading operation, any artifacts, human remains, or substantial fossils are discovered, all grading operations shall cease, and the discovery site shall be suitably marked and protected from further damage. A report of such findings shall be as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, if human remains are discovered, the Sheriff-Coroner and the Building Official shall be notified. If no human remains are discovered, but artifacts or significant fossils are discovered, the Building Official shall be notified.

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J110.6 Administration and Enforcement.

J110.6.1 Work Stoppage. Whenever the Building Official determines that the work does not comply with the terms of the permit or of this Ordinance Section, they may order the immediate cessation of all work hereunder until such corrective measures have been completed.

J110.6.2 Right of Entry. Whenever the Building Official or designated subordinate(s) have reasonable or probable cause to believe that there exists accelerated erosion and/or a violation of this Ordinance Section, they may enter such site at all reasonable times to inspect the same, to perform any duty imposed upon them by this Ordinance Section; providing that if such premises are occupied, they shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if the premises are found to be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of said premises and request entry. If such entry is refused or the owner or person having charge or control cannot be located after reasonable effort, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry and abate the erosion or violation.

J110.6.3 Notification of Violation. Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be required to correct the problem upon written notification from the Building Official or designated subordinate(s). Such written notification may require that certain conditions be adhered to in the correction of the problem. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Use of specific erosion control techniques
b. Submittal of plans and specifications to be approved by the Community Development Department, and any other department affected by such work, prior to the commencement of corrective work.
c. Completion of corrective work within a specified time period.

J110.6.4 Abatement of Violation. If the responsible party fails to act in response to written notification of the Building Official, the violation may be declared a public nuisance and be abated as required to restore the site to its original condition. Where there is an emergency condition of erosion or sediment damaging a waterway, marsh, or other body of water, or significant habitat or archeological site, the Building Official may have the necessary corrective work done and bill the property owner or lien the property for repayment.

J110.6.5 Penalties.
a) Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, or firm or corporation violating, or causing or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be subject to citations and

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penalties set forth in the Hollister Municipal Code, Section 1.16, Section 15.04.100 and Chapter 1.18.
b) Each separate day or portion thereof during which any violation occurs or continues without a good faith effort by the responsible person to correct the violation, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
c) In addition to the above noted penalties, the Building Official is hereby authorized to attach an investigation fee up to twice the grading permit fee, to any such permit issued for corrective action.

J110.6.6 Enforcement. The Building Official and or their designated subordinate(s) is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Ordinance Section. For such purpose, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.

J110.6.7 Appeals. Any person who believes the Building Official has erred in the technical application of this Ordinance Section may appeal such action to the Building Board of Appeals.

(b) Amendments to the Residential Code
(1) Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:

1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(2) Amend Section R105.7 to read as follows:

R105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work until final approval has been granted by the building official. (3) Amend Section R108.2 to read as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required by the adopted current adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(4) Amend Section R108.6 to read as follows:

R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be double the fee established by the current City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council.
(5) Add Section R108.7 to read as follows:

R108.7 Plan review fees. When a plan review requires a plan checking fee, the fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans, calculation and specifications for checking. When submittal documents are incomplete or

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changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items an additional plan review fee may be charged as deemed necessary by the building official at an hourly rate established in the City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule adopted by the city council.
(6) Add Section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
(7) Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix BG – Sound Transmission
(c) Amendments to the Electrical Code
(1) Amend Section 230.2 by adding subsection (F) to read as follows:
230.2(F). Underground Service. All new electrical services shall be underground and installed per Section 230.30, Underground Service- Lateral Conductors. In existing commercial and industrial areas, existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground in connection with new development. In existing residential areas of the city in which development has occurred with overhead utilities in or along the frontage of properties, existing utilities shall be placed underground in connection with the development or redevelopment of property consisting of four (4) or more dwelling units.
(2) Amend Section 230.70(A) by adding subsection (4) to read as follows:
(4) Main Service Disconnect Location. The building main service disconnect and/or disconnects shall be installed on the first-floor level of the building, in accordance with 230.70(A)(l), (A)(2), and (A)(3).
(3) Amend Section 250.50 by adding subsection (A) to read as follows:

Main 250.50(A). Grounding System in New Buildings. Grounding electrode systems in all new buildings shall be an electrode encased by at least 50 mm (two inches) of concrete, located horizontally near the bottom or vertically, and within that portion of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with earth. The electrode shall consist of at least 6.0 m (20 feet) of one or more steel reinforcing bars or rods, of not less than 13 mm (½ inch) diameter or consisting of at least 6.0 m (20 feet) of bare copper conductor not smaller than 4 AWG. The connection side of this concrete- encased electrode shall be located remotely away from the main electrical service equipment.
(4) Adopt the following Annex:

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Annex A – Product Safety Standards
Annex B – Application Information for Ampacity Calculation Annex C – Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Tray Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture Wires of the Same Size
Annex D – Examples
Annex F – Availability for Critical Operations Power Systems; and Development and Implementation of Functional Performance Tests (FPTs) for Critical Operations Power Systems

(d) Amendments to the Mechanical Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
(e) Amendments to the Plumbing Code
(1) Amend Section 1211.8 to read as follows:
1211.8 Earthquake-Actuated Gas Shutoff Valves. Earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valves designed to automatically shut off the gas at the location of the valve in the event of a seismic disturbance and certified by the Stated Architect as conforming to California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12, Chapter 12-16-1, shall be installed in all new buildings and in existing buildings that undergo alterations or additions that exceed $10,000. (2) Adopt the following
Appendix:

Appendix A – Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System Appendix B – Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems Appendix C – Alternate Plumbing Systems
Appendix D – Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
Appendix I – Installation Standards
Appendix M – Peak Water Demand Calculator
(f) Amendments to the Energy Code
(1) Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix 1-A – Standards and Documents Referenced in the Energy Code Appendix 1-B – Energy Commission Documents Incorporated by Reference in Their Entirety

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(g) Amendments to the Historical Building Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
(h) Amendments to the Existing Building Code
(1) Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix A1 – Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings
Appendix A2 – Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms Appendix A3 – Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings
Appendix A5 – Referenced Standards

(i) Amendments to the Property Maintenance Code
(1) The codes, standards, and references in this code shall be revised as follows:

Delete the following references Insert the following references  International Building Code
 International Mechanical Code
 National Electrical Code
 International Fire Code
 International Plumbing Code
 International Existing Building Code
 International Residential Code
 International Energy Conservation
Code
 International Green Construction
Code
 International Zoning Code
 International Fuel Gas Code
 Name of Jurisdiction
 Jurisdiction to insert appropriate
schedule
 Board of appeals
 2025 California Building Code
 2025 California Mechanical Code
 2025 California Electrical Code
 2025 California Fire Code
 2025 California Plumbing Code
 2025 California Existing Building Code
 2025 California Residential Code
 2025 California Energy Code
 2025 California Green Building
Standards Code
 City of Hollister Zoning Ordinance
 No reference
 City of Hollister
 City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee
Schedule
 Hearing Officer

(2) Amend Section 102.4 to read as follows:

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102.4 Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the correction of any code violation or the removal or demolition of any structure that is dangerous, unsafe, or insanitary.
(3) Amend Section 105.3 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:

Any and all costs incurred by the city in connection with securing lawful entry to a structure or premise including but not limited to, costs of investigation, staffing costs incurred in the preparation of warrants, and all subsequent costs necessary to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Code may be recovered including late payment charges and costs of collection by use of any and all available legal means.
(4) Amend Section 106.1 to read as follows:
106.1 Means of appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the hearing officer, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not ful ly apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. (5) Delete Section 106.2 Limitations of authority through Section 106.4 Administration.
(6) Amend Section [A] 107.1 to read as follows:
107.1 Unlawful acts. It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any premise, building, structure or building service equipment, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code or the technical codes.
(7) Amend Section [A] 107.5 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:

Procedures used and actions taken to correct or abate violations are not limited by this code. Procedures used and actions taken under this code may be utilized in conjunction with or in addition to any other procedure applicable to the regulation of buildings or structures or property. (8) Amend Section 109.1 to read as follows:
109.1 Unsafe conditions. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be posted in accordance with this section and declared to be a public nuisance and the violations shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal pursuant to the provisions of this code.

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(9) Amend Section 109.1.4 to read as follows:
109.1.4 Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered, occupied or maintained contrary to law; or one that is partially constructed, reconstructed or demolished upon which work is abandoned. Work is deemed abandoned when there is no valid building or demolition permit.
(10) Amend Section 109.1.5 by adding the following paragraph to the end of the Section:

Whenever exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one third of the base. (11) Amend Section 109.2 by deleting the words “of condemnation”:
(12) Amend Section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Unauthorized tampering. Placards, notices, signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed, tampered with, or removed without authorization from the code official. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (13) Amend Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Placarding. When the code official determines a structure, equipment or premise has been erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, damaged, converted or demolished, equipped, used, occupied or maintained in violation of this code or the technical codes and the structure, equipment or premise constitutes a danger to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or the occupants, the code official shall post a placard on the structure, equipment or premise in a conspicuous place in or about the affected structure, equipment or premise. The placard shall clearly state the code official’s Order regarding the structure, equipment, or premise, and specify the conditions which necessitated the posting.
(14) Amend Section 109.7.1 to read as follows:
109.7.1 Placard removal. The code official shall remove the placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the placarding action was based has been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a placard without the approval of the code official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this code.
(15) Amend Section 109.8 to read as follows:
109.8 Prohibited occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, owner’s authorized agent or person responsible for the premise to occupy or allow to be occupied a placarded structure or premise or operate placarded equipment in violation of the code officials posted order. (16) Add Section 109.10 to read as follows:

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109.10 Recordation of notices and orders. If compliance with the order is not achieved within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the code official is authorized to file in the office of the county recorder a certificate describing the property, and that the premise, building, structure or building service equipment is in violation of this code or the technical codes or other regulation applicable to buildings or structures or property. Whenever the ordered corrections have been completed and the violations no longer exist on the property described in the certificate, and when all fines, fees, penalties, and incurred costs associated with the property have been satisfied, the code official shall issue a new certificate certifying that all required corrections have been made.
(17) Amend Section 202 definition for Dwelling Unit to read as follows:
[A] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit, whether part of a multiple unit complex, or a detached individual residential dwelling, that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. “Recreational vehicles” shall not be used or classified as Dwelling, unless they are located in an approved mobile home park or RV park. (18) Amend Section 202 definition for Inoperable Motor Vehicle to read as follows:

INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reasons including but not limited to being registered non- operational, unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, missing components, incapable of being moved under its own power or is prohibited from being operated on a public street or highway for any reason pursuant to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code. (19) Amend Section 302.1 to read as follows:
302.1 Sanitation. Exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained by the property owner in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

In residential zones, accumulations of building materials, junk, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap materials, boxes or similar storage containers, household items or residential belonging or similar objects, except items designed for exterior use such as lawn furniture, shall not be stored or maintained in the front yard area or unenclosed patios, porches, carports, or areas visible from any street or public way or accessible to the public for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours. Property owners shall remain liable for violations thereof regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party regarding such property. The owner of any building lot or premises within the City where a business, trade or profession has established a fixed place of business comply with the requirements of Municipal Code Sections 8.32.060.
(20) Amend Section 302.2 by adding the following sentence at the end of the section:

Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to the nearest practicable drainage facility approved by the code official. (21) Amend Section 302.3 by adding the following paragraph at the end:

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The owner of any building, lot or premises within the city shall maintain the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon such premises that are accessible to the general public and the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Maintenance shall include the removal and proper disposal, by methods approved by the City of Hollister, of any dangerous, unsightly and unsanitary conditions such as accumulations of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, dirt, gum or other substances or items, which have been placed, dropped or spilled upon the sidewalks. Where said unsightly or unsanitary conditions have been created or caused by the owner of such building, lot or premises, whether upon the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon his premises or the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley, or the sidewalks adjacent to buildings, lots or premises in the vicinity, the owner shall immediately restore the sidewalks and/or walkways to a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
(22) Amend Section 302.4 to read as follows:
302.4 Weeds. No owner, agent, lessee or occupant or other person having charge or control of any building, lot or premises within the city shall permit excess weeds or vegetation over twelve (12) inches to remain or accumulate upon such premises or upon public sidewalks or streets or alleys between such premises and the centerline of any public street or alley. Where overgrown weeds, vegetation, sh rubbery, vines or trees, create an encroachment, harborage or shelter; the code official shall require the property owner to trim, cut, destroy or remove the overgrowth, and/or raise the vegetation canopy to a height of seven feet above the ground. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined per Municipal Code Section 8.32.060.

Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy excess weeds or vegetation after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 109.3 and as prescribed by the City of Hollister. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the City or contractor hired by the City shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds or excess vegetation growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
(23) Amend Section 302.8, Exception to read as follows:

Exception: An owner, lessee, or occupant of the property may repair, wash, clean, or service personal property, provided they comply with Hollister Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Codes requirements. (24) Amend Section 304.7 to read as follows:
304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight, and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the

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structure. Damaged or deteriorated roofs and flashing shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible. When emergency temporary roof repairs require the installation of tarps or plastic sheeting to prevent leaks, the temporary repairs shall not extend beyond one month, unless approved by the Code Official. Such temporary repairs must have all edges of the material fastened and restrained with sufficient tension to prevent movement or flapping in the wind. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. (25) Amend Section 304.14 first sentence by deleting the words: “During the period from [DATE] to [DATE],”
(26) Amend Section 304.15 to read as follows:
304.15 Doors. Exterior doors, door assemblies, including weather stripping, thresholds, closers and operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3. (27) Amend Section 304.16 to read as follows:
304.16 Under-Floor areas. Under-floor access doors, hatchways and ventilation openings shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water. Doors shall be tight fitting and ventilation openings shall be properly screened with corrosion -resistant wire mesh having openings not exceeding ¼ inch in any dimension or alternate approved materials pursuant to 2021 California Building Code Section 1203.
(28) Amend Section 304.18.2 to read as follows:
304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows that provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device when they are located in whole or in part within 12 feet above ground level or walking surface or 6 feet horizontally from the ground, a roof, or any other platform. (29) Amend Section 305.1, first sentence, to read as follows:
305.1 General The interior of a structure and equipment therein including but not limited to cabinets, counters and hardware shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. (30) Amend Section 305.6 to read as follows:
305.6 Interior Doors. Every interior door, frame and hardware shall be properly installed and maintained in a workmanlike manner and capable of being opened, closed, and latched. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be securely attached to the jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
(31) Amend Section 308.3.1 to read as follows:

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308.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling unit or the proprietor, manager, owner or lessee of any hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse, rooming house or other place of business in the city shall be responsible for providing approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage receptacles for each dwelling unit or place of business pursuant to Hollister Municipal Code Section 8.12. Receptacles and storage areas shall be at all times kept in a sanitary condition. Receptacles shall be placed for collection in the alley behind the premises, or if there is no alley access, then on the front curb in front of the premises being served, or such other place as may be approved by the director of public works or the garbage contractor, so as to be readily accessible for removing and emptying the same. Receptacles shall be placed in the proper area for collection the evening prior to collection and shall be removed and stored at an approved location by the morning after. For dwelling units, receptacles shall be stored in the side yard, fully concealed behind a fence or gate immediately adjacent to the house or garage. Where the code official repeatedly finds a site in violation of Municipal code section

8.12.045, he or she may require the property owner to provide an additional or larger outside garbage container for the premise to use. (32) Amend Section 309.1 to read as follows:
309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect, rodent, vermin, or other infestations. When an insect, rodent, vermin or other infestation is brought to the attention of the code official, he or she may require the owner or owner’s authorized agent having charge or control of the building, lot or premise to hire a licensed exterminator or other qualified professional to inspect the building, lot or premise and provide a written report verifying the presence and severity of such infestation including in the report a recommendation for proper extermination or elimination of the infestation. All structures and/or areas in which infestations are found, shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination of the infestation is complete, the code official may request a written notice from the licensed exterminator or other qualified professional attesting to the completion and success of the recommended extermination procedures. After the infestation is eliminated, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
(33) Amend Section 309.2 to read as follows:
309.2 Owner. The owner of any structure or premise shall be responsible for extermination within the structure or premise prior to renting or leasing the structure or premise. The owner of a structure or premise containing a dwelling unit, multiple occupancy, rooming h ouse, or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for maintaining the structure and premise in a rodent and/or pest-free condition. If an infestation is caused by an occupant substantially failing to properly maintain their occupied area of the structure or premise “as clean and sanitary as the condition of the structure or premise permits”. For as long as the occupant’s failure either substantially causes an unlivable condition to occur, or substantially

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interferes with the owner’s ability to repair the condition, the owner does not have to repair the condition. Where defects in a structure substantially contribute to or cause an infestation, the owner shall be responsible for correction of the defect and extermination of the infestation.
(34) Delete Section 309.3 Single Occupant through Section 309.5 Occupant. (35) Delete Section 404.5 Overcrowding through Section 404.6 Efficiency unit. (36) Amend Section 505.3 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:

Where there’s damage or unauthorized modification to or use of a backflow prevention device, the code official may require theft prevention cages or enclosures to be installed.
(37) Amend Section 505.4:

Delete the words: “unless adequate combustion air is provided” and replace with the words: “the installation complies with Chapter 5 of the California Plumbing Code and Section 904.0 of the 2022 California Mechanical Code”
(38) Amend Section 506.2 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:

Sewer line cleanout plugs, or caps shall be of a n approved type and shall be securely installed and remain in place at all times except when servicing the drain line.
(39) Amend Section 602.2 to read as follows:
602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Cooking appliances, fireplaces and portable heaters shall not be used as a means to achieve compliance with this section.
(40) Delete the Exception in Section 602.2.
(41) Amend Section 602.3 by deleting the words “during the period from [DATE] to [DATE],”
(42) Amend Section 602.3, Exception 1, last sentence to read as follows:

The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be 32oF. (43) Delete Section 602.3 Exceptions 2.
(44) Delete Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces
(45) Amend Section 603.1 to read as follows:

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Mechanical equipment, kitchen hoods, appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel - burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of performing their intended function. When new mechanical equipment is installed and the old equipment is no longer in use, the old equipment must be removed from the structure. Openings left in the walls, floors or ceilings must be properly repaired and painted.

Electrical circuits and gas lines must be properly abandoned and inspected.
(46) Amend Section 604.3 to read as follows:
604.3 Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons including the improper use of extension cords as permanent wiring, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard. (47) Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix A – Boarding Standard
(j) Amendments to the Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
(k) Amendments to the Green Building Standards Code
(1) Add to Section 202 Definition as follows:

LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:
i. A minimum of 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) capacity wiring. ii. A receptacle labeled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” or electric vehicle supply equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 30-ampere.
(2) Amend Section 4.106.4.1 title to read as follows:

4.106.4.1 One- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with private garages.
(3) Amend Section 4.106.4.1.1 to read as follows:

4.106.4.1.1 New Construction. One parking space per dwelling unit shall be a Level 2 EV Ready space.

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(4) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.1 to read as follows:

4.106.4.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings, hotels and motels. Provide on-site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every 5% of visitor parking, but not less than two spaces. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located within 200 feet of building entrances, and readily visible to passers-by. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

1. Permanently anchored bicycle parking devices, racks, or lockers in an unsheltered, open area.

2. Covered or uncovered enclosures with permanently
anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

(5) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.2 to read as follows:

4.106.4.4.2 Long-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings.

Provide on- site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every one dwelling units. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently
anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.

(6) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.3 to read as follows:

4.106.4.4.3 Long-term bicycle parking for hotel and motel buildings.

Provide one on-site long-term bicycle parking space for every 25 rooms or fraction of, but not less than two. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently
anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.

15.04.060 Liability.

The provisions of this code shall not be construed as imposing upon the city of Hollister any liability or responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from defective work, nor shall the city of Hollister or any official, employee, or agent thereof,

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be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the review or inspection authorized by the provisions of this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

15.04.070 Definitions.

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, whenever in any of the codes adopted in Section 15.04.040, the following words, phrases, or terms are used, such words, phrases, or terms shall have the following meanings:

Administrative authority means the building official or authorized representative.

Building department means the building department of the city of Hollister.

Building official means the building inspector of the city of Hollister.

City codes means the Hollister Municipal Code, the codes adopted herein, or any other code or ordinance adopted by the city of Hollister.

Fire department means the fire department of the city of Hollister.

Fire marshal means the fire chief or authorized representative.

Health officer means the health officer of the county of San Benito. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

15.04.080 Permit fees.

Permit fees shall be in accordance with the fees set forth in Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, on file in the office of the city clerk, unless otherwise established by a resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

15.04.090 Permits and approvals.

A. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications under or pursuant to any city code shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of such codes. No permit presuming to give the authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any city code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which is authorized is lawful.

B. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specif ications shall not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in such plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of any city code, or any other ordinance, or from revoking any permit or certificate of approval when issued in error. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)

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15.04.100 Violations.

A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, or as owner, lessee, sublessee, or occupant, to erect, construct, install, enlarge, alter, repair, relocate, move, improve, add to, remove, replace, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure, or premises, or electrical wiring, equipment or systems, or heating, ventilation, cooling or refrigeration equipment, or plumbing lines, equipment or systems, in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of any city code.

B. Such a violation shall be an infraction, enforced and punishable as authorized by Chapter 1.16.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 15.05 POST DISASTER REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

15.05.010 Scope.

This chapter establishes the procedures for safety assessments and abatement for all buildings and structures damaged as a result of a disaster. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)

15.05.020 Application of provisions.

The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures, of all occupancies, regulated by the city of Hollister following each disaster. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)

15.05.030 Definitions.
[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]
Building official means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter, or duly authorized representative.

Disaster means a sudden unexpected occurrence involving clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent loss or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services, including occurrences such as fire, flood, earthquake or other soil or geologic movements, riot, accidents, or sabotage.

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Historic building or structure means any building or structure registered with a federal, state, county, or city government. Historic buildings and structures shall also include those buildings and structures within a recognized historic district.

Safety assessment means a visual examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining whether continued occupancy is appropriate following a disaster.

State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) means the person appointed by the Governor, pursuant to Section 101(b)(1) of the National Preserva tion Act of 1968, as amended, to administer the State Historic Preservation Program. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)

15.05.050 Enforcement responsibility.

The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the building official. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)

15.05.060 Violation—Enforcement.

A violation of this chapter shall be enforced as provided in Chapter 1.16 of the Hollister Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
ARTICLE II. POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT

15.05.100 Authorization to complete safety assessment.

A building official is authorized to complete a safety assessment on any building or structure following a disaster. A building official is authorized to post appropriate placards at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
(Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)

15.05.110 Placards.

A. The following official placards shall be used to designate the condition of buildings or structures following a disaster.

1. INSPECTED - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY PERMITTED may be posted on any building or structure where no apparent hazard has been found. Placement of this placard does not mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

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justifies restricted occupancy. The building official who posts this placard will note in general terms the hazard created and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on occupancy.

3. UNSAFE - DO NOT ENTER OR OCCUPY may be posted on each building or structure damaged in such a way that continued occupan cy poses a threat to life or health. Buildings or structures posted with this placard may be entered only after authorization in writing by a building official. Safety assessment teams are authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard shall not be used or considered as a demolition order. The official who posts this placard shall note in general terms damage encountered.

B. Once a placard has been attached to a building or structure, it shall not be removed, altered, or covered until authorized by a building official. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
ARTICLE III. POST DISASTER ABATEMENT

15.05.200 Abatement criteria.

A. Any building or structure that has been assessed by a building official to pose a threat to life or health and has been posted with an unsafe placard shall be abated.

