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November 19, 2025

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CODE ENFORCEMENT PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT- SEPTEMBER 2025

PUBLIC

NUISANCE
16%
ZONING

VIOLATION
4%

HAZARDOUS

CONDITION
1%

ILLEGAL

DUMPING
4%

ILLEGAL

VENDORS
2%

PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE
66%

GRAFFITI
3%

BUILDING
CODE

VIOLATION
4%

CODE ENFORCEMENT

CASELOADS

PUBLIC NUISANCE

ZONING VIOLATION

HAZARDOUS CONDITION

ILLEGAL DUMPING

ILLEGAL VENDORS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

GRAFFITI

BUILDING CODE VIOLATION

ACTION DETAIL STATS Jan
25 Feb
25 Mar
25 Apr
25 May
25 Jun
25 Jul
25 Aug
25 Sep
25 Current Open Cases 311 300 306 311 339 492 478 389 350 New Complaints
Received
110 55 77 97 88 107 112 109 94
New Cases 171 154 197 178 201 322 297 128 198
Follow-Up Inspections 104 132 140 157 162 62 103 113 147 Closed Cases 100 77 92 122 73 87 122 92 130
Notices of Violation
Issued
66 61 64 82 52 55 51 47 111
Admin Citations
Issued
31 33 41 46 49 156 23 28 33
Proactive Enforcement
Cases
10 15 13 38 12 7 6 1 59

CODE ENFORCEMENT

TOPICS OPENED
Jan
25 Feb
25 Mar
25 Apr
25 May
25 Jun
25 Jul
25 Aug
25 Sep
25 Building Code
Violation
10 1 5 7 1 3 5 2 4
Dangerous Building 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Hazardous Condition 3 2 3 11 4 2 6 2 1 Illegal Dumping 7 3 6 4 3 1 9 6 5 Illegal Signs Removed 17 41 24 31 24 37 23 16 31 Property Maintenance 29 14 31 42 54 40 40 45 75 Public Nuisance 13 13 11 27 12 19 24 9 18
Vehicle Abatement 1 0 5 4 0 6 3 0 1 Vendor Enforcement 3 12 8 13 7 11 6 1 2 Weed Abatement 0 0 0 0 0 157 0 2 0 Zoning Violations 8 5 6 9 3 6 1 8 5 Public Works Referrals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marijuana Cultivation 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Graffiti 6 4 6 3 7 2 1 1 3
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Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE
Jurisdiction Summary for City of Menifee
Bill Weiser
Fire Chief

09/1/2025 to 09/30/2025
Incident Response Activity
*At least 1 Resource Dispatched
Average Enroute to On-Scene Time
*Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3
<5 Minutes +5 Minutes

613 199

+10 Minutes +20 Minutes

13 4

Average Min % 0 to 5 Min

4.34 73.94

Enroute Time: Unit has been acknowledged as responding.

On-Scene Time: Unit has been acknowledged as being On-Scene.

Incident Type #
Com Fire 1
False Alarm 48
Haz Mat 1
Medical 962
Other Fire 8
Other Misc 5
Public Service Assist 68
Res Fire 1
Rescue 3
Ringing Alarm 2
Standby 11
Traffic Collision 52
Vehicle Fire 1
Wildland Fire 2

Incident Total 1,165
Auto Aid
*Unit responses for Canyon Lake and Murrieta Only
Auto Aid Given
City of Canyon Lake
City of Murrieta
Auto Aid Received
City of Canyon Lake
City of Murrieta

3 1

1 1
Station Responses
*Incident Count by
Incident PRA Station for City of Menifee
05 Quail Valley 93
07 Sun City 624
68 Menifee 169
76 Menifee Lakes 342
Jurisdiction Report
*Incident Count for Station PRA with Station Responsibility for City of Menifee
Assistance Given
City Of Lake Elsinore
City Of Perris
City Of Wildomar
Riverside County
Total:

Assistance Received
City Of Perris
City Of Temecula
Riverside County
Total:

11 23
39 44
117

7 1
47 55
Apparatus Responses
*Unit count for City of Menifee Apparatus
05 Quail Valley Engine 175
07 Sun City Engine 239
07 Sun City Patrol 231
07 Sun City Squad 19
07 Sun City Squad 296
68 Menifee Engine 174
76 Menifee Lakes Engine 298
76 Menifee Lakes Squad 1
76 Menifee Lakes Truck/Quint 242
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Office of the Fire Marshal

Total Number of Plan Reviews Completed:

Plan Review Turnaround Time:

Inspections Conducted:

Inspection Turnaround Time:
91 10 days

363

2 days

Community Engagement

09/02/25- Station 7 gave a fire station tour.
9/09/25- Riverside County Medic Coordinators meeting
9/09/25- Menifee CERT Monthly Meeting
9/10/25- Station 76 gave a fire station tour.
09/11/25- Truck and Engine 76 participated in the 9/11 HERO CLIMB at MSJC. 09/11/25- Engine and Patrol 7 participated in the Bear River First Responder Day. 09/12/25- Engine, Patrol, and Squad 7 attended the Sunny Rose Senior Living Hero’s Breakfast. 09/12/25- Engine 68 attended Paloma HS First Responder Night. 09/13/25- Station 76 gave a station tour.
09/18/25- Station 7 gave a station tour.
09/18/25- Engine and Truck 76 attended a Public Event on Hawkscrest Dr. 9/24/25 -Riverside County Operational Area Tactical Response to Violent Incidents Working group 9/29/25 -Riverside County Prehospital Medical Advisory Committee Significant Incidents
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Commercial Vehicle Parking on City Streets and
Highways
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Mandy Stephens, Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt an ordinance amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.20.140, to prohibit certain commercial vehicle parking on City streets and highways.

DISCUSSION
On November 5, 2025, the City Council introduced an ordinance to amend Menifee Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.20.140 to prohibit certain commercial vehicle parking on City streets and highways. This is the required second reading and adoption. If adopted, the ordinance would become effective 30 days from the date of adoption and would be implemented on January 1, 2026.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item. Costs associated with the purchase and installation of required roadway signs would be absorbed in the approved fiscal year 2025/2026 operating budgets in Gas Tax Fund 2200.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance
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1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING MENIFEE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 12, SECTION

12.20.140 TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING

ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS, Section 12.20.140 of the Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) addresses the parking of large commercial vehicles, commercial trailers, and semi-trailers in the City of Menifee; and
WHEREAS, prior to adoption of this Ordinance, MMC Section 12.20.140 generally prohibits the parking of a commercial vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, or any commercial trailer or semi-trailer regardless of weight, on any street or highway within a residential district or on any undeveloped private property; and
WHEREAS, the City has received multiple complaints from residents regarding an excess of commercial vehicles parked on streets throughout the City outside of residential districts, including, without limitation, in commercial areas and areas adjacent to hospitals; and
WHEREAS, an excess of commercial vehicles parked on City streets, highways, and rights-of-way contributes to traffic congestion and impairs residents’ access to local businesses and services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee desires to amend MMC Section

12.20.140 to extend the prohibition on the parking of a commercial vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, and more than two axels, or any commercial trailer or semi-trailer regardless of weight to apply within all City streets, highways, and rights-of-way, on any undeveloped property or any designated non-privately owned open space in the City, instead of only in residential districts; and WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 22507 requires local agencies adopting restrictions on the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles to place signs or markings giving adequate notice of the restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee desires to direct the City Manager of the City of Menifee or designee to place the signs or markings required by Vehicle Code Section 22507 to effectuate this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee has determined that this Ordinance is in the best interests of the citizens of the City and is important to the overall quality of life in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee has determined that the adoption of this Ordinanc e is not considered a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (CEQA) and is otherwise exempt from CEQA review pursuant to the “common sense exemption” in Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City of Menifee noticed a public hearing for October 15, 2025, for the first reading of this Ordinance; and
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2 WHEREAS, on October 15, 2025, the City Council of the City of Menifee continued the duly noticed public hearing to a date certain of November 5, 2025; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025, the City Council of the City of Menifee held a duly noticed public meeting at which members of the public had the opportunity to review the documents presented to the City Council and provide oral comments to the City Council concerning this Ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Counci l of the City of Menifee, California , does ordain as follows:

Sect
ion 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Adoption. The Menifee Municipal Code Amendment, as set forth in Exhibit “A” hereto is hereby approved and adopted. Exhibit “A” show the changes to the existing Menifee Municipal Code with underlining of additions and strikeout of deletions.

Section 3. Signs or Markings. The City Manager or designee is hereby directed to place signs or markings providing notice of the restrictions in this Ordinance consistent with the requirements of Vehicle Code Section 22507.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council of the City of Menifee finds that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) in that the proposed changes are not anticipated to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, nor will they have the potential of creating a significant effect on the environment.

Section 5 . If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional, without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Section 7. Implementation Date. This ordinance shall be implemented on January 1, 2026.

Section 8. Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code Section 36933(a) or, cause this Ordinance to be published in a manner required by law using the alternative summary and posting procedure authorized under Government Code Section 36933 (c).

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3 This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 5th day of November, 2025 and APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th of NOVEMBER, 2025.

___________________________
Bob Karwin, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:

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Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

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Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney

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4 EXHIBIT A
TITLE 12

CHAPTER 20

VEHICLE PARKING

Sections:

12.20.140 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

§ 12.20.140 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.

(A) No person shall park or leave standing a commercial vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds and more than two axles , or any commercial trailer or semi-trailer regardless of weight, on any street or highway within a residential district or on any undeveloped private property or any designated non-privately owned open space in the City.
(B) As used in this section, “residential district, street, highway, or right-of-way” means the full width of a public street, highway, or right-of-way which is located within, or adjacent to a residential zone as defined in County of Riverside Ordinance No. 348. (C) The City Engineer or his or her designee shall post signs to give notice of the parking restrictions contained in this section at major entry points into the city. (D) This section shall not apply under the following conditions:
(1) Any commercial vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted streets or highways or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure upon the restricted streets or highways for which a building permit has previously been obtained;
(2) Any vehicle parked in connection with, and in the aid of, the performance of a service to or on a property in the block in which such vehicle is parked; (3) Any school or passenger bus under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission;
(4) Any vehicle owned by a city, county, state, public entity or licensed contractor engaged in the installation, maintenance, or repair of any public property, utility or highway; (5) Any authorized emergency vehicle as defined by the California Vehicle Code.

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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Molly Binnall, Management Analyst II
REVIEWED BY: Orlando Hernandez, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with BLC Fleming, LLC and Lennar Homes of California, LLC for the Legado Specific Plan, located south of Rouse Road, west of Antelope Road, north of Chambers Avenue and east of Encanto Drive.

DISCUSSION
At the November 5, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement (DA) No. 2018-277 for the Legado Specific Plan. This is the required second reading and adoption. If adopted, the ordinance would become effective 30 days from the date of adoption.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Thriving Economy

FISCAL IMPACT
Item Title: 10.6
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement Item Page Number: 1

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City of Menifee Staff Report
Legado DA Amendment No. 1
November 19, 2025

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The proposed adjustments included within the proposed DA Amendment No. 1 represent a reduction in Development Impact Fee (DIF) revenue collection in the amount $44,064 with the extension of the DIF freeze. Additional indirect fiscal impacts to the City include the timing of when elements of the parks and paseos are turned over to the City. These items will change the timing and nature of expenditures for Community Facilities District (CFD) maintenance and will have offsetting effects. Lennar will realize cost savings of $469,844 from the reduction of the required contingency from 15% to 5% to assist in meeting the amenities desires by the community. These cost savings help offset the existing funding gap for the TR37408 and TR37409 paseo and park improvements.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance

2. Exhibit A – DA Amendment No. 1
Item Title: 10.6
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement Item Page Number: 2

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025- ______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-277 FOR THE LEGADO SPECIFIC PLAN BY

AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MENIFEE AND LENNAR HOMES OF

CALIFORNIA LLC AND BLC FLEMING LLC
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2020, the City Council of the City of Menifee approved the Legado Specific Plan, Development Agreement (DA) No. 2018-277, and zoning ordinance, with adoption occurring on June 17, 2020; and WHEREAS, on September 10, 2025, staff in coordination with Lennar, LLC initiated an application requesting an amendment to DA No. 2018-277 (the “Project”). The proposed amendment seeks to: (1) extend the Development Impact Fee (DIF) freeze for lots within Lennar Phase 1 until 2030; (2) modify the timeline for completion of park and paseo improvements; and (3) reduce the required contingency for Park Cost Estimates from 15% to 5%. These additional amendments aim to support the successful completion of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the application is being processed as Amendment No. 1 to DA No. 2018-277 for the Legado Specific Plan No. 2017-187 and associated tentative tract maps; and
WHEREAS, City has found that development agreements will strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning by providing a greater degree of certainty in that process, reduce the economic costs of development, allow for the orderly planning of public improvements and services, allocate costs to achieve maximum utilization of public and private resources in the development process, and ensure that appropriate measures to enhance and protect the environment are achieved; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2025, the Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission of the City of Menifee reviewed a Quimby Agreement allowing the use of Quimby Fees for Heritage Village (TR 38346) to be reallocated to the construction of the West Park and Paseo for Legado Phase 1, and the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Quimby Agreement to City Council. Should DA Amendment No. 1 not be approved by City Council, the Quimby Agreement will be void; and WHEREAS, on October 8, 2025 the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for Amendment No. 1 to DA No. 2018-277 for the Legado Specific Plan, which the hearing was publicly noticed on September 28, 2025, by a publication in The Press Enterprise (a newspaper of general circulation), an agenda posting, and to persons requesting public notice, and recommended approval of DA Amendment No. 1 to City Council; and WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, the Finance Subcommittee of the City of Menifee reviewed a Waiver Agreement for the Community Facilities District (CFD) Bond Premiums allowing for the waiver of the 20% fee on financed fees against the City’s CFD Fund, and the Subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Waiver Agreement to City Council. Should DA Amendment No. 1 not be approved by City Council, the Waiver Agreement will be void; and
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1 WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025, the City Council of the City of Menifee held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for Amendment No. 1 to DA No. 2018-277, which the hearing was publicly noticed on October 26, 2025 by a publication in The Press Enterprise (a newspaper of general circulation), an agenda posting, and notice to property owners within 300 feet of the Project boundaries, and to persons requesting public notice; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 to DA No. 2018-277 has been prepared, processed, reviewed, heard, and approved in accordance with applicable law, including but not limited to Section 65864 et seq. of the Government Code and is attached hereto as “Exhibit A” of this Ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Menifee does ordain as follows:

Section 1: The proposed DA is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

The proposed First Amendment to the DA supports the development of parks and paseos within the Legado Specific Plan. The DA has been revised to reflect the changes proposed as part City and Developer negotiations of the park construction costs. The changes to the DA will allow to extend the DIF freeze for lots within Lennar Phase 1 until 2030, modify the timing for completion of park and paseo improvements and reduce the required contingency for park cost estimates from 15% to 5%. The Project is consistent with the Specific Plan land use designation. In addition, the Project will provide the residential uses envisioned in the General Plan resulting in the generation of economic growth and supplying needed infrastructure, services and amenities envisioned in the General Plan.

In addition, the Project and associated DA are consistent with the following City of Menifee General Plan policies:
Policy LU-1.1: Concentrate growth in strategic locations to help preserve rural areas, create place and identity, provide infrastructure efficiently, and foster the use of transit options.

The Project places appropriate uses within an area designated Specific Plan per the General Plan. Growth has been concentrated in this strategic location to help preserve rural areas. Through the land use plan, development standards, and the design guidelines, the Specific Plan will create a unique place and develop its own identity. The Land Use Plan, Circulation Plan, Grading Plan, and Phasing Plan of the Specific Plan will ensure that development will provide infrastructure efficiently.

The DA implements and is consistent with Land Use Plan, Circulation Plan, Grading Plan, and Phasing Plan of the Specific Plan.

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1 Policy LU-1.2: Provide a spectrum of housing types and price ranges that match the jobs in the city and make it possible for people to live and work in Menifee and maintain a high quality of life.

The Project provides a variety of lot sizes that can accommodate different housing types and price ranges including age restricted housing. The Project contains residential and recreation opportunities fostering a high quality of life.
Policy C-1.1 Require roadways to: Comply with federal, state and local design and safety standards.

The Project includes roadway standards for Encanto Drive, Sherman Road, Rouse Road and Chambers Road which will be implemented through the Development Agreement and tract maps that include Conditions of Approval which require the dedication and installation (or bonding) of roadway improvements consistent with the City’s General Plan and the City’s Public Works and Engineering Department Standard Details
Policy CD-1.3: Strengthen the identity of individual
neighborhoods/communities with entry monuments, flags, street signs, and/or special tree streets, landscaping, and lighting.

The Project includes entry monuments with a common architectural theme that will strengthen the identity of the development. Special trees and landscaping have been incorporated into the overall design of the monuments and streetscapes. Expanded parkways are also included on several streets to enhance the streetscapes. Roundabouts are provided within the Project to add to the community identity as well. CD-6.1 Recognize the importance of street trees in the aesthetic appeal of residential neighborhoods and require the planting of street trees throughout the City.

The proposed Project will include street trees throughout the project site.
HE-2.4 Parks and Recreation. Enhance neighborhood livability and sustainability by providing parks and open spaces, planting trees, greening parkways, and maintaining a continuous pattern of paths that encourage an active, healthy lifestyle.

As described above, the Project provides parks and open spaces, including expanded parkways, trees and a pattern of pathways that encourage an active healthy lifestyle.
HE-2.5 Public Facilities and Infrastructure. Provide quality community facilities, infrastructure, traffic management, public safety, and other services to promote and improve the livability, safety, and vitality of residential neighborhoods.

Item Title: 10.6
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement Item Page Number: 5

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1 The Project incorporates quality community facilities, including parks, is conditioned to install infrastructure including sewer, water, roadways, and will promote and improve the livability, safety and vitality of the proposed residential neighborhoods and surrounding existing neighborhoods.

Section 2:Consistency with the Zoning Code. The proposed DA is compatible with uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the zone in which the real property will be located.

The General Plan land use and zoning designation of the site is Legado Specific Plan. The Specific Plan includes the allowed uses and development standards applicable to property within the Specific Plan. The DA Amendment No. 1 is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed by the Specific Plan. The DA Amendment No. 1 will not modify the allowed uses and is being processed to assist in the successful completion of the Project and provide additional housing within the City of Menifee as envisioned by the Specific Plan.

As amended, the DA will strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning by providing a greater degree of certainty in that process, reduce the economic costs of development, allow for the orderly planning of public improvements and services, allocate costs to achieve maximum utilization of public and private resources in the development process, and ensure that appropriate measures to enhance and protect the environment are achieved.

Section 3:The proposed DA is in conformity with and will promote public convenience, general welfare and good land use practice.

The DA Amendment No. 1 would facilitate the development of a Specific Plan, more specifically the west and east parks as well as the west and east paseos.

The Project is compatible with the surrounding land uses, general plan land use designations and zoning classifications. The Project incorporates quality design, parks, landscaping and other improvements which will enhance the area upon construction. The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 provides for the orderly construction of the parks. The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 is consistent with the Specific Plan and will assist Lennar, LLC in implementation of the Specific Plan. The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 is in conformity with and will promote public convenience, general welfare and good land use practice.

