Agenda packet, regular meeting — Patterson City Council, November 1, 2022

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Agenda
City of Patterson
City Council Regular Meeting
November 1, 2022
7:00 PM
Council Chambers
1 Plaza
Patterson, CA 95363
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1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Statements of Conflict

4. Items from the Public
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5. Consent Calendar
All items are approved by a single action. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion upon request from a member of the Public, Staff and/or Councilmember.

5.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.

5.2. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 865 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending Title 15-Building and Construction of the Patterson Municipal Code, and adopting by reference, The California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2022 edition of the California Buildings Standards Code.

6. Presentation

6.1. Public Works Department - Presentation to Honor Patterson’s Hometown Heroes

7. City Council Reports
A. Appointment/Reappointment of (1) Members to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission (Terrm of May 2021- 2023)

7.A.1. Motion to Appoint/Reappoint (1) Member to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission for the Term of May 2021 - 2023.

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B. Councilmember Alves
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Parham alternate) C. Councilmember Parham
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor McCord alternate)
. Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Mayor McCord alternate) . Stanislaus County Disaster Council (Mayor McCord alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Farinha
. Workforce Development Board (Councilmember Alves alternate) E. Councilmember Homen
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (City Manager Irwin 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
. San Joaquin Valley Special City Selection Committee (Councilmember Alves alternate)
. Del Puerto Health Care District (Councilmember Alves 1st alternate, Mayor Pro Tem Farinha 2nd alternate)
F. Mayor McCord
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
. StanCOG (Councilmember Homen alternate)
. League of California Cities (Mayor Pro Tem Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Homen 2nd alternate)

8. Other Matters

9. Adjournment

DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Aracely Alegre, City Clerk of the City of Patterson, California do hereby declare that the foregoing notice was posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall, 1 Plaza, Patterson, California on October 27, 2022.

The Agenda is also posted for public view on the Bulletin Boards of the Hammon Senior Center, 1033 W. Las Palmas, Patterson, the Patterson Branch Library, 46 N. Salado Avenue, Patterson, and the City of Patterson City Web Site www.ci.patterson.ca.us Aracely Alegre, City Clerk City of Patterson
City Council Agenda Report
TO: Mayor McCord and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ken Irwin, City Manager
BY: Fernando Ulloa, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: November 1, 2022
ITEM NO: 5.2
SUBJECT: Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 865 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending Title 15-Building and Construction of the Patterson Municipal Code, and adopting by reference, The California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2022 edition of the California Buildings Standards Code.

RECOMMENDATION
Motion to Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 865 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending Title 15-Building and Construction of the Patterson Municipal Code, and adopting by reference, The California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2022 edition of the California Buildings Standards Code.

BACKGROUND
Motion to approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. 865, Reading by title only, waiving further reading.

Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 865, Reading by title only, waiving further reading.

ANALYSIS
On October 4, 2022 the City Council approved the first reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 865 in regards to, Amending Title 15-Building and Construction of the Patterson Municipal Code, and adopting by reference, The California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2022 edition of the California Buildings Standards Code. Staff is now requesting for City Council to approve the

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second reading and adoption of Ordinance No.865, with no changes, as presented and hereto attached.

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ORDINANCE NO. 865

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PATTERSON, AMENDING TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF

PATTERSON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
And amending those portions of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 as identified herein:

The City Council of the City of Patterson does ordain as follows:

Section 1: That Title 15, of the City of Patterson Municipal Code be amended as stated in Attachment “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference.

Section 2: Necessity and Findings: The amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions: the City of Patterson is within a seismic area, local soil conditions can be expansive, the City of Patterson can have hard water which is corrosive to ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
Section 3: Purpose and Authority: The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt by reference the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 of the California Code of Regulations, subject to the definitions, clarifications, and the amendments set forth in this Ordinance. The purpose of this Ordinance is also to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public safety, health, property, and welfare of the City of Patterson. This Ordinance is adopted under the authority of Government Code Subsection 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5.

Section 4: Effective Date and Publication
This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2023, after its adoption, published in summary format prior to adoption and within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Patterson.

Section 5: Amendment. Title 15 of the Patterson Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Attachment “A”
Title 15

BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:

15.04 California Building Code

15.06 California Energy Code

15.08 Fire Zones (No Changes)

15.10 Repealed

15.12 Repealed

15.14 California Plumbing Code

15.16 Repealed

15.18 California Electrical Code

15.20 California Fire Code

15.22 Repealed

15.24 Moving Buildings (No Changes)

15.26 Installation of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks (No Changes)

15.28 Repealed

15.30 Repealed

15.32 Signs and Sign Structures (No Changes)

15.36 Housing Code (No Changes)

15.38 Historical Building Code

15.39 California Existing Building Code

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption)

15.40 Repealed

15.42 California Mechanical Code

15.44 Dangerous Buildings Code (No Changes)

15.46 California Residential Code

15.48 Water-Efficient Landscape (No Changes)

15.50 California Green Building Standards Code

15.52 Repealed

15.54 California Administrative Code

15.56 California Reference Standard Code

15.58 Repealed

15.59 Small Residential Rooftop Solar Permitting Procedures (No Changes)

15.60 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Procedures (No Changes)

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.04

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.04.010 Adoption.

15.04.020 Purposes.

15.04.030 Definitions.

15.04.040 Scope and administration.

15.04.050 Board of appeals—Designated.

15.04.060 Violations and notices and orders of building official.

15.04.070 Appeal of violations and notices and orders of the building official.

15.04.080 Board of appeals—Generally.

15.04.090 Disabled access board.

15.04.100 Foundations.

15.04.110 Storm water drainage requirements.

15.04.120 Validity.

15.04.010 Adoption.

Those certain documents in book form entitled 2016 2022 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1—Division II, Chapters 2 through 12, and Chapters 14 through 15 and 2016 2022 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2, Chapters 16 through 28, Chapter 30, Sections 3001.1 and 3001.3, Chapter 31, Section 3114b.1 Exception 2, and Chapters 32 through 35 together with Appendices G, H, I, J, and K, and P thereto based on the 2015 2021 International Building Code as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California, 95833-2936 and published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, one copy of which documents is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as to portions thereof are herewith specifically amended, deleted and added to, are hereby adopted by reference together as “California Building Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017:

Ord. 760 § 1, 2014: Ord. 728 § 1, 2012: Ord. 693 § 1, 2008).