B. Notice of Determination. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, the building official shall serve a written notice of determination to each property owner as found on the latest available copy of county assessor's roll. Said notice of determination shall be delivered by hand-delivery, telephone, telegram, facsimile, or other reasonable means, and shall clearly indicate that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and that, as such, it constitutes a public nuisance. The notice shall set forth those factors which, in the opinion of the building official, make the structure an imminent hazard and dangerous, and shall also include a directive from the building official of the specific action or actions to be taken by the property owner. The notice shall specify that within 48 hours from the time of issuance of the notice of determination, the owner or other party of record with an equitable or legal interest in said property shall abate the nuisance in accordance with the directives written in the notice of determination by building official.

C. Notice Determination Exception. No prior notice shall be required, when the building official, after considering all the facts, determines, in writing, that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous, and that it mu st be abated immediately and that time and circumstances do not permit the giving of prior notice to the owner. In those cases where time and circumstances do not permit the city to give the owner notice prior to abatement, the building official may cause the nuisance to be abated by the city with city resources or city contractors.

D. Appeal of Notice of Determination. A notice of determination delivered by building official, that a building or structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and therefore must be abated, may be appealed by the property owner or any other

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party of record with an equitable or legal interest in said property. Such appeal must be made to the building official within 48 hours of delivery of such notice of determination by the building official. Such appeal shall be accompanied by a written hazard abatement plan signed by a state of California licensed engineer or architect stating why the engineer or architect feels the building or structure is not an imminent hazard or dangerous at this time. Such report shall include a recommendation by the engineer or architect as to what should or should not be done at this time. If the building official accepts the proposed hazard abatement plan in lieu of the notice of determination, the hazard abatement plan must be implemented within 24 hours of acceptance by the building official. If the building official accepts an engineer's report and agrees there is no imminent hazard, the building official shall rescind in writing his or her former notice of determination.

Should the building official disagree with the hazard abatement plan, or should the building official disagree with the engineer's or architect's report, a hearing shall be conducted within 24 hours by the city's board of appeals.

E. City Board of Building Appeals Hearing. At the hearing, the appellant shall have the right to call witnesses, submit evidence, and to cross-examine the witnesses of the city. All witnesses shall be sworn.

A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording. Any relevant evidence may be submitted regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in the courts of this State.

At the close of this hearing, the board of appeals shall act to either uphold, overrule or modify the determination and order of the building official. The determination and order of the building official shall be upheld, unless the board of appeals finds, based upon the evidence in the record, that the building official erred in determining that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous. The decision of the board of appeals with the reasons therefor, may be given orally on the record. If given orally, the decision shall be memorialized in writing and served upon the applicant within 24 hours of the time the oral decision is rendered.

If the board of appeals upholds the decision of the building official, the property owners of record shall be ordered to abate the public nuisance within the time set forth in the order. If the structure is determined not to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, the building official's determination and order shall be vacated. The decision of the board of appeals shall be final on the date it is rendered.

F. Hazard Abatement Plan. If a hazard abatement plan is approved by the building official, the owner or other interested party of record shall execute such plan within 24 hours of obtaining approval of the plan from the building official or city engineer, or his or her designee. W ithin 24 hours of completion of the abatement work, the owner or other interested party of record shall provide the building official with a written certification that the public nuisance as described in building official's notice of hazard has been abated.

If the work performed pursuant to the hazard abatement plan amounts to temporary abatement, the owner or other party of record, prior to proceeding with permanent repairs, shall obtain required permits and file a damage assessment report with the

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building official. The damage assessment report shall be reviewed and approved by the building official before permanent repairs are performed.

G. Failure to Perform. In those instances where the property owner or other interested party of record either does not respond to the building official's notice of hazard or approved hazard abatement plan, responds untimely, or responds timely but fails to abate the public nuisance within the required time period, the imminent hazard and dangerous structure shall be subject to immediate abatement by the building official.

H. Public Nuisance. All structures or portions thereof which, after inspection by an authorized building official, are determined to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, either to the public, occupants of the subject structure, or to any adjacent structures, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by the owner in accordance with the procedures specified in California Health and Safety Code.

I. Suspension of Abatement Work. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, the building official is authorized to suspend abatement work by the city or the city's agents, and to allow the property owner or other party of legal interest to complete the abatement work.

J. Change of Status. When the conditions making a structure an imminent hazard and dangerous have been abated, the structure shall no longer be considered an imminent hazard or dangerous. However, if the abatement work is temporary in nature, as determined by the building official, the structure shall remain subject to the provisions of this chapter.

K. If the owner of any building or structure has decided to demolish rather than repair, the owner, or the owner's representative, shall obtain a demolition permit. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)

15.05.210 Hazard abatement of historic buildings or structures.

A. Within ten days after the event, the building official shall notify the State Historic Preservation Officer that one of the following actions will be taken regarding any historic building or structure determined by the building official to represent an imminent hazard to the health or safety of the public, or to pose an imminent threat to the public right-of-way:

1. Whenever possible, as determined by the building official, the building or structure may be braced or shored in such a manner as to mitigate the hazard to public health or safety or the hazard to the public right-of-way.

2. Whenever bracing or shoring is determined to be an unreasonable alternative, the building official may cause the building or structure to be condemned and immediately demolished. Such condemnation and demolition may be performed in the interest of public health or safety without a hearing pursuant to California Health and Safety Code.

B. If, ten days after the event and less than 30 days after the event, an historic building or structure is determined by the building official to represent a hazard to the health or safety of the public or to pose a threat to the public right-of-way, the

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building official may initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with Chapter

15.04 of this code. The building official may also notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, of its intent to hold a condemnation hearing.

C. If the building official and the owner of any historic building or structure agree that such a building or structure should be demolished, the building official shall submit a request to demolish to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. Said request shall include all substantiating data.

D. This section shall apply to abate hazardous historic buildings or structures notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 15.16 of this code. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 15.08 MOVING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

15.08.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the use of certain public streets and public property within the city by any vehicle defined in this chapter as an overload, in order to prevent damage to street foundations, surface or structures, to protect bridges and other public and private property and lives from damage and injury resulting from moving an overload vehicle upon a public street or place; to regulate the moving into or relocation of buildings within, through or out of the city; to provide site and architectural control of any relocation or moving of buildings or structures and to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the general public of the city. (Prior code § 17-8)

15.08.020 Definitions.

The following words or phrases shall have the meaning herein set forth, and if any word or phrase used in this section is not hereinafter defined, it shall have the meaning set forth in the California Vehicle Code, provided that if any such word or phrase is not defined in said vehicle code, it shall have the meaning attributed to it in ordinary use:

Building means and includes structures of all types.

Building code. The building code for the city shall be the current edition of the Uniform Building Code as adopted and amended from time to time by the International Conference of Building Officials.

Building department means the office of building inspection of the city.

City means the city of Hollister.

City council means the city council of the city.

City traffic engineer means the traffic engineer of the city or the traffic engineer's authorized representative.

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Contractor means any person or persons, firm, partnership, corporation or combination thereof, private or public, who is licensed with the state and is deemed competent in the field of contracting.

Fire chief means the fire chief of the city.

Overload means any vehicle or combination of vehicles, including any loads which it or they may bear or carry, exceeding the limits set forth in Division 15 of the California Vehicle Code relating to height, width, length or weight of vehicle or load.

Persons means any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, trust or other organization, or an agent, employee or lessee thereof.

Public street or places means all roads, streets, avenues, boulevards, alleys, parkways and public rights-of-way or any portions thereof of the city.

Site and architectural review committee means the planning commission of the city. (Prior code § 17-8)

15.08.030 Applicability.

The provisions of site and architectural approval of building relocation or removal shall apply to all buildings being moved from one location in the city to another location in the city and from one location outside the city to a location within the city. (Prior code § 17-8)

15.08.040 Permit application form.

The application for any oversize permit required under this chapter shall be made on a standard application form and as furnished by the city and also any other city forms as prescribed by the city code and furnished by the city. The application shall contain other information and data, and such certification and other proof of facts, as the city traffic engineer determines is necessary to carry out the provisions of this c hapter. (Prior code § 17-8; Ord. 896, §§ 1, 4, 1997)
Editor's note(s)—The forms referenced in this section are set out at the end of this chapter.

15.08.050 Authority and procedure for granting a permit.

The planning commission of the city shall act as the site and architectural review committee. The site and architectural review committee shall review applications for the removal or relocation of buildings pursuant to this chapter. A public hearing shall be held and at least ten days' written notice thereof shall be mailed or delivered to all persons shown on the last equalized assessment role as owning real property within the city within 300 feet of the property to which the building is to be moved or re located. No permit shall be granted until the site and architectural review committee has determined that the architectural and general outside appearance of the building to be moved or relocated shall be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood a nd the location and design of such building is such that it will not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare of the neighborhood in which the building is proposed to be moved or

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relocated. The site and architectural review committee shall make written findings approving or disapproving an application as it pertains to site location and architectural appearance. The site and architectural review committee may require reasonable conditions, changes or additions as part of approval.
(Prior code § 17-8)

15.08.060 Application submittal requirements.

In addition to other requirements set forth in this chapter regarding the contents of a relocation or moving application, the applicant shall submit ten prints of maps or drawings and two photographs which show the exact location of the site to which a building is proposed to be moved. Maps or drawings and photographs shall show the ingress and egress, which shall not interfere with normal traffic flow on abutting streets, and, where applicable, off-street parking and loading facilities. In addition, the applicant shall also provide a route map fixing the route and time over which and when a building will be moved on or across any public street within the city, including any overload usage of any portion of city streets. Maps, drawings and photographs shall also show the location of any fencing or landscaping facilities, including, but not limited to, street trees.
(Prior code § 17-8)

15.08.070 Issuance of permit.

The city traffic engineer is authorized to issue or withhold a permit to any contractor or house space mover for any overload as the traffic engineer, in the exercise of his or her discretion, deems reasonably necessary in order to protect public parks, places and streets, including, but not limited to street trees, private property and the public health, safety and general welfare. If the traffic engineer issues an overload permit, the traffic engineer may subject it to such reasonable terms, provisions and conditions as he or she deems necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, restricting the number of trips, the weight, length, width and height of an overload, the time and date trips may be made, the date period during which trips may be made, the route or routes over which trips may be made, the measures required to protect and preserve public parks, places and streets, including, but not limited to, street trees, private property and the public health, safety and general welfare, requiring applicant to obtain written approval of, and/or give satisfactory indemnity to, any person whose property will be unduly disturbed or endangered by applicant in moving an overload on or over public streets.
(Prior code § 17-8)

15.08.080 Appeal.

No decision of the site and architectural review committee on an applica tion for permit to move or relocate a building or structure pursuant to this chapter shall become

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final until the period of appeal. At any time within 15 calendar days after final action by the site and architectural review committee, the city council may, on its own motion, review the action of the site and architectural review committee. Within the same period of 15 days, the applicant, if dissatisfied with the action of the site and architectural review committee, may file with the city clerk a written n otice simply stating that the applicant wishes to appeal from the actions of the site and architectural review committee and the portion of the findings to which the applicant is objecting. The council shall then set a public hearing on the matter within a reasonable time and shall have the power to revoke, modify or otherwise change the action of the site and architectural review committee as the council deems just and reasonable. The decision of the city council upon such review shall be final.
(Prior code § 17-8)

15.08.090 Type of permit and fees.

The city traffic engineer may issue a single trip permit or an annual permit valid for a period of one year. The fee schedule for issuance of transportation permits for overload vehicles as approved by the state of California is as follows:

Single trip permit $16.00
Annual permit $90.00 (up to 12 feet in width and 14 feet in height only)

Any single permit taking over one hour to process shall be charged at the rate of $50.00 per hour (minimum) for time in addition to the $16.00 permit charge.

Any permit where variance exceeds 14 feet in width or 135 feet in length shall be charged $50.00 per hour (minimum) in addition to the $16.00 permit charge.

