such mode as he deems convenient. The balance of such sum, if any, shall, upon the completion of the work, be returned to the financial institution, its successors or assigns, after deducting ten percent (10%) thereof; but if the financial institution fails or refuses to pay over said sum, then the Town Engineer shall proceed as in subdivision 1 of this subsection and shall look to said institution for the costs and expenses of the work, and the contractual liability of such institution therefore shall be a term or condition of its agreement.
15.02.170 Section J105.3 Grading Inspections, added.
Section J105.3 Inspections. If required in the Grading Permit, or if notified by the Town Engineer or Inspector that an inspection notice is required, the owner or his agent shall notify the Town Engineer/Inspector twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the time when the grading operation is ready for each of the following inspections.
Required Inspection Notices:
1. Initial inspection. When the permittee is ready to begin work, but before any grading is started;
2. Toe Inspection. After the natural ground is exposed and prepared to receive fill, but prior to the placement of any fill;
3. Excavation Inspection. After the excavation is started, but before the vertical depth of the excavation exceeds ten (10) feet;
4. Fill Inspection. After the fill emplacement is started, but before the vertical height of the lifts exceeds ten (10) feet;
5. Drainage Device Inspection. After forms, pipe and wire mesh are in place, but before any concrete is placed;
6. Final Inspection. When all work, including installation of all drainage structures, other protective devices, irrigation systems, planting and slope stabilization has been completed as per the approved grading plan and required reports have been submitted;
7. Other Inspection. In addition to the called inspections above, the Town Engineer may make periodic inspections of the grading operations to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
15.02.180 Section J106.2 Rounding of Cut Slopes, added.
Section J106.2 Rounding of cut slopes. All cut slopes shall be rounded/conformed into the existing terrain to produce a contoured transition from cut face to natural ground where conditions permit.
15.02.190 Section J106.3 Private Road Construction, added.
Section J106.3.1 Private Road Construction. (1) All private road construction involving grading shall be done under permit pursuant to the provisions of this section and shall be subject to the requirements stated in the Town of Paradise "Public and Private Road Standards of the Town of Paradise."
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15.02.200 Section J107.7 Rounding of Fill Slopes, added.
Section J107.7 Rounding of Fill Slopes. All fill slopes shall be rounded/conformed into the existing terrain to produce a contoured transition from fill face to natural ground where conditions permit.
15.02.210 Section J109.5 Overflow Protection, added.
Section J109.5 Overflow Protection. Berms, swales or other devices shall be provided at the top of cut or fill slopes to prevent surface waters from overflowing onto and damaging the face of the slope. Gutters or other special drainage controls shall be provided where the proximity of runoff from buildings or other structures is such as to pose a potential hazard to slope integrity.
15.02.220 Section J110.3 Disturbed Surfaces, added.
Section J110.3 Disturbed Surfaces. All disturbed surfaces resulting from grading operations shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion. Dust from grading operations must be controlled. The owner or contractor may be required to keep adequate equipment on the grading site to prevent dust problems.
15.02.230 Section J110.4 Rainy Season Grading Precautions, added.
Section J110.4 Rainy Season Grading Precautions.
1. The period between the first day of October and the following fifteenth day of April is found and determined to be the period in which heavy rainfall normally occurs in the Town.
During this period, regardless of an actual rain event, no grading work in excess of two hundred fifty (250) cubic yards may be commenced on any single grading site if the Town Engineer determines that such work will endanger the public health or safety, or performance of the proposed grading activity is deemed not feasible to protect with erosion control measures, or in the best engineering judgement of the Town Engineer, should not be performed due to other related circumstances. Issuance of Grading Permits of any amount during this time are at the sole discretion of the Building Official/Town Engineer.
2. If grading operations are to be conducted during such period, plans for erosion control devices shall be submitted to the Town Engineer and design approval obtained prior to starting work.