Section 4:The DA will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare within the City.

The DA Amendment No. 1 will not result in conditions detrimental to public health, safety, or general welfare. The associated entitlements have been reviewed and conditioned by the City of Menifee Community Development Department, Engineering Department, and Office of the Fire Marshal to Item Title: 10.6
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement Item Page Number: 6

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1 ensure it will not create conditions materially detrimental to the surrounding uses. Conditions of approval include requiring park and other amenities to support the proposed residential component, roadway improvements consistent with the General Plan that will benefit the project site and surrounding areas.

The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 does not contain any provisions that would create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the Project vicinity and within the City.

Section 5:Orderly Development. The DA would not adversely affect the orderly development of property and surrounding area, or the preservation of property values.

The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 would assist with and would not interfere with the Specific Plan and implementing maps/land use entitlements. The timing of infrastructure, including parks, was carefully considered and coordinated consistently with the original DA. Therefore, the DA would not adversely affect the orderly development of the surrounding area. The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 would not alter the land uses as proposed in the Specific Plan. The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 would not conflict with surrounding existing and planned land uses and would not have the potential to adversely affect property values. The proposed DA Amendment No. 1 would assist with the implementation of the Specific Plan, which includes improvements to surrounding roads and the construction of parks. The improvements associated with the Specific Plan implementation are anticipated to enhance and improve the surrounding area and not adversely affect property values.

Section 6:Encourage Development. The DA would promote and encourage the development of the proposed project by providing a greater degree of requisite certainty.

The assurances provided to the Applicant through the proposed DA Amendment No. 1, such as vesting and timing for public improvements, would provide greater certainty and reduced risk that would encourage development as approved under the Specific Plan and the infrastructure associated with it that would serve the surrounding area.

Section 7:The proposed DA that includes a subdivision, and any tentative map prepared for the subdivision, will comply with the provisions in Government Code Section 66473.7.

There are no subdivisions proposed as part of DA Amendment No. 1. The subdivisions were approved in conjunction with the approval of the original DA. A Water Supply Assessment was prepared and approved by the Eastern Municipal Water District for the Project. The Project complies with the provisions of Government Code Section 66473.7
Section 8: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance. Additional environmental review of the proposed DA Amendment No. 1 is not required Item Title: 10.6
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement Item Page Number: 7

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1 since this DA was specifically included in the project description for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for Legado and certified by the City Council in 2020. The EIR analyzed and mitigated all potentially significant effects from the development of the project including the DA.

Section 9: Adoption of the DA. The City Council finds that the facts present within the public record and within this Ordinance provide the basis to adopt DA Amendment No. 2018-277.

Section 10: The City Manager, or their designee, is directed and authorized to do all the following:
a. Make all necessary and appropriate clerical, typographical, and formatting corrections to the adopted Amendment No. 1 to DA No. 2018-277 prior to execution and recording; and
b. To implement the DA, in accordance with its terms.

Section 11: Recording. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65868.5 and Section

9.45.150 of the Menifee Municipal Code, the City Clerk shall prepare a final version of the DA Amendment No. 1 for recording within 10 days of the Effective Date that fully reflects the action of the City Council in adopting the DA Amendment No. 1.

Section 12: Effective Date. The Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and operation 30 days after its second reading and adoption.

Section 13: Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivision, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 14: Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within 15 days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code Section 36933(a) or, cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law using the alternative summary and posting procedure authorized under Government Code Section 36933(c).

Section 15: The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Ordinance has been based are located at the Community Development Department – Planning Division, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586. This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6.

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1 THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND READ on the 5th day of November 2025 and PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 19th day of November 2025. _________________________
Bob Karwin, Mayor ProTem
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Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
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Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, California 92586
Attn: City Clerk
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

CITY OF MENIFEE
AND

BLC FLEMING LLC, AND LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC,

REGARDING THE LEGADO SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
This Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) by and between the CITY OF MENIFEE (hereinafter “CITY”'), a municipal corporation of the State of California, and LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, a California limited liability company, who is successor-in-interest to BLC FLEMING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“D EVELOPER”) for a portion of this Agreement is entered into on the ___ day of _________, 2025 (“EFFECTIVE DATE”) is made with reference to the following facts and objectives:

RECITALS
A. On or about June 3, 2020, the City and BLC Fleming, LLC entered into that certain Development Agreement By and Between the City of Menifee and BLC Fleming, LLC regarding the Legado Specific Plan Project (“Original DA”).

B. On or about March 8, 2024, Lennar Homes of California, LLC (“Developer”) became the successor in interest to the rights and obligations of certain portion of BLC Fleming, LLC under the Original DA.

C. The Developer has encountered delays outside of its control in relation to the parks and paseos construction costs that have delayed the parks and paseos construction as previously contemplated in the Original DA and the construction costs have increased from the maximum developer contribution identified in the Original DA. The City desires to accommodate the Developer’s request to facilitate the continued successful development of the Project and provision of park and paseo amenities consistent with the vision of the Specific Plan, and therefore, the parties now desire to amend the Original DA as set forth is this first amendment:

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In consideration of the foregoing and pursuant to Section 3.5 of the Development Agreement, the Development Agreement is hereby further amended as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Use of Capitalized Terms. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Amendment shall have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Original DA.

2. “Agreement” References. Unless the context requires otherwise, refences to the “Agreement” or the “Development Agreement” in this Amendment shall mean and refer to the Original DA.

3. Section 1.1. Definitions of the Development Agreement is amended to add 1.1.58:

1.1.58 “Lennar Phase 1” means the development of the following lots: Tracts 37408-1 (Lots 1-73); Tracts 37408-2 (Lots 1-49); Tracts 37408-3 (Lots 1-115); Tracts 37408-4 (Lots 1-42); Tract 37409-1 (Lots 1-86); Tract 37409-2 (Lots 1-67); and Tract 37409-3 (Lots 1-59).

4. Section 5.1 of the Development Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

5.1 Development Fees. The current Development Fees applicable to the Project are in the amount set forth in Exhibit E, DEVELOPER agrees that all Development Approvals and Subsequent Development Approvals that do not require an amendment to this Agreement under Section 3.5 shall be subject to the Development Fees. DEVELOPER and CITY further agree that the Development Fees (shown on and subject to adjustments as allowed in Exhibit E) shall remain fixed for a period of seven (7) years from the Effective Date, except for lots located within Lennar Phase 1. If the CITY incorporates automatic periodic increases of the Development Fees applicable to all CITY development projects, following the seven (7) year fixed period, the Project will be subject to only 50% of such accrued periodic increases for a three (3) year period whether the periodic increase occurred within the initial seven (7) year fixed period or after, except within Lennar Phase 1. Lots within Lennar Phase 1 are subject to the Development Fees applicable to the fixed amounts shown in Exhibit E for a period of ten (10) years following the Effective Date. Any Development Fees that are due ten (10) or more years following the Effective Date shall be subject to the full Development Fees in effect at the time due.

5. Section 6.2.2 Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 Neighborhood Park and Paseo Legado West Improvements (c) and (d) of the Development Agreement are amended to read in its entirety as follows:
c) Review of Bid. Prior to entering into a construction contract for the 37408 Park Improvements, DEVELOPER shall deliver to CITY DEVELOPER'S 37408 Park Selected Contract which, when combined with a five percent (5%) contingency and all other categories of Actual Costs of Construction, shall not exceed the amount specified as the Project Cost for the 37408 Park and the Paseo Legado West Improvements in Exhibit F-3. CITY shall have fifteen (15) days from the delivery of the 37408 Park Item Title: 10.6
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Selected Contract to approve or reject the 37408 Park Selected Contract through the delivery of the 37408 Park Contract Notice. CITY's acceptance or rejection of the 37408 Park Selected Contract shall be based on commercially reasonable considerations that are consistent with CITY's historic practices and/or facts or concerns disclosed upon a reasonable review of the bid documents. If CITY 37408 Park Selected Contract, it shall identify reasonable requested changes in such contract in the 37408 Contract Notice and DEVELOPER shall make reasonable efforts to obtain a revised bid that addresses the issues identified in the 37408 Park Contract Notice and submit the same to the CITY.

CITY shall have fifteen (15) days from the delivery of the revised bid to approve or reject the revised bid in its reasonable discretion. If CITY rejects the revised 37408 Park Selected Contract and any revised bid, then DEVELOPER shall make further modifications to address CITY's concerns. CITY' s failure to provide DEVELOPER a 37408 Park Contract Notice within fifteen (15) days of delivery shall be deemed CITY's approval of the 37408 Park Selected Contract, so long as concurrent with DEVELOPER's delivery of the proposed 37408 Park Selected Contract (and any revisions thereto) to CITY DEVELOPER includes a cover letter that states in the first paragraph as follows:
"IMPORTANT, DELIVERY OF THIS CONTRACT FOR CITY REVIEW IS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC OBLIGATION IN SECTION 6.2.2(c) OF THE LEGADO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. SPECIFICALLY, IF CITY FAILS TO EITHER APPROVE OR REJECT THE ATTACHED CONTRACT WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE

RECEIPT OF THIS LETTER, CITY WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE APPROVED THE CONTRACT". For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section shall require that the CITY contribute any general funds or other funds (except as specified in the Reimbursement Agreement for the 37408 Park Improvements) toward the 37408 Park Improvements. Further, DEVELOPER agrees to bear all costs of design, planning, and construction of the 37408 Park Improvements in a manner consistent with the Plot Plan conceptual designs (as modified to comply with all applicable building and fire codes) without any additional reimbursements or contributions from the CITY. DEVELOPER further agrees that payment of applicable Development Fees subject to credits for DEVELOPER’s cost in preparing the 37408 Park Construction Drawings does not meet DEVELOPER’s obligations under this Agreement or meet the conditions of approval associated with this Agreement.
(d) Completion of Improvement. The 37408 Park Improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the 200th Project dwelling unit in Planning Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 (or final inspection if no certificates of occupancies are issued for dwelling units) unless the Director of Public Works approves a later completion date to address construction compatibility and safety issues related to occupied residences. For purposes of this subsection, "completed" means the 37408 Park Improvements shall be open to the public after passing all required inspections and completing a 90-day maintenance and landscape establishment period. CITY shall promptly grant all required approvals and conduct all necessary inspections related to the 37408 Park Improvements. City's unreasonable delay in making an approval or inspection related to the 37408 Park Improvements shall not serve as a basis for CITY in delaying the filing or recordation of any Project final map, issuing a building permit, or issuing a certificate of occupancy.

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6. Section 6.2.3 Tentative Tract Map (No. 37409) Neighborhood Park and Paseo Legado East Improvements (c) and (d) of the Development Agreement are amended to read in its entirety as follows:
(c) Review of Bid. Prior to entering into a construction contract for the 37409 Park Improvements, DEVELOPER shall deliver to CITY DEVELOPER'S 37409 Park Selected Contract, which, when combined with a five percent (5%) contingency and all other categories of Actual Costs of Construction, shall not exceed the amount specified as the Project Cost for the 37409 Park and the Paseo Legado East Improvements in Exhibit F-3. CITY shall have fifteen (15) days from the delivery of the 37409 Park Selected Contract to approve or reject the 37409 Park Selected Contract through the delivery of the 37408 Park Contract Notice. CITY's acceptance or rejection of the 37409 Park Selected Contract shall be based on commercially reasonable considerations that are consistent with CITY's historic practices and/or facts or concerns disclosed upon a reasonable review of the bid documents. If CITY refuses to accept the 37409 Park Selected Contract, it shall identify reasonable requested changes in such contract in the 37409 Contract Notice and DEVELOPER shall make reasonable efforts to obtain a revised bid that addresses the issues identified in the 37409 Park Contract Notice and submit the same to the CITY. CITY shall have fifteen (15) days from the delivery of the revised bid to approve or reject the revised bid in its reasonable discretion. If CITY rejects the revised 37409 Park Selected Contract and any revised bid, then DEVELOPER shall make further modifications to address CITY's concerns. CITY' s failure to provide DEVELOPER a 37409 Park Contract Notice within fifteen (15) days of delivery shall be deemed CITY's approval of the 37409 Park Selected Contract, so long as concurrent with DEVELOPER's delivery of the proposed 37409 Park Selected Contract (and any revisions thereto) to CITY DEVELOPER includes a cover letter that states in the first paragraph as follows: "IMPORTANT,

DELIVERY OF THIS CONTRACT FOR CITY REVIEW IS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC OBLIGATION IN SECTION 6.2.3(c) OF THE LEGADO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. SPECIFICALLY, IF CITY FAILS TO EITHER APPROVE OR REJECT THE ATTACHED CONTRACT WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE RECEIPT OF THIS LETTER. CITY WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE APPROVED THE CONTRACT".

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section shall require that the CITY contribute any general funds or other funds (except as specified in the Reimbursement Agreement for the 37409 Park Improvements) toward the 37409 Park Improvements. Further, DEVELOPER agrees to bear all costs of design, planning, and construction of the 37409 Park Improvements in a manner consistent with the Plot Plan conceptual designs (as modified to exclude the bathroom facility and comply with all applicable building and fire codes) without any additional reimbursements or contributions from the CITY.

DEVELOPER further agrees that payment of applicable Development Fees subject to credits for DEVELOPER’s cost in preparing the 37409 Park Construction Drawings does not meet DEVELOPER’s obligations under this Agreement or meet the conditions of approval associated with this Agreement.
(d) Completion of Improvements. The 37409 Park Improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the 95th Project dwelling unit in Planning Areas 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Tentative Tract Map No. 37409 (or final inspection if no certificates of occupancies are issued for dwelling units) unless the Director of Public Works approves a later completion date to address construction compatibility and safety issues related to occupied residences. For purposes of this subsection, "completed" means the 37409 Park Improvements shall be open to the public Item Title: 10.6
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after passing all required inspections and completing a 90-day maintenance and landscape establishment period. CITY shall promptly grant all required approvals and conduct all necessary inspections related to the 37409 Park Improvements. CITY's unreasonable delay in making an approval or inspection related to the 37409 Park shall not serve as a basis for CITY in delaying the filing or recordation of any Project final map, issuing a building permit, or issuing a certificate of occupancy.

7. Section 9.1.3 Prevailing Wage Increases to Developer’s Financial Obligations to Complete Park and Paseos as Contemplated in Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 and Tentative Tract Map No. 37409 is added to the Development Agreement as follows:

Section 9.1.3 Prevailing Wage Increases to Developer’s Financial Obligations to Complete Park and Paseos as Contemplated in Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 and Tentative Tract Map No. 37409. In additional DEVELOPER’S indemnification responsibilities under Section 9.1 of this Agreement, DEVELOPER understands and agrees that any costs to planning and constructing the park and paseos required under Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 and Tentative Tract Map No. 37409 may surpass DEVELOPER’S original contribution maximum as contemplated under this Agreement. Moreover, should DEVELOPER’S compliance with any state or federal law, including, but not limited to, Labor Code Section 1781 regarding prevailing wage, require additional payments or expenditures by DEVELOPER to complete the parks and paseos required under Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 and Tentative Tract Map No. 37409, DEVELOPER agrees to bear the full cost of performance without any contribution from the City or changes to the conceptual park and paseos plan outlined in Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 and Tentative Tract Map No. 37409.

8. Section 3.12 Bonds and Acceptance of Parks and Points of Connection/Rights of Way Maintenance is added to the Development Agreement to read in its entirety as follows:

Section 3.12 Bonds and Acceptance of Parks and Points of Connection/Right of Way Maintenance. The City Manager or his/her designee shall be authorized to review, amend, and approve any and all bonds or instruments necessary to allow DEVELOPER to transfer maintenance responsibility of the 37408 Park Improvements and the 37409 Park Improvements as well as any Points of Connection to the CITY after the 90-day maintenance and landscape establishment period but before the one-year warranty period required by the Menifee Municipal Code.

9. Section 9.1.1 General Indemnity of the Development agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Section 9.1.1 General Indemnity. DEVELOPER agrees to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the CITY Parties as well as Community Facilities District 2022-3 (“CFD 2022-3”) from and against any and all Claims which may arise, directly or indirectly, from the acts, omissions, or operations of DEVELOPER or DEVELOPER's agents, contractors, subcontractors, agents, or employees pursuant to this Agreement, but excluding any loss resulting solely from the intentional or active negligence of the CITY Parties or CFD 2022-

03. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) CITY and CFD 2022-03 shall have the right to select and retain counsel to defend any such action or actions and DEVELOPER shall pay the cost thereof; provided, however, that the Parties and CFD 2022-03 agree to attempt in good faith Item Title: 10.6
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to coordinate and/or consolidate their defense of any Claim that is subject to the indemnification provisions of this Section; and (ii) this indemnity obligation shall not apply to any Claim for which DEVELOPER has provided a separate indemnity to the CITY and/or CFD 2022-03 by way of a separate instrument mutually accepted by the Parties and CFD 2022-03.

10. Section 9.1.2 Prevailing Wage Indemnity and Notice to Developer of Labor Code Section 1781 of the Development Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

9.1.2 Prevailing Wage Indemnity and Notice to Developer of Labor Code Section 1781. In connection with, but without limiting, the indemnification obligations set forth in Section 9 .1.1, DEVELOPER hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that the CITY and CFD 2022-03 are not by this Agreement affirmatively representing, and have not previously affirmatively represented, to the DEVELOPER or any contractor(s) of DEVELOPER for any construction on or development on or adjacent to the Property, in writing or otherwise, in a call for bids or any agreement or otherwise, that any work to be undertaken on the Property, as may be referred to in this Agreement or construed under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, Tentative Tract Map No. 37408 Neighborhood Park and Paseo Legado West Improvements, Tentative Tract Map (No. 37409) Neighborhood Park and Paseo Legado East Improvements, and those improvements receiving reimbursements or funding from CFD 2022-3, is not a "public work," as defined in Section 1720 of the Labor Code, or under any similar existing or hereinafter enacted law or regulation. The Parties agree that, in connection with the Development and construction (as defined by Applicable Law) of the Project, including, without limitation, any and all public works (as defined by Applicable Law), DEVELOPER shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law and/or federal law and/or the implementation of Labor Code Section 1781, as the same may be amended from time to time, and/or any other similar law. With respect to the foregoing, DEVELOPER shall be solely responsible, expressly or impliedly and legally and financially, for determining and effectuating compliance with all applicable federal, state and local public works requirements, prevailing wage laws, and labor laws and standards, and CITY and CFD 2022-3 make no representation, either legally and/or financially, as to the applicability or non-applicability of any federal, state and local laws to the construction of the Project as it may be amended pursuant hereto or otherwise.

Without limiting the foregoing, DEVELOPER shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the CITY Parties and CFD 2022-3, with counsel reasonably acceptable to CITY and CFD 2022-3, from and against "increased costs" as defined in California Labor Code Section 1781 (including CITY's reasonable attorneys' fees, cost and litigation costs, and fees of expert witnesses) in connection with the Development or construction (as defined by Applicable Law) of or on the Property, that results or arises in any way from (1) noncompliance by DEVELOPER of the requirement, if and to the extent applicable, to pay federal or state prevailing wages and hire apprentices, or (2) failure by DEVELOPER to provide any required disclosure or identification as required by California Labor Code Sections l 720 et seq. including without limitation specifically Section 1781, as the same may be amended from time to time. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

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11. Cooperation: Further Acts. Each party agrees to provide reasonable assistance to the other and cooperate to carry out the intent and fulfill the provisions of this Amendment. Each of the parties shall promptly execute and deliver all documents and perform all acts necessary to carry out the matters contemplated by this Amendment.