The single trip and annual permit fees may be modified by resolution of the city council, and a record of such shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk. (Prior code § 17-8; Ord. 896, § 3, 1997)

15.08.100 Report of damage.

The permittee shall report any damage to any property, public or private, as a result of moving or having on or upon city public streets or places, any overload. Such report shall be presented to the city traffic engineer within 24 hours after such damage results.

Such report shall indicate the location, cause and description of any such damage, and names of any witnesses thereto, and shall bear the signature of permittee and the permittee's duly authorized agent.
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15.08.110 Insurance.

The permittee shall indemnify and save harmless the city, members of the city council, the city traffic engineer and other city officials and employees from any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons from or on account of any injuries or damage sustained because of or rising out of the movement or location of any overload on or upon city public streets or places. Said permittee shall keep in force for the period for which an overload permit is issued, policy of public liability and property damage insurance against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of any accidents, or occurrences attributable to or in connection with the movement of any overload on or upon city streets or places. The policy shall provide for not less than the following coverage amounts:

Bodily injury $500,000.00 per person
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence
Property damage $250,000.00 each occurrence
$500,000.00 aggregate

The policy of insurance so provided shall contain a contractual liability endorsement covering the liability assumed by the permittee by the terms of his or her permit and shall contain a provision that such policy may not be cancelled, nor the amount of coverage thereof reduced, until 30 days after receipt of the city traffic engineer of written notice of such cancellation or reduction in coverage. An additional insured endorsement to the permittee's insurance policy shall be provided naming the city, its officers and employees as additional insured in the form approved by the city. (Prior code § 17-8; Ord. 896, § 2, 1997)

15.08.120 Notice to be given by permittee to companies controlling telegraph, telephone, etc., wires.

A copy of each permit for the removal of structures, as required by this chapter, shall, by the person receiving the same, be served upon the superintendent or local manager of any company or person owning or controlling telegraph, telephone, fire alarm or electric light to be raised, cut or interfered with in the removal of such structure, at the office of such company or person in the city, together with a notice of the time when its wires will be required to be cut or its poles removed. Such notice shall be served at least 24 hours before the work is to be performed, legal holidays to be excluded. The party giving such notice accompanied by the permit of the public works director, and desiring such company or person to raise or cut its wires or move its poles, shall pay the expense of performing such work and restoring the disturbed line or poles, including the wages of persons employed therefor. Upon receiving such notice, copy of such permit and assurance by mover that costs will be paid, such company or person shall proceed without delay to raise or cut its wires or remove its poles for the purpose desired.

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(Prior code § 17-7)

15.08.130 Buildings within fire limits to be moved in nighttime.

All buildings to be moved through or across the streets or alleys of the city within the fire limits shall be removed, as far as practicable, in the nighttime. No building in process of removal shall be allowed to stop on any street within the fire limits in the daytime without the permission of the public works director, given in writing. (Prior code § 17-9)

15.08.140 Moving derricks through city.

No person shall haul or remove any standing derrick, the top of which is over 15 feet above the ground when upright, through or across any of the streets or alleys in the city. All derricks of a greater height than 15 feet shall be lowered before being hauled or removed through or across any of the streets or alleys in the city. (Prior code § 17-10)
Appendix A. FORMS
FORM RL-1 APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION APPROVAL
FORM RL-1

PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF HOLLISTER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Hollister, California
Application No. ___________ Date ___________

APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION APPROVAL
Separate Transportation Permit Required
Present Address
Future Address
Building to be used as a ___________ Type Construction
List improvements to building:

Above improvements will be completed by
New Owner___________ Address___________ Phone
Relocation Inspection Fee
Zone: New Location________ Date Inspected________ Date Posted Committee's Decision: Approved________ Disapproved________ Date

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Notification to applicant________ Appeal Rec'd________ Fee Notice to Property Owners
Protest Received___________ Notice of Public Hearing
Committee's Decision: Approved_______ Disapproved _______Date Agreement to terms and conditions received
Faithful Performance Bond: Amount___________ Date Filed Building Permit Issued: By __________________ Date
Sanitary Sewer Lateral Plugged __________________ Date
Water Meter Removed __________________ Date
Foundation and Basement Backfilled ___________ Date

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CITY OF HOLLISTER

NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE

HOUSE/STRUCTURE

TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION
FORM RL-2
No: ___________
Date: ___________
TO: Fire Department
Police Department
Public Works Department (Maintenance)
Pac Bell
PG&E

CABLE TV
Application Has Been Received From:

To Move a Structure: From:

To:

Route:

Proposed Moving Date:

Structure: Height:_______ Width:_______ Length:_______ Weight:

APPROVED BY:

Public Works Department, Maintenance, 1221 South Street, Hollister, Ca. (831) 636 - 4370

Fire Department, 110 Fifth Street, Hollister, Ca. (831) 636-4325

Police Department, 395 Apollo Ct., Hollister, Ca. (831) 636-4330

PG&E, 551 East Street, Hollister, Ca. (831) 637-5363

Pac Bell, 1060 Teven Street, Salinas, Ca. (831) 754 -8419

CABLE TV (Falcon), 7630 Eigleberry Street, Gilroy, Ca. (800) 732-1971 COMMENTS:

APPROVED BY:___________TITLE _______ DATE:

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FORM RL-3

CITY OF HOLLISTER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

PROCEDURES FOR RELOCATING BUILDINGS WITHIN OR INTO THE CITY OF

HOLLISTER
Information Required with Application

1. One copy of the floor plan of the building or structure to be moved showing all proposed additions or alterations. The scale shall be 1/4" = 1'0".

2. Ten copies of a site plan to scale of the building or structure as it will appear at the proposed site locations. It shall show fences, walkways, paved areas, landscaping, and dimensions of all yards. Applicable zoning ordinances shall be followed.

3. Two or more photographs of the building showing the building as it will be seen from the street at the new location.

4. Map showing the specific route along city streets for which the building or structure shall be moved.

5. Other information such as materials to be used as requested by the Planning Department.

Fees ;00; An inspection of the building by the building inspector will be required.

Inspection fees are as follows:

1. Inside city limits: $ 5.00.

2. Outside city limits, within 25 miles of City Hall: $10.00.

3. Outside city limits, over 25 miles from City Hall: $25.00 (Note: If the building is not moved, if posting of notices in the area has not been required, and if requested by the applicant within 60 days , $ .00 of the inspection fee will be refunded by the city.)
Bonds
A cash deposit or bond in the amount determined by the planning department will be required. The minimum amount shall be $2,500.00. This bond is to insure that the building will be upgraded to meet all codes as would be applicable for new buildings. It shall further insure compliance with all requirements of the building department. In case of non-compliance, it shall be used to demolish the building.

General
The planning department's decision may be appealed to the city planning commission within ten days of the planning staff's decision.

The structure to be moved, and the new site location, shall be posted by the building inspector with a "Moving Notice." The posting must remain on the premises at least ten calendar days before the department can approve the application. Posting shall be the date of mailing notices to property owners.

A building permit will be required if alteration or modification to building is made. Fees for work shall be based on current fee schedule in the current edition of U.B.C.

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FORM RL-5

NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE HOUSE/STRUCTURE

CITY OF HOLLISTER

NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE

HOUSE/STRUCTURE

TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION
FORM RL-5
TO: __________________ AS PERMITTEE:

In compliance with your request of ___________ and subject to all of the terms, conditions and restrictions written below and the printed regulations on any part of this form so far as the general or special provisions apply.

Permittee herein shall complete the removal, moving, and relocation of said non -legal load within a total period of 24 hours, on such date which may be approved by the Public Works Director of the City of Hollister. Such work of removal shall not be commenced on any day on which weather conditions are such that the completion of said work is likely to be interrupted by rains or stormy weather.

PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:

Each, all and every one of the terms and conditions of this permit are expressly made terms and conditions, and the breach of any one of them by said Permittee shall cause this permit to forthwith terminate and end, and Permittee shall have no further rights hereunder.

This permit shall not be effective unless and until this permit, and each, all, and every one of the terms and conditions thereof, have been accepted and agreed to in writing by Permittee.

This permit is hereby issued for and on Behalf of the City of Hollister.

City of Hollister, a Municipal Corporation
Public Works Department
By
Title:

I agree to comply with the terms of this permit.

Permittee

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NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE HOUSE/STRUCTURE GENERAL PROVISIONS

CITY OF HOLLISTER

NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE

HOUSE/STRUCTURE

TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION

GENERAL PROVISIONS
At least 24 hours in advance of the commencement of the work of moving said non - legal load, Permittee shall notify each of the following Departments of the City of Hollister and Public Utilities of their intention and of the day and hour when said work shall commence, to wit: Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department. PG&E, Pac Bell, and Cable TV should be notified at this time also.

This permit is issued subject to all of the ordinances, Rules, and Regulati ons of the State of California and the City of Hollister now in effect or which may hereafter before the completion of said removal, moving, and relocation become effective.

Permittee agrees that they will save and protect harmless the City of Hollister, its Officers, Agents, and Employees, against any and all loss or damage which may be suffered by the City of Hollister, its Officers, Agents, or Employees, resulting from or arising out of the removal, moving, and relocation by Permittee of the aforesaid structure. The Permittee will add an additional insured endorsement to the Permittee's insurance policy naming the City, its officers and employees as additional insured in the form approved by the city.

Permittee agrees that they will, at all times while said structure is being removed, moved, and relocated, carry comprehensive bodily injury liability insurance, (including automobiles). The minimum limits of liability will be as follows:

Bodily Injury $500,000.00 $1,000,000.00
Per person Per Occurrence
Property Damage $250,000.00 $500,000.00
Each Occurrence Aggregate

The Insurance Company will be authorized to engage in the insurance business in the State of California.

Permittees shall do and perform all of the work or removal, moving and relocation of said non-legal load in accordance with the most up-to-date standards for moving in California, and shall use the most up-to-date and efficient equipment for said moving, and agree to have employed, at all times while said structure is being moved, a sufficient and adequate crew of competent movers engaged in the moving of said load so as to ensure the most expeditious moving of said load. Said permittee agrees to move said load in such manner and at such time of day as to cause the least interference with the vehicular traffic on all the streets on which said moving is to be done.

City may provide a special police escort to be on the route and near said structure while the same is being removed, and Permittee agrees to pay the City of Hollister the cost of any special police escort.

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CITY OF HOLLISTER

NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE

HOUSE/STRUCTURE

TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION

GENERAL PROVISIONS (CONT'D)
In the event, in the course of said removal, moving and relocation, said load shall for any reason remain upon any City street, State Highway, or public thoroughfare within the City of Hollister in excess of 24 hours, Permittee agrees to pay to the City of Hollister as liquidated damages the sum of $1,000.00 for each 24 -hour period during which said structure or portion there shall remain upon any portion of any City Street, State Highway, or public thoroughfare.

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CHAPTER 15.12 MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS

15.12.010 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter:

Mobilehome park means any area or tract of land that has been developed to the mobilehome park standards where space is rented to owners or users of mobilehomes to be used for living purposes.

Mobilehome means a structure designed for human habitation and for being moved on a street or highway under permit as defined by California Civil Code section 798.3.

Commercial coach means a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped for human occupancy for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes, which is required to be moved under permit, and shall include a trailer coach as defined in California Vehicle Code section 635.
(Prior code §§ 13A-11, 13A-13; Ord. 911, § 2, 1998; Ord. 1238, 2023)

15.12.020 Mobilehomes prohibited in certain places—Exceptions.

A. No person shall abandon, park, store, leave, keep or maintain, or permit to be abandoned, parked, stored, left, kept or maintained, any mobilehome upon any private or public property, other than in a mobilehome park.

B. With the prior authorization and consent of the city council of the city, a district, city, county or other political subdivision may park, store, leave, keep or maintain, a commercial coach for industrial, professional or commercial purposes, for a period not to exceed one year.

C. With the prior authorization and consent of the planning commission of the city, a commercial coach may be parked, stored, left, kept or maintained, for construction offices or storage purposes, for a period not to exceed 180 days. (Prior code § 13A-12; Ord. 1238, 2023)

15.12.030 Criteria for mobilehome park development.

A. In General. The contents of this chapter do constitute the minimum standards for locational criteria and physical development. Deviation from these standards may be permitted only by the planning commission upon such reasons as it deems valid.