3. All persons performing any grading operations during such period shall put into effect all safety precautions which are necessary to protect public and private property and access ways. All loose dirt shall be removed from the grading site and adequate erosion control or drainage devices, debris basins, or other safety devices shall be installed to protect persons and property from damage of any kind. All temporary erosion control devices, including desilting basins, shall be installed and be operative no later than the first day of November of each year, or as required to comply with local and State erosion control requirements.
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Title 15 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.03 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 24, PART 2.5) BASED UPON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE (ICC)
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Chapter 15.03 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 24, PART 2.5) BASED UPON THE 2021 2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (ICC)
15.03.010 2022 2025 California Residential Code Title 24, Part 2.5, adopted.
The 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5 including Appendices "A.H.", "A.J.", "A.K.", "A.Q.", "A.W.", and "A.X." “BB”, “BF”, “BG”, “BM”, “BO”, “CI” known as the California Residential Code, as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, including the Town's amendments and additions, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
15.03.020 Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105.2, Work Exempt from Permits, added.
14. Floor sheathing, decking and exterior siding repair - limited to 100 square feet of floor sheathing or siding and less than 100 linear board feet of decking.
15. Replacement, repair or overlay of less than 10% not to exceed 100 square feet of an existing roof within any 12-month period, all repairs shall be Class A only.
16. Approved prefabricated carports serving residential land uses open on two or more sides, do not exceed 480 square feet in footprint, are installed per the manufacturer's instructions, and are located in compliance with applicable building or structure setbacks.
15.03.030 Chapter 1, Division II, Section R108.5, Refunds, amended.
The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit or plan review fee paid when no work or plan examination has been done under an application or permit issued in accordance with this code, provided a written refund application is filed by the original permittee prior to the expiration of the permit.
15.03.040 Chapter 1, Division II, Section R108.6, Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance, amended.
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system before first obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty equal to the permit fee to be paid in addition to the permit fee when obtaining the building. All fees must be paid prior to release of the permit.
15.03.050 Chapter 2, Section 202, Definitions, added.
New Construction: For the purposes of enforcing the provisions of the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and the California Residential Building Code, any work, addition to, remodel, repair, renovation, or alteration of any building(s) or structure(s) shall be considered 145
"New Construction" when 50 percent or more of the exterior weight bearing walls are removed or demolished.
15.03.060 Chapter 3, Section R313.2.2 R309.2.2 Alarms, added.
One exterior approved audible sprinkler water flow alarm device shall be connected to every automatic fire sprinkler system in an approved location. Such device shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system.
Multipurpose Piping Sprinkler System: In this system, the piping is intended to serve both domestic needs and the fire protection needs from one common piping system throughout the dwelling unit. A passive purge system is a multipurpose type, where a single toilet (or multiple toilets) is supplied in addition to the fire sprinklers. A single check valve is required in this type of system. Water flow device shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Water flow device may have an alarm delay of no more than 90 seconds.
15.030.070 Chapter 3, Section R337.1.3, Exceptions 1 & 2: Accessory Structures and Section R337.5.4 Roof Gutters, amended.
R337.1.3, Exception 1: Buildings of an accessory character classified as Group U occupancy and not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area, when located at least 30 feet from an applicable building (as written in current code).
R337.1.3, Exception 2: Buildings of an accessory character classified as Group U occupancy exceeding 120 square feet in size, based on the exterior measurements of the structure, shall comply with Section R337 and Wildland Urban Interface requirements.
R337.5.4: Roof gutters of a non-combustible material shall be provided with means of preventing accumulation of leaves and debris in the gutter.
15.030.080 Chapter 9, Section 902.1, Roofing Covering Material, amended.
All roofing materials shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. The entire roof covering of every new structure shall be a minimum Class "A" roof covering. Any roof covering material applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of the existing structure shall be a minimum of a Class "A" roof covering. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within a one-year period shall be a minimum of a Class "A" roof covering. The owner of any structure regulated by this code shall comply with the provisions of this section relating to roofing materials.