12. Integration; Interpretation; Recordation. The Original DA and this Amendment reflect the complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof. To the extent this Amendment conflicts with the Original DA, or any prior interpretation thereof, this Amendment supersedes the Original DA and any prior interpretations thereof. In all other respects, the parties hereto re-affirm and ratify all other provisions of the Original DA. This First Amendment shall be duly recorded following its full execution.

13. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all such counterparts, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement.

14. Authority. The person or persons executing this First Amendment ton behalf of the City and Developer warrant and represent that they have the authority to execute this First Amendment and the authority to bind the City and Developer, as applicable, to the performance of their respective obligations hereunder
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Developer have signed this First Amendment, by and through the signatures of their authorized representative as of the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY OF MENIFEE, LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC
a California municipal corporation a California Limited Liability Corporation By:__________________________ By:_______________________________ Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jeffrey Melching, Esq.

Rutan & Tucker, LLP
City Attorney
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Kimberly Luna, Associate Planner
REVIEWED BY: Orlando Hernandez, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Accept the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant from the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) in an amount not-to-exceed of $20,000 for the Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans Update; and

2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 budget, appropriating $20,000 of grant funds in revenue and expenditures; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary grant-related documents thereof to receive the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant.

DISCUSSION
The Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Grant Program focuses on investing early actions to accelerate infill housing development facilitating housing supply, choice, and affordability, affirmatively furthering fair housing and reducing vehicle miles traveled across the region. The REAP 2.0 Grant is funded by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and administered by WRCOG. The program was established as part of the 2021 California Comeback Plan under Assembly Bill 140.

On September 17, 2025, the City Council authorized the execution of an agreement with WRCOG to receive on-call professional services via a consultant chosen by the City to update the City’s existing Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) Plans. The PRADU Plans were prepared under the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) and allow residents to access cost effective and expedited options for constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Beginning January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect, requiring Item Title: 10.7
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updates to the existing PRADU Plans. The proposed update would ensure compliance with all new structural, energy efficiency, and accessibility standards.

Upon completion of the PRADU Plan update, staff would submit the final updated plans to the City Council for approval. Once approved, the City would submit a reimbursement request to WRCOG for the on-call professional services expenses incurred by the City at a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000. Grant expenditures are required to be exhausted by June 30, 2026.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Thriving Economy

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact for the acceptance of the REAP 2.0 Grant is a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 in revenue and expenditures, to be recognized in FY 2025/26. The amendment would increase the budgeted grant revenue within Grant Fund (2301-441002) and appropriate those funds for Professional Services within the Grant Fund (2301-CDD-PLNG-17048-652800). Upon completion of the project, the City will submit a reimbursement request to WRCOG for the on-call professional services expenses incurred by the City at a not-to-exceed limit of $20,000. There is no City fund match requirement for the REAP 2.0 Grant.

ATTACHMENTS

1. REAP 2.0 Grant Agreement

2. Grant Summary Report

3. Budget Amendment Resolution
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1 EXHIBIT A

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (‘REAP”) LOCAL STAFF ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM AGREEMENT

1. Parties and Date.

2. This Agreement is made and entered into on ________________, by and between the Western Riverside Council of Governments, a California public agency (“WRCOG”) and City of Menifee ("Member Agency"), Public Agency, whose address is 29844 Haun Rd., Menifee, CA 92568. WRCOG and Member Agency are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.” Recitals.

2.1 Member Agency.

The Member Agency desires to participate in the Regional Early Action Planning (‘REAP”) Technical Assistance Program and made poss ible through WRCOG’s REAP Subregional Partnership Program (the “Program ”) in order to receive certain on- call professional services as provided by WRCOG via its chosen consultant pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the task order(s) to be issued pursuant to this Agreement and executed by the parties (“Task Order”) , at no additional cost or expense of Member Agency.

3. Terms.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term. Member Agency has requested WRCOG to provide certain professional service (“Services”) offered under the Program.

3.1.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from ____________ to June 20, 2026, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

3.1.2 Services. The Services to be provided under this agreement shall be set forth in Task Orders approved by WRCOG and the Member Agency. The Task Order shall include a description of the Services, the requested schedule for the Services, the Consultant assigned to perform the Services (“the Consultant”), the expected product and the maximum budget for the Services provided under the Task Order. The maximum cost of Consultant’s work provided to the Member Agency shall not exceed the maximum budget set forth in the Task Order without the written approval from WRCOG.

The Member Agency shall be responsible for their own procurement process and selecting a consultant to perform the work as agreed upon by WRCOG and the Member Agency. The Member Agency shall be responsible for paying the consultant directly as invoices are received from the consultants. WRCOG will reimburse the Member Agency for all consultant costs. The Member Agency is responsible for sending an invoice to WRCOG by the 7
th of each month to seek reimbursement for all consultant costs.

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2 3.2 Insurance. WRCOG shall require the Consultant to procure and maintain, at its own expense, for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Consultant shall also require its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall give both WRCOG and the Member Agency insured status.

3.3 General Provisions.

3.3.1 Termination of Agreement.
(a) Grounds for Termination. WRCOG or the Member Agency may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination.

3.3.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective Parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Member Agency: City of Menifee
29844 Haun Rd. Menifee, CA 92586
Attn: Kimberly Luna
951 723 3769

WRCOG: Western Riverside Council of Governments
3390 University Ave., Suite 200
Riverside, CA 9501
Attn: Kurt Wilson
Phone: 951-405-6701

Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate not ice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.3.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.3.4 Attorney’s Fees. If either Party commences an action against the other Party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.

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3 3.3.5 Indemnification. WRCOG’s agreement with the Consultant shall require the Consultant to defend, indemnify and hold the Member Agency, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to the Services provided by the Consultant under the Program.

3.3.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.

3.3.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

3.3.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.3.9 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties.

3.3.10 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of WRCOG. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

3.3.11 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to the Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to WRCOG include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.

3.3.12 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.3.13 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

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4 3.3.14 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.3.15 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.3.16 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.3.17 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

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SIGNATURE PAGE
TO

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereby have made and executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL CITY OF MENIFEE

OF GOVERNMENTS

By: ____________________________ By: __________________________ Kurt Wilson Armando G. Villa
Executive Director City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: _________________________
General Counsel
Best Best & Krieger LLP

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City Clerk
By: _______________________________________
Jeffrey T. Melching
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: _______________________________________
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CITY OF MENIFEE
F
iscal Year of Grant Award:_____________________________ Date City Council Approved :_____________________________ Grant Name:__________________________________________ Granting Agency:______________________________ __________ City Department:______________________________________ City Grant Administrator:________________________________ Grant Funding Period:__________________________________ Grant Type: Fed State Local Other Grant Purpose/City Program:

F
ederal Grant: If Pass-through Grant:

Federal Awarding Agency __________________________ Pass-through Agency_____________________________ Federal CFDA No.______________________________ Grant ID Number_____________________ Amount Awarded:____________________ City Matching Funds:____________________ Funding Method:_____________________ City Expenditure Account(s):_________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Revenue Account:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ R
eporting Requirements:

D
oes the funding agency require a compliance audit? ______________ I
f yes, what kind of reporting:_________________________________________________________________________________ D
oes the agency require a copy of the Single Audit report? ______________ C
an grant funds be carried over to other fiscal years? ______________ If yes, which years?_________________________ I
s allocated interest a grant requirement?_______________ This report is completed for each approved grant and forwarded along with the approved council agenda staff report to the Finance Department.

CITY OF MENIFEE

GRANT SUMMARY REPORT (GSR)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2025/2026
11/19/25
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
(REAP)
Southern California Association of
Governments
Community Development Department
Kimberly Luna
Funds need to be expended by
06/30/2026
The purpose of the Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP) 2.0 Program is to update the City's existing Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) plans with the 2025 California Building Standards Code. $20,000
0 Reimbursement
2301-52-CDD-PLNG-000-17048-652800
2301-28-XNC-XNCL-000-17048-441002
The City is required to turn in all invoices for reimbursement.

No
No
No
No
✔
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 OPERATING BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of Menifee, California, adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27 with Resolution 25-1596 on June 18th, 2025; and WHEREAS, from time to time the City of Menifee receives unanticipated revenues, experiences unanticipated expenditures, and/or identifies alternative funding sources; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Menifee to allocate budget resources to continue the operations of the City of Menifee; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee needs to amend the FY 2025/26 budget as follows:

AMENDMENTS TO ADOPTED BUDGET:

REVENUE ADJUSTMENT – GRANT FUND 2301
EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT – GRANT FUND 2301

RECORD TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM ACCOUNT # TO ACCOUNT # AMOUNT
TOTAL:

CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT
November 19,
2025
Grant: Regional Early Action Planning
(REAP) 2.0 Program
2301-28-XNC-XNCL-
000-17048-441002- $20,000.00
TOTAL: $20,000.00
CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT
November 19,
2025
Grant: Regional Early Action Planning
(REAP) 2.0 Program
2301-52-CDD-PLNG-
000-17048-652800- $20,000.00
Total $20,000.00
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Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Grant Fund Budget
Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Grant Program 2 4
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California hereby to determine and order as follows:

Section 1.The annual budget for the Grant Fund 2301 for the City of Menifee for FY 2025/26 is hereby increased and amended to reflect unanticipated revenues and expenditures as follows:

FUND SUMMARY – GRANT FUND 2301
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2025. _____________________________
Bob Karwin, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
___________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney

CATEGORY ADOPTED

BALANCE
PRIOR

ADJUSTMENTS

AMENDMENT
AMOUNT

AMENDED
TOTAL
Revenues $0.00 $296,767.54 $20,000.00 $316,767.54
Expenditures $0.00 $916,346.69 $20,000.00 $936,346.69
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Right-of-Way Contract with PHH Real Estate, LLC for the Acquisition of Real Property for the McCall Boulevard
Widening Project
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Right-of-Way Contract, and all other necessary related documents thereof, with PHH Real Estate, LLC, for a portion of real property identified as Assessor Parcel Number 333-080-028, for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-03, for a total amount not-to-exceed $69,762.

DISCUSSION
The McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project (CIP No. 22-03) (Project) is located between Oakhurst Avenue, near the entrance to Menifee Global Medical Center, and Junipero Road. The existing roadway currently consists of two lanes for approximately one-half mile before expanding to four lanes. Due to ongoing residential and commercial development in the area, additional travel lanes are needed to accommodate existing and projected traffic volumes. Under the City’s General Plan, this segment of McCall Boulevard is designated as an arterial roadway planned for an ultimate width of six total lanes. The Project would widen the existing two-lane segment to four lanes to bring the full Project segment to an interim four-lane corridor and establish new horizontal and vertical alignments consistent with the California Highway Design Manual and City standards. The Project is currently in the final phase of design.

On June 21, 2023, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation (Consultant) to provide civil design, plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) services for the Project. The Consultant’s scope also includes right-of-way (ROW) engineering and acquisition services. As part of this process, the City must occasionally acquire and compensate property owners for Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) and partial fee interests to obtain the legal rights necessary to access or modify private property for public Item Title: 10.8
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City of Menifee Staff Report
APN 333-080-028 ROW for CIP 22-03
November 19, 2025

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infrastructure improvements.

During a closed session meeting on August 21, 2024, the City Council authorized staff to begin negotiations for the acquisition of a Permanent Maintenance Easement (PME) and a TCE for the property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 333-080-028, owned by PHH Real Estate, LLC (Owner). The Owner declined the easement proposal and requested that the City purchase the impacted portion of the property in fee at 100 percent of its appraised value. The City determined that a fee acquisition was acceptable for this property.

On September 17, 2025, staff returned to closed session and received City Council authorization to proceed with an offer to purchase the property in fee. The appraisal report prepared by the Consultant established the fair market value and just compensation at an amount not to exceed $69,762, which includes both the TCE and the partial fee acquisition. These ROW acquisitions are necessary to advance the Project into the construction phase by providing temporary access and permanent rights to portions of the affected property.

The Project requires both a Grant of TCE and a ROW Contract for a Partial Fee Interest to complete the proposed improvements. The TCE would provide temporary access to 997 square feet of property located northeast of the McCall Boulevard and Woodside Way intersection, with an estimated value of $1,704. The Partial Fee Interest includes 7,164 square feet of property located northwest of the same intersection, with an estimated value of $68,058. The total combined estimated cost for both the TCE and Partial Fee Interest acquisitions is $69,762.

Pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code §3.12.200, all acquisitions of real property, including temporary agreements for the use of real property for a period of more than one day, must be approved by the City Council.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Connectivity and Mobility

FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact of the proposed ROW Contract for a Partial Fee Interest and Grant of a TCE for the property identified as APN 333-080-028 is for the total amount not-to-exceed $69,762.

Funding is available within the CIP Fund from the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Fund (4320-PWD-CIPS-900-02310-690050), as summarized in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1 – PROJECT BUDGET
Fund Account Description Available Budget Anticipated Cost TUMF CIP22-03.2310.ROW.CAE $1,808,336 $69,762
TOTAL $1,808,336 $69,762

ATTACHMENTS

1. Project Location Map

2. Right-of-Way Contract
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APN:333-080-028
ROW Acquisition
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Right-of-Way Contract with McCall Senior 37, LLC for the Acquisition of Real Property for the Valley Boulevard
Widening Project
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Right-of-Way Contract with McCall Senior 37, LLC, for the purchase of real property identified as Assessor Parcel Number 335- 080-013 for the Valley Boulevard Widening and Missing Links Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-02, for a total amount not-to-exceed $206,000; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary related documents thereof to acquire the Property and the Finance Department to issue payment associated with escrow fees and closing costs for a total amount not-to-exceed $20,600; and

3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $444,358 in expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account to support the Project’s current and anticipated Right-of-Way acquisition needs.

DISCUSSION
Valley Boulevard is currently a two-lane rural corridor between Chambers Avenue to its southern terminus near Murrieta Road. With continued residential and commercial growth in the City's northwestern area, additional roadway capacity is now needed to accommodate increased traffic volumes. Under the City’s General Plan, this segment of Valley Boulevard is designated as an arterial highway that will ultimately provide four lanes of travel. The Valley Boulevard Widening and Missing Links Project, CIP 22-02 (Project) proposes widening the existing roadway from two to four lanes and establishing new horizontal and vertical alignments in accordance with the California Highway Design Manual and City standards. The Project is currently in the final phase of design.

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On January 19, 2022, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering (Consultant) to provide civil design, plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) services for the Project. The Consultant’s scope also includes right-of-way (ROW) engineering and acquisition services. proper
The Project would address two key missing roadway links along Valley Boulevard. The first gap is located north of the intersection of Valley Boulevard and McCall Boulevard. To complete this connection, staff proposes to acquire approximately 92,051 square feet of vacant land, identified as Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 335-080-013 (Property), from McCall Senior 37, LLC through a ROW Contract. This acquisition is necessary to establish roadway connectivity between Chambers Avenue and McCall Boulevard. Under the Developer Agreement (DA) with Pulte Homes (Developer), the City must secure the necessary ROW by December 2025 to allow the Developer to complete their conditioned frontage improvements. During a closed session meeting on August 20, 2025, the City Council authorized staff to proceed with an offer to purchase the Property for an amount not to exceed $226,600. This amount includes the Property purchase price, escrow fees, and closing costs, which would be finalized upon close of escrow. An appraisal report prepared by the Consultant determined the fair market value and just compensation for the Property to be $206,000.

Additional Property Acquisitions
The second missing link is located north of the Salt Creek Trail, within the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Perris II Desalination Plant and Regional Water Reclamation facilities west of Murrieta Road. The City and EMWD are currently coordinating to finalize the ingress and egress layout for EMWD’s facilities and determine the City’s ROW needs. Additional property acquisitions are anticipated for several residential parcels located along the east side of Valley Boulevard.

These acquisitions will involve Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) to allow for the installation of adequate retaining walls. The estimated costs of the TCEs would range from $1,000 to $5,000 per property, depending on the extent of property required. Staff is actively working with the Consultant to identify all property needs and would return to the City Council at a future date to request authorization to proceed with offers for the remaining ROW acquisitions necessary to move the Project forward to the construction phase.

Funding Source
Several Community Facility Districts (CFDs) within the City have issued bonds to finance the construction of public infrastructure improvements that serve and enhance the respective CFD areas. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to strategically utilize available funding sources, staff have reviewed bond premiums and identified $444,358 in eligible funding within CFD 2023-2 (Cimmaron Ridge). Staff propose allocating these funds to support the current and anticipated ROW acquisition needs associated with the Project, including the missing links and any TCEs for impacted residential properties. Utilizing CFD bond proceeds for this purpose is consistent with the eligible use of funds, as the acquisition of ROW directly facilitates public improvements that would enhance roadway connectivity, improve traffic circulation, and support planned development within and adjacent to the Cimmaron Ridge development. This targeted allocation would ensure that available CFD resources are effectively leveraged to advance the City’s infrastructure goals.

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Pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code §3.12.200 all acquisitions of real property shall be approved by the City Council, including temporary agreements for the use of real property for a period of more than one day.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Connectivity and Mobility

FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact of the purchase of the Property identified as APN 335-080-013 is $226,600, which includes closing costs and escrow fees that would be determined upon close of escrow.

The proposed Right-of-Way Contract for the Property is for the total amount not-to-exceed $206,000. Staff proposes to allocate bond premiums from CFD 2023-2 (Cimmaron Ridge) in the amount of $444,358 to support the Project’s current and anticipated ROW acquisition needs. If approved, the corresponding budget would be appropriated to the Project budget through a budget amendment resolution (BAR) within the Capital Projects Fund (4320-PWD-CIPS-900- 04320-690050).