The criteria as set forth in this chapter shall be considered by the city in the determination as to whether or not a proposed mobilehome park is so located as to be an asset to the city, will contribute to the well-being of the community in general, will not be a detriment to persons who reside or work in the area, will not be an encroachment into a developed area, but will lend itself to the overall design of the general area, will comply with the applicable governmental regulations and will be compatible with the general plan. Mobilehome parks may be permitted in any zoning district in the city, subject to obtaining a conditional use permit.

B. Access. Mobilehome parks shall be located adjacent to arterial or collector streets or adjacent to a designated freeway frontage road, provided further that if located

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adjacent to a collector street or designated freeway frontage road it should be a reasonable distance from an arterial street or freeway access ramp.

C. Community Services. Mobilehome parks should be located within reasonable proximity to parks, schools (if a family type park), shopping facilities and other residential support facilities.
(Prior code § 13A-14)

15.12.040 Conditional use permit required.

Mobilehome park developments are permitted in the city subject to the granting of a conditional use permit by the planning commission upon such terms and conditions deemed necessary to insure proper development. The commission must find, prior to the granting of a conditional use permit:

A. That the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interest, safety, health, morals and general welfare;
B. That the proposed use is desirable to the public convenience and welfare; C. That the proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the development in the immediate neighborhood;
D. That the proposed use will not be contrary to or in conflict with the general purposes and intent of this chapter.
(Prior code § 13A-15)

15.12.050 Application—Contents.

Every applicant for a permit to construct, establish and maintain a mobilehome park shall file a written application with the planning commission of the city for a conditional use permit which shall contain the name and address of the applicant, the propos ed location of the park and the name and address of the owner or proprietor of the park. (Prior code § 13A-16)

15.12.060 Map—Contents, review and approval.

A. Each application shall be accompanied with five copies of a map prepared by a civil engineer or surveyor, clearly and legibly drawn on tracing cloth or paper not smaller than 18 inches by 26 inches, with a scale of one inch equals 50 feet.

B. The map shall contain the following:

1. Name and address of owner, developer and engineer, date, north point and written and graphic scale;

2. Sufficient legal description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed park;

3. The locations, names and widths of all streets adjacent to the proposed park;

4. Adjacent properties and names of the owners thereof;

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5. The location and size of all sewer, water and storm drain facilities within and adjoining the proposed park;

6. Contours of the land at six-inch intervals for ground slopes between level and two percent, one-foot contours between two percent and five percent and five - foot contours for over five percent;

7. Location, width and flow direction of all watercourses;

8. Existing buildings or structures and existing uses of the property;

9. Setback or plan lines on existing streets;

10. Improvements to be made to public streets or ways;

11. The location and number of all mobilehome sites, and the design of all roadways, walkways, electrical, sanitation, sewer drainage and water facilities and the location of parking areas;

12. The sizes of mobilehome sites;

13. Location of areas to be landscaped and the location and type of all existing trees with a height of 20 feet or greater;

14. Data showing the bearing and length of every site line;

15. The center line of all public streets and rights-of-way and the location of all easements for sewer, water and storm line, street and boundary line.

C. Such commission shall determine whether the proposed park meets all the requirements of this chapter and may require any changes therein which, in its estimation, will make the proposed park conform to the requirements of this chapter. The commission may approve the map without conditions, approve the map with changes and conditions or disapprove the map. If a map is disapproved, the commission shall state the reasons therefor and in what instances the map fails to meet the requirements of this chapter.

D. One copy of the map as approved by the planning commission shall be referred to the health officer who shall review the same to determine that the map and all improvements shown thereon proposed to be constructed meet all the requirements of this chapter with respect to sanitation, water, sewer and drainage facilities.

E. One copy of the map as approved by the planning commission shall be referred to the director of public works who shall review the same to determine that the map and all improvements shown thereon proposed to be constructed meets all the requirements of this chapter with respect to sewer and drainage facilities, buildings, roadways, walkways and other similar facilities.

F. One copy of the map as approved by the planning commission shall be referred to the county water conservation and flood control district who shall review the same as to off-site drainage.
(Prior code § 13A-17)

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15.12.070 Application fee.

The application fee for a conditional use permit for a mobilehome park shall be $15.00.
(Prior code § 13A-18)

15.12.080 Enlargement or modification of existing mobilehome parks.

A conditional use permit shall be required to enlarge, change or modify any existing mobilehome park.

No conditional use permit to enlarge, change or modify an existing mobilehome park shall be granted unless and until such mobilehome park shall meet all the requirements of this chapter, excluding the requirement for the minimum park size as provided herein.
(Prior code § 13A-19)

15.12.090 Development standards.

A. Jurisdiction of City. The state, through the department of housing and community development, regulates many aspects of the construction and operation of the park.

The city has the jurisdiction in respect to the following:

1. Park area layout and design including architectural design;

2. Lot size and shape;

3. Yards;

4. Landscaping;

5. Walls and enclosures;

6. Signs;

7. Parking and street widths;

8. Service and recreational facilities.

B. Mobilehome Park Area. A mobilehome park shall have a usable area of not less than ten acres, except by variance. Long narrow parcels are not deemed desirable for mobilehome park development.

C. Density. The maximum density for a mobilehome park shall be eight units per net acre.
(Prior code § 13A-20)

15.12.100 Lot size and design.

A. The minimum lot size permitted shall be 2,600 square feet and the average lot size for the total development shall be at least 2,800 square feet, excluding private streets, guest parking, recreational areas, etc. Each lot shall have a minimum width

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of 37 feet; except that triangular or gore-shaped lots shall have a minimum width of 37 feet measured at a point midway between front and rear property lines.

B. Each mobilehome lot shall have access directly to a private roadway.

C. The lot area beneath each individual mobilehome shall be paved with two inches of asphaltic concrete, or equivalent, a minimum of two feet beyond the perimeter of each mobilehome. Each mobilehome within the park shall be surrounded by solid skirting material, which skirting shall not unreasonably impede the movement of the mobile-home, which skirting shall be openable for inspection and shall have cross - ventilation on at least three sides with not less than two square feet of opening for each 25 linear feet. All unpaved areas shall be landscaped or sterilized for weeds.

D. A four-inch P.C.C. slab or wooden deck area of 200 square feet minimum shall be provided on each individual mobilehome site adjacent to the entrances of the mobilehome.
(Prior code § 13A-21)

15.12.110 Setbacks and lot coverage.

All distances between mobilehomes and related accessory buildings shall be as per the state rules and regulations governing the construction of mobilehome parks, except:

A. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than 20 feet from a park property line adjacent to a public right-of-way;
B. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than five feet to any internal street line;
C. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than five feet from a park property line other than a property line adjacent to a public right-of-way; D. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than 20 feet to any recreation or community building, or closer than 15 feet to any laundry or service building; E. No portion of any mobilehome shall be closer than five feet to any lot line; F. The maximum lot coverage for individual mobilehome lots shall be 75 percent and at least 300 square feet of a site shall be free of all structures and coverage.
(Prior code § 13A-22)

15.12.120 Parking.

A. All parking spaces, as required by this section, shall measure ten feet in width by 20 feet in depth and shall be surfaced with four inches of P. C. C. or two inches of asphaltic concrete with header boards and suitable base materials. Guest parking spaces shall be suitably marked outlining individual parking spaces and traffic flow.

B. On-site parking spaces for a minimum of two cars shall be provided on each mobilehome lot. Such spaces may be in tandem (ten feet by 40 feet).

C. Off-street parking for guests shall be on the basis of one parking space for each four mobile-home lots.

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D. Off-street parking on the basis of one parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor space in the recreational, all-purpose or community building, shall be provided. Such spaces shall be located adjacent to such facility or within a 100 -foot radius of the exterior walls of the structure.
(Prior code § 13A-23)

15.12.130 Streets.

A. All streets within a mobilehome park shall be private roadways and shall be improved as per existing standards of the city. The following private roadway widths shall be permitted:

1. A minimum of 26-foot wide private roadway with parking prohibited on both sides;

2. A minimum of 32-foot wide private roadway with parking permitted on one side;

3. A minimum of 40-foot wide private roadway with parking permitted on both sides;

4. A minimum paved access of 40 feet, as approved by the public works director;

5. All roadways shall have curbs and gutters.

B. If on-street parking is to be permitted, off -street guest parking on the basis of one parking space for each four mobilehome spaces will not be required if the total number of on-street spaces provided will equal or exceed the total number of off - street parking spaces required. If the number of on-street parking spaces does not equal the guest parking requirement the difference shall be provided in off -street parking. Off-street parking requirements for the recreational, all-purpose or community building shall not be affected by the foregoing. (Prior code § 13A-24)

15.12.140 Walls, fences and screening— Landscaping.

A. The mobilehome park shall be surrounded with a six-foot high block wall, fence or screening, acceptable to the planning commission, on all property lines. However, such wall, fence or screening shall be a maximum of three feet in height when within 30 feet of any entrance to or exit from the property.

B. The wall, fence or screening adjacent to any street frontage shall be decorative in nature, of a design acceptable to the planning commission, and shall be set back a minimum of 30 inches from the property line. The resulting area between property line and wall, fence or screening shall be landscaped.

C. Trees, as required by the planning commission, shall be planted in landscape areas adjacent to exterior property lines so as to provide a pleasant environ ment through the provision of color and texture and to prevent a bleak appearance of the visual horizon of the park exterior.

D. Interior areas within the boundaries of the mobilehome park surrounding the recreation facility and other miscellaneous common areas shall be landscaped as required by the planning commission.

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E. All required landscape areas other than on individual sites shall be equipped with sprinkler systems to insure ease of maintenance.

F. Detailed landscaping plans, in duplicate, shall b e submitted to, and approved by, the planning commission prior to the issuance of permits of any type. (Prior code § 13A-25)

15.12.150 Recreational facilities.

A. A minimum of 200 square feet of area for each mobilehome site shall be devoted to indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.

B. Any permanent structure for recreational purposes shall be limited to two stories in height, not exceeding 35 feet.

C. Sidewalks, as per existing standards of the city, shall be provided from the private roadways to the recreational facilities as necessary.
(Prior code § 13A-26)

15.12.160 Storage yard areas.

Storage yard areas designed for storage of travel trailers, campers, boats, etc., shall be provided within the boundary of the mobilehome park as per the following standards:

A. One storage space shall be provided for each five mobilehome sites in the park.

B. Each storage space shall be 180 square feet in area and shall be adjacent to an access driveway with minimum width of 25 feet.

C. The storage yard shall be located in an unobtrusive manner within the confines of the park.

D. The storage yard shall be paved with two inches of asphaltic concrete or four inches of P.C.C. with suitable base materials.
(Prior code § 13A-27)

15.12.170 Animals at large.

Dogs and other animals shall not be permitted to run at large in any mobilehome park.
(Prior code § 13A-28)

15.12.180 Waste containers and storage receptacles.

Metal or plastic waste containers equipped with tight-fitting lids shall be provided.

Storage facilities large enough to hold waste containers shall be provided for each mobilehome site, or there shall be central storage facilities within close proximity to each mobilehome site.

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(Prior code § 13A-29)

15.12.190 Clothes drying yards.

Clothes drying yards shall be provided and shall be completely screened from view from the exterior of the mobilehome park in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.
(Prior code § 13A-30)

15.12.200 Car washing facilities.

Car washing facilities, as required by the planning commission, shall be provided. (Prior code § 13A-31)

15.12.210 Radio and television antennas.

A central radio and television antenna system shall be provided with underground wiring to the individual sites and service buildings, as required. No individual antennas will be allowed.
(Prior code § 13A-32)

15.12.220 Utilities.

All utilities within a mobilehome park shall be placed underground. (Prior code § 13A-33)

15.12.230 Lighting.

All private roadways within the mobilehome park shall be provided with lighting standards spaced at intervals to insure adequate roadway lighting and shall be sufficiently artificially lighted to adequately illuminate every building in the park and the area or tract of land containing the park.
(Prior code § 13A-34)

15.12.240 Grading.

Park property shall be adequately graded and drained so as to prevent the accumulation of water within the park.
(Prior code § 13A-35)

15.12.250 Signs.

Advertising signs shall be permitted within the confines of the mobilehome park for the purpose of identifying the park only. The following sign shall be permitted: A maximum of eight feet in height, 40 square feet, lighted ground sign.