15.04.020 Purposes.

The purposes of this chapter are to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city of Patterson; to encourage and instruct people to build safely and economically, rather than to discourage building; and to provide a minimum of restrictive enforcement and a maximum of good building information and encouragement. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 2, 2014: Ord. 728 § 2, 2012: Ord. 693 § 2, 2008).

15.04.030 Definitions.

A. The name “Patterson” and/or “California” shall be inserted in the appropriate places provided therefor in each and every section of this code wherever the city or the state is left blank.

B. The term “building official” shall include the term “building inspector.” (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 3, 2014: Ord. 728 § 3, 2012: Ord. 693 § 3, 2008).

15.04.040 Scope and administration.

Chapter 1, Division II, Sections 105.5, 107.2.5.1, 110.3.10.1, 111.3 and 112.2 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1 as set forth in said code are amended as follows:

Section 105.5
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date of said permit, or if such building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work has commenced for a period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not completed seven hundred thirty (730) calendar days from the date of such permit. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one-half (1/2) the amount required to obtain a new permit for such work provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment as not exceeded one (1) year.

Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which he may commence the work under that permit when he is unable to commence work within the time required by this Section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time of action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) calendar

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.

In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new permit fee.

Section 107.2.5.1.
107.2.5.1 Design flood elevations. Where design flood elevations are not specified, they shall be established in accordance with Title 17 of the Patterson municipal code.

Section 110.3.10.1
110.3.10.1 If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor as required in Title 17 of the Patterson municipal code shall be submitted to the building official prior to the final inspection.

Section 111.3
111.3 Temporary Occupancy. If any building or structure, including Group R3 or U occupancy, is to be occupied with the approval of the Building Official prior to the final inspection and/or final corrections, the occupant, owner, and contractor shall sign a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy prior to occupying the building agreeing to make all corrections required and/or listed within forty five (45) calendar days of occupancy. If corrections are not completed within forty-five (45) calendar days, the Building Official shall have the authority to request the immediate discontinuance of the electrical service and/or the gas service by the appropriate utility and may file a notice on noncompliance with the County Recorder. The notice of noncompliance shall be removed by the Building Official only after all items requiring correction are completed.

Section 112.2
112.2 Temporary connection. The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power.

Temporary electrical or gas connection to the electrical or gas source for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) calendar days may be granted prior to the final inspection if in the opinion of the Building Official the service is safe. If after forty-five (45) calendar days the structure or building has not passed final inspection, the Building Official shall have authority to request the serving utility to disconnect the service.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 4, 2014).

15.04.050 Board of appeals—Designated.

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 113 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1 as set forth in said code is amended and added to as follows:

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Section 113 Board of Appeals
The City Council is hereby designated as a Board of Appeals to make correct determination of any appeal arising from the Administrative Authority. Any person dissatisfied with any decision of the building official may appeal in writing to the City Council of the City of Patterson, which statement shall specify the grounds of such dissatisfaction and shall set forth the address of appellant to which notice may sent by mail. At the next regular meeting after filing of such appeal, the City Council shall set the same for hearing a time not later than the next regular meeting of the Council and shall notify the appellant by mail of such hearing, and the such hearing may take evidence as it shall deem proper, and shall render all decisions and finding in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The appellant shall cause to be made at his own expense any tests or research required by Council to substantiate his claims.

The decision of the City Council on such appeal shall be final.

The City Council may, at its discretion, delegate and appoint a Board of Appeal and/or a Disabled Access Board as described in Sections 114.9-114.13, 117 and/or Section 118 adopted by this Code and serve at its pleasure.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 5, 2014).

15.04.060 Violations and notices and orders of building official.

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 114 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, is amended by adding sections thereto, to read:

Section 114 - Violations and Notices and Orders of Building Official 114.1 First Notice - Commencement of Proceedings. When the Building Official has inspected or caused to be inspected any building and has found and determined that such building is substandard or a dangerous building, the Building Official shall commence proceedings to cause the repair, vacation or demolition of the building.
114.2 Notice and Order. The Building Official shall issue a notice and order notifying the owner of the building and any mortgagee or beneficiary under any deed of trust, of record, as follows:
114.2.1. The street address and a legal description sufficient for identification of the premises upon which the building is located.
114.2.2 A statement that the Building Official has found the building to be substandard or dangerous shall state the conditions causing the building to become substandard or dangerous in violation of Section 116 of this code or as defined by the Housing Code or Dangerous Buildings Code as adopted by the City, and shall order the building, or portion thereof, vacated and shall institute proceedings for the correction or abatement thereof, either by demolition, closing or repair, within 30 days after the date of the notice. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, these conditions can be corrected or abated by repair thereof the notice shall state the repairs which will be required.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 114.2.2.1 If the Building Official has determined that the building or structure must be repaired, the order shall require that all required permits be secured therefor and the work physically commenced within 30 days from the date of the order and completed within such time as the building official shall determine is reasonable under all of the circumstances. 114.2.2.2 If the Building Official has determined that the building or structure must be vacated, the order shall require that the building or structure shall be vacated within 30 from the date of the order.
114.2.2.3 If the Building Official has determined that the building or structure must be demolished, the order shall require that the building be vacated within 30 days from the date of the order, that all required permits be secured therefor within 30 days from the date of the order and that the demolition be completed within such time as the building official shall determine is reasonable.
114.2.3 If the building is encumbered by a mortgage or deed of trust, of record, and the owner of the building has not complied with the order of the Building Official on or before the expiration of 30 days after the mailing and posting of the notice, the mortgagee or beneficiary under the deed of trust may, within 15 days after the expiration of the 30-day period, comply with the requirements of the order of the Building Official, in which event the cost to the mortgagee or beneficiary shall be added to and become a part of, the lien secured by the mortgage or deed of trust, and shall be payable at the same time and in the same manner as may be prescribed in the mortgage or deed of trust for the payment of any taxes advanced or paid by the mortgagee or beneficiary for and on behalf of the owner.
114.2.4. If the order of the Building Official has not been complied with on or before the expiration of 45 days after the mailing and posting of the notice, Building Official may institute an appropriate action or proceeding to correct or abate the condition, as would be taken to correct or abate any nuisance or any violation of any other provision of this code or, as an alternative procedure, the Building Official may institute proceedings for the abatement of the nuisance, after notice and hearing, before the Board of Appeals as described in Section 113 of this Code. 114.2.5. Statements advising (1) that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the building official to the Board of Appeals, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this code, and filed with the building official within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order, and (2) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.
114.3 Service of Notice and Order. The notice and order, and any amended or supplemental notice and order, shall be served upon the record owner and posted on the property; and one copy thereof shall be served on each of the following if known to the Building Official or disclosed from official public records:
114.3.1 The holder of any mortgage or deed of trust or other lien or encumbrance of record;