The proposed BAR would include a transfer of funds from the Capital Projects fund balance to cover the ROW purchases as summarized in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1 – FINAL PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET FOR ROW PURCHASES Fund Account Number Description Anticipated Cost
Capital
Projects CIP22-02.4320.ROW.CAE
McCall Senior 37, LLC
Property
(APN 335-080-013)
$226,600
Capital
Projects CIP22-02.4320.ROW.CAE EMWD Property &
Residential TCEs (TBD) $217,758
TOTAL $444,358

ATTACHMENTS

1. Project Location Map

2. Right-of-Way Contract

3. Budget Amendment Resolution – Fund 4320
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 OPERATING BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of Menifee, California, adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27 with Resolution 25-1596 on June 18th, 2025; and WHEREAS, from time to time the City of Menifee receives unanticipated revenues, experiences unanticipated expenditures, and/or identifies alternative funding sources; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Menifee to allocate budget resources to continue the operations of the City of Menifee; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Menifee needs to amend the FY 2025/26 budget as follows:

AMENDMENTS TO ADOPTED BUDGET:

REVENUE ADJUSTMENT – CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 4320
EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT – CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 4320

RECORD TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM ACCOUNT # TO ACCOUNT # AMOUNT
TOTAL: $0.00
CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT
TOTAL:

CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT
November 19,
2025
CIP 22-02 Valley Boulevard Widening
and Missing Links purchase of ROWs
4320-55-PWD-CIPC-
900-04320-690050- $444,358.00
TOTAL: $444,358.00
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California hereby to determine and order as follows:

Section 1.The annual budget for the Capital Projects Fund 4320 for the City of Menifee for FY 2025/26 is hereby increased and amended to reflect unanticipated revenues and expenditures as follows:

FUND SUMMARY – CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 4320
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2025. _____________________________
Bob Karwin, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
___________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney

CATEGORY ADOPTED

BALANCE
PRIOR

ADJUSTMENTS

AMENDMENT
AMOUNT

AMENDED
TOTAL
Revenues $4,047,705.00 $2,142,396.00 $0.00 $6,305,481.00 Expenditures $4,963,851.00 $49,393,210.36 $444,358.00 $54,801,419.36 Item Title: 10.9
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Street Name Confirmation for Sweetwater Canyon Road MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Laura Sportelli, Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Orlando Hernandez, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt a resolution to approve the existing street name of Sweetwater Canyon Road as the official street name, located south of Scott Road and approximately .85 miles west of Haun Road.

DISCUSSION
On August 13, 2025, the Community Development Department received notification from the Engineering Department that there was an inconsistency pertaining to the existing street named “Sweetwater Canyon Road,” located south of Scott Road and approximately .85 miles west of Haun Road.

Title Company and Land Surveyors involved in a roadway dedication noted that “Sweetwater Canyon Road” was the incorrect street name as Parcel Maps (PM) 8949 and 14979 created the street segments as “Mc Bob Road” in 1977 and 1981 respectively. In 1987, the Riverside County Road and Survey Department filed a Certificate of Correction on Parcel Map 18683, presumably to change the street name to match the other two parcel maps referencing “Mc Bob Road.” Despite clear parcel map designations of “Mc Bob Road,” the street name shown on current County Assessor documents, all City of Menifee documents and maps, and the existing City street sign identifies the street as “Sweetwater Canyon Road.” However, staff has been unable to locate a City (or County) resolution that would have been required to officially change the name of the street to “Sweetwater Canyon Road.”
On September 15, 2025, staff issued a letter to the twenty-six property owners along Sweetwater Canyon Road to serve as notification that a recommendation would be presented to City Council to officially clarify and confirm the street name as “Sweetwater Canyon Road,” and to request confirmation of the street name recorded on the property owners’ official documents, Item Title: 10.10
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correspondence and utility bills. Staff received five responses that all confirmed the street name to be “Sweetwater Canyon Road.”
At this time, staff recommends the adoption of a resolution to confirm the existing street name of “Sweetwater Canyon Road” to be the official street name of the road located south of Scott Road and approximately .85 miles west of Haun Road.

Government Code § 34091.1 designates authority to the City Council to amend existing names of City streets by adoption of a resolution. Upon adoption, staff would send a letter of notification to the residents to confirm the existing street name of “Sweetwater Canyon Road” to be the official street name. The Building Official would also submit an address verification document to Menifee Geographic Information System (GIS), Riverside County GIS, 911 Emergency Services, and the United States Post Office (USPS).

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community / Connectivity and Mobility

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of changing the signage will not result in additional costs beyond the staff time required to assess and prepare this item for council consideration.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Parcel Maps

2. Resolution

3. Exhibit A – Street Name Confirmation
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE EXISTING STREET NAME OF SWEETWATER CANYON ROAD AS

THE OFFICIAL STREET NAME
WHEREAS, the City Council possesses the authority to rename an existing city street by resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 34091.1; and WHEREAS, parcel maps identify the street name as “Mc Bob Road” within the City of Menifee; and
WHEREAS, County Assessor documents, City of Menifee documents and maps, and the existing city street sign identify the street name as “Sweetwater Canyon Road”; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommends the clarification and confirmation of the existing street name of “Sweetwater Canyon Road” to be the official street name of the road located south of Scott Road and approximately .85 miles west of Haun Road; and WHEREAS, the City Council discussed these street name changes at its regular meeting on November 19, 2025; and
WHEREAS, changing an existing street name is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the name change in question will have a significant effect on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:

Section 1.That the City Council of the City of Menifee hereby resolves to approve the existing street name of “Sweetwater Canyon Road” as the official street name of the road located south of Scott Road and approximately .85 miles west of Haun Road, as shown in Exhibit A, pursuant to the authority vested in the City Council by California Government Code section 34091.1.

Section 2.That the City Clerk and Public Works Department are hereby directed to take whatever steps are required by law to notify the public of said street name, including providing any required notices, including to the County of Riverside pursuant to California Government Code section 34092. No physical improvements to the street are required to support the intent of this resolution.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2025. ____________________________
Bob Karwin, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
____________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Jeffery T. Melching, City Attorney
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SCOTT ROADSWEETWATER CANYON ROAD

CITY BOUNDARY

CAROL LN

CICCOTTI STCICCOTTI STSINGLETON CT
BRADLEY RD.

SCOTT ROAD

HOFFMAN LN

NANCY LN

GLORIA RD

JERRY JO LNBILLY LN

CITY BOUNDARY
BRADLEY RD.BRADLEY RD.

CITY OF MENIFEEENGINEERING DEPARTMENTSTREET NAME CONFIRMATION EXHIBIT Sweetwater Canyon RoadLEGEND
Sweetwater Canyon RoadN.T.S.

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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Parcel Map 39197 for Financing Purposes for Menifee Valley Specific Plan by Minor Ranch LLC
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Chet Robinson, Principal Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve and authorize the filing of Parcel Map 39197 for financing purposes for Menifee Valley Specific Plan, by Minor Ranch LLC, located west of Briggs Road, south of McLaughlin Road, and north of Matthews Road; and

2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to guarantee completion of the survey monuments associated with Parcel Map 39197.

DISCUSSION
Parcel Map 39197 (PM39197), also known as a portion of the Menifee Valley Specific Plan (Project), is a proposed subdivision of 236.7 gross acres of land into four lots for financing purposes. No entitlement is granted by this action. The Project is located west of Briggs Road, south of McLaughlin Road, and north of Matthews Road.

Minor Ranch LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (Developer), is now requesting approval and filing of the Parcel Map 39197 for financing purposes and approval of the associated Agreement for Placement of Survey Monuments (Agreement) as required by the Project’s conditions of approval. The Agreement requires that improvement securities be posted to guarantee the completion of the required survey monuments within 24 months from the date of City Council approval.

Staff has reviewed the Developer’s request and determined that the associated Agreement meets the requirements of the Project’s conditions of approval. A summary of the bond being posted to guarantee the survey monuments is shown in the table on the following page.

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TABLE 1 – SURVEY MONUMENT PM39197
Improvement Security
Survey Monument 30253019 $ 13,320
Total $ 13,320

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The Developer has paid all necessary fees associated with review of PM39197.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Project Map

2. Parcel Map 39197

3. Agreement

4. Bond – Monument
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PROJECT MAP
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AGREEMENT

FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SURVEY MONUMENTS
PARCEL MAP 39197
This Agreement for the Placement of Survey Monuments ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Menifee, State of California ("City"), and Minor Ranch LLC , a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Developer")
WITNESSETH:

FIRST: Developer, as part of the City's consideration of the final map for that certain land division known as Parcel Map 39197 , hereby agrees, at Developer's own cost and expense, to furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary to set, within Seven Hundred and Thirty (730) Days from the date this Agreement is executed, in a good and workmanlike manner, all survey monuments and tie points and furnish to the City Surveyor tie notes for said tract in accordance with standards set forth in Riverside County Ordinance No. 461, or any successor thereto adopted by City, Section 8771 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California, and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations. At its sole discretion, City may extend the period of time for completion of the work by providing written notice to Developer of said extension. To be effective such notice must be provided by the City Engineer. Such notice may be provided as specified in Section Nineteenth or via electronic mail to Developer at [email protected]. The Developer further agrees to pay, within thirty (30) days of presentation to Developer of the final billing of any surveyor or engineer for work performed by him as provided for in Article 9 of Chapter 4, Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code of the State of California (commencing with Section 66495). Developer further agrees that if payment to the surveyor or engineer is not made within thirty (30) days, the surveyor or engineer notifies City that he has not been paid for setting the final monuments, and the City, pursuant to Section 66497 of the Government Code, after providing Developer with an opportunity to present evidence as to whether or not the surveyor or engineer has been paid, orders that payment be made by City to the engineer or surveyor, Developer will, upon demand, and without proof of loss by City, reimburse City for any funds so expended. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the determination of City as to whether the surveyor or engineer has been paid shall be conclusive on Developer, its surety, and all parties who may have an interest in this Agreement or any portion thereof. All the above required work shall be done under the inspection of and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall not be deemed complete until approved and accepted in writing as complete by the City Engineer. Developer further agrees to maintain the above required improvements for a period of one (1) year following acceptance by City, and during this one (1) year period to repair or replace, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, any defective work or labor done or defective materials furnished. Developer further agrees that all underground improvements covered by this Agreement shall be completed prior to the paving of any roadway. The estimated cost of said work and improvements is the sum of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty and no/100 , Dollars, $ 13,320.00, ("Estimated Cost"). Prior to commencing any work, Developer shall, at its sole cost, expense, and liability, obtain all necessary permits and licenses and give all necessary and incidental notices required for the lawful construction of the work and performance of Developer's obligations under this Agreement. Developer shall conduct the work in full compliance with the regulations, rules, and other requirements contained in any permit or license issued to Developer.

SECOND: Developer agrees to pay to City the actual cost of such inspections of the work and improvements as may be required by the City Engineer. Developer shall, at its sole cost, expense and liability, pay all fees, charges, and taxes arising out of construction of the work performed pursuant to this Agreement, including, but not limited to fees for checking, filing, and processing of improvement plans and specifications and for inspecting the construction of said work. These fees must be paid in full prior to approval of the final map and improvement plans, unless such fees have not yet been assessed and are not yet due and payable.

The fees referred to the above are not necessarily the only City fees, charges, or other cost that have been or will be imposed on the subdivision and its development, and this Agreement shall in no way exonerate or relieve Developer from paying such other applicable fees, charges and/or cost. Developer further agrees that, if suit is brought upon this Agreement or any bond guaranteeing the completion of the placement of the survey Item Title: 10.11
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monuments and tie points, all costs, expenses and fees incurred by City in successfully enforcing such obligations shall be paid by Developer, including attorney's fees, and that, upon entry of judgment, all such costs, expenses and fees shall be taxed as costs and included in any judgment rendered. Developer, not the City, shall be legally responsible for making any payment and/or taking any action required by any such judgment.

THIRD: City shall not, nor shall any officer or employee of City, be liable or responsible for any accident, loss, injury, or damage happening or occurring to the works specified in this Agreement prior to the completion and acceptance thereof, nor shall City or any officer or employee thereof, be liable for any persons or property injured or damage by reason of the nature of the work, or by reason of the acts or omissions of Developer, its agents or employees, in the performance of the work, and all or said liabilities are assumed by Developer.

Developer shall defend (with counsel selected by City), indemnify, and hold harmless City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all actual or alleged claims, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, administrative action of any federal, state, or local government body or agency, arising out of or incident to any acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Developer, its personnel, employees, agents, or contractors in connection with or arising out of construction or maintenance of the work contemplated under this Agreement, or performance of this Agreement. This indemnification includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgments, awards, decrees, attorneys' fees, and related costs or expenses, and the reimbursement of City, its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and/or agents for all legal expenses, and cost incurred by each of them. This indemnification excludes only such portion of any claim, demand, cause of action, liability, loss, damage, penalty, fine, or injury, to property or persons, including wrongful death, which is caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City as determined by a court or administration body of competent jurisdiction. Developer's obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

FOURTH: Developer hereby grants to City, or any agent or employee of City, the irrevocable permission to enter without any additional consent upon the lands of the subject land division for the purpose of completing the work and the placement of the survey monuments and tie points. This permission shall terminate in the event that Developer has completed work within the time specified or any extension thereof granted by City, and the City Engineer has provided express written approval thereof. Under such circumstances, Developer shall be responsible for any and all expenses, costs, liabilities, and fees (including attorneys' fees and litigation cost) ("Completion Costs") incurred by City in connection with ensuring that the work contemplated by this Agreement is completed. Developer shall remit such Completion Costs to City no more than thirty (30) days of the date that City notifies Developer of such Completion Costs. Failure to remit the Completion Costs in a timely matter shall result in City having the right to invoke any remedy provided by law including the encumbrance of the any property owned by Developer in the amount equal to any unpaid Completion Costs plus any incidental amounts incurred by City.

FIFTH: At all times up to the completion and approval of the work by the City Engineer hereunder, Developer shall provide adequate notice and warning to the traveling public of each and every hazardous or dangerous condition caused or created by the work and the placement of the survey monuments and tie points at all times up to the completion and formal acceptance of work. Developer shall protect all persons from such hazardous or dangerous conditions in compliance with State law regulations and standards for traffic regulatory control methods, including, but not limited to, stop signs, regulatory signs or signals, barriers, or detours.

SIXTH: Developer, its agents and employees, shall give written notice to the City Engineer at least forty-eight (48) hours before beginning any work. Developer shall provide the City Engineer or his designee reasonable access to facilities for obtaining full information with respect to the progress and manner of work and shall fully cooperate with any investigation regarding the same.

SEVENTH: If Developer, its agents or employees, neglects, refuses, or fails to prosecute the work with such diligence as to ensure its completion within the specified time, or within such extensions of time which have been granted by City, or if Developer violates, neglects, refuses, or fails to perform satisfactorily any of Item Title: 10.11
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the provisions of the plans and specifications, Developer shall be in default of this Agreement and notice of such default shall be served upon Developer. City shall have the power, on recommendation of the City Engineer, to terminate all rights of Developer as a result of such default, but said termination shall not affect or terminate any rights of City as against Developer or any surety then existing or which thereafter accrue because of such default. The determination by the City Engineer of the question as to whether any of the terms of this Agreement or specifications have been violated, or have not been performed satisfactorily, shall be conclusive upon the Developer and any surety, and any and all parties who may have any interest in the Agreement or any portion thereof. The foregoing provisions of this section shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies available to City under this Agreement or the law. The failure of the Developer to commence or complete construction shall not relieve Developer or its surety from completion of the work required by this Agreement.

EIGHTH: Developer agrees to file with City, prior to the date that this Agreement is executed, both a good and sufficient improvement performance security in an amount not less than the estimated costs of the work and improvements for the faithful performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, for the payment of the amount of the security to City for the benefit of any surveyor or engineer who has not been paid by Developer, as provided for by Article 9 (commencing with Section 66495) of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code of the State of California, and good and sufficient payment security for payment of labor and materials in the amount not less than the estimated costs of the work and improvements and as prescribed by Article XVII of Riverside County Ordinance 460 as amended, and adopted by City to secure the claims to which reference is made in Title 3 (commencing with Section 9000) of Part 6 of Division 4 of the Civil Code of the State of California. Developer agrees to renew each and every said security with good and sufficient sureties (where applicable) or increase the amount of said securities, or both, within ten (10) days after being notified by the City Engineer that the sureties or amounts are insufficient. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, if Developer fails to take such action as is necessary to comply with said notice, Developer shall be in default of this Agreement unless all required improvements are completed within ninety (90) days of the date on which the City Engineer notified Developer of the insufficiency of the security or the amount of the bonds or both. The security required by this Agreement shall be in the form required by California law and approved by City, and may only be released in a manner consistent with California law and City procedures.

NINTH: It is further agreed by and between the parties hereto, including the surety or sureties on the bonds securing this Agreement, that, in the event it is deemed necessary to extend the time of completion of the work contemplated to be done under this Agreement, extensions of time may be granted in writing, from time to time, by City, either at its own option, or upon request of Developer, and such extensions shall in no way affect the validity of this Agreement or release the surety or sureties on such bonds. Developer further agrees to maintain the aforesaid bond or bonds in full force and effect during the terms of this Agreement, including any extensions of time as may be granted therein.

TENTH: It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if any part, term or provision of this Agreement is by the courts held to be unlawful and void, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain that particular part, term or provision held to be invalid.

ELEVENTH: This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth herein. No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be a continuing waiver thereof. This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of the parties.

TWELFTH: In any action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby, the prevailing party therein shall be entitled to recover from the other party thereto the reasonable attorneys' and paralegals' fees, court costs, filing fees, publication cost and other expenses incurred by the prevailing party in connection therewith, at trial and all appellate proceedings.

THIRTEENTH: This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by a written instrument signed by both parties.

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FOURTEENTH: The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that, by so executing this Agreement, the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

FIFTEENTH: Developer shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignee, hypothecate, or transferee shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecate, or transfer. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in City's written consent, any assignment, hypothecation, or transfer shall not release or discharge Developer from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. In the event that City consents in writing to such an assignment, any assignee, hypothecate, or transferee shall expressly assume Developer's obligations hereunder by a written agreement in a form, and containing such surety, as is reasonably acceptable to City. Any agreement, hypothecation, or transfer shall be to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and shall include provisions requiring the assignee to post bonds or submit another form of financial security, satisfactory to City and approved by the City Attorney, to guarantee construction of the work covered by this Agreement. The Agreement shall survive the recordation of the Final Map and shall be recorded against each of the proposed lots to inform successors and assigns of the required work covered by this Agreement to be constructed and their time frame for construction. Following any permitted assignment, hypothecation, or transfer of the work covered by this Agreement, as set forth in this Section, City shall release Developer from its obligations so assigned and shall release to Developer any bonds or other security posted to secure the work covered by this Agreement so assigned; provided, however, that City shall not release any security or undertakings given to secure the performance of any of the work covered by this Agreement not assigned, hypothecated, or transferred.

SIXTEENTH: Developer shall perform all work contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with all approved maps, conditions, plans, specifications, standard drawings, and special amendments thereto on file with the City, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, standards, and other requirements. Developer and its contractors, if any, shall perform all work required to construct all work performed pursuant to this Agreement in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the standards general recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Developer represents and maintains that it or its contractors shall be skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the work. Developer warrants that all of its employees and contractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the work assigned to them, and that they shall have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement.

SEVENTEENTH: This Agreement may be executed by the parties in counterparts, which counterparts shall be construed together and have the same effect as if all of the parties had executed the same instruments.

EIGHTEENTH: This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be in the courts of competent jurisdiction in Riverside County, California. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute or rule, or shall be otherwise rendered invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

NINETEENTH: Any notice or notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be served on the other party by mail, postage prepaid, at the following addresses:

City
City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Developer
Minor Ranch LLC
3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 1000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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TWENTIETH: City's failure to insist upon strict compliance with any prov1s1on of this Agreement or to exercise any right or privilege provided herein, or City's waiver of any breach of this Agreement, shall not relieve Developer of any of its obligations under this Agreement, whether of the same or similar type. The foregoing shall be true whether City's actions are intentional or unintentional.