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(Prior code § 13A-36)

15.12.260 Commercial uses.

Commercial uses shall not be permitted in any mobilehome park, irrespective of the zoning district in which the park is located.
(Prior code § 13A-37)

15.12.270 Street names and lot numbering.

All street names and lot numbering shall be submitted for approval to the planning department.
(Prior code § 13A-38)

15.12.280 Off-site improvements.

Off-site improvements shall be provided in accordance with specifications of those city departments concerned.
(Prior code § 13A-39)
CHAPTER 15.16 HISTORIC RESOURCES

15.16.010 Title.

This chapter shall be known as the "Historic Resources Ordinance of the city of Hollister."
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.020 Purpose.

A. Whereas, the city council has determined:

1. That the character and history of the city are reflected in its cultural, historical and architectural heritage;

2. That these historical and cultural foundations should be preserved as living parts of community life and development to build an understanding of the city's past so that future generations may have a genuine opportunity to appreciate, enjoy and understand the heritage of the city;

3. That in the face of ever-increasing pressures of modernization and urbanization, city landmarks and other areas of historical and cultural interest are threatened with demolition;

4. That pursuant to the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, the city joins with private concerns, the state of California, and the United States Congress to develop preservation programs and activities to give maximum encouragement to agencies and individuals

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undertaking preservation of the city's unique architectural, historical, aesthetic and cultural heritage.

B. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and:

1. To safeguard the city's unique cultural heritage as embodied and reflected in the city's architectural history and patterns of cultural development;

2. To encourage and facilitate public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the city's historic past and unique sense of place;

3. To foster civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity based on the recognition and use of cultural resources;

4. To promote the enjoyment, celebration and use of cultural resources appropriate for the education and recreation of the people of the cit y;

5. To preserve diverse architectural styles, patterns of development, and design preferences reflecting phases of the city's history and to encourage complementary contemporary design and construction and inspire a more livable urban environment;

6. To enhance property values and to increase economic and financial benefits to the city and its inhabitants through the exploration of creative financial incentives for preservation;

7. To protect and enhance the city's attraction to tourists and visitors thereby stimulating business and industry;

8. To identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts between the preservation of cultural resources and alternative land uses;

9. To integrate the preservation of cultural resources into public and private l and use management and development processes;

10. To conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built environment;

11. To stabilize neighborhoods through the preservation of cultural resources;

12. To promote public awareness of the benefits of preservation;

13. To increase the economic benefits of preservation of cultural resources to the city and its inhabitants; and

14. To encourage public participation in identifying and preserving historical and architectural resources thereby increasing community pride in the city's cultural heritage.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.030 Applicability.

This chapter shall apply to all historic resources within the city. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

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15.16.040 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

Adaptive reuse means conversion of underutilized structures into more productive uses.

Alteration means any change or modification, through public or private action, to the character-defining or significant physical features of properties affected by this chapter. Such changes to or modification of structure, architectural details or visual characteristics, grading, surface paving, the addition of new structures, removal of natural features, disturbance of archeological sites or areas and the placement or removal of any significant objects such as signs, plaques, light fixtures, street furniture, walls, fences, steps or accessories affecting the significant visual or historical qualities of the property.

Certificate of appropriateness means a certificate issued by the historic resources commission approving such plans, specifications, statements of work and any other information which are reasonably required by the commission to make a decision on any proposed alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, construction, removal, relocation or demolition, in whole or in part, of or to a designated resource, resource site, or to a building or structure.

Certificate of economic hardship means a certificate authorizing work described in the accompanying certificate of appropriateness granted by the commission because of extreme financial privation or adversity and in accordance with the procedures and findings of this chapter.

Commission means historic resources commission.

Demolition means any act or process that destroys in part or in whole an individual historic resource.

Design guidelines means the principles contained in a document which illustrate appropriate and inappropriate methods of rehabilitation and construction. The purpose of using design guidelines is to aid design and decision-making with regard to retaining the integrity of scale, design intent, materials, feeling, patterns of development and historical character of a cultural resource.

Designated historic resource means any improvement or natural feature that has special historical, cultural, aesthetic or architectural character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or history of the city, the state, or the nation and that has been nominated and designated pursuant to this chapter or nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation shall specify the significant exterior and interior architectural elements and natural features which are expressly found by the commission to meet one or more of the criteria in Section 15.16.070.

Designated site means a parcel or part thereof on which a historic resource is or has been situated, and any abutting parcel or part thereof constituting part of the premises on which the cultural resource is situated, and which has been designated a cultural resource pursuant to this chapter.

Director means the development services director.

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Economic hardship means all reasonable use of or return from a designated historic resource will be denied to a property owner. In the case of a proposed demolition, the historic resources commission must make a finding that the designated historic resource cannot be remodeled or rehabilitated in a manner, which would allow a reasonable use of or return from such resource or property to a property owner.

Historic resource means improvements, buildings, structures, signs, features, sites, scenic areas, views and vistas, places, areas or other objects of scientific, aesthetic, educational, cultural, architectural or historical significance to the citizens of the city and the state of California, or the nation which may be eligible for designation or designated and determined to be appropriate for historic preservation by the historic preservation commission, or by the city council on appeal, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

Improvement means any building, structure, place, fence, gate, wall, parking facility, work of art or other object constituting a physical feature of real property, or any part of such feature.

Minor exterior alterations means changes to the exterior of a property that do not substantially modify the appearance of a structure. Examples include change in the exterior surface, window replacement, door replacement, new roof covering that does not change design and pitch of a roof, and foundation work. Application of exterior paint does not meet the definition of minor exterior alterations.

Natural feature means any geographical or geological site or feature subject to the provisions of this chapter.

Object means a material thing of functional, aesthetic, cultural, symbolic or scientific value.

Ordinary maintenance and repair means any work, for which a building permit is not required by law, where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration of or damage to a structure or any part thereof and to restore the same to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration or damage.

Potential historic resource means an improvement or natural feature which may be nominated for consideration by the commission and may be designated under the condition that either: (1) more research becomes available regarding its eligibility; or (2) the resource is restored to its original condition; or (3) the resource is one of the few remaining examples in the city of its type.

Preservation means the protection, conservation, enhancement, perpetuation, rehabilitation, restoration, repair, reconstruction or other action taken to repair, conserve or prevent the deterioration or destruction or removal of a cultural resource or property in a historic district or a list adopted by the city council.

Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation means the guidelines prepared by the National Park Service for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and the Standards for Historic Preservation Projects prepared by the National Park Service with Guidelines for Applying the Standards.

Significant feature means the natural or manmade elements embodying style or type of historic resource, design or general arrangement and components of an improvement, including, but not limited to, the kind, color and texture of the building materials and the type and style of all windows, doors, lights, signs and other fixtures appurtenant to such improvement.

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Work means alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, remodeling, addition, change of use, demolition, or relocation.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.050 Historic resources commission.

A. Composition. The historic resources commission shall be comprised of five members appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council. One member shall be a member in good standing of the Hollister Downtown Association; one member shall be a member in good standing of the San Benito County Historical Society; one member shall be a person knowledgeable about historic preservation with a background in architecture, engineering, and construction; two members who are a resident or property owner of a historical district in the city.

B. Term. The term of office of each member shall be for four years commencing July 1st of each year and until the appointment and qualification of a successor, except for the initial terms of office as provided herein when the terms of office for commissioners shall be staggered. Any vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council.

1. Initial Terms. In order to promote continuity of the commission, the terms of the first five commissioners shall be staggered. Two of the first five commissioners shall have a term of two years and three of the first five commissioners shall have a term of four years, by the casting of lots at the commission's first meeting.

C. Schedule of Meetings. The commission shall meet at least quarterly. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.060 Powers and duties of commission.

The commission shall have the following powers and duties:

A. Adopt procedural rules for the conduct of its business in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
B. Establish criteria and conduct or cause to be conducted a comprehensive survey in conformance with federal and state survey standards and guidelines of historic resources within the boundaries of the city. Publicize and periodically update the survey results;
C. Recommend in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 15.16.070 the designation of historic resources including individual properties, landmark sites and historic districts;
D. Maintain a local register of historic resources consistent with the National Register of Historic Places criteria including individual properties, landmark sites, landmarks, and historic districts within the city including all information required for each designation;

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E. Review and comment upon the conduct of land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the city, the county or state, as they relate to the survey results and historic resources of the community; F. Recommend to the city council standards and guidelines to be used by the commission in reviewing applications for permits to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, remove or significantly affect any historic resource; G. Investigate and make recommendations to the city council on the use of various federal, state, local or private funding sources and mechanisms available to promote historic resource preservation in the city; H. Approve or disapprove, in whole or in part, or approve with conditions, applications for permits pursuant to Sections 15.16.090, 15.16.100, 15.16.120 and 15.16.160;
I. Review all applications for permits, environmental assessments, environmental impact reports, environmental impact statements and other similar documents as set forth in this chapter, pertaining to designated and potential historic resources, or related neighboring property within public view. The development services department shall forward all such documents to the commission for review and comment, prior to review and approval by the planning commission, city council or other city body;
J. Review the actions and proposed actions and advice environmental review processes of all city departments and public agencies concerning the effects of their actions, programs, capital improvements or activities on designated and potential historic resources;
K. Consider whether denial of certificates of appropriateness (permits) affecting historic resources results in economic hardship to the property owner according to the procedures outlined in Section 15.16.160; L. Recommend hiring staff, retaining consultants and conducting studies as the commission deems desirable or necessary, by the city council; M. Cooperate with local, county, state and federal governments in the pursuit of the objective of historic resource preservation;
N. Assume whatever responsibilities and duties may be assigned to it by the state under the Certified Local Government Provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended;
O. Keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings including voting records, attendance, resolutions, findings, determinations and decisions. All such material shall be public records;
P. Provide opportunity for direct public participation in all responsibilities deleted to the certified local government including the survey and National Register nomination processes. Commission meetings shall be open to the public with published agenda and minutes in accordance with the California Open Meeting Act. The published agenda shall be mailed in advance of meetings to individuals and citizen organizations interested in the commission's activities;

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Q. Render advice and guidance, upon the request of the property owner or occupant, on the restoration, alteration, decoration, la ndscaping or maintenance of any historic resource including landmarks and landmark sites; R. Encourage and render advice and guidance to property owners or occupants on procedures for inclusion of a historic resource on the National Register of Historic Places;
S. Participate in, promote and conduct public information, educational and interpretive programs pertaining to historic resource preservation; T. Confer recognition upon the owners of landmarks or property or structures by means of certificates, plaques or markers, and from time to time make recommendation to council for commendations to owners of historic resources who have rehabilitated their property in an exemplary manner; and U. Undertake any other action or activity necessary or appropriate to the implementation of its powers or duties to fulfill the objectives of this chapter. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.070 Historic resource designation criteria.

For the purposes of this chapter, an improvement, natural feature or site may be designated a historic resource by the historic resources commission pursuant to Section

15.16.080 if it meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, State Register, or one or more of the following:

A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, architectural or natural history; B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history;
C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship;
D. It is representative of the work of a notable builder, designer or architect; E. It contributes to the significance of a historic area, being a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of historic or scenic properties or thematically related grouping of properties which contribute to each other and are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development; F. It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic or is a view or vista representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city;
G. It embodies elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship that represent a significant structural or architectural achievement or innovation;
H. It is similar to other distinctive properties, sites, areas or objects based on a historic, cultural or architectural motif;

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I. It reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes or distinctive examples of park or community planning;
J. It is one of the few remaining examples in the city, region, state or nation possessing distinguishing characteristics of an architectural or historical type of specimen.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.071 Historic district designation criteria.