Chapter 15.04 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 24, PART 3) BASED UPON THE 2020 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NFPA)
15.04.010 Adoption.
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adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.05 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 24, PART 4) BASED ON THE 2021 2024 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE (IAPMO)
15.05.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 4, California Mechanical Code including Appendices "B", "C", "D", "F", and "G" as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.06 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 24, PART 5) BASED UPON THE 2021 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (IAPMO)
15.06.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 5, California Plumbing Code, including Appendices "A", "B", "F", "G", "H", "I", and "J" as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.07 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (TITLE 24, PART 6)
15.07.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 6, California Energy Code, including Appendices "1-A" and "1-B" as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.08 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE
(TITLE 24, PART 87)
15.08.010 Adoption.
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Chapter 15.08 09 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (TITLE 24, PART 8)
15.08 09.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 8, California Historical Building Code, including Appendix A as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.09 2022 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 24, PART 9)
15.09 10.010 2022 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9), adopted.
The 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, including Appendix Chapters 4, "B", "B.B.", "C", "CC", "D", "E", "F", "G", "H", "I", "K" "N" and "O" “P” known as the California Fire Code, as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, including the Town's amendments and additions, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
15.09 10.020 Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103, Dept. of Fire Prevention, amended.
The California Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Bureau within the Town of Paradise, which is hereby established, and which shall be operated under the direction of the Fire Chief of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief of the Fire Department may detail to the fire prevention bureau such members of the Fire Department as may from time to time be necessary. The Fire Chief of the Fire Department shall review, authorize, or require technical experts as may be necessary in order to ensure that life and property protection requirements have met the requirements of this and all other Title 24 codes and standards.
Sections 103.1; 103.2; and 103.3 are hereby deleted in their entirety.
15.09 10.030 Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.2.3, Time Limitation of Application, amended.
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall expire one (1) year after the date of filing unless the permit has been issued.
15.09 10.040 Chapter 1, Division II, Section 106.6.29 105.5.33, Miscellaneous Combustible Storage, amended.
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15.09 10.050 Chapter 1, Division II, Section 109.3 113.4, Violation Penalties, amended.
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in section 15.02.210.
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
15.09 10.060 Chapter 1, Division II, Section 111.4 114.4, Failure to Comply, amended.
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500.
15.09 10.070 Chapter 1, Division II, Section 113.3, Work commencing before permit issuance, amended.
Any person who commences any work, activity or operation regulated by this code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee that is equal to 50% of the original permit fee, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
15.09 10.080 Chapter 1, Division II, Section 113.5 108.6, Refunds, amended.
The Fire Marshal may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Fire Marshal may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit or plan review fee paid when no work or plan examination has been done under an application or permit issued in accordance with this code, provided a written refund application is filed by the original permittee prior to the expiration of the permit.
15.09.090 Chapter 2, Section 202, Definitions, Sky Lantern, added.
SKY LANTERN: An unmanned device with a fuel source that incorporates an open flame in order to make the device airborne.
NEW CONSTRUCTION: For the purposes of enforcing the provisions of the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and the California Residential Building Code, any work, addition to, remodel, repair, renovation, or alteration of any building(s) or structure(s) shall be considered "New Construction" when 50 percent or more of the exterior weight bearing walls are removed or demolished.
15.09 10.100 Chapter 3, Section 307.1, General Open Burning, amended.
Burn permits are required for all outdoor burning within the Town of Paradise limits with the exception of barbeque equipment used for the preparation of food and outdoor fireplaces or warming devices used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, approved screening not to exceed ⅜-inch opening and in a safe manner.