TWENTY-FIRST: Each and all of the covenants and conditions shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, and their successors, heirs, personal representatives, or assigns.

This Section shall not be construed as an authorization for any party to assign any right or obligation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Developer has affixed his name, address and seal.

Dated: Ocli,b,.r I.J , 2025 By: MinozbJ
Dated: _______ ,2025

CITY OF MENIFEE
By:------------­
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
ATTEST:

By:------------­
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
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John M. Ogren
Vice President

CITY OF MENIFEE
By:-------------­
Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:-----------­
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney

SIGNATURES OF DEVELOPER MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY NOTARY
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A notary public or other officer completing
this certificate verifies only the identity of
the individual who signed the document to
which this certificate is attached, and not the
truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that
document.

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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Krikorian Entertainment Complex Demolition and Site Clearance
Project
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Craig Carlson, Building Official
REVIEWED BY: Orlando Hernandez, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Accept the completed demolition and site clearance of the Krikorian Entertainment Complex located at 27387, 27459, and 27483 Newport Road; and

2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.

DISCUSSION
The Krikorian Entertainment Complex is located at 27387, 27459, and 27483 Newport Road (Property). Until the City’s recent abatement, the site consisted of three partially completed commercial structures, consisting of one retail framed shell building, one burned retail building with only remaining foundation/posts, and one partially constructed movie theater building.

Since 2021, the City has taken multiple code enforcement and abatement actions regarding ongoing violations at the Property owned by Showprop Menifee De, LLC (Owner). These actions are summarized in Table 1: Timeline of Actions. The City’s involvement began when the Property was first cited on September 1, 2021, for non-compliance due to overgrown vegetation, graffiti, and lack of adherence to development standards. Over time, the Property remained in violation, and in June 2023, all City-issued permits expired due to lack of construction progress.

Subsequent inspections and enforcement efforts throughout late 2023 led to the issuance of Notices of Intent to Abate Public Nuisance for both the theater and the adjoining retail pad structures. The Owner appealed both notices, prompting administrative hearings in early 2024.

The hearing officer ultimately upheld the City’s position, denying the Owner’s appeals.

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construction specialists to fully assess the fire, life safety, environmental and health hazards at the Property. The inspection was necessary in order to determine the extent and scope of the substandard conditions on the Property and any further enforcement action that would be required to ensure the safety of community. The findings in the report revealed that a number of substandard conditions and public safety issues existed on the Property that required attention and that the Property constituted a public nuisance under a number of the City’s regulations including Menifee Municipal Code section 11.20.020 (2)(a-j), (4), (5), (7), (8), (13), (14), (27), (34), (39), and (40)(a, c).

Based on the results of the comprehensive inspection, the lack of progress by the property owner to both adequately secure the site and ensure public safety or address the substandard conditions on the property, and in conformance with Menifee Municipal Code section 11.20.130, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1434 in June 2024 declaring the Theater property a public nuisance, and authorizing the City to abate the conditions should the Owner fail to do so. The Owner subsequently allowed the project’s land use entitlements to expire and took no action to correct the violations. A second administrative hearing regarding the retail pads resulted in a similar outcome, and in December 2024, the Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1526 declaring those structures a public nuisance.

In November 2024, the City Council authorized the City to enter into a demolition and site clearance contract with AD Improvements, Inc. (Contractor) in the amount of $231,100. The Project Scope consisted of site clearance, debris removal, demolition and removal of the theater and retail pad structures, accessory structures, foundation, concrete work, pavement, footings, and all vegetation. The Project also included the removal of sub-surface utilities and the cap-off of water and sewer lines per Building Division and Public Works requirements. Inspection services would be provided by City staff and if needed, ancillary services, such as labor compliance, materials testing, and environmental clearance, would be procured separately. In response to the Owner’s failure to commence abatement of the nuisance conditions, the City moved forward with the demolition of the three commercial structures on January 24, 2025.

The complete sequence of actions taken by the City is provided below.

TABLE 1: TIMELINE OF ACTIONS
Date Action Taken Details/Outcome
September 1, 2021 Initial Code
Enforcement Action
Property cited for non-compliance (graffiti,
overgrown vegetation, lack of development
standards).

June 2, 2023 Permit Expiration All City-issued permits for the Property expired due to lack of progress.

October 12, 2023 Notice of Intent to Abate
(Theater)
Issued to Owner; appeal filed on Oct. 20,
2023.

November 29, 2023 Notice of Intent to Abate
(Retail Pads)
Issued to Owner; appeal filed on Nov. 30,
2023.

February 12, 2024 Administrative Hearing
(Theater)
Hearing held on appeal of the Theater
Notice.

February 26, 2024 Hearing Officer Decision Appeal denied; Notice upheld.

April 17, 2024 Inspection Warrant
Issued
Court approved City inspection of
Property.

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April 25, 2024 Comprehensive
Inspection Conducted
Engineers and inspectors assessed
structural, fire, and safety hazards.

June 5, 2024 City Council Resolution
(Theater)
Declared Theater property a public
nuisance; authorized City abatement if
Owner failed to act.

June 13, 2024 Project Entitlements
Expired Land use entitlements lapsed.

October 30, 2024 Administrative Hearing
(Retail Pads) Hearing on appeal of Retail Pads Notice.

November 20, 2024 Demolition Contract
Approved
Council authorized contract with AD
Improvements, Inc. ($231,100).

November 22, 2024 Hearing Officer Decision
(Retail Pads) Appeal denied; Notice upheld.

December 17, 2024 City Council Resolution
(Retail Pads)
Declared retail pad properties a public
nuisance; ordered abatement.

January 24, 2025 Demolition Started City began the demolition of three commercial structures and cleared site.

The total approved budget for this abatement project was $283,439. No contract change orders occurred during demolition and site clearance, and the final overall cost for the Project was completed under budget, totaling $251,653, which included ancillary costs such as labor compliance services.

If approved, a Notice of Completion (NOC) will be filed, which commences the limitations period for future claims against the City by providing proper noticing to each contractor, subcontractor, and material supplier that the Project has been completed.

Per Menifee Municipal Code section 11.20.150, the City is pursuing reimbursement from the Owner for all demolition and site clearance costs incurred in relation to the abatement of the public nuisance. If the Owner fails to voluntarily remit payment of these costs, Staff will return to the City Council to confirm the costs and authorize the City to record any unpaid amounts against the Property as a special assessment or lien.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with the acceptance of the demolition related to the Project. As the City was forced to abate the violations with City Council approval, the City agreed to front the abatement costs, and associated staff and legal costs, from the available fund balance in the General Fund. The City will hereafter seek to recover the full costs of enforcement and abatement costs and fees through a special assessment or lien placed on the Property, or through direct recovery efforts against the Owner. To the extent any costs of abatement are recovered, they would be repaid to the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
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1. Project Location Map

2. Notice of Completion

3. Closeout Documents
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Theater
Retail
Project Site
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Recording Requested By:

CITY OF MENIFEE

After Recording Mail To:

CITY CLERK

CITY OF MENIFEE
29844 HAUN ROAD
MENIFEE, CA 92586

Record without fee subject to Govt. Code 6103

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(Civil Code Sec. 9204)

KRIKORIAN ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX - DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE

Notice is hereby given that:

Work of improvements on the project herein described was accepted as complete on October 6, 2025. The Project consisted of site clearance, debris removal, demolition and removal of structures, accessory structures, foundation, concrete work, pavement, footings, and all vegetation. The Project also included the removal of sub-surface utilities and the cap-off of water and sewer lines per Building Division and Public Works requirements. The Project was located at 27387, 27459, and 27483 Newport Road and was completed on private property in the City of Menifee, County of Riverside, State of California.

1. The full name of the Responsible Agency is: CITY OF MENIFEE

2. The full address of the Responsible Agency is: 29844 HAUN ROAD MENIFEE, CA. 92586

3. The undersigned is a Corporate Officer of the Responsible Agency of the interest stated below in the property herein described:

NUISANCE ABATEMENT OF PRIVATE PROPERTY IN
MENIFEE, CA 92586

4. The name of the contractor for such work of demolition and clearance is:

AD IMPROVEMENTS, INC.
12252 WOODRUFF AVENUE
DOWNEY, CA 90241

5. The property on which said work was completed is within the City of Menifee, County of Riverside, State of California.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
Ss

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)
I, Stephanie Roseen, hereby certify that I am the City Clerk of the City of Menifee, a municipal corporation, which is the responsible agency of the work described within this Notice of Completi on, executed on behalf of the City ; that I have read the notice and know the contents thereof and that the facts therein stated are true of my own knowledge under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California; that I make this verification on _________________, 20___ for and on behalf of the City.

_____________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
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APPENDIX 4

CLOSE-OUT DOCUMENTS

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CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION
DAT
E: ________________________
TO: C
ity of Menifee
29844 Haun Rd
Menifee, California 92586
FRO
M: __________________________________________________________ (Firm or Corporation)
PRO
JECT: Krikorian Entertainment Complex Demolition and Site Clearance Thi
s is to certify that I, acting as an authorized official of the above stated firm or corporation, have been properly authorized by said firm or corporation to sign the following statements pertaining to the subject contract:

1. I k
now, of my own personal knowledge, and do hereby certify, that the work of the contract described above has been performed, and materials used and installed in every particular, in accordance with, and in conformity to, the contract drawings and specifications.

2. The
contract work is now complete in all parts and requirements, and ready for your final inspection.

3. I un
derstand and agree that neither the determination by the City of Menifee that the work is complete, nor the acceptance thereof by the City of Menifee, shall operate as a bar to claim against the Contractor under the terms of the guarantee provisions of the contract documents.

Signature of Prime Contractor Signature of Prime Contractor Print name and title Print name and title
(I
f the Prime Contractor is a corporation two signatures of corporate officers are required.) 10/21/2025
AD Improvements, Inc.

Robert Acosta-President Robert Acosta-President
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CONTRACTOR’S AFFIDAVIT OF DISPOSAL
WH
EREAS, on the ______ d ay of ____________________, 20______, the undersigned entered into and executed a contract with City of Menifee for Krikorian Entertainment Complex Demolition and Site Clearance as particularly described in said contract, and WH
EREAS, the specifications of said contract requires the Contractor to affirm that "all brush, trash, debris, and surplus materials resulting from this project have been disposed of in a legal manner" and that all designated recyclable materials are properly recycled in compliance with the City of Menifee Ordinances.

WH
EREAS, said contract has been completed, all surplus materials disposed of, and proof of compliance with the City of Menifee Municipal Code has been furnished.

NO
W, THEREFORE, in consideration of the final payment by the City of Menifee to said Contractor under the terms of said contract, the undersigned Contractor, hereby certifies and affirms under penalty of perjury that all surplus materials as described in said contract have been disposed of at the following location(s):

Type of material disposed of Type of material disposed of Name of disposal site Name of disposal site
Address of disposal site Address of disposal site
Type of material disposed of Type of material disposed of Name of disposal site Name of disposal site
Address of disposal site Address of disposal site
By
signing and submitting this form to the City of Menifee on this ____ day of ___________, 20___, I (we) hereby certified and swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the aforementioned information is true and correct without omission, error or misrepresentation.

Signature of Prime Contractor Date Signature of Prime Contractor Date Print name and title Print name and title
(If the Prime Contractor is a corporation two signatures of corporate officers are required.) 21st Octobert 25
Concrete
L & G Portable crush materials
28464 Old Town Front St #325 Temecula, Ca 92590
Metal
American Metal
11150 Redwood Rd. Fontana, Ca
Trash C&D
Lamb Canyon Landfill
16411 Lamb Canyon Rd. Beaumont, Ca
21st October 25
Robert Acosta-President Robert Acosta-President
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CONTRACTOR’S AFFIDAVIT OF PAYMENT
To
All Whom It May Concern:

WH
EREAS, the undersigned has been contracted by the City of Menifee to furnish labor and materials for Krikorian Entertainment Complex Demolition and Site Clearance , under a contract dated the ______day of __________________, 20___, in the City of Menifee, County of Riverside, State of California.

NO
W, THEREFORE, this _________ day of ___________________, 20___ the undersigned, as the Contractor for the above-named Contract pursuant to the Conditions of the Contract hereby certifies that, except as listed below, he has paid in full or has otherwise satisfied all obligations for all materials and equipment furnished, for all work, labor, and services performed, and for all known indebtedness and claims against the Contractor for damages arising in any manner in connection with the performance of the C ontract referenced above for which the City of Menifee might in anyway be held responsible.

EX
CEPTIONS: (If none, write "None". If required by the City of Menifee, the Contractor shall furnish bond satisfactory to the City of Menifee for each exception.) Signature of Prime Contractor Date Signature of Prime Contractor Date Print name and title Print name and title
(I
f the Prime Contractor is a corporation two signatures of corporate officers are required.) 21st October 25
21st October 25
Robert Acosta-President Robert Acosta-President
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GUARANTEE AGREEMENT
We h
ereby guarantee that Krikorian Entertainment Complex Demolition and Site Clearance, has been completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications and that the work as completed will fulfill the requirements included in the specifications. The undersigned agrees to promptly repair or replace, in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer, any or all of such work, together with any other adjacent work which may be displaced in connection with such repair or replacement, that may prove to be defective in workmanship or material within a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance of the above referenced project by City of Menifee, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted.

Th
e Contractor also agrees to indemnify and hold City of Menifee harmless from claims of any kind arising from damage due to said defects in the work constructed under the Contract.

In
the event that the undersigned fails to comply with the abovementioned conditions within a reasonable period of time, as determined by City of Menifee, the undersigned hereby authorizes the City of Menifee to proceed with the repair of said defects and the Contractor and his/her surety shall be liable to the City of Menifee for the cost thereof.

Firm name Address
Signature of Prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor Signature of Prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor Print name and title Print name and title
Countersigned (required by Prime Contractor if this Guarantee Agreement is for a Sub- Contractor):

Firm name Address
Signature of Prime Contractor Signature of Prime Contractor Print name and title Print name and title
Contact for Service:

Name
Address
Telephone number and email address
AD Improvements, Inc. 12252 Woodruff Ave. Downey, Ca 90241 Robert Acosta-President Robert Acosta-President
AD Improvements, Incc
12252 Woodruff Ave Downey Ca 90241
(562)803-6134 [email protected]
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CITY OF MENIFEE

SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire and California Wildland- Urban Interface Codes
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Jackson, Senior Management Analyst REVIEWED BY: Sonya Bu, Fire Marshal
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 of the Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) and adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code and adding Chapter 8.21 to the MMC and adopting by reference the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, including the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Menifee.

DISCUSSION

On November 5, 2025, the City Council conducted the introduction and first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code. This is the required public hearing for the second reading and adoption by refrence. If adopted, the ordinance as proposed will become effective January 1, 2026.

This hearing was publicly noticed in The Press Enterprise on November 6, 2025, and November 12, 2025 as required by Government Code 6066.

On July 1, 2025, the State of California released the updated 2025 California Fire Code. The 2025 edition of the code incorporates the updated standards from the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code into the existing model code text. The code was prepared with amendments intended to further improve fire prevention and public health and safety standards, especially following an increase in wildfire activity statewide.

New and in addition to the California Fire Code update, the State also published the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC). The CWUIC was created as a consolidated code manual that combines existing standards from Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, Section Item Title: 11.1
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R337 of the California Residential Code, and Chapter 49 of the California Fire Code into the code format utilized by the International Code Council. The consolidation of the codes was intended to create a single, clear standard for protecting communities from wildfires.

The State of California regularly updates its Building Standards Codes, which include the California Fire Code and now the CWUIC, to incorporate updated safety standards. The 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes, Califor nia Fire Code and CWUIC are the product of the State’s regular triennial update cycle of the State Building Standards.

In August 2025, the City Council adopted by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, with the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code and CWUIC to be presented to the City Council separately at a future date to allow additional time for a comprehensive review of the newly adopted CWUIC provisions.

The 2025 editions of the California Fire Code and CWUIC will take effect statewide on January 1, 2026; the following are some of the key changes and impacts:

• Road Width & Fire Access: New requirement for dual-access road separation can be mitigated or exempted where not practical or feasible.

• Fire Sprinklers: Businesses undertaking major renovations may face new costs to retrofit fire sprinkler systems.

• Defensible Space: New standards mandate the modification or removal of flammable fuels and vegetation around buildings in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas.

• Water Supply & Hydrants: Subdivisions In WUI areas will require an increased minimum fire flow, which may necessitate infrastructure upgrades by developers.

• Fire Command Centers: Large-scale projects must now incorporate dedicated fire command centers. All businesses are required to maintain clear access for emergency equipment.

• Commercial Cooking & Food Trucks: New kitchen hood systems must be monitored by a fire alarm system; mobile food truck operators must comply with new maintenance and inspection requirements.

• Explosives & Fireworks: The required safety “fallout area” for events involving explosives and fireworks has been increased.

• Construction Requirements: WUI fire standards will now apply to all Fire Hazard Severity Zones, including Moderate.

The amendments introduced in proposed ordinance are designed to enhance the City of Menifee’s fire resiliency by aligning local codes with evolving wildfire risks, state mandates and best practices. These changes aim to protect lives, safeguard property and ensure that our community is better prepared for future fire events. Through proactive planning, consistent enforcement, and community collaboration, Menifee is building a safer, more fire-adapted future.

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City of Menifee Staff Report
2025 California Fire Code Ordinance
November 19, 2025

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE

Safe and Vibrant Community

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

ATTACHMENTS

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2. Public Hearing Notice

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3157/031858-1001
22985095.1 a11/13/25

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA REPLACING CHAPTER 8.20 OF THE MENIFEE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 8.21 TO THE MENIFEE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND- URBAN

INTERFACE CODE, INCLUDING ALL OF WHICH COMPRISE THE FIRE AND

WILDLAND-URBAN CODE OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE
WHEREAS, every three years the State of California adopts a new California Fire Code as part of the California Building Standards Code; and

WHEREAS, the State of California has created and adopted the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) as part of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, which establishes minimum standards for the mitigation of wildfire risks in designated wildland- urban interface areas; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 CWUIC by reference shall become effective within the City of Menifee thirty days following adoption by the Menifee City Council and shall be implemented beginning January 1, 2026, consistent with the effective date established by the State of California for the 2025 Building Standards Codes; and

WHEREAS, consistent with the triennial code adoption cycle, the State of California will review, update, and adopt the CWUIC every three years in conjunction with updates to the California Building Standards Code to ensure continued alignment with evolving fire safety practices and construction standards; and
WHEREAS, the International Fire Code has been published and adopted, as amended, by the California Building Standards Commission into the California Code of Regulations as Title 24, Part 9, titled the California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, the International Wildland- Urban Interface Code has been published and adopted, as amended, by the California Building Standards Commission into the California Code of Regulations as Title 24, Part 7, titled the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and WHEREAS, The City of Menifee may establish more restrictive standards reasonably necessary to provide fire protection for life and property because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the additional requirements included herein are necessary to properly protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and workers of the City of Menifee; and WHEREAS, revenue shortages make it difficult to locate additional fire stations and provide staffing sufficient to control fires in single and multi-story retail, commercial and industrial buildings, making enhanced built-in protection necessary; and WHEREAS, the City desires to create Chapter 8.21, placed in the Menifee Municipal Code to adopt the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and Item Title: 11.1
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2 WHEREAS, The sections of the California Fire Code may be referred to by the same number used in said published compilation preceded by the words the “City of Menifee Fire Code Section” or “Fire Code Section.”
WHEREAS, the sections of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code may be referred to by the same number used in said published compilation preceded by the words the “City of Menifee Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section” or “Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section.” NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Menifee does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated herein in full.