A. Criteria. A historic district is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration, linkage or continuity, constituting more than 50 percent of the total, of historic properties or thematically related grouping of properties which contribute to each other and are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development which has been designated an historic district by the city council upon the recommendation of the commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A geographic area may be designated as an historic district if it:

1. Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, architectural, or natural history;

2. Is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history;

3. Embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship;

4. Represents the work of notable builders, designers, or architects;

5. Has a unique location or is a view or vista representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood community or of the city;

6. Embodies a collection of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship that represent a significant structural or architectural achievement or innovation;

7. Reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of park or community planning; or

8. Conveys a sense of historic and architectural cohesiveness through its design, setting, materials, workmanship, or association.

B. Initiation. The nomination, repeal or modification of an historic district designation may be initiated by the commission, city council, or by petition of any of the record property owners in the proposed district, or by any person, organization, or entity.

Application shall be made on such forms and accompanied by such data and information as may be required so as to assure the fullest practical presentation of the facts for proper consideration of the request.

C. Notice of Hearing. Upon the filing of a complete application, the matter shall be set for public hearing before the commission not more than 60 days from the date of filing of the complete application. Notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing before the commission shall be given by first class mail no less than 30

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days prior to the date of the public hearing, using the name and address of such owners as shown on the latest equalized assessment rolls, and shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not less than ten days prior to the date of such hearing. Failure to send any notice by mail to any property owner or nonreceipt of any notice mailed pursuant to this chapter shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with the proposed designation.

D. Hearing. A public hearing shall be conducted before the commission at th e time and place so fixed and noticed. The commission may continue such hearing to such time and place certain when such action is deemed necessary or desirable.

The commission may establish rules for the conduct of the public hearings.

E. Designation. The city council upon the recommendation of the commission may designate an historic district, in whole or in part, based on the criteria set forth in this chapter, and the facts presented in connection with the application. The city council shall designate a historic district by a numbered resolution which shall include the facts and findings on which the designation is based. The application must receive affirmative votes of a majority of the council members then present and voting.

F. Notice of Designation. Notice of the designation of an historic district shall be transmitted to all departments of the city, and the county assessor and recorder.

Each city department shall incorporate the notice of historic designation into its records so that future decisions or permissions regarding or affecting any property within the district will be made with the knowledge of the historic district designation and in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter. The city clerk shall record the resolution in the office of the San Benito County recorder.

G. Repeal. A historic district designation may be repealed by the city council in the same manner provided by this chapter for the designation of a district if the majority of the resources no longer meet the designation criteria found to apply due to the subsequent discovery of substantial information on the significance of the resource or destruction of the resource by a catastrophic event. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.080 Historic resource designation procedures.

The commission shall establish historic resources in the following manner:

A. Only the property owner(s) may request the designation of an improvement as a historic resource by submitting an application for such designation to the commission. The nomination application shall contain sufficient documentation and information indicating how the nominated resource meets the criteria for designation in this chapter. Notification of the nomination shall be sent to the property owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property within 30 days of the receipt of the nomination.

B. The director shall make a preliminary determination based on the documentation required as to whether the nomination application is appropriate for consideration. If the director determines that the application merits consideration, a public hearing shall be scheduled.

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C. Notice of the decision to schedule the hearing shall be given by mail to the applicant.

D. No building, alteration, demolition or removal permits for any improvement, building or structure relative to a nominated historic resource shall be issued while a nomination application is pending.

E. In the case of a proposed historic resource site, notice of the date, place, time and purpose of the hearing shall be given by first class mail to the applicants, owners and occupants of the improvement at least 30 days prior to the date of the public hearing, using the name and address of such owners as shown on the latest equalized assessment rolls, and shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.

F. At the conclusion of the public hearing, but in no event more than 30 days from the date set for the initial public hearing for the designation of a proposed historic resource, the commission shall recommend approval in whole or in part, or disapproval in whole or in part, of the application in writing. The commission's recommendation shall include findings of fact relating to the criteria for designation in Section 15.16.070 that constitute the basis for its decision and shall transmit its recommendation to the city council, the property owner and the applicant.

G. The city council, within 60 days of receipt of the recommendations from the commission, shall, approve the application in whole or in part, or shall, by motion, disapprove it in its entirety.

H. The failure of any person or entity to receive notice given pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of the city for which the notice was given.

I. The commission shall not recommend that a resource be removed from the city's list of designated cultural resources unless it is discovered that the information relied on by the commission and the city council in making the original designation was erroneous or false, or that circumstances wholly beyond the owner's control have rendered the resource ineligible for designation based on the criteria listed in Section 15.16.070 and it would be infeasible to restore the resource.

J. Designations must be recorded with the recorder of San Benito County at the expense of property owner.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010; Ord. 1071, § 1, 2011)

15.16.090 Certificate of appropriateness (permits) required—Application.

A. All permits for work for designated historic resources shall require a certificate of appropriateness issued by the commission or by the commission staff.

B. All permits for work on a designated historic resource shall follow the procedures listed below in processing applications for obtaining certificates of appropriateness and approval of work covered by this chapter.

C. No permits for work on a nominated historic resource shall be awarded until eligibility for designation has been determined or the designation process has been

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initiated in accordance with this section and a certificate of appropriateness, if applicable, has been secured.

D. Except for minor exterior alterations, all applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be submitted to the commission for approval. The building and development services departments shall report any application for a permit to work on a designated historic resource to the commission and its staff. The applicant is encouraged to confer with commission staff prior to submitting an application.

E. Applications for certificates of appropriateness for minor exterior alterations shall be reviewed and approved by the commission staff, using the same application forms and procedures required for applications for certificates of appropriateness issued by the commission.

F. Applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be filed with city's development services department for processing. Applications shall include plans and specifications showing the proposed exterior appearance and texture of materials and the proposed architectural design of the exterior of the structure. The application shall also show the relationship of the proposed work to the surrounding environs. The application shall be accompanied b y any other information required for an informed determination relating to the proposed work according to the standards of review in this chapter
G. If no building or other permit is required to pursue work on a designated historic resource, whoever is responsible for the work, whether it is the tenant, resident or property owner, shall apply for a certificate of appropriateness to the commission staff directly.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.100 Evaluation of application.

A. In evaluating applications for certificates of appropriateness, the commission, or the city council upon appeal, shall consider the existing and proposed architectural style, design, arrangement, texture, materials and any other factors with regard to the original distinguishing architectural characteristics of the designated resource.

Using the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation P rojects as a guide, the commission, or city council upon appeal, shall approve the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness for any proposed work if, and only if, it makes the following findings:

1. With regard to a designated resource, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the significant architectural features of the designated resource nor adversely affect the character of historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value of the designated resource and its site;

2. In the case of construction of a new improvement, addition, building or structure upon a designated historic resource site, the use and exterior of such improvements will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the use and exterior of existing designated historic resources, improvements, buildings, natural features and structures on said site.

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B. The commission shall establish guidelines for determining which types of applications for certificates of appropriateness should be set for public hearing. If a public hearing is held, it shall be scheduled not more than 60 days from the date of application. Notice of the hearing shall be given by sending written notice to all property owners within 300 feet of the property for which application has been made. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 notices shall be mailed no less than ten days prior to the hearing. Failure to send any notice by mail to any property owner where the address of such owner is not a matter of public record shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with an application for a certificate of appropriateness. The failure of any person or entity to receive notice given pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of the city for which the notice was given.

C. Public testimony shall be taken on any application for a certificate of appropriateness for commission consideration.

D. If the commission fails to consider an application for a certificate of appropriateness within 90 days of the date of submission of the application, the director of planning shall issue the certificate of appropriateness. If an appeal to the city council is filed within ten days from the date of a commission decision on an application, no certificate of appropriateness shall be issued until the outcome of the appeal is determined by the city council.

E. The commission may incorporate in any certificate of appropriateness such condition or conditions, if any, as the commission may find necessary or desirable to effect the purposes of this chapter which conditions shall be covenants running with the land.

F. When the commission has approved a plan for the preservation of a cultural resource which sets forth particular development standards, an application to the commission to do work consistent with the approved plan development standards shall be approved by the staff person designated by the commission. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.110 Inspection—Stop work order—Commencement of work and renewal.

A. After the permit has been issued, the planning director or designee shall, from time to time, inspect the work approved by the commission in order to assure compliance. If the work is not being performed in accordance with the certificate of appropriateness, a stop work order shall be issued and all work shall cease.

B. A certificate of appropriateness shall become void unless construction is commenced within 18 months of the date of issuance. Certificates of appropriateness may be renewed for an additiona l 18-month period by applying to the commission staff. If the project is not completed within 36 months, a new certificate of appropriateness shall be required to complete work. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

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15.16.120 Change of use for designated historic resource.

For any designated historic resource, the commission may give a certificate of appropriateness on approval of the planning commission for a change of use of a property provided the following findings can be made:

A. The change of use is required for an adaptive reuse of the resource and is compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located; B. The adaptive reuse of the resource will result in substantial restoration of the significant architectural features, facade or structure of the resource in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation Projects;
C. The change of use will not impair the architectural, aesthetic, historical or natural integrity of the resource;
D. In residential districts the change of use will occupy only the original square footage of the resource or any portion thereof. In the case of a single structure, if the structure contains more than five residential units, one unit must be retained in whole as a residential unit;
E. The applicant has made reasonable efforts to secure the façade or other features of the resource in perpetuity;
F. The change of use complies with the requirements of the Zoning Code Title 17. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.130 State Historic Building Code.

The California State Historic Building Code (SHBC) provides alternative building regulations for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation of structures designated as historic resources. The SHBC shall be used for any designated h istoric resource in the city's building permit procedure in conjunction with other applicable building codes.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.140 Preservation easements.

Preservation easements on the facades of buildings designated as a historic resource may be acquired by the city or nonprofit group through purchase, donation or condemnation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 815. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.160 Certificate of economic hardship.

A. Application of a certificate of economic hardship shall be made on a form approved by the commission. The commission shall schedule a public hearing concerning any application for a certificate of economic hardship and provide notice in the same manner as in Section 15.16.080. Any person may testify at the hearing

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concerning economic hardship in the same manner as provided in Section

15.16.080.

B. The commission shall review all the evidence and information required of an applicant for a certificate of economic hardship and, following a public hearing as set forth herein, make a determination within 45 days of receipt of the application whether the denial of a certificate of appropriateness has deprived, or will deprive, the owner of the property of all reasonable use of, or economic return on, the property. Written notice of the determination shall be provided in the same manner as required by Section 15.16.080.

C. If the applicant presents the facts and clear evidence demonstrating to the commission that failure to approve the application or a certificate of appropriateness will cause an immediate extreme hardship because of conditions peculiar to the particular structure or other feature involved, and the damage to the owner of the property is unreasonable in comparison to the benefit conferred to the community, the commission may approve or conditionally approve such certificate even though it does not meet the standards set forth herein. The commission shall hold a public hearing in order to determine whether a certificate of appropriateness will be approved or denied. A certificate of economic hardship shall be accompanied by a written demonstration, based on the following findings:

1. Denial of the application will diminish the value of the subject property so as to leave substantially no value;

2. Sale or rental of the property is impractical, when compared to the cost of holding such property for uses permitted in this zone;

3. A change of occupancy code analysis has determined that use of the prope rty for lawful purposes is prohibited or impractical;

4. Rental at a reasonable rate of return is not feasible;

5. Denial of the certificate of appropriateness would damage the owner of the property unreasonably in comparison to the benefit conferred on the community;

6. Damage to or deterioration of the property was not caused by the failure of the applicant or the owner to provide ordinary maintenance and repair of the property; and

7. All means involving city-sponsored incentives, such as transfer of development rights, tax abatements, financial assistance, building code modifications, changes in the zoning ordinance, loans, grants and reimbursements, have been explored to relieve possible economic disincentives.