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 114.3.2 the owner or holder of any lease of record;
114.3.3 any tenant within the building;
114.3.4 and the holder of any other estate or legal interest of record in or to the building or the land on which it is located. The failure of the Building Official to serve any person required herein to be served shall not invalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served or relieve any such person from any duty or obligation imposed by the provisions of this section.
114.4 Method of Service. Service of the notice and order may be made upon all persons entitled thereto either by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested. Service may be made upon the record owner at his/her/their address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of Stanislaus County recorded documents or as known to the Building Official. A copy of the notice and order and any amended or supplemental notice of violation or notice and order shall also be posted on the premises.
114.4.1 In lieu of personally serving the owner or service by certified mail, service of the notice and order and any amended or supplemental notice and order may be made as follows:
114.4.1.1 In the event that the owner refuses to accept certified return receipt mail or cannot be personally served, service may be made by substituted service. Substituted service may be accomplished as follows:
114.4.1.2 By leaving a copy during usual business hours in the recipient’s business with the person who is apparently in charge, and by thereafter mailing by first class mail a copy to the recipient where the copy was left;
114.4.1.3 By leaving a copy at the recipients dwelling or usual place of abode, in the presence of a competent member of the household and thereafter mailing, by first class mail, a copy to the recipient at the address where the copy was left.
114.4.1.4 Posting on place of business in visible location. 114.4.2 In the event the owner refuses to accept certified return receipt mail or cannot be personally served and has a property manager or rental agency overseeing the premises, substituted service may be as set forth in section 114.4.1.4 above upon the property manager or rental agency.
114.4.3 If the owner lives out of state and will not accept certified return receipt mail, then service may be made by first class mail.
114.4.4 If the owner of the property cannot be located, or service cannot be effected as set forth in this Section, service may be made by publication in a newspaper of general circulation which is most likely to give actual notice to the owner. Service shall be deemed sufficient when it is accomplished pursuant to Government Code Section 6063.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) The failure of any such person to receive such notice and order shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this Chapter. Service by certified mail in the manner herein provided shall be effective on the date of mailing.
114.5 Proof of Service. Proof of service of the notice and order shall be certified to at the time of service by a written declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time, date and manner in which service was made. The declaration, together with any receipt returned in acknowledgment of receipt by certified mail shall be affixed to the copy of the notice and order retained by the Building Official. 114.6 - Recordation of Notice and Order. If compliance is not had with the notice and order within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the Building Official shall file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying (a) that the building is a substandard or dangerous building and (b) that the owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as a substandard or dangerous building on the property described in the certificate, the Building Official shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building is no longer substandard or dangerous, whichever is appropriate.
114.7 - Repair, Vacation and Demolition
The following standards shall be followed by the Building Official (and by the Board of Appeals if an appeal is taken) in ordering the repair, vacation or demolition of any substandard or dangerous building or structure:
114.7.1 Any building declared a substandard or dangerous building under this code shall be made to comply with one of the following:
114.7.1.1 The building shall be repaired in accordance with the California Building Code or other current code applicable to the type of substandard or dangerous conditions requiring repair; or
114.7.1.2 The building shall be demolished at the option of the building owner; or
114.7.1.3 If the building does not constitute an immediate danger to the life, limb, property or safety of the public it may be vacated, secured and maintained against entry. 114.7.2. If the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated. 114.8 - Notice to Vacate

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 114.8.1 Posting. Every notice to vacate shall, in addition to being served as provided in Section 114.3 of this code, be posted at or upon each exit of the building and shall be in substantially the following form:

DO NOT ENTER

UNSAFE TO OCCUPY
It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building, or to remove or deface this notice. _____________
Building Official
____________
City of Patterson
114.8.2 Notice. Whenever such notice is posted, the Building Official shall include a notification thereof in the notice and order issued under Section 114.2 of this code, reciting the emergency and specifying the conditions which necessitate the posting. No person shall remain in or enter any building which has been so posted, except that entry may be made to repair, demolish or remove such building under permit. No person shall remove or deface any such notice after it is posted until the required repairs, demolition or removal have been completed and a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions of the California Building Code as amended and adopted by the City.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 6, 2014).