SECTION 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, and the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7, as amended, to govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion hazards and hazardous conditions and to regulate the issuance of permits and collection of fees.

SECTION 3. Authority. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 which allow a city to adopt modifications or changes to the California Fire Code and California Wildland- Urban Interface Code that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.

SECTION 4. Application and Adoption of the California Fire Code. Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in Section 5 of this o rdinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter ’s matrix. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections, 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted.

SECTION 5 . Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Findings. The City of Menifee hereby finds and determines it is reasonably necessary to adopt local amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions as follows:

I. Climatic Conditions
A. The City of Menifee is located in Riverside County. Riverside County is located in Southern California and covers a vast and varied geographic area. The base climate in western Riverside County consists of semi- arid Mediterranean weather patterns. Eastern Riverside County is a desert area with Mohave Desert temperatures and weather pat terns. Those two primary areas are divided by the San Bernardino Mountain Range. Both areas outside of the mountain terrain annually experience extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are common to the area. Examples are: Santa Ana/ Foehn winds, afternoon surface - heating generated winds, and prevailing desert winds.

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3 B. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration) which necessitates rapid i dentification, locating and extinguishment of all fires in the smallest stage possible. In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the City . Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, streetlights and utility poles, will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. During these winds, the inability to use aerial type firefighting apparatus would further decrease our ability to stop fires in large buildings and place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.

C. Although Riverside County and t he City of Menifee occasionally experiences periods of significant drought, the County can also experience periods of substantial rainfall. Annual rainfall varying from three (3) inches in Blythe to over thirty-three (33) inches in Pine Cove. When Riverside County does experience heavy rain, or rain over a period of days or weeks, many areas of the County are subject to flooding. Runoff from rain drains either naturally into rivers, washes, and creeks or into flood control fac ilities. Flash flooding is also a common problem, especially in the Coachella Valley and the easterly portions of the county. Flash flooding is typically associated with short duration, high intensity precipitation events often associated with summer thunderstorms. Such events can occur even during a drought.

D. Water demand in densely populated Southern California far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire.

E. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high- density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features such as identification and notification will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire sprea d to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.

II. Topographical Conditions
A. The topographical conditions of Riverside County vary from three hundred (300) feet below sea- level, flat desert communities, to mountains over ten thousand (10,000) feet in Alpine- like areas of the San Bernardino Mountain Range. In between these areas, developable slopes of 25 percent and greater generally occur throughout the foothills. Riverside County extends from Orange County to Item Title: 11.1
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4 the State of Arizona and is mixed with congested urban areas, rural lands and wild lands. A large number of sensitive habitats for various animal species and vegetation consist within large open space areas between major urban centers that impact building and structure location, which impedes emergency access and response. This variety in regions contributes to an increased emergency response time, which necessitates cooperation between local agencies.

B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Riverside County.

C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on- site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

III. Geological Conditions
A. Located within Riverside County are several known active and potentially active earthquake faults, including the San Andreas, San Jacinto, and Elsinore Fault. In the event of an earthquake, the location of the epicenter as well as the time of day and season of the year would have a profound effect on the number of deaths and casualties, as well as property damage.

B. The major form of direct damage from most earthquakes is damage to construction. Bridges are particularly vulnerable to collapse, and dam failure may generate major downstream flooding. Buildings vary in susceptibility, dependent upon construction and the types of soils on which they are built. Earthquakes destroy power and telephone lines; gas, sewer, or water mains; which, in tum, may set off fires and/or hinder firefighting or rescue efforts. The hazard of earthquakes varies from place to place, dependent upon the regional and local geology. Ground shaking may occur in areas 65 miles or more from the epicenter (the point on the ground surface above the focus). Ground shaking can change the mechanical properties of some fine grained, saturated soils, where upon they liquefy and act as a fluid (liquefaction).

C. Previous earthquakes in southern California have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings.

D. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Riverside County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5-minute goal.

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5 SECTION 6 . 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Amendments and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) Amendments Justification. The City of Menifee hereby finds and determines it is reasonably necessary to adopt local amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildlife- Urban Interface Code due to the following justifications and findings:

I. Climatic Conditions:

A. Riverside County is located in Southern California and covers a vast and varied geographic area. The base climate in western Riverside County consists of semi- arid Mediterranean weather patterns. Eastern Riverside County is a desert area with Mohave Desert temperatures and weather patterns. Those two primary areas are divided by the San Bernardino Mountain Range. Both areas outside of the mountain terrain annually experience extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry wi nds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are common to the area. Examples are: Santa Ana/ Foehn winds, afternoon surface-heating generated winds, and prevailing desert winds.

B. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration) which necessitates rapid i dentification, locating and extinguishment of all fires in the smallest stage possible. In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County.

Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, streetlights and utility poles, will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. During these winds, the inability to use aerial type firefighting apparatus would further decrease our ability to stop fires in large buildings and place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.

C. Although Riverside County occasionally experiences periods of significant drought, the County can also experience periods of substantial rainfall. Annual rainfall varying from three (3) inches in Blythe to over thirty -three (33) inches in Pine Cove. When R iverside County does experience heavy rain, or rain over a period of days or weeks, many areas of the County are subject to flooding. Runoff from rain drains either naturally into rivers, washes, and creeks or into flood control facilities. Flash flooding is also a common problem, especially in the Coachella Valley and the easterly portions of the county. Flash flooding is typically associated with short duration, high intensity precipitation events often associated with summer thunderstorms. Such events can occur even during a drought.

D. Water demand in densely populated Southern California far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire.

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6 E. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high- density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features such as identification and notification will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire sprea d to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.

II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural: The topographical conditions of Riverside County vary from three hundred (300) feet below sea- level, flat desert communities, to mountains over ten thousand (10,000) feet in Alpine-like areas of the San Bernardino Mountain Range.

In between these areas, developable slopes of 25 percent and greater generally occur throughout the foothills. Riverside County extends from Orange County to the State of Arizona and is mixed with congested urban areas, rural lands and wild lands. A large number of sensiti ve habitats for various animal species and vegetation consist within large open space areas between major urban centers that impact building and structure location, which impedes emergency access and response. This variety in regions contributes to an increased emergency response time, which necessitates cooperation between local agencies.

B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Riverside County.

C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on- site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

III. Geological Conditions
A. Located within Riverside County are several known active and potentially active earthquake faults, including the San Andreas, San Jacinto, and Elsinore Fault. In the event of an earthquake, the location of the epicenter as well as the time of day and season of the year would have a profound effect on the number of deaths and casualties, as well as property damage.

B. The major form of direct damage from most earthquakes is damage to construction. Bridges are particularly vulnerable to collapse, and dam failure may generate major downstream flooding. Buildings vary in susceptibility, dependent upon construction and the types of soils on which they are built. Earthquakes destroy power and telephone lines; gas, sewer, or water mains; which, in tum, may set off fires and/or hinder firefighting or rescue efforts. The hazard of earthquakes varies from place to place, dependent upon the regional and local geology. Ground shaking may occur in areas 65 miles or more from the epicenter (the point on the ground surface above the focus). Ground shaking can change the mechanical properties of some fine grained, saturated soils, where upon they liquefy and act as a fluid (liquefaction).

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7 C. Previous earthquakes in southern California have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings.

D. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Riverside County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5-minute goal.

SECTION 7 . 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Amendments Authority. California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Fire Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification.

2025 CODE

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II, III
101.4 Severability Administrative
102.5 Application of the residential Code I, II & III
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland -Urban Interface Code Administrative
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative 104.2 Determination of Compliance Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1 Liability Administrative
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas Administrative 108.2 Fees Administrative
108.7 Cost Recovery Administrative
112.1 Board of Appeals established Administrative
113.4 Violation and Penalties Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
308.1.7 Sky Lanterns and similar devices I, II & III
503.1.2.1 Remoteness I, II, & III
503.2.1 Dimensions Administrative
503.2.2 Authority Administrative
503.6.1 Automatic opener Administrative
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-offs Administrative 507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets I & III
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker I, II & III
508.1 Fire command center – General I, II & III
508.1.1 Fire command center – Location and access I, II & III 508.1.3 Fire command center - Size I, II & III
509.2.1 Minimum clearances I & III
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8 608.11.1.2 Manual operation II & III
903.2 Where required (automatic sprinkler systems) I, II & III 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II
904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System I, II & III 3206.4.2 General Fire Protection and Life Safety Features Administrative 4107 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles I, II & III
4107.1 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles - General I, II & III 4107.2 Maintenance I, II & III
4107.2.1 Exhaust system I, II & III
4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices I, II & III 4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems I, II & III
5608.2 Fallout Area I, II & III
B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions I, II & III Table B105.2 Buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings I, II & III C103.1 Fire hydrant location I, II & III
2025 CFC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:

For purposes of this subdivision, a city may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the Code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.

CFC Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration:

Section 101.4: This section is carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. This section resolves any conflict with the F ire Code provisions. The City of Menifee maintains its own severability clause and does not adopt the Fire Code text.

Section 102.5: This section is carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. The scope and application of the fire Code needs to be expanded to apply to the fire sprinkler systems for accessory structures constructed under the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC) which are permitted to exceed 3,600 square feet in area. This existing modification maintains the applicability of the 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Section 903.2 amendment to those accessory structures greater than or equal to 3,600 square feet in area. This has no change in intent for Menifee Municipal Code Chapter8.20 and maintains the protection offered.

Section 102.13.1: New section added to Section 102.13 to clarify that w here a conflict exists between the provisions of the City of Menifee Fire Code and the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, the provisions of the Fire Code shall apply.

Section 104.1.1: This section is carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. It is imperative that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Riverside County area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the City of Menifee Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the City of Menifee.

Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that “Guidelines” may be created to render interpretations of the Fire Code and shall be enforceable as part of the Code.

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9 Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This section is carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20. to resolve any conflict between state law and the fire Code provisions.

Section 104.13: This section is carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20 and grants authority to the Fire Chief, in cooperation with the Menifee City Council and/or the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, to close hazardous fire areas.

Section 108.2: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20 and relocated to the fees section of the Fire Code Section 108.2. This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with t the City of Menifee Fee Schedule.

Section 108.7: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20 and relocated to the fees section of the fire Code. This section is maintained in accordance with Health and Safety Code 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.

Section 112.1: This section is carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 to identify the board of appeals and additional criteria for clarification and implementation. The existing modifications to this section are consistent with Health and Safety Code 17920.5 where no board of appeals exists. This section provides for the ability to create a Board of Appeals as needed.

Section 113.4: This section is carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 section 112.4 and relocated to this section to resolve any conflict with the F ire Code provisions.

Menifee Municipal Code Section 070 requires punishments and penalties for violations to be in accordance with Menifee Municipal Code Section 070 and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.

CFC Chapter 2 – Definitions:

Fire Chief: This definition is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20.

This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of the City of Menifee whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance. This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Chapter.

CFC Chapter 3 - General Requirements
Section 308.1.7: This section is carried over from previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20.

This section is amended to prohibit sky lanterns and similar devices. The California State Fire Marshal’s office issued Information Bulletin 12-005 indicating that there is a serious fire and safety hazard associated with sky lanterns, which include the potential to start an unintended fire on or off the property from which they are released. They are known to travel significant distances from the point of release. The National Association of State Fire Marshals Resolution 2013- 3 recommends imposing State level bans on their sale and use. Multiple fires have been reported to be linked to the use of sky lanterns including, but not limited to, a recycling plant fir e in Smethwick, England which caused approx. $9M in damage and a wildfire in Shell Beach on the mountain above Pirates Code in San Luis Obispo County, CA. This is similar to the existing amendment by Orange County Fire Authority.

CFC Chapter 5 – Fire Service Features
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10 Section 503.1.2.1: This is a new section added to be consistent with the operational needs where two points of fire access are required as identified in the City of Menifee Fire Department – Commercial Access Guidelines and is consistent with Appendix D of the International Fire Code.

Section 503.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. This correlation of the fire Code is necessary for minimum fire apparatus access widths for firefighter operations and consistency throughout the City. This modification does not supersede City road. This modification has no change in regulatory effect.

Section 503.2.2: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. This section is enhanced to specify who has authority to designate Fire Lanes/Fire Apparatus Access Roads and modify minimum widths.

Section 503.6.1: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. This section provides fire department and other emergency responders more rapid access to facilities with motorized gates. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) “determined that fires today are more dangerous and pose more risks than in the past. Fire propagation is faster, and time to flashover, escape times and collapse times are all shorter ” (UL Fire Safety Journal Issue 1).

Placing our first responders on scene s ooner or without disruption will provide for greater occupant and firefighter safety and assist in property protection and medical emergencies.

Section 503.7: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. This section provides additional width for apparatus access roads where utilized for loading/unloading or passenger drop off/pick up to prevent interference with operational access needs.

Section 507.5.7: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20This section provides for the size and quantities of outlets for residential standard, super hydrant standard, and super hydrant enhanced fire hydrants and that they shall be required as determined by the Fire Code Official.

Section 507.5.8: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. The section provides direct references to the City of Menifee Guidelines for specific requirements for the installation of blue reflective markers for fire hydrants.

Sections 508.1, 508.1.1, and 508.1.3: These sections are carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 . These sections have been amended to require fire command centers for structures larger than 300,000 square feet in size. To put into context, the Fire Command Center would be triggered when the buildings are approximately 2.5 times the typical Costco Warehouse store and approximately two times the size of a typical Walmart Supercenter.

Large structures of this size pose numerous challenges to emergency responders due to the large amounts of fuel loads from the storage, manufacturing and/or processing of flammable/combustible commodities and other processes within the building. Challenges include wide distribution of smoke throughout the structure, difficulty for firefighters to locate and reach the fire and difficulty in search and evacuation of the public, employees and firefighters. These structures typically require numerous fire protection, early suppression and detection systems that may include, but are not limited to, fire pumps, multiple fire sprinkler systems, advanced fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and refrigeration gas detection system(s). During a fire, the incident commander must have the ability to readily ident ify the status of the various suppression and detection systems and have access to other building information details that may include, but are not limited to, building floor plans, high- pile/rack storage details, smoke Item Title: 11.1
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Section 509.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. This section encompasses other exterior fire protection water supply appliances such as Fire Department connections, and other exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access.

CFC Chapter 6 – Building Services and Systems
Section 608.11.1.2: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 . This section specifies the location of manual crossover valves when manual operation is required by the Fire Code Official. The amendment specifies that the manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls. This is to ensure that the valves are in readily accessible location(s) for access during an emergency.

CFC Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Section 903.2: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20 with modification. Modifications have been made to provide certain exemptions including, but not limited to, fueling canopies and agricultural and greenhouse Group U structures constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and specific shade structures. An additional sprinkler requirement has been added to include changes in use to existing structures greater than 3,600 sq. ft., and additions to existing structures where the new square footage is greater than 3,600 sq. ft.

The existing amendment provides a base square footage requirement for all new commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies other than one- and two -family dwellings. Though the amendment includes a reference to the requirement for one- and two- family dwellings, the authority for residential fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies resides in Title 24, Part

2.5 [2025 California Residential Code].

Section 903.3.5.3: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20. The section limits all hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems to not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The 10% buffer in hydraulic calculation is a common engineering business practice that gives some flexibility to account for system wat er pressures that may decrease as additional demands are placed on the water system from additional construction or as the system ages.

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12 Section 904.2.2.1: This is a new section added to the Fire Code to require that all new hood and duct commercial kitchen extinguishing systems are monitored by a central station or remote supervising station to ensure that the fire department is notified and able to respond to a fire.

CFC Chapter 32 – High-Piled Combustible Storage
Section 3206.4.2: This section is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20 and relocated to the automatic sprinkler section within Chapter 32 of the Fire Code. By requiring client leased or occupant owned warehouses to have a technical report completed by a registered engineer, it will minimize problems concerning commodity and sprinkler protection. By having an engineer complete a technical report for the proposed or existing building it will provide greater certainty that adequate protection for the commodities that are proposed will be sufficient.

By not having adequate sprinkler protection, it could be detrimental to the building and could also cause loss of life in the event of a fire. Geographically this can be a significant problem due to the seismic activity that Riverside County experiences. The Engineer can assess the adequate protection for the correct commodity classifications, ensure the correct seismic provisions are in place for the type of system to be installed, and provide a professional assurance to a very volatile type of occupancy. It takes a vast number of resources to extinguish a fire of this type. By adding this requirement, it will ensure an added level of safety. Modifications have been made to provide clarification that certain reference documents are not required.

CFC Chapter 49 - Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas Section 4904.2.1: This section has been deleted and is covered by the provisions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and under Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.21.

CFC Chapter 41 – Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations Section 4107: A new Section 4107, including Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 is added to the Fire Code to provide the fire department with the authority to inspect Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles during special events. This section was removed from the CFC due to conf lict in regulations, however HCD agrees that there would be an expectation for fire marshals to have jurisdiction over safety inspections (especially for fire protection equipment and systems ’ inspections, testing and maintenance), for partici pating SPCM MFF during special events requiring CFC 105.6 operational permits (such as Carnivals and Fairs, Exhibits and Trade Shows, or local codified “ Special Events”). See BSC TP- 106 (Rev. 10/20) Initial Statement of Reasons June 21, 2021, Rulemaking File SFM 06/21 – Part 9 – 2021 Triennial Code Cycle.

CFC Chapter 56 – Explosives and Fireworks
Section 5608.2: A new Section 5608.2 is added to the Fire Code to establish a minimum required radius of the fallout area for aerial shells to be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved. This is necessary due to the climatic wind conditions within Riverside County.

CFC Appendix B – Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
Section B103.2.1: A new Section B103.2.1 is added to the Fire Code to establish the minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area to be 1,500 gallons per minute to ensure that adequate fire-flow is provided.

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13 Table B105.2 of Appendix B: This amendment is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20. This allows the fire department to still have adequate fire flow mitigation with sprinkler protection and not jeopardize main distribution systems by inadequately under sizing them and have costly upgrades for future projects. With the geographical diversity that the County has it is important that this requirement be added to ensure adequate water in the event of a fire.

CFC Appendix C – Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution Section C103.1 of Appendix C: This provision is carried over from the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 . This provision is to clarify the additional location of fire hydrants to be at intersections. This requirement has been standard policy within Riverside County.

SECTION 8. Application and Adoption of the California Wildland -Urban Interface Code. Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in Section 9 of this Ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Menifee. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and sections A101 through A102.2, A102.4, A104, A105.1, A105.4 through A105.4.2, A106 through A106.2 and A107 through A107.5 are adopted. As show in and incorporated in Exhibit B.

SECTION 9. 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) Amendments Authority. California Health and Safety Code Sections 1795 f8.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers.