D. The commission shall be authorized to request that the applicant furnish material evidence supporting the applicant's request for a certificate of economic hardship or shall furnish evidence or testimony to complete the application for certificate of economic hardship including any or all of the following:

1. Cost estimates of the proposed construction, alteration, demolition or removal, and estimate of the additional cost(s) that would be incurred to comply with the recommendations of the commission for issuance of a certificate of appropriateness;

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2. A report from a licensed engineer or architect with experience in rehabilitation as to the structural soundness of any structures on the property and their suitability for rehabilitation;

3. Estimated market value of the property in its current condition; estimated market value after completion of the proposed construction, alteration, demolition or removal after any changes recommended by the commission; and, in the case of a proposed demolition, after renovation of the existing property for continued use;

4. In the case of a proposed demolition, an estimate from an architect, developer, real estate consultant, appraiser or other real estate professional experienced in rehabilitation as to the economic feasibility of rehabilitation or reuse of the existing structure on the property and its market value for continued use after rehabilitation;

5. For income-producing properties, information on annual gross income, operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation deductions and annual cash flow after debt service, current property value appraisals, assessed property valuations, real estate taxes and any other information considered necessary by the commission to determine whether substantial evidence of economic hardship exists;

6. Remaining balance on any mortgage or other financing secured by the property and annual debt service, if any, for the previous two years;

7. All appraisals obtained within the previous two years by the owner or applicant in connection with the purchase, financing or ownership of the property;

8. Amount paid for the property, the date of purchase and the party from whom purchased, including a description of the relationship, if any, between the owner of record or applicant and the person from whom the property was purchased, and any terms of financing between the seller and buyer and any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received, if any, within the previous two years;

9. Real estate taxes for the previous two years;

10. Form of ownership or operation of the property, whether sole proprietorship, for-profit or nonprofit corporation, limited partnership, joint venture or other;

11. Any other information necessary by the commission to a determination as to whether the property does yield or may yield a reasonable return to the owners.

E. In considering an application for a certificate of economic hardship, the commission must make a finding that without approval of the proposed demolition, alteration, remodeling, removal or construction, all reasonable use of or return from a designated landmark or property will be denied a property owner. In this context, personal, family or financial difficulties, loss of prospective profits and neighboring violations are not justifiable hardships. In the case of proposed demolition, the commission must make a finding that the designated landmark cannot be remodeled or rehabilitated in a manner which would allow a reasonable use of or return from the property to the property owner.

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F. In the case of a finding of economic hardship, this finding shall be accompanied by a plan developed by the city or applicant to relieve economic hardship. This plan may include, but is not limited to, property tax relief, loans or grants from the city or other private sources, acquisition by fee purchase or eminent domain, use of the State Historical Building Code, redevelopment fees for historic preservation, changes in applicable zoning regulations, transfer of unused development rights or relaxation of the provisions of this chapter sufficient to allow reasonable beneficial use or return from the property. The commission and the city shall have a period not to exceed 120 days to make recommendations and develop and adopt a plan in order to relieve economic hardship and to allow the applicant a reasonable use of, and economic return from, the property or otherwise preserve the subject property.

G. If, by the end of this 120-day period, the commission has found that without approval of the proposed work, the property cannot be put to a use with reasonable economic return, then the commission shall issue a certificate of economic hardship approving the proposed work. If the commission finds otherwise, it shall deny the application for certificate of economic hardship and notify the applicant by mail of the denial.

H. If approval of a certificate of economic hardship will result in the demolition of a nominated or designated historic resource, the applicant shall be required to provide documentation of the resource proposed for demolition to the standards of Historic American Building Survey. Such documentation may include photographs, floor plans, measured drawings, archeological survey, or other documentation required by the commission.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.170 Appeals.

A. Any action by the commission may be appealed by any interested party to the city council including but not limited to the following:

1. The commission's decision not to hold a public hearing on an application for designation of a historic resource or historic district;

2. A determination made after a public hearing not to designate a proposed historic resource or historic district;

3. The commission's decision to grant or to not grant a certificate of appropriateness or certificate of economic hardship.

B. Any interested party may appeal by filing a notice of appeal with the city council not later than ten days after the commission's written decision has been filed with the city clerk. Said notice shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount to be determined by the city council. The city council shall schedule a public hearing to be held no later than 30 days after the notice of appeal is filed, and shall render its decision within 30 days of said hearing date.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

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15.16.180 Duty to keep in good repair.

The owner, occupant or other person in actual charge of a historic resource or a historic improvement, building or structure shall keep in good repair all of the exterior portions of such improvement, building or structure, all of the interior portions thereof when subject to control as specified in the designated ordinance or permit, and all interior portions thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration and decay of any exterior architectural feature.

It shall be the duty of the development services department to enforce this section. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.190 Ordinary maintenance and repair.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on any property covered by this chapter that does not involve a change in design, material or external appearance thereof, nor does this chapter prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition or removal of any such architectural feature when the building director certifies to the commission that such action is required for the public safety due to an unsafe or dangerous condition which cannot be rectified through the use of the California State Historic Building Code and when such architectural feature can be replaced according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)

15.16.200 Enforcement and penalties.

A. Any person who violates a requirement of this chapter or fails to obey an order issued by the commission or to comply with a condition of approval of any certificate or permit issued under this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction. The violating party shall be judged to be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, or corporation, and shall be punishable as provided herein.

B. Any person who constructs, alters, removes or demolishes a historic resource in violation of this chapter shall be required to restore the building, object, site or structure to its appearance or setting prior to the violation. Any action to enforce this provision may be brought by the city or any other interested party. This civil remedy shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any criminal prosecution and penalty or other remedy provided by law.

C. Any construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of a historic resource in violation of this chapter shall be and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. The city attorney shall, upon order of the city council, immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement and removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such court as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate and

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remove such violation and restrain and enjoin any person, firm, or corporation from using any structure in which said violation of this chapter exists.

D. The remedies provided herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
CHAPTER 15.20 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND

METHODS

15.20.010 Statutory authorization and findings of fact.

A. The Legislature of the state of California has in Government Code Sections 65302, 65560 and 65800 conferred upon local government units authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry.

B. The flood hazard areas of city are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.

C. These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately anchored, damage uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately floodproofed, elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss.
(Prior code §§ 8A-1, 8A-2)

15.20.020 Statement of purpose.

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed:

A. To protect human life and health;
B. To minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects; C. To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public; D. To minimize prolonged business interruptions;
E. To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;

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F. To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the second use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas;
G. To insure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard; and
H. To insure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions.
(Prior code § 8A-3)

15.20.030 Methods provided for reducing flood losses.

In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter includes methods and provisions for:

A. Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or flood heights or velocities;
B. Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction; C. Controlling the alternation of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel floodwaters; D. Controlling fill, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage; and
E. Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas. (Prior code § 8A-4)
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS

15.20.040 Definitions.

Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this chapter its most reasonable application.

Accessory use means a use which is incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the parcel of land on which it is located.

Alluvial fan means a geomorphologic feature characterized by a cone or fan- shaped deposit of boulders, gravel, and fine sediments that have been eroded from mountain slopes, transported by flood flows, and then deposited on the valley floors, and which is subject to flash flooding, high velocity flows, debris flows, erosion, sediment movement and deposition, and channel migration.

Apex means the point of highest elevation on an alluvial fan, which on undisturbed fans is generally the point where the major stream that formed the fan emerges from the mountain front.

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Appeal means a request for a review of the floodplain administrator's interpretation of any provision of this chapter or a request for a variance.

Area of shallow flooding means a designated AO or AH zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The base flood depths range from one to three feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unp redictable and indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow. Area of Special Flood Hazard. See "special flood hazard area." Backfill means the placement of fill material within a specified depression, hole or excavation pit below the surrounding adjacent ground level as a means of improving floodwater conveyance or to restore the land to the natural contours existing prior to excavation.

Base flood means the flood having a one percent chance of b eing equaled or exceeded in any given year (also called the "100-year flood").

Basement means any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides.

Building. See "structure."
Critical feature means an integral and readily identifiable part of a flood protection system, without which the flood protection provided by the entire system would be compromised.

Curvilinear line means the border on either a flood hazard boundary map or Flood Insurance Rate Map that delineates the special flood, mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/or flood-related erosion hazard areas and consists of a curved or contour line that follows the topography.

Development means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.

Encroachment means the advance or infringement of uses, plant growth, fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures or development into a floodplain which may impede or alter the flow capacity of a floodplain.

Existing manufactured home park or subdivision means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.

Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision means the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).

Fill is the placement of fill material at a specified location to bring the ground surface up to a desired elevation.

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Fill material can be natural sand, dirt, soil or rock. For the purposes of floodplain management, fill material may include concrete, cement, soil cement, brick or similar material as approved on a case-by-case basis.

Flood elevation determination means a determination by the administrator of the water surface elevations of the base flood, that is, the flood level that has a one percent or greater chance of occurrence in any given year.

Flood elevation study means an examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation and determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/ or flood-related erosion hazards.

Flood, flooding, or floodwater means (1) a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from (a) the overflow of inland or tidal waters, (b) the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, and/or (c) mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused by flooding as defined in subsection (1)(b) of this definition and are akin to a river of liquid and flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current; and (2) the collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by an unanticipated force of nature, such as flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge, or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event which results in flooding as defined in subsection (1)(a) of this definition.

Flood hazard boundary map means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated the areas of flood hazards.

Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.

Flood Insurance Study means the official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood.

Floodplain or flood-prone area means any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source (see definition of "flooding").

Floodplain administrator is the individual appointed to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.

Floodplain management means the operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage, including but not limited to emergency preparedness plans, flood control works and floodplain management regulations.

Floodplain management regulations means zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as floodplain management regulations).

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Floodproofing means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property; water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their contents.

Flood protection system means those physical structural works for which funds have been authorized, appropriated, and expended and which have been constructed specifically to modify flooding in order to reduce the extent of the area within a community subject to a special flood hazard and the extent of the depths of associated flooding. Such a system typically includes hurricane tidal barriers, dams, reservoirs, levees or dikes. These specialized flood-modifying works are those constructed in conformance with sound engineering standards.

Floodway means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. Also referred to as "regulatory floodway."
Floodway encroachment lines means the lines marking the limits of floodways on federal, state and local floodplain maps.

Floodway fringe means the areas of a floodplain on either side of the designated floodway where encroachment may be permitted.

Fraud and victimization as related to Article VI, "Variance Procedure," of this chapter means that the variance granted must not cause fraud on or victimization of the public. In examining this requirement, the variance board will consider the fact that every newly constructed building adds to government responsibilities and remains a part of the community for 50 to 100 years. Buildings that are permitted to be constructed below the base flood elevation are subject during all those years to increased risk of damage from floods, while future owners of the property and the community as a whole are subject to all the costs, inconvenience, danger and suffering that those increased flood damages bring. In addition, future owners may purchase the property, unaware that it is subject to potential flood damage, and can be insured only at very high flood insurance rates.

Freeboard means a factor of safety usually expressed in feet above a flood level for purposes of floodplain management. Freeboard tends to compensate for the many unknown factors that could contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood and floodway conditions, such as wave action, bridge openings, and the hydrological effect of urbanization of the watershed.

Hardship, as related to Article VI, "Variance Procedure," of this chapter means the hardship that would result from a failure to grant the requested variance. The variance board requires that the variance be exceptional, unusual, and peculiar to the property involved. Mere economic or financial hardship alone is not exceptional. Inconvenience, aesthetic considerations, physical handicaps, personal preferences, or the disapproval of one's neighbors likewise cannot, as a rule, qualify as exceptional hardships. All of these problems can be resolved through other means, without granting a variance. This is so even if the alternative means are more expensive or complicated than building with a variance, or if they require the property owner to put the parcel to a different use than originally intended, or to build elsewhere.

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