Residential Burn Permits: Permits shall be issued annually, July 1 through June 30 by application to the Town of Paradise Fire Chief. Burn permits may be limited, restricted, suspended, revoked, denied, or prohibited as determined by the Fire Chief as set forth in this Chapter. A fee in accordance with the Master Fee schedule of the Town of Paradise shall be 149
charged. Permits shall only be valid for the address and name of the individual cited on the permit. Permits shall not be transferable to other addresses or individuals. Permits may be issued to persons to perform maintenance on residential property, providing the owner of the residential property has given their written consent and that the written consent is produced to the Fire Chief and verified as to the owner of record. The owner shall be responsible for the cost of a Fire Department response caused by the maintenance person as a result of an escape burn in violation of the rules of the burn permit on behalf of the maintenance person. Residential burn permits shall be issued for parcels containing one- and two-family residences, for which an address has been issued by the Town of Paradise, and only for the purpose of maintenance of vegetation growth on the parcel. Garbage, rubbish, demolition, construction debris, lumber, painted or treated lumber, plywood, particle board, petroleum waste, tires, plastics, cloth or other similar smoke producing materials are strictly prohibited from being burned. Burn bans shall be strictly adhered to. Failure to follow the burn ban restrictions may result in the requirements of Section 109.3 as amended to apply and any emergency response cost recovery.
Land Clearing/Broadcast Burning Permits: Land clearing/Broadcast Burning Permits may be issued for a single parcel greater than five (5) acres or for multiple contiguous parcels under common ownership or control that collectively exceed five (5) acres. Permits are issued for a specific timeframe to coincide with the time when open, outdoor burning is permitted. The Broadcast Burning Permit regulates controlled burn operations and requires the Permittee to complete a written Burn Plan, as adopted by Resolution, and submit it to the Fire Department for approval. The Permittee must adhere to all conditions outlined in both the approved Permit and Burn Plan throughout the duration of the operation. Land Clearing/Broadcast Burning Permits may be limited, restricted, suspended, revoked, denied, or prohibited as determined by the Fire Chief as set forth in this Chapter. The Fire Department, with the authorization of the Fire Chief, may revoke the permit at any time due to unsafe conditions, practices, or violations of the permit. Land clearing/Broadcast Burning permits expire when seasonal burn bans go into effect in the late spring of each year and shall be null and void. Persons burning on the property for which a permit is issued shall be responsible for following all of the requirements of that permit until the permit has expired or is revoked. Burning of wood waste from trees, vines, or bushes on property being developed for commercial or residential purposes, may be disposed of by open outdoor fires on the property where it was grown, pursuant to the provisions of section 41802—41805 of the California Health and Safety Code and in compliance with the conditions of Butte County Air Quality Management District Rule 300, and authorized by the Town of Paradise Fire Department. Permits are required by both agencies prior to burning. All burning times must be strictly adhered to otherwise it may require another method of disposal. The land clearing/Broadcast burn site must be determined and inspected prior to releasing the permit by the Paradise Fire Department. This site must be the only site authorized to burn once the permit is issued. Any changes in site location will require additional inspections and fees. The owner shall be responsible for the cost of a Fire Department response caused by the maintenance person as a result of an escape burn in violation of the rules of the burn permit on behalf of the maintenance person. Garbage, rubbish, demolition, construction debris, lumber, painted or treated lumber, plywood, particle board, petroleum waste, tires, plastics, cloth or other similar smoke producing materials are strictly prohibited from being burned.