Therefore, the Board of Supervisors finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification.

2025 CWUIC

CODE SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I,

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102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland -Urban Interface Code Administrative
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative 104.2 Determination of Compliance Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1 Liability Administrative
105.2 Permits Required Administrative
108.2 Schedule of Permit fees Administrative
108.7 Cost Recovery Administrative
109.3.7 Violation and Penalties Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Administrative 501.1 Scope I, II, & III
602.1 General I, II, & III
602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan I, II, & III
603.1 General I, II, & III
603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans I, II, & III 603.3.1 Contents I, II, & III
604.1 General I, II, & III
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604.3 Requirements I, II, & III
604.3.1 Retroactivity I, II, & III
604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and combustible material from improved parcels I, II, & III
604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures I, II, & III 604.7.1 Structures I, II, & III
604.7.2 Timing for New Buildings and additions to Existing Buildings I, II, & III
604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems I, II, & III
604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and requirements I, II, & III 604.8.1 Requirements I, II, & III
604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.2.1 Non-Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, and new or replacement landscape I, II, & III 604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0 I, II, & III 604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings I, II, & III 604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 restrictions I, II, & III
604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items I, II, & III 604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items I, II, & III 604.8.4.2 Spacing I, II, & III
604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2 I, II, & III 604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation I, II, & III
604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2 I, II, & III 604.8.5.3 Firewood I, II, & III
604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe I, II, & III 604.8.5.5 Trees I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy I, II, & III 604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.1 New Structures I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures I, II, & III
604.8.5.7 Grasses I, II, & III
604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities I, II, & III 604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines I, II, & III
604.11 Fencing I, II, & III
604.11.1 Scope I, II, & III
604.11.2 New Fencing I, II, & III
604.11.3 Existing Fencing I, II, & III
607.1 General I, II, & III
607.1.1 Combustible Materials I, II, & III
607.2 Storage for off-site use I, II, & III
608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks I, II, & III
608.2 General I, II, & III
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609.2.7.1 Greenbelts I, II, & III
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2025 CWUIC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:

For purposes of this subdivision, a city may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the Code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.

CWUIC Chapter 1 – Administration:

Section 102.4.1.1: A new section added to the CWUIC to clarify that where a conflict exists between the provisions of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of Menifee and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

Section 104.1.1: Similar to the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 amendment to the Fire Code, this section ensures that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Riverside County area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the Menifee Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the County of Riverside.

Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that “Guidelines” may be created to render interpretations of the Wildland- Urban Interface Code and shall be enforceable as part of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This amended section is the same as in the Fire Code carried over from the existing Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20to resolve any conflict between state law and the Fire Code provisions.

Section 105.2: This new amendment to CWUIC Section 105.2 adds an additional permit item for “Landscape and Fuel Modification Zones.”
Section 108.2: This amended section is similar to the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20for the Fire Code. This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with the City of Menifee Fee Schedule.

Section 108.7: This new section is similar to the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20for the Fire Code. This section is maintained in accordance with the Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code Section 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.

Section 109.3.7: This amended section is similar to the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20for the Fire Code provisions. Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20requires punishments and Item Title: 11.1
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16 penalties for violations to be in accordance with Menifee Municipal Code Section 8.20.070 and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.

CWUIC Chapter 2 – Definitions:

Section 202: This new amendment is similar to the previous Menifee Municipal Code Chapter

8.20for the Fire Code. This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of the City of Menifee whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance.

This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Ordinance.

CWUIC Chapter 3 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas:

Section 302.1.1 : New amendment designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The City of Menifee has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 and designated those areas within the City as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Maps have been adopted under City of Menifee Ordinance No. 2025-416.

CWUIC Chapter 5 – Special Building Construction Requirements:

Section 501.1: A new amendment clarifying that for the purpose of the special building construction requirements in Chapter 5, a wildland- urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated by City of Menifee Ordinance No. 2025- 416 as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

CWUIC Chapter 6 – Fire Protection Requirements:

Section 602.1: A new amendment to Section 602.1 to clarify when a Fire Protection Plan is required. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 602.3.2: A new amendment to Section 602.3.2 to clarify the items required in a Final Fire Protection Plan. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 603.1: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to include a reference to replacement landscaping. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 603.3: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to require Landscape and Fuel Modification Plans for any project in a Wildland- Urban Interface Area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

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17 Section 603.3.1: A new amendment to Section 603.3.1 adding the requirement for the delineation of the 5-foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30-foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100-foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures as part of the landscape plans. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.1: A new amendment to Section 604.1 to delete references to State Responsibility Areas (SRA) to include the defensible space requirements within the local responsibility area.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditi ons in Riverside County.

Section 604.3: A new amendment to Section 604.3 to include a reference to Appendix A of the CWUIC and the City of Menifee Fire Department Guidelines.

Section 604.3.1: A new Section 604.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to add a requirement that when required, by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this Code or State Law. Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this Code, may be done over a two to four (2 -4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.6: A new Section 604.6 is added to the CWUIC requiring that all improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.7: A new Section 604.7 is added to the CWUIC to require clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.7.1: A new Section 604.7.1 is added to the CWUIC to specify the requirements for clearance of vegetation around structures located in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.7.2: A new Section 604.7.2 is added to the CWUIC to provide a timeline for the clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.7.3: A new Section 604.7.3 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the vegetation clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems in the wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological condit ions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8: A new Section 604.8 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the three defensible space zones. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

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18 Section 604.8.1: A new Section 604.8.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the Code sections for the defensible space requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.2: A new Section 604.8.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the purpose and location of Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.2.1: A new Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the Zone 0 requirements for all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas. This amendment is necessary due to cli matic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.2.2: A new Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the vegetation and landscape requirements in Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.2.3: A new section heading 604.8.2.3 is added to the CWUIC for the Zone 0 requirements for existing buildings. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.2.3.1: A new Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the Zone 0 requirements applicable to existing buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.3: A new Section 604.8.3 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.3.1: A new Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.4: A new Section 604.8.4 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.4.1: A new Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.4.2 : A new Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the spacing requirements for trees and vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5: A new section heading 604.8.5 is added to the CWUIC for the general requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

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19 Section 604.8.5.1: A new Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring the removal of all dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles within Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the CWUIC requiring the use of combustible mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements of the City of Menifee Guidelines within Zones 1 and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the CWUIC indicating the requirements for firewood within Zones 0, 1, and 2 are found in Section 607 of the Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.4: A new Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the CWUIC requiring that any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.5: A new Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the CWUIC requiring that new trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.5.1: A new Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring the horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2 and separation distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent with the required spacing measured between trees at maturity. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground clearance requirements for trees within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground cover under tree canopies within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.6: A new section heading 604.8.5.6 is added to the CWUIC to address continuous tree canopies within Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.6.1: A new Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting continuous tree canopies adjacent to new structures within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.8.5.6.2: A new Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the CWUIC to address the requirements for continuous tree canopies adjacent to existing structures within Zones 0, 1, and

2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

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20 Section 604.8.5.7: A new Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the CWUIC requiring that natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4- inch stubble with clippings removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.9: A new Section 604.9 is added to the CWUIC addressing defensible space requirements around communication site towers and their support buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility structure as required by the Fire Code Official within a wildland-urban interface area.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.10: A new Section 604.10 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting vegetation planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.11: A new section heading 604.11 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within a wildland- urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.11.1: A new Section 604.11.1 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within Zone 0 in a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.11.2: A new Section 604.11.2 is added to the CWUIC to require new fencing and gates to be constructed of a non -combustible material in a wildland- urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 604.11.3: A new Section 604.11.3 is added to the CWUIC to allow fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026, in a wildland -urban interface area to remain, except the entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is replaced.

This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 607.1: A new amendment to Section 607.1 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood within Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 607.1.1: A new Section 607.1.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring combustible materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any building and that piles shall not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet and shall be separated by a minimum of 20- foot clear area when located within a wildland- urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 607.2: A new amendment to Section 607.2 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises within Zones 0, 1, and Item Title: 11.1
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Section 608.1.1: A new Section 608.1.1 is added to the CWUIC with restricted development setbacks for new structures and additions to existing structures located less than 100 feet from any protected habitat within a wildland- urban interface area. This amendment is neces sary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 608.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2 of the CWUIC expanding the applicability of the required 30-foot setback to new tract and parcel maps, new buildings, and additions to existing buildings within a wildland- urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 608.2.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.1 of the CWUIC deleting the exception of complying with the special building construction requirements as a setback reduction within a wildland-urban interface area, since the structures would already be subject to those requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 609.2.7.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.1 of the CWUIC addressing the approval of greenbelt locations within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section 609.2.7.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.2 of the CWUIC addressing the access points to proposed greenbelt locations for subdivisions and other developments within a wildland- urban interface area to allow for on -going maintenance and firefighter access. This am endment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

CWUIC Appendix A – General Requirements:

Section A102.1: A new amendment to Section A102.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for vegetation control to Chapter 6 of the Wildland- Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section A105.1: A new amendment to Section A105.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the storage and use of materials to Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.

Section A105.4: A new amendment to Section A105.4 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the outside storage and use of combustible materials to the applicable fire Code sections. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in River side County.

SECTION 10. Additions and Amendments to the Fire Code. Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 Fire Code shall be replaced in its entirety with the additions and amendments described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.

SECTION 11. Addition of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.21 Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be added as described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein.

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22 SECTION 12. References to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in the City forms, documents, and regulations to the chapters and sections of the former City’s Fire Code, Title 8 of the Menifee Municipal Code, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained in this Ordinance of the City of Menifee and all other ordinances or parts or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.

SECTION 13. Severability and Validity. If any section, subsection, paragraph, or sentence of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason found to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of the City of Menifee by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 14. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 15. Implementation Date. This Ordinance shall be implemented on January 1, 2026.

This Ordinance was introduced on the 5 day of November, 2025 and APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 19 day of November, 2025.

Bob Karwin, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:

Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
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23 EXHIBIT A
TITLE 8: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 8.20: FIRE CODE
Sections:

8.20.010 APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

8.20.020 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

8.20.030 APPLICABILITY

8.20.040 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL

8.20.050 FEES

8.20.060 BOARD OF APPEALS

8.20.070 VIOLATIONS

8.20.080 FIRE CHIEF

8.20.090 OPEN FLAMES

8.20.100 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS

8.20.110 FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES

8.20.120 FIRM COMMAND CENTER

8.20.130 FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION

8.20.140 MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION

8.20.150 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

8.20.160 COMMERCIAL HOOD AND DUCT SYSTEMS

8.20.170 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES – GENERAL

8.20.180 FALLOUT AREA

8.20.190 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA SUBDIVISIONS

8.20.200 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES

8.20.210 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES

8.20.220 TABLE B105.2

8.20.230 FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION

8.20.240 REMOTENESS

§ 8.20.010 APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.

Except as stated in this section or as amended below in this chapter, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Menifee. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3 and 25 and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, and 1103.2 are adopted.
§ 8.20.020 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Section 101.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the Item Title: 11.1
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24 invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
§ 8.20.030 APPLICABILITY.
(A) Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
§ 102.5 Application of residential Code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this Code shall apply as follows:

1. Construction and design provisions of this Code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this Code shall apply.

2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this Code shall apply.

3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this Code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2.

The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages. (B) A new Section 102.13.1 is added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follow:
§ 102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the City of Menifee Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. § 8.20.040 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. (A) A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy and Fire Department.

1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the City Council of the City of Menifee.

2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this chapter. Under the Fire Chief’ , Chief Deputy, or their designee’s, direction, the Menifee Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of the City of Menifee pertaining to the following:

2.1 The prevention of fires.

2.2 The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

2.3 The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

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25 2.4 The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5 The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6 The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

2.7 The maintenance of means of egress.

2.8 The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3 The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

3.1 The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

3.2 The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the City of Menifee Fire Department and authorized agents and contractors.

3.3 The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the City of Menifee Fire Department.

3.4 Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

3.5 Code Officers of the City of Menifee Code Enforcement Department.

3.6 Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

3.7 The law enforcement office of the Federal Bureau of Land Management. (B) Section 104.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
§ 104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:

1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.

2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

3. Shall be enforced as part of this code.
(C) § 104. 8 and 104.8.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 104.8 Liability. Any liability against City of Menifee or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.

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26 (D) § 104.12 of the California Fire Code is hereby added with the following:
§104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas. Except upon National Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar days must be approved by the City of Menifee City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Fire Chief ’s original order of closure. Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire department personnel. For the purpose of this section, “ hazardous fire area” shall mean public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage. Such areas are designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief. § 8.20.050 FEES.
(A) Section 108.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in City of Menifee fee schedule.
(B) A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the City of Menifee Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the cont ainment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of the City of Menifee Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the City of Menifee Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a City official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.

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27 § 8.20.060 BOARD OF APPEALS.
(A) Section 112.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 112.1 Board of appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager of the City of Menifee. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief and Chief Deputy shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy or their designees shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
§ 8.20.070 VIOLATIONS.
(A) Section 113.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§113.4 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this Code. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with Menifee Municipal Code Section and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
§ 8.20.080 FIRE CHIEF.
(A) Section 202, definition of “ Fire Chief” in the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Fire Chief. The Fire Chief of the City of Menifee or the Fire Chief’s designee. § 8.20.090 OPEN FLAMES.
(A) Section 308.1.7 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 308.1.7 Sky lanterns or similar devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern or similar device.
§ 8.20.100 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.
(A) A new Section 503.1.2.1 is added to Section 503.1.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Unless otherwise approved, where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
(B) Section 503.2.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

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§ 503.2.2 Authority. The fire Code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes and to modify the minimum fire lane access widths for fire or rescue operations.
(D) A new Section 503.6.1 is added to Section 503.6 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 503.6.1 Automatic opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with the City of Menifee Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.

Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels. (E) A new Section 503.7 is added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-off areas. On private properties, where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or utilized for passenger drop- off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum required width for the fire apparatus access road.
§ 8.20.110 FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES.
(A) A new Section 507.5.7 is added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets. As determined by the fire Code official, fire hydrant sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:

1. Residential Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and half (2 ½) inch outlet.

2. Super Hydrant Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.

3. Super Hydrant Enhanced – two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.
(B) A new Section 507.5.8 is added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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29 from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.
§ 8.20.120 FIRM COMMAND CENTER.
(A) Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this Code and in all buildings classified as high- rise buildings by the California Building Code, in all buildings greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), and in Group I -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and shall comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.7.
(B) Section 508.1.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 508.1.1 Location and access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the fire Code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access. (C) Section 508.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
§ 508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the total building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater, with a minimum dimension of 0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.

Where a fire command center is solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire Code official.
§ 8.20.130 FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION.
(A) A new Section 509.2.1 is added to S ection 509.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 509.2.1 Minimum clearances. A 3 -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.

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(A) Section 608.11.1.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 608.11.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire Code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls. § 8.20.150 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
(A) Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 903.2 Where required.

1. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification.

Where the Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.

2. All existing buildings, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,600 square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following: change of use/occupancy, removal of an existing fire wall as defined by the California Building Code, or additions of 50% or more are made to the original building area and the resulting square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet.

3. One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

Exceptions: Unless required elsewhere in this Code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:

1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers construc ted in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.

2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes constructed in accordance with the California Building Code.

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31 3. Detached non -combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.

4. Non-combustible fueling station canopies not exceeding 10,000 square feet when separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.

5. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.

6. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.

The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exception in Section 903.2.3
b. Exception in Section 903.2.11.3
(B) A new Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Section 903.3.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. § 8.20.160 COMMERCIAL HOOD AND DUCT SYSTEMS.
(A) A new Section 904.2.2.1 is added to Section 904.2.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System. Where a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is serving the occupancy where the extinguishing system is located, the actuation of the automatic fire- extinguishing system shall actuate the fire alarm signaling system in ac cordance with the requirements of NFPA 72.  If a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is not present, one will be required to be installed to provide monitoring for the automatic fire -extinguishing system.
§ 8.20.170 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES – GENERAL.
(A) A new Section 4107.1 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 4107.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors shall comply with this section. (B) A new Section 4107.2 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 4107.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food preparation vehicles shall be in accordance with Section 4107.2.1 through 4107.2.3.

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32 (C) A new Section 4107.2.1 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 4107.2.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including hood, grease- removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances, shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with Section 606.3.
(D) A new Section 4107.2.2 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire protection systems and devices shall be maintained in accordance with Section 901.6.
(E) A new Section 4107.2.3 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems. LP-gas containers installed on the vehicle and fuel -gas piping systems shall be inspected annually by an approved inspection agency or a company that is registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation to requalify LP-gas cylinders, to ensure that sys tem components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service and not subject to leaking. CNG containers shall be inspected every 3 years in a qualified service facility. CNG containers shall not be used past their expiration date as listed on the manufacturer’s container label. Upon satisfactory inspection, the approved inspection agency shall affix a tag on the fuel gas s?ystem or within the vehicle indicating the name of the inspection agency and the date of satisfactory inspection. § 8.20.180 FALLOUT AREA.
(A) A new Section 5608.2 is added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 5608.2 Fallout Area. For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the fallout area shall be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved.
§ 8.20.190 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA SUBDIVISIONS.
(A) A new Section B.103.2.1 is added to Section B103.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions. The minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall be 1,500 gallons per minute.
§ 8.20.200 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES. (A) A new Section 3206.4.2 is added to Section 3206.4 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 3206.4.2 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses.

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33 containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. Unless otherwise approved a Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of California, shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate sprinkler system design. The engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities will be isolated or separated, and include references to the design document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the f ire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
§ 8.20.210 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.

The Fire Hazard Severity Zones are addressed in Menifee Municipal Code Section 8.21.070 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Designations.
§ 8.20.220 TABLE B105.2.
(A) Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

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a. The reduced fire-flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute. b. The reduced fire-flow shall not be less than 1,5000 gallons per minute.

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34 § 8.20.230 FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION.
(A) Section C103.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.
§ 8.20.240 REMOTENESS.
(A) A new Section 503.1.2.1 is added to Section 503.1.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
§ 503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Unless otherwise approved, where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one- half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.

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35 Exhibit B
TITLE 8: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 8.21: CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

8.21.010 APPLICABILITY

8.21.020 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL

8.21.030 PERMITS

8.21.040 FEES

8.21.050 INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

8.21.060 DEFINITIONS

8.21.070 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS

8.21.080 SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS

8.21.090 FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

8.21.100 VEGETATION PLAN

8.21.110 MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE

8.21.120 STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

8.21.130 BUILDING SITING SETBACKS

8.21.140 RIDGELINES, FUEL BREAKS, AND GREENBELTS

8.21.150 APPENDIX A
§ 8.21.010 APPLICABILITY.
(A) § 102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the City of Menifee Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

Except as stated in this Section or as amended in this Chapter 8.21, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter ’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the unincorporated areas of the City of Menifee . In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and sections A101 through A102.2, A102.4, A104, A105.1, A105.4 through A105.4.2, A106 through A106.2 and A107 through A107.5 are adopted.
§ 8.21.020 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL.
(A) A new Section 104. 1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Department.