15.04.070 Appeal of violations and notices and orders of the building official.

If delegated by the city council as adopted by Section 113 of this code, Chapter 1, Division II, Section 114 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, is added thereto, to read:
114.9 APPEAL OF VIOLATIONS AND NOTICES AND ORDERS OF THE BUILDING

OFFICIAL
114.9.1 Right of Appeal. Any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from any notice of violation or notice and order or any action of the Building Official under this section by filing at the office of the Building Official within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of service of the notice of violation or notice and order, or the date of the action of the Building Official, a written appeal as specified below.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 114.9.1.1 The written appeal must contain a brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land subject to the action of the Building Official or involved in the notice of violation or notice and order. The written appeal must contain a brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order, action and/or Building Code section under protest, together with any material facts that support the contentions of the appellant.
114.9.1.2 The written appeal must contain a brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed, why the protested order or action should be reversed, modified, or otherwise set aside.
114.9.1.3. The written appeal must contain signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses.
114.9.1.4 At least one (1) appellant must submit a declaration under penalty of perjury as to the truth of matters stated in the appeal. This declaration must be submitted with the written appeal itself.
114.10 Appeal Fee. The Building Official shall collect and require an appeal fee to be paid at the time any appeal allowed by this code is filed. The appeal fee shall be as adopted from time to time by resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson. The fee shall be calculated to recover the total City costs incurred in the appeal including, but not limited to, staff time to process and handle the appeal, preparation and service of notices and staff appearance at the appeal hearing. No appeal shall proceed without payment of the fee at the time the appeal is filed. The Building Official may waive the appeal fee upon written request for good cause shown. Good cause may include severe economic hardship, significant attempts to comply with the decision of the Building Official notice of violation or notice and order, and other factors indicating good faith attempts to comply with the decision of the Building Official, notice of violation or notice and order.
114.11 Abatement proceedings
114.11.1. Jurisdiction to Abate. Thirty days after the posting of the copies of the resolution declaring any building a nuisance, the Board of Appeals shall be deemed to have acquired jurisdiction to abate such nuisance by razing or removing the building, unless the nuisance is abated by the owner or other person interested within the 30-day period or any extension thereof granted by the Board of Appeals as provided for in this code. In the event that the nuisance is not abated within the time prescribed the enforcement agency may thereupon raze and remove the building so declared to constitute a nuisance or have the same done under its direction and supervision.
114.11.2. Second Notice. If the owner has not appealed the notice and order of the Building Official as described in Section 114.2 and if the Building Official determines to proceed with the abatement of the nuisance through proceedings instituted before the Board of Appeals, it shall give a second notice in the same manner as set forth in Section 117 directing the owner of the building to appear before the Board of Appeals at a stated time and place and show cause why

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) the building should not be condemned as a nuisance, and the nuisance be abated as provided in this code. A copy of this notice shall be mailed to each mortgagee or beneficiary under any deed of trust, of record, in the manner prescribed in Section 114.3. The notice shall be headed “Notice to Abate Nuisance” in letters of not less than three-fourths of an inch in height and shall be substantially in the following form:

NOTICE TO ABATE NUISANCE
The owner of the building situated at______________ is hereby notified to appear before ______________ the Board of Appeals of the City of Patterson at its meeting to be Held _________, 20____, at ____________ (place of meeting) at the hour of __________ o’clock__p.m., or as soon thereafter as the owner may be heard, and show cause, if any, why the building should not be condemned as a public nuisance and the nuisance be abated by reconstructing or properly repairing the building or by razing or removing it.

Dated ______________________
_____________________________
City of Patterson
By _________________________
Building Official
The Building Official giving such notice shall file an affidavit of posting and mailing in the manner required by Sections 114.3, 114.4 and 114.5, but the failure to any owner or other required by such notice shall not affect in any manner the validity of any proceeding taken hereunder.
114.12 Performance of Work of Repair or Demolition
114.12.1 Procedure. When any work or repair or demolition is to be done pursuant to Section 114.11, of this code, the building official may cause the work to be accomplished by city personnel or by private contract under the direction of the building official. Plans and specifications therefor may be prepared by the building official, or the building official may employ such architectural and engineering assistance on a contract basis as may be deemed reasonably necessary.
114.12.2 Costs. The costs of such work may be paid from the repair and demolition fund, and may be made a special assessment against the property involved, or may be made a personal obligation of the property owner, whichever the legislative body of this jurisdiction shall determine is appropriate.
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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) made out of said fund upon the demand of the building official to defray the costs and expenses which may be incurred by this jurisdiction in doing or causing to be done the necessary work of repair or demolition of dangerous buildings.
114.12.4 Maintenance of Fund. The legislative body may at any time transfer to the repair and demolition fund, out of any money in the general fund of the city, such sums as it may deem necessary in order to expedite the performance of the work of repair or demolition, and any sum so transferred shall be deemed a loan to the repair and demolition fund and shall be repaid out of the proceeds of the collections herein after provided for. All funds collected under the proceedings hereinafter provided for shall be paid to the treasurer of this jurisdiction, who shall credit the same to the repair and demolition fund.
114.13 Demolition - Sale of Materials
114.13.1. The building materials contained in such building so razed or removed may be sold by the governing board at public sale to the highest responsible bidder after not less than five days’ notice of intended sale published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city, either before or after said building has been razed or removed and any amount received from the sale of such building materials shall be deducted from the expense of razing or removing said building.
114.13.2. The Building Official shall keep an itemized account of the expense involved in the razing or removing of any such building and shall deduct therefrom the amount received from the sale of the building materials. The Building Official shall cause to be posted conspicuously on the property from which the building was razed or removed a statement verified by him showing the gross and net expense of the razing or removing of such building together with a notice of the time and place when and where said statement shall be submitted to the Board of Appeals for approval and confirmation and at which time said Board of Appeals shall consider any objections or protests, if any, which may be raised by any property owner liable to be assessed for the cost of such work and any other interested persons. A copy of said statement and notice shall be mailed in the manner prescribed in Sections 114.3, 114.4 and 114.5 and an affidavit of such posting and mailing shall be filed in the manner prescribed in said section. The time for confirmation shall be not less than five days from the date of the posting and mailing of said statement and notice.
114.13.3 Statement of Expense.
114.13.3.1 At the time fixed for the hearing of the statement of expense provided for in section 114.13, the Board of Appeals shall consider the statement, together with any objections or protests which may be raised by any of the property owners liable to be assessed for doing the work and any other interested persons; and thereupon said Board of Appeals may make such revision, correction, or modification in the statement as it may deem just, after which, by motion or resolution, said report as submitted, or in the event any revisions, corrections or modifications have been ordered made by said Board of Appeals then said statement as revised, corrected or modified, shall be confirmed. The Board of Appeals may adjourn said hearings from time to time