Fuel Reduction Permits: Fuel reduction permits are issued for parcels ⅔ acre or larger on an annual basis July 1 through June 30 by application to the Town of Paradise Fire Chief. Fuel Reduction Permits may be limited, restricted, suspended, revoked, denied, or prohibited as determined by the Fire Chief as set forth in this Chapter. Fuel reduction permits expire when the 150
seasonal burn ban goes into effect in the late spring of each year. Persons burning on the property for which the permit is issued shall be responsible for following all of the requirements of that permit as indicated until the permit expires or is revoked. The Fire Department may revoke the permit at any time due to unsafe burning conditions, practices, or violations of the permit. Burning of wood waste from trees, vines, or bushes on existing improved property, may be disposed of by open outdoor fires on the property where it was grown, pursuant to the provisions of section 41802—41805 of the California Health and Safety Code and in compliance with the conditions of Butte County Air Quality Management District Rule 300, and authorized by the Town of Paradise Fire Department. All burning times must be strictly adhered to otherwise it may require another method of disposal. The fuel reduction burn site must be determined and inspected prior to releasing the permit by the Paradise Fire Department. This site must be the only site authorized to burn once the permit is issued. Any changes in site location will require additional inspections and fees. The owner shall be responsible for the cost of a Fire Department response caused by the maintenance person as a result of an escape burn in violation of the rules of the burn permit on behalf of the maintenance person. Garbage, rubbish, demolition, construction debris, lumber, painted or treated lumber, plywood, particle board, petroleum waste, tires, plastics, cloth or other similar smoke producing materials are strictly prohibited from being burned.
Campfires/Bon Fires/Recreational Fires and Special Event Fires: Permits are required for these activities and a permit fee will be charged in accordance with the Master Fee schedule adopted by the Town Council. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required for the inspection. Such activities shall be in strict conformance with the requirements provided for on the permit and the requirements within Section 307 of the California Fire Code. Permits are issued on an annual basis to coincide with the time when open, outdoor burning is permitted, unless they are approved by the Fire Chief.
15.09 10.110 Chapter 3, Section 308.6.3, added 1.7 amended.
Sky Lanterns or similar devices. The ignition and/or launching of a Sky Lantern or similar device is prohibited. Exceptions: Upon approval of the fire code official, sky lanterns may be used as necessary for religious or cultural ceremonies providing that adequate safeguards have been taken as approved by the fire code official. Sky Lanterns must be tethered in a safe manner to prevent them from leaving the area and must be constantly attended until extinguished.
15.09 10.120 Chapter 5, Section 503.2.1 Dimensions, amended.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Exception: Residential driveways shall comply with Town of Paradise Road Standards.
15.09 10.130 Chapter 5, Section 503.2.3, Surface, amended.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of fire apparatus at 75,000 pounds and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
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15.09 10.140 Chapter 5, Section 503.4.1, Roadway Design Features, added.
Roadway design features (speed bumps, speed humps, speed control dips, etc.) which may interfere with emergency apparatus responses shall not be installed on fire apparatus access roadways.
15.09 10.150 Chapter 5, Section 503.6, Gates, amended.
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the Fire Marshal. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The emergency gates and emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators are required when serving five or more residential lots, Assembly occupancies, Hazardous occupancies, Institutional occupancies, and Storage occupancies and shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F-2200. Access keypads shall be provided that are coded with the fire department emergency access code as specified. Plans and specifications shall be submitted for review and approval by the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to installation.
15.09 10.160 Chapter 5, Section 505.3, Map/Directory, added.
A lighted directory map, meeting current Fire Department standards, shall be installed at each driveway entrance to a multiple unit residential project and mobile home parks, where the number of units in such projects exceeds 15.
15.09 10.170 Chapter 5, Section 507.1.2, Required Water Supply, added.
Group R Division 3 Occupancies (Residential one- and two-family dwellings, mobile homes, manufactured housing, or modular home) shall comply with the fire flow requirements of Appendix "B". Fire Flow may be reduced to 750 GPM at 20 PSI for two hours when the unit is fully protected in accordance with NFPA 13D and there are no exposures of other buildings within twenty (20) feet of each other; otherwise the minimum required water supply capability will be in accordance with Appendix "B". In no case shall the water supply capability be less than 1000 GPM at 20 PSI for two hours within the requirements found in Appendix "B".
The required water supply for a detached "U" occupancy accessory to a Residential one and two family dwelling is not required to meet the water supply requirements of Appendix "B" if the "U" occupancy is less than 1500 square feet and separated from the dwelling unit by a minimum of 20 feet. If both requirements cannot be met then the requirements of Appendix "B" will apply.