1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the City Council of the City of Menifee.

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36 2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s direction, the City of Menifee Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of City of Menifee pertaining to the following:

2.1 The prevention of fires.

2.2 The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

2.3 The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

2.4 The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5 The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6 The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

2.7 The maintenance of means of egress.

2.8 The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3 The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

3.1 The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

3.2 The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the City of Menifee Fire Department and authorized agents and contractors.

3.3 The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the City of Menifee Fire Department.

3.4 Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

3.5 Code Officers of the City of Menifee Code Enforcement Department.

3.6 Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

3.7 The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management. (B) Section 104.2 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
§ 104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire Code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this Code, to render interpretations of this Code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:

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37 1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Code.

2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this Code.

3. Shall be enforceable as part of this Code.
(C) Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 104.8 Liability. Any liability against The City of Menifee or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law. § 8.21.030 PERMITS.
(A) Section 105.2 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 105.2 Permits Required. Unless otherwise exempted, buildings or structures regulated by this Code shall not be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, removed, converted, demolished or changed in use or occupancy unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the Code official.

For buildings or structures erected for temporary uses, see Section A108.3.

Where required by the Code official, a permit shall be obtained for the following activities, operations, practices or functions within a wildland-urban interface area:

1. Automobile wrecking yard.

2. Candles and open flames in assembly areas.

3. Explosives or blasting agents.

4. Fireworks.

5. Flammable or combustible liquids.

6. Hazardous materials.

7. Liquefied petroleum gases.

8. Landscape and fuel modification zones.

9. Lumberyards.

10. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations.

11. Open burning.

12. Pallet Yards.

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38 13. Pyrotechnical special effects material.

14. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures.

15. Tire storage.

16. Welding and cutting operations.
§ 8.21.040 FEES.
(A) Section 108.2 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in Menifee Municipal Code Section City of Menifee Adoption of Fee Schedule (B) A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the City of Menifee Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of the City of Menifee Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the City of Menifee Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a City official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.
§ 8.21.050 INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
(A) Section 109.3.7 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
§ 109.3.7 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this Code. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in acc ordance with Menifee Municipal Code Section 725, Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5 and Government Code Section 51185.

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39 § 8.21.060 DEFINITIONS.
(A) Section 202, definition of “ Fire Chief” in the California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Fire Chief. The Fire Chief of the City of Menifee or the Fire Chief’s designee. § 8.21.070 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS.
(A) Section 302.1.1 is added to Section 302.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The City of Menifee has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and designated those areas within the City as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Maps have been adopted under the City of Menifee Ordinance No. 2025-416. § 8.21.080 SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
(A) Section 501.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface shall be amended as follows:
§ 501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures in a wildland -urban interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and this Code. For the purpose of this Chapter, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated by Ordinance as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.

Exceptions:

1. Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11 m 2) in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.

2. Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
§ 8.21.090 FIRE PROTECTION PLANS.
(A) Section 602.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
§ 602.1 General. A fire protection plan shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for any proposed subdivision of land or building project. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.

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40 The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the Code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.

Submittal of a preliminary fire protection plan shall be required prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.

Exception: A single-family dwelling (Group R-3 Occupancy) when located on an existing legal parcel.
(B) Section 602.3.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
§ 602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan. Final fire protection plan shall include items listed in Section 602.3.1 and the following:

1. A map identifying all proposed plants in the fuel modification zones with a legend that includes a symbol for each proposed plant species. The plan shall include specific information on each species proposed, including but not limited to:

1.1 The plant life-form;

1.2 The scientific and common name; and

1.3 The expected height and width for mature growth.

2. Identification of irrigated and non-irrigated zones.

3. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.

4. Identification of existing vegetation proposed to remain.

5. Identification of points of access for equipment and personnel to maintain vegetation in common areas.

6. Methods and timetables for controlling, changing, or modifying areas on the property.

7. Legally binding statements regarding community responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zones.

8. Legally binding statements to be included in covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding property owner responsibilities for vegetation maintenance. § 8.21.100 VEGETATION PLAN.
(A) Section 603.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
§ 603.1 General. Planting of vegetation for new and replacement landscaping shall be selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures.

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41 (B) Section 603.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
§ 603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans. Landscape and Fuel Modification plans shall be submitted for any project located in a WUI area. The landscape and Fuel Modification plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and ro adways, and to provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety. (C) Section 603.3.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
§ 603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:

1. Delineation of the 5-foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30 -foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100- foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures.

2. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.

3. Identification of irrigated areas.

4. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant material symbols.

5. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot (9144 mm) zone. § 8.21.110 MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE.
(A) Section 604.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
§ 604.1 General. Vegetation and fuels shall be managed to reduce the severity of potential exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to buildings as required by applicable laws and regulations.
(B) Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
§ 604.3 Requirements. Vegetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:

1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.

2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section 1299.03.

3. California Government Code, Section 51182.

4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 1 Subchapter 1, Article 3, Section 3.07.

5. The requirements of Section 7, Appendix A of this ordinance and the City of Menifee Fire Department Guidelines.
(C) Section 604.3.1 is added to Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:

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42 § 604.3.1 Retroactivity. When required by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this Code or State Law.

Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this Code, may be done over a two to four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official. (D) Section 604.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and combustible material from improved parcels. All improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. If the Fire Code Official determines this impractical, the provisions of Section 604.7 may be used.
(E) Section 604.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. Clearance of fuels and vegetative growth from structures shall be per sections 604.7.1 through 604.7.4 of this Code.
(F) Section 604.7.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.7.1 Structures. Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any Building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any FHSZ, governed by this section, and any person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such Buildings, shall at all times maintain around and adjacent to such Building, an effective firebreak made by removing and clearing away, all combustible material on their property for a distance not less than 100 feet from all portions of the Building.

Distances may be increased by the Fire Code Official due to a site-specific analysis based on local conditions and when required, based on a Fire Protection Plan. This section shall not apply to single specimens or stands of protected species of trees, Ornamental Landscape or similar plants used in landscaping and ground covers, that are well-pruned, maintained, and spaced, and do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from other nearby vegetation to a structure or from a structure to other nearby vegetation or to interrupt the advance of embers toward a structure.
(G) Section 604.7.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.7.2 Timing for New Buildings and additions to Existing Buildings. The provisions of Section 604.7 shall be completed prior to vertical construction of any New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
(H) Section 604.7.3 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems. The clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems and equipment shall comply with the following:

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43 1. A minimum 10-foot clearance for clusters of panels not exceeding 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.

2. A minimum of 30-foot clearance for clusters of panels greater than 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.

3. Clusters shall be separated by a minimum of 20 feet.

4. Panels and clusters shall be not located within 30 feet of any Building subject to clearance requirements of Section 604 unless the clearance requirements of Section 604 are provided as measured from the perimeter of the panel or cluster. (I) Section 604.8 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and requirements. The required 100-foot Defensible Space clearance is identified in three (3) distinct zones: Zone 0, 1, and 2. (J) Section 604.8.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.1 Requirements. Defensible Space shall be in accordance with the requirements of Appendix A of this Code, The City of Menifee Fire Department Guidelines and the specific requirements for each zone listed in Sections 604.8.2 through 604.8.5. (K) Section 604.8.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location. Zone 0 reduces the likelihood of structure ignition by reducing the potential for direct ignition of the structure from flame contact, by embers that accumulate at the base of a wall, and/or indirect ignitions when embers ignite vegetation, vegetative debris, or other combustible materials located close to the structure that result in either a radiant heat and/or a direct flame contact exposure to the structure.

Zone 0 is the horizontal area within the first five (5) feet around the structure, including stairs, balconies, attached or adjacent decks, and outbuildings. Zone 0 is measured from the edge of a structure, attached or adjacent decks, patio covers, balconi es, and floor projections above-grade. Zone 0 also includes the area on the roof of a building, and underneath and on top of attached decks, patio covers, balconies, and stair landings.

Advisory Notice: The City of Menifee Fire Department has local Zone 0 requirements currently in effect for new Buildings and additions to existing Buildings. New State regulations for Zone 0 are currently under development by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. Any State regulation more restrictive than this ordinance shall apply.

This may require thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation to meet State Law and regulations.
(L) Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.2.1 Non- Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, and new or replacement landscape.

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44 Fuels, including Combustible Materials and vegetation, are prohibited in Zone 0 for all New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas.

The application date of Section 604.8.2.1 shall be the later application date when any of the following occur:

1. Fire Department Clearance for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.

2. Building permit for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.

3. Landscape plans submitted for The City of Menifee Fire Department review.

4. Replacement of landscape when landscape plans are not required. (M) Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0.

1. New and existing tree canopies are prohibited within 10 feet of New Buildings, including the addition portion to Existing Buildings.

Exception: Existing protected oak trees shall be trimmed to provide a minimum 5- foot clearance above the roof and 5 feet to the side of any New Building, or the addition portion to an Existing Building.

2. Landscaped roofs are prohibited.

3. Vegetation underneath decks is prohibited.

4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.

5. Artificial or synthetic grass is prohibited within Zone 0.

6. Vines and climbing plants are not allowed on structures, including decks, patio/shade structures, and any fences within 5 feet of a Building.

7. Combustible mulch and wood chips are prohibited.

8. Firewood is prohibited.

9. All fencing and gates shall be non-combustible. See Section 604.11. (N) Section 604.8.2.3 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings. (O) Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read a s follows:

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45 § 604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings. The following requirements apply within Zone 0 for all Existing Buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026:

1. No combustible landscape mulch or wood chips.

2. No firewood.

3. No vegetation underneath decks.

4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.

5. Roofs and gutters on Buildings shall be maintained free of any leaves, needles, or other vegetative Combustible Materials.

6. The vertical clearance distance for trees and vegetation above any roof shall be not less than 3 feet.

7. A minimum 3-foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided to the side and above any eave or roof projection from the exterior wall of a Building. A minimum 3 - foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided below any eave or roof projection. This requirement also applies to any patio cover or other Building projections.

8. New trees are not allowed.

9. New or replacement landscaping shall comply with Sections 604.8.1, 604.8.2.1, and 604.8.2.2.
(P) Section 604.8.3 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location. Zone 1 reduces the likelihood of fire burning directly to the structure. This is accomplished by modifying Fuels and creating a discontinuity between planting groups that limits the pathways for fire to burn to the structure and reduces the potential for near-to-building ember generation and radiant heat exposures. An additional purpose of this zone is to provide a defendable area for fire personnel to stage and take direct action.

Zone 1 is the area within 5- 30 feet of structures and decks, with slopes not greater than 20 percent; 5-50 feet from Buildings and decks, when slopes are greater than 20 percent. (Q) Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items. This is a minimal planting zone which includes very limited trees of a fire-smart type with additional spacing provided. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this Code and the City of Menifee Fire Department Guidelines.

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46 (R) Section 604.8.4 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location. Zone 2 is designed to reduce the potential behavior of an oncoming fire in such a way as to drop an approaching fire from the crown of trees to the ground, reducing the flame heights, and the potential for ember generation and radiant heat exposure to str uctures. Additional benefits of the Zone 2 include facilitating direct defense actions and improving the function of Zones 0 and 1.

Zone 2 is the area from the outer edge of Zone 1 to 100 feet from structures and decks. (S) Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this Code and the City of Menifee Fire Department Guidelines.
(T) Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.4.2 Spacing. Spacing of vegetation and trees at the outer edge of Zone 2 shall be based upon the height of the vegetation within Zone 2 or the adjacent area beyond the 100-foot zone, whichever provides for the greater spacing. This may require clearance outside the 100-foot zone or setting back vegetation and trees within Zone 2 away from the 100-foot line.
(U) Section 604.8.5 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2.
(V) Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation. All dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles shall be removed. (W) Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2. Use of combustible Mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements the City of Menifee Fire Department Guidelines.
(X) Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.3 Firewood. See Section 607 of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code.

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47 (Y) Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe. Any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed.
(Z) Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.5 Trees. New trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’ s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure. (AA) Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing. The horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2. Separation distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent.

Required spacing is measured between trees at maturity. (BB) Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees. Trees exceeding 6 feet in height shall be limbed up from the ground 6 feet or 1/3 the height of the tree, whichever is less.

Exception: Fruit trees when approved by the Fire Code Official. (CC) Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy. When approved ground cover and shrubs are located underneath trees, the vertical clearance to the lowest branch of the tree canopy shall not be less than three times the height of the ground cover or shrub under or adjacent to the tree. The horizontal clearance shall be 3 feet from the trunk of the tree.
(DD) Section 604.8.5.6 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies.
(EE) Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.6.1 New Structures. Continuous tree canopies are not allowed. Tree spacing shall be in accordance with the City of Menifee Fire Department. (FF) Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:

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48 § 604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures. Continuous tree canopies may be allowed as determined by the Fire Code Official but will require the complete removal of any understory and smaller trees to meet requirements for a shaded fuel zone. Any remaining trees shall be limbed up a minimum of 12 f eet from the ground or 1/3 the tree height, whichever is less. The intent is to not allow a crown (canopy) fire to spread unchecked to a structure and to bring any crown fire down to the ground level prior to Zone 1. (GG) Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.8.5.7 Grasses. Natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4-inch stubble with clippings removed.
(HH) Section 604.9 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities. The clearance requirements of Sections 604.7 and 604.8 shall apply to communication site towers and their support Buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility Structure as required by the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code Official may consider a reduced distance, not less than 30 feet, for communication site towers, water tanks, and Structures with no interior space, based upon a site risk assessment. Also see Appendix A.
(II) Section 604.10 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines. No vegetation shall be planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors.
(JJ) Section 604.11 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.11 Fencing.
(KK) Section 604.11.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.11.1 Scope. This section only applies to fences, including gates within the fencing, within 5 feet of Building(s), including Decks, (Zone 0) that are in an applicable Fire Hazard Severity Zone req by Chapter 6 of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code. (LL) Section 604.11.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 604.11.2 New fencing. New fencing and gates shall be constructed of a non- combustible material.
(MM) Section 604.11.3 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:

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49 § 604.11.3 Existing fencing. Fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026, may remain.

Exception: The entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the Building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is being replaced. Fencing beyond 5 feet from the Building is not required to be replaced with non-combustible material. § 8.21.120 STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. (A) Section 607.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 607.1 General. Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath Buildings or Structures, or on Decks or under eaves, canopies, or other projections or overhangs. Firewood piles shall be located 30 feet (9144 mm) or more from structures unless completely covered by a fire- resistant material. Exposed wood piles located within the defensible space shall have a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3048 mm) down to bare mineral soil in all directions. Firewood shall not be stored within Zone 0. (B) Section 607.1.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 607.1.1 Combustible Materials. Combustible Materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any Building. Piles shall not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 20-foot clear area.
(C) Section 607.2 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 607.2 Storage for off -site use. Firewood and Combustible Materials not for consumption on the premises shall not be stored within Zones 0, 1, and 2. See Appendix A for storage requirements.
§ 8.21.130 BUILDING SITING SETBACKS.
(A) Section 608.1.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks.

New Structures and additions to existing Structures shall not be constructed less than 100 feet from any protected habitat, whether on the same or adjacent Parcels, where the 100- foot Defensible Space required under Section 604.7 cannot be provided, unless an alternate method of construction and protection is provided that can ensure the safety of the Structure and emergency responders as approved by the Fire Code Official. Protected habitat includes lands restricted from brush clearance or modification due to Federal or State listed endangered species. Protected habitat does not include sensitive habitat areas.

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50 (B) Section 608.2 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 608.2 General. All parcels shall provide a minimum 30- foot (9144 mm) setback for all buildings from property lines and the center of a road, except as provided for in Section 608.2.1. [CCR T14 §1276.00(a)] This section applies to new Tract and Parcel maps, new Buildings, and additions to Existing Buildings.
(C) Section 608.2.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 608.2.1 Setback reduction. A reduction in the minimum setback shall be based upon practical reasons, which may include but are not limited to, parcel dimensions or size; topographic limitations; Development density requirements or other Development patterns that promote low -carbon emission outcomes; sensitive habitat or other site constraints, and shall provide for an alternative method to reduce structure- to-structure ignition by incorporating a combination of features such as, but not limited to:

1. Non-combustible block walls or fences; or

2. Non-combustible material extending 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the furthest extent of the building; or

3. Hardscape landscaping; or

4. A reduction of exposed windows on the side of the structure with setback less than 30 feet (9144 mm). [CCR T14 §1276.01]
§ 8.21.140 RIDGELINES, FUEL BREAKS, AND GREENBELTS.
(A) Section 609.2.7.1 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 609.2.7.1 Greenbelts. Subdivisions and other developments, which propose Greenbelts as a part of the development plan, shall locate the Greenbelts strategically, as a separation between wildland fuels and Structures. The locations shall be approved by the inspection authority.
(B) Section 609.2.7.2 is added to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
§ 609.2.7.2 Access to Greenbelts. A minimum of one (1) access point shall be provided to new Greenbelts at an approved location to allow for on -going maintenance and firefighter access. Additional access points shall be provided when required by the Fire Code Official.
§ 8.21.150 APPENDIX A
(A) Section A102.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:

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51 A102.1 General. Vegetation control shall comply with Sections A102.2 through A102.4 and with Chapter 6. In addition to the requirements of the California Fire Code, Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20, and Chapter 6 of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code, storage and use of the materials shall be in accordance with Sections A105.2 through A105.4.2.
(B) Section A105.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:

A105.1 General. In addition to the requirements of the California Fire Code, Ordinance 787 and Chapter 6, storage and use of the materials shall be in accordance with Sections A105.2 through A105.4.2.
(C) Section A105.4 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
§ A105.4 Combustible Materials. Outside storage of Combustible Materials such as, but not limited to, wood, rubber tires, building materials, or paper products shall comply with the other applicable sections of this Ordinance and this section. Storage of pallets shall be in accordance w ith Section 5, Section 2810. Storage and processing of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, Compost, Compostable Material, Mulch, solid biomass, raw product, and combustible yard waste and recycle material shall be in accordance with Section 5, Section 2808.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING: 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: November 19, 2025
PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Menifee City Council Chambers 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586

A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066, before the CITY OF MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL to consider adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code as Chapter 8.20 of the Menifee Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code as Chapter 8.21 of the Menifee Municipal Code, both of which comprise the Fire and Wildland-Urban Code of the City of Menifee.

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed ordinance may do so in writing between the date of this notice and the public hearing. All comments must be received prior to the time of public hearing. All such comments will be submitted to the City Council, and the City Council will consider such comments, in addition to any oral testimony, before making a decision on the proposed ordinance.

If you challenge this o rdinance in court, the issues may be limited to those raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Be advised that as a result of public hearings and comment, the City Council may amend, in whole or in part, the proposed ordinance.

All copies of the aforementioned codes under consideration for adoption are on file with the Office of the City Clerk and are open for public inspection. For additional information regarding this ordinance or to provide written correspondence, please contact Jennifer Jackson , at (951) 723-1755 or e -mail [email protected] or go to the City of Menifee’s agenda web page at http://www.cityofmenifee.us.

THE CITY OF MENIFEE
Attn: Jennifer Jackson
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Menifee, CA 92586
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