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) and its decisions on said statement and on all protests and objections which may be made shall be final and conclusive.
114.13.3.2 In the event that the cost for razing or removing the nuisance exceeds the proceeds received from the sale of any materials, then the amount of the net expense of abating the nuisance, if not paid within five days after the decision of the Board of Appeals on its statement, shall constitute a lien on the real property upon which the same was abated or removed, which lien shall continue until the amount thereof and interest thereon at the rate of 6 percent per annum, computed from the date of confirmation of the statement until paid, or until it is discharged of record.

This lien shall, for all purposes, be upon parity with the lien of State, county, and municipal taxes. In the event of nonpayment, the Board of Appeals shall, at any time within 60 days after the decision of the Board of Appeals on the statement, cause to be filed in the office of the Stanislaus County recorder a certificate substantially in the following form:

Notice of Lien
Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Ordinance ___ of the City of Patterson, the undersigned did on the________ day of ____________ 20__, cause a nuisance to be abated on the real property hereinafter described; and the undersigned did on the day of________, 20___, by action duly recorded in its official minutes as of that date, assess the cost of the abatement, less the amount received from the sale of any building materials upon the real property hereinafter described, and the same has not been paid nor any part thereof; and the City of Patterson does hereby claim a lien on the real property for the net expense of the doing of the work in the sum of $__________, and the same shall be a lien upon the real property until the sum, with interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, from the day of _____, 20___, has been paid in full and discharged of record. The real property hereinbefore mentioned, and upon which a lien is claimed, is that certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Patterson, County of Stanislaus, State of California, and particularly described as follows:

Dated ___________________________
City of Patterson
BY ______________________________
Building Official
114.13.3.3 From and after the date of the recording of said notice of lien all persons shall be deemed to have had notice of the contents thereof. The statute of limitations shall not run against the right of the City to enforce the payment of said lien. 114.13.3.4 In the event that the amount received from the sale of material exceeds the expenses of razing or removing such building, then such excess shall be deposited with the City treasurer to the credit of the owner of said property or to such other person legally entitled thereto, and

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) such excess shall be payable to said owner or other person on demand and upon producing evidence of ownership satisfactory to said City treasurer. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 7, 2014).

15.04.080 Board of appeals—Generally.

If delegated by the city council as adopted by Section 113 of this code, Chapter 1, Division II, Section 117 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, is added thereto, to read:

Section 117 Board of Appeals
117.1 General. In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Code, the California Residential Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Energy Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Historical Building Code, Dangerous Buildings Code, the Housing Code and the Flood Damage Prevention Regulations, to hear appeals provided for in said codes and regulations there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consisting of five (5) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction.

The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The members of the Board shall be appointed by the City and hold office in accordance with the provisions of the City of Patterson. 117.2 Authority to Adopt Rules. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing with a duplicate copy to the appellant.

The Board may recommend to the Council of the City of Patterson such new legislation that is consistent therewith.
117.3 Adopted Code Applicable. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, the California Residential Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Energy Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Historical Building Code, the Dangerous Buildings Code, the Housing Code and the Flood Damage Prevention Regulations, the Board shall hear appeals in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. 117.4 Limitations on Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this Code. 117.5 Right of Appeal. Any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from any notice of violation or notice and order or any action of the Building Official under this section by filing at the office of the Building Official within thirty (30) calendar days

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) from the date of service of the notice of violation or notice and order, or the date of the action of the Building Official, a written appeal as specified below and in Section 113 of this code. 117.5.1 The written appeal must contain a brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land subject to the action of the Building Official or involved in the notice of violation or notice and order. The written appeal must contain a brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order, action and/or Building Code section under protest, together with any material facts that support the contentions of the appellant.
117.5.2 The written appeal must contain a brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed, why the protested order or action should be reversed, modified, or otherwise set aside.
117.5.3 The written appeal must contain signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses.
117.5.4 At least one (1) appellant must submit a declaration under penalty of perjury as to the truth of matters stated in the appeal. This declaration must be submitted with the written appeal itself.
117.6 Appeal Fee. The Building Official shall collect and require an appeal fee to be paid at the time any appeal allowed by this code is filed. The appeal fee shall be as adopted from time to time by resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson. The fee shall be calculated to recover the total City costs incurred in the appeal including, but not limited to, staff time to process and handle the appeal, preparation and service of notices and staff appearance at the appeal hearing. No appeal shall proceed without payment of the fee at the time the appeal is filed. The Building Official may waive the appeal fee upon written request for good cause shown. Good cause may include severe economic hardship, significant attempts to comply with the decision of the Building Official notice of violation or notice and order, and other factors indicating good faith attempts to comply with the decision of the Building Official, notice of violation or notice and order.
117.7 Form of Notice of Hearing. The notice to appellant shall be substantially in the following form, but may include other information:

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the Board of Appeals at______________, on the day of _________, 20__, at the hour upon the notice of violation, action of the Building Official, notice and order served upon you. You may be present at the hearing. You may be, but need not be, represented by counsel. You may present any relevant evidence and will be given full opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you.

You may request the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents or other things by filing an affidavit therefore with the Board of Appeals.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 117.8 Noticing the Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving a written appeal, the Building Official shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal as described in section 117.7 of this code. Such date shall be not less than ten (10) calendar days nor more than forty-five (45) calendar days from the date the appeal was filed with the Building Official.

Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing to the appellant(s) by the Building Official either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant(s) personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant(s) at the addresses shown on the appeal. 117.9 Service of Notice. The notice of the appeal hearing, and any amended or supplemental appeal hearing, or notice and order shall be served upon the record owner and posted on the property; and one copy thereof shall be served on each of the following if known to the Building Official or disclosed from official public records:
(117.9.1) The holder of any mortgage or deed of trust or other lien or encumbrance of record; (117.9.2) the owner or holder of any lease of record;
(117.9.3) any tenant within the building;
(117.9.4) and the holder of any other estate or legal interest of record in or to the building or the land on which it is located. The failure of the Building Official to serve any person required herein to be served shall not invalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served or relieve any such person from any duty or obligation imposed by the provisions of this section.
117.10 Method of Service. Service of the notice of appeal hearing or notice and order may be made upon all persons entitled thereto either by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested. Service may be made upon the record owner at his/her/their address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of Stanislaus County recorded documents or as known to the Building Official. A copy of the notice of appeal hearing and any amended or supplemental notice of violation or notice and order shall also be posted on the premises. 117.10.1 In lieu of personally serving the owner or service by certified mail, service of the notice of appeal hearing and any amended or supplemental notice of violation or notice and order may be made as follows:
117.10.1.1 In the event that the owner refuses to accept certified return receipt mail or cannot be personally served, service may be made by substituted service. Substituted service may be accomplished as follows:
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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 117.10.1.3 By leaving a copy at the recipients dwelling or usual place of abode, in the presence of a competent member of the household and thereafter mailing, by first class mail, a copy to the recipient at the address where the copy was left.
117.10.1.4 Posting on place of business in visible location. 117.10.2 In the event the owner refuses to accept certified return receipt mail or cannot be personally served and has a property manager or rental agency overseeing the premises, substituted service may be as set forth in 117.10.1.1 above upon the property manager or rental agency.
117.10.3 If the owner lives out of state and will not accept certified return receipt mail, then service may be made by first class mail.
117.10.4 If the owner of the property cannot be located, or service cannot be effected as set forth in this Section, service may be made by publication in a newspaper of general circulation which is most likely to give actual notice to the owner. Service shall be deemed sufficient when it is accomplished pursuant to Government Code Section 6063.

The failure of any such person to receive notice of appeal hearing and any amended or supplemental notice of violation or notice and order shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this Chapter. Service by certified mail in the manner herein provided shall be effective on the date of mailing.
117.11 Proof of Service. Proof of service shall be certified to at the time of service by a written declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time, date and manner in which service was made. The declaration, together with any receipt returned in acknowledgment of receipt by certified mail shall be affixed to the copy of the notice of appeal hearing and any amended or supplemental notice of violation or notice and order retained by the Building Official.
117.12 Effect of Failure to Appeal. Failure of any person to file a timely appeal in accordance with the provisions of this section shall constitute an irrevocable waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and a final adjudication of the Decision of the Building Official, notice of violation or notice and order, or any portion thereof, subject only to review pursuant to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. 117.13 Further Permits or Approvals. If a notice of violation or notice and order has not been satisfied on a particular property, and a timely appeal has not been filed, further permits or approvals for continued work permitted by this Code shall not be granted for that property unless specifically approved by the Building Official and the violation has been corrected, inspected and approved.
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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) requirements to be complied with. The Decision of the Board shall be issued within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing. A copy of the Decision shall be delivered to the appellant(s) personally or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of the Decision. The effective date of the Decision(s) of the Board shall be as stated therein.
117.15 Appeal of Board Decision. Any appeal of a Board Decision must be filed with a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 within thirty (30) calendar days of the service of the Decision, otherwise all objections will have been waived. The filing of such appeal within such time limit shall stay the effective date of the Decision of the Board.
117.16 Prosecution of Violation. If the notice and order is not complied with promptly, the Building Official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the City of Patterson to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. 117.17 Administrative Remedies. In addition to all other remedies available at law, any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to Administrative Remedies as prescribed. 117.18 Remedy for Failure Neglect or Refusal to Obey Order. If, after any order of the Building Official or the Board of Appeals made pursuant to this Code has become final, the person to whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such order, the Building Official may (1) cause such person to be prosecuted under Section 117.16 of this Code or (2) institute any appropriate action to abate such building as a public nuisance. These remedies are in addition to all other remedies allowed by law.
117.19 Interference with Repair or Demolition Work Prohibited. No person shall obstruct, impede or interfere with any officer, employee, contractor or authorized representative of the City of Patterson or with any person who owns or holds any estate or interest in any building that has been ordered repaired, vacated or demolished under the provisions of this code, or with any person to whom such building has been lawfully sold pursuant to the provisions of this code, whenever such officer, employee, contractor or authorized representative of the City of Patterson, person having an interest or estate in such building or structure or purchaser is engaged in the work or repairing, vacating and repairing, or demolishing any such building pursuant to the provisions of this code, or in performing any necessary act preliminary to or incidental to such work or authorized or directed pursuant to this code. 117.20 Criminal Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this code. A violation of any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the requirements of this code shall constitute a misdemeanor:
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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) misdemeanor under this code may, in the discretion of the City Attorney, be charged and prosecuted as an infraction. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this code, unless provision is otherwise herein made, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six (6) months or by both fine and imprisonment. Any person convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this code, unless provision is otherwise herein made, shall be punishable by a fine only as follows: Upon a first conviction, by a fine of not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and for a second conviction or any subsequent conviction within a period of one year, by a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Each such person shall be charged with a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this code is committed, continued or permitted by such person and shall, upon conviction, be punished accordingly. 117.21 Administrative Penalties. In addition to all other remedies set forth in this Section, administrative penalties pursuant of the Patterson Municipal Code may be imposed against any person for violating any of the requirements set forth in this Section.