15.09 10.180 Chapter 5, Section 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance, added.
5. At the conclusion of the testing, a report, which shall verify compliance with Section 510.5.4, shall be submitted to the fire code official. In addition, one complete copy of the report shall be posted in the building, on the wall immediately adjacent to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
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15.09 10.190 Chapter 9, Section 901.4.2, Non-required Fire Protection Systems, amended.
Any fire protection system not required by this code or the California Building Code shall be allowed to be furnished for complete protection only provided such installed system meets the requirements of this code and the California Building Code.
15.09 10.200 Chapter 22 23, Section 2306.2.3, Aboveground Storage Tanks, amended.
The storage of class I, II, and III liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all areas of the Town except in areas zoned as Industrial Services (I.S.).
Exception: The installation of approved listed above ground storage tanks shall be allowed in areas zoned for commercial purposes. Such tanks shall meet with State and County Environmental codes, and the California Fire and Building Code requirements. Aggregate quantities and type(s) of liquid(s) to be stored shall not exceed 2,000 gallons. Tanks shall be located outside of buildings and in accordance with the requirements of the California Fire and Building Codes. On those rare occasions when there may be need for additional tank capacity beyond the 2,000 gallons, the applicant can submit a written request to the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal, after evaluating the circumstances, shall have the authority to modify the conditions to the installation of such tanks. Above ground storage tanks used only for heating fuels to heating appliances in areas zoned residential shall meet the requirements of the California Fire Code and the Town of Paradise Administrative policy but in no case shall tanks exceed 250 gallons.
15.09 10.210 Chapter 56, Fireworks, is deleted, amended.
Refer to Paradise Municipal Code Title 8 Chapter 8.44 for prohibition on fireworks.
The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the limits of the Town of Paradise, except for temporary storage between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for use in connection with blasting operations approved by the Fire Marshal. This prohibition shall not apply to stock of small arms ammunition and supplies for retail or approved manufacturing facilities as outlined under the California Fire Code.
15.09 10.220 Appendix B, Section B105.2 Exception 1, Reduced Fire Flow, amended.
A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 GPM at 20 PSI for prescribed hours provided for in Table B105.1.
15.09 10.230 Appendix D, Table D103.4, Requirements for Dead-End Access, amended.
Table D103.4, Requirements for Dead End Access and Turn Around, shall be used as a guide only. The Town of Paradise Fire Department Administrative Policy for turn-around requirements shall be complied with as though set forth in this amendment.
Chapter 15.10 2022 11 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 24, PART 10)
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15.10 11.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 10, California Existing Building Code, as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.11 2022 12 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24, PART 11)
15.11 12.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, California Green Building Standards Code, including Appendices A4 and A5 as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.12 2022 13 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (TITLE 24, PART 1)
15.12 13.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 1, California Administrative Code, as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.13 2022 14 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24, PART 12)
15.13 14.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12, California Referenced Standards Code, as published and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Chapter.
Chapter 15.14 15 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
15.14 15.010 Purpose.
A. California Government Code Section 65850.5 provides that every city, county, or city and county shall adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems.
B. California Government Code Section 65850.5 provides that in developing an expedited permitting process, the city, county, or city and county shall develop a checklist of all requirements with which small rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to develop such a checklist.
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15.14 15.020 Definitions.
A. "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:
1. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal.
2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the Town and Civil Code Section 714(c)(iii), as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.
3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.
4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the authority having jurisdiction.
B. "Solar energy system" has the same meaning set forth in Civil Code Section 801.5(a)(1) and (2), as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.
15.14 15.030 Review process.
A. The checklist shall be published on the Town's internet web site. An applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the Town's building division in person or mailed together with any required permit processing and inspection fees.
B. Prior to submitting an application, the applicant shall:
1. Verify to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction through the use of standard engineering evaluation techniques that the support structure for the small residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and adequate to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and live loads associated with the installation and the maintenance thereof; and
2. At the applicant's cost, verify to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction using standard electrical inspection techniques that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, ground and bonding wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing electrical system's current use, to carry all new photovoltaic electrical loads,
C. For a small residential rooftop solar energy system eligible for expedited review, only one inspection shall be required, which shall be done in a timely manner. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized; however, the subsequent inspection need not conform to the requirements of this subsection.
D. An application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist, as determined by the building official, shall be deemed complete. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the building official shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
E. Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations.
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provider to connect the small residential rooftop energy system to the provider's electricity grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or permission from the local utility provider.
Chapter 15.15 16 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
15.15 16.010 Purpose.
This Chapter aims to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. This Chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
15.15 16.20 Definitions.
A. "Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built-in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
B. "Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
C. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:
1. Electronic mail or email.
2. The internet.
3. Facsimile.
15.15 16.030 Expedited Permitting Processes.
Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California:
Community Readiness Guidebook" as published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. The Town's adopted checklist shall be published on the Town's website.
A. Deems an application to install an E.V. charging station complete if the building official of the city, county, or city and county has not either deemed the application complete or written a correction notice detailing the deficiencies in the application within the following periods:
1. Five business days of the application being submitted to construct at least one and up to 25 charging stations at a single site.
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2. Ten business days of the application being submitted to construct more than 25 charging stations at a single site.
B. Deems approved an application to install an E.V. charging station 20 business days after the application was deemed complete for an installation of up to 25 charging stations at a single site or 40 business days for an installation of more than 25 charging stations if all the following are valid:
1. The building official has not administratively approved or denied the application based on the requirements of AB 1236.
2. The building official has not found that the E.V. charging station could have a specific adverse impact on public health or safety or require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
3. An appeal has not been made to the planning commission of the Town.
15.15 16.040 Permit Application Processing.
A. Before submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that installing an electric vehicle charging station will not have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding, and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
B. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the Town's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the Town adopted checklist and are consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until the Town grants approval. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, they shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
C. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for the electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentation. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in place of a wet signature by any applicant.
15.15 16.050 Technical Review.
A. This Ordinance intends to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official's authority to address higher-priority life-safety situations.
If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact on public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the Town may require the applicant to apply for a use permit. 157
B. In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
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15.15 16.060 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Requirements.
A. Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability.
B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means, and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
C. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
D. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy and the manufacturer's installation instructions provisions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15308 this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA in that it is a Class 8 categorical exemption for actions taken by a regulatory agency to establish procedures for the protection of the environment.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, this Ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the Town of Paradise along with the names of the members of the Town Council of Paradise voting for and against same. 159
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise, County of Butte, State of California, on this ___ day of ______2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk/Elections Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
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Town of Paradise
Office of the Mayor
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.
November 12, 2025
Honorable Dennis Montali Ms. Patricia Poppe
United States Bankruptcy Court CEO, PG&E
Northern District of California 77 Beale Street
450 Golden Gate Avenue, 18th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 San Francisco, CA 94102
Re: Request to Make Camp Fire Victims Whole
Dear Judge Montali and Ms. Poppe:
On behalf of the Town of Paradise, the Town Council writes to request Camp Fire Victims be made whole from their losses. The Camp Fire, for which PG&E was found responsible, devastated and caused great harm to Town of Paradise residents. Due to PG&E’s bankruptcy process, fire victims only received 70% of their determination notices.
After reducing its liability through bankruptcy proceedings, PG&E has reported record profits year after year. It is incumbent upon both PG&E and the bankruptcy court to ensure all victim notice of determinations are paid in full.
Sincerely,
Paradise Town Council
_____________________________ _____________________________ Steve Crowder, Mayor Steve “Woody” Culleton, Vice-Mayor _____________________________ _____________________________ Greg Bolin, Council Member Heidi Lange, Council Member
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Ronald Lassonde, Council Member
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