Section 118 Procedures for Conduct of Hearing Appeals
118.1 Hearing Examiners. The board may appoint one or more hearing examiners or designate one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct the hearings. The examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of hearings until it is submitted to the board for decision.
118.2 Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording, or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the board. 118.3 Reporting. A transcript of the proceedings shall be made available to all parties upon request and upon payment of the fee prescribed therefor. Such fees may be established by the board, but shall in no event be greater than the cost involved. 118.4 Continuances. The board may grant continuances for good cause shown; however, when a hearing examiner has been assigned to such hearing, no continuances may be granted except by the examiner for good cause shown so long as the matter remains before the examiner. 118.5 Oaths-Certification. In any proceedings under this chapter, the board, any board member, or the hearing examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.
118.6 Reasonable Dispatch. The board and its representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before it. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives.
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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) hearing upon the request of a member of the board or upon the written demand of any party. The issuance and service of such subpoena shall be obtained upon the filing of an affidavit therefore which states the name and address of the proposed witness; specifies the exact things sought to be produced and the materiality thereof in detail to the issues involved; and states that the witness has the desired things in possession or under control. A subpoena need not be issued when the affidavit is defective in any particular.
118.7.1 Cases Referred to Examiner. In cases where a hearing is referred to an examiner, all subpoenas shall be obtained through the examiner.
118.7.2 Penalties. Any person who refuses without lawful excuse to attend any hearing, or to produce material evidence which the person possesses or controls as required by any subpoena served upon such person as provided for herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 118.8 Conduct of Hearing
118.8.1 Rules. Hearings need not be conducted according to the technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses.
118.8.2 Oral Evidence. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation. 118.8.3 Hearsay Evidence. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence, but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in civil actions in courts of competent jurisdiction in this state.
118.8.4 Admissibility of Evidence. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the type of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in courts of competent jurisdictions in this state.
118.8.5 Exclusion of Evidence. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. 118.8.6 Rights of Parties. Each party shall have these rights, among others:
118.8.6.1 To call and examine witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing; 118.8.6.2 To introduce documentary and physical evidence; 118.8.6.3 To cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing;
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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 118.8.6.6 To be represented by anyone who is lawfully permitted to do so. 118.9 Official Notice.
118.9.1 What may be noticed. In reaching a decision, official notice may be taken, either before or after submission of the case for decision, of any fact which may be judicially noticed by the courts of this state or of official records of the board or departments and ordinances of the city or rules and regulations of the board.
118.9.2 Parties to be noticed. Parties present at the hearing shall be informed of the matters to be noticed, and these matters shall be noted in the record, referred to therein, or appended thereto. 118.9.10 Opportunity to refute. Parties present at the hearing shall be given a reasonable opportunity, on request, to refute the officially noticed matters by evidence or by written or oral presentation of authority, the manner of such refutation to be determined by the board or hearing examiner.
118.11 Inspection of the premises. The board or the hearing examiner may inspect any building or premises involved in the appeal during the course of the hearing, provided that (1) notice of such inspection shall be given to the parties before the inspection is made, (2) the parties are given an opportunity to be present during the inspection, and (3) the board or the hearing examiner shall state for the record upon completion of the inspection the material facts observed and the conclusions drawn therefrom. Each party then shall have a right to rebut or explain the matters so stated by the board or hearing examiner.
119 - Method and Form of Decision
119.1 Hearing before Board Itself. When a contested case is heard before the board itself, a member thereof who did not hear the evidence or has not read the entire record of the proceedings shall not vote on or take part in the decision. 119.2 Hearing by the Examiner. If a contested case is heard by a hearing examiner alone, the examiner shall within a reasonable time (not to exceed 90 days from the date the hearing is closed) submit a written report to the board. Such report shall contain a brief summary of the evidence considered and state the examiner’s findings, conclusions and recommendations. The report also shall contain a proposed decision in such form that it may be adopted by the board as its decision in the case. All examiner’s reports filed with the board shall be matters of public record. A copy of each such report and proposed decision shall be mailed to each party on the date they are filed with the board.
119.2.1 Consideration of Report by Board-Notice. The board shall fix a time, date and place to consider the examiner’s report and proposed decision. Notice thereof shall be mailed to each interested party not less than five days prior to the date fixed, unless it is otherwise stipulated by all of the parties.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 119.2.2 Exceptions to Report. Not later than two days before the date set to consider the report, any party may file written exceptions to any part or all of the examiner’s report and may attach thereto a proposed decision together with a written argument in support of such decision. By leave of the board, any party may present oral argument to the board. 119.3 Disposition by the Board. The board may adopt or reject the proposed decision in its entirety or may modify the proposed decision.
119.4 Proposed Decision Not Adopted. If the proposed decision is not adopted as provided in Section 119.3 of this code, the board may decide the case upon the entire record before it, with or without taking additional evidence, or may refer the case to the same or another hearing examiner to take additional evidence. If the case is reassigned to a hearing examiner, the examiner shall prepare a report and proposed decision as provided in Section 119.2 hereof after any additional evidence is submitted. Consideration of such proposed decision by the board shall comply with the provisions of this section.
119.5 Form of Decision. The decision shall be in writing and shall contain findings of fact, a determination of the issues presented, and the requirements to be complied with. A copy of the decision shall be delivered to the appellant personally or sent as specified in sections 117.9, 117.10 and 117.11 of this code.
119.6 Effective Date of Decision. The effective date of the decision shall be as stated therein.

Section 120 Second Notice Abatement Proceedings
120.1 Second Notice. If the owner has not appealed the notice of violation or notice and order of the Building Official as described in Section 117.15 and if the Building Official determines to proceed with the abatement of the nuisance through proceedings instituted before the Board of Appeals, it shall give a second notice in the same manner as set forth in Section 117.1 directing the owner of the building to appear before the Board of Appeals at a stated time and place and show cause why the building should not be condemned as a nuisance, and the nuisance be abated as provided in this code. A copy of this notice shall be mailed to each mortgagee or beneficiary under any deed of trust, of record, in the manner prescribed in Section 117.9, 117.10 and 117.11.

The notice shall be headed “Notice to Abate Nuisance” in letters of not less than three-fourths of an inch in height and shall be substantially in the following form:

Dated ______________________

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) _____________________________
City of Patterson
By _________________________
Building Official
The Building Official giving such notice shall file an affidavit of posting and mailing in the manner required by Sections 117.9, 117.10 and 117.11, but the failure to any owner or other required by such notice shall not affect in any manner the validity of any proceeding taken hereunder.
120.2. Second Hearing Notice. At the time fixed in said notice, the Board of Appeals shall proceed to hear the testimony of the Building Official and the owner or his representatives, if present at said hearing, and other competent persons who may be present and desire to testify, respecting the condition of said building, the estimated cost of its reconstruction, repair or removal, and any other matter which said governing body may deem pertinent thereto. Upon the conclusion of said hearing, The Board of Appeals may, by resolution, declare its findings and in the event that it so concludes, it may declare said building to be a nuisance and direct the owner to abate the same within 30 days after the date of posting on said premises a notice of the passage of said resolution by having said building properly reconstructed or repaired, or having the same razed or removed and notifying said owner that if said nuisance is not abated said building will be razed or removed by the city and the expense thereof made a lien on the lot or parcel of land upon which said building is located.
120.3. Posting Decision of Board. At any time within 60 days after the passage of any resolution directing the abatement of a nuisance, the Building Official shall post a copy thereof conspicuously on the building so declared to be a nuisance and mail another copy by registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the person owning the land on which the building is located as such person’s name and address appear on the last equalized assessment roll or as known to the City Clerk, and a copy of said notice shall be mailed to each mortgagee or beneficiary under any deed of trust, of record, at the last known address of such mortgagee or beneficiary, and if such address is unknown to the Building Official, then said fact shall be stated in said copy so mailed and it shall be addressed to him at the county seat of Stanislaus County where said property is situated. The Building Official, upon giving notice as aforesaid, shall file an affidavit thereof in the manner provided for in Sections 117.9, 117.10 and 117.11. The Board of Appeals may grant any extension of time to abate said nuisance that it may deem justifiable upon good cause therefore being shown.
120.4. Appeal Of Boards Decision Any owner or other interested person having any objections, or feeling aggrieved at any proceedings taken by the Board of Appeals in ordering abatements of any nuisance, must bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days after the date of posting on said premises a notice of the passage of the resolution declaring the nuisance to exist to contest the validity of any proceedings leading up to and including the adoption of the resolution; otherwise all objections will be deemed to have been waived.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 120.5. Jurisdiction to Abate. Thirty days after the posting of the copies of the resolution declaring any building a nuisance, the Board of Appeals shall be deemed to have acquired jurisdiction to abate such nuisance by razing or removing the building, unless the nuisance is abated by the owner or other person interested within the 30-day period or any extension thereof granted by the Board of Appeals as provided for in this code. In the event that the nuisance is not abated within the time prescribed the enforcement agency may thereupon raze and remove the building so declared to constitute a nuisance or have the same done under its direction and supervision.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 8, 2014).

15.04.090 Disabled access board.

If delegated by the city council as adopted by Section 113 of this code, Chapter 1, Division II, Section 121 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, is added thereto, to read:
121.1 General. In order to hear appeals to actions taken by the City and to provide reasonable interpretations of the California Access Laws, there is hereby created a Disabled Access Appeals Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consisting of five (5) members. Two (2) of the members are to be physically handicapped. Two (2) members to be experienced in construction, and one (1) member a public member. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board.

The members of the Board shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. Board members may be removed by a majority of the City Council for course or otherwise.
121.2. Disabled Access Appeals Board Authority to Adopt Rules. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The Board may recommend to the Council of the City of Patterson such new legislation as is consistent therewith.

The Board shall hear appeals in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. 121.3 Limitation on Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the California Access laws or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the California Access laws do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of compliance is proposed. The Board shall have no authority to waive the requirements of the California Access laws.
121.4 Qualifications. The Board shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction, disabled access and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
121.5 Processing of Appeal.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) (a) Upon receipt of any appeal filed and payment of the appeal fee, as adopted from time to time by resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, the Building Official shall calendar the appeal for a hearing.
(b) If the appeal is received by the Building Official not later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the next regular meeting of the Board, it shall be calendared for hearing at said meeting. (c) If the appeal is received by the Building Official on a date less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the next regular meeting of the Board, it shall be calendared fix hearing at the next subsequent meeting of the Board.
121.6 Form of Notice of Hearing. The notice to appellant shall be substantially in the following form, but may include other information:

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the Disabled Access Appeals Board at_______ on the day 20__, at the hour upon the notice of violation, action of the Building Official, or notice and order served upon you. You may be present at the hearing. You may be, but need not be, represented by counsel. You may present any relevant evidence and wil1 be given full opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you. You may request the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents or other things by filing an affidavit therefore with the Disabled Access Appeals Board.
121.7 Appeal Fee. The Building Official shall collect and require an appeal fee to be paid at the time any appeal allowed by this Code is filed. The appeal fee shall be as adopted from time to time by resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson. The fee shall be calculated to recover the total City costs incurred in the appeal including, but not limited to, staff time to process and handle the appeal, preparation and service of notices and staff appearance at the appeal hearing. No appeal shall proceed without payment of the fee at the time the appeal is filed. The Building Official may waive the appeal fee upon written request for good cause shown. Good cause may include severe economic hardship, significant attempts to comply with the Decision of the Building Official notice of violation or notice and order, and other factors indicating good faith attempts to comply with the Decision of the Building Official, notice of violation or notice and order.
121.8 Disabled Access Appeals Board Hearing Date. As soon as practicable after receiving a written appeal, the Building Official shall fix a date, time, and place for the hearing of the appeal by the Board. Such date shall not be less than ten (10) calendar days nor more than forty-five (45) calendar days from the date the appeal was filed with the Building Official. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing to the appellant(s) by the Building Official either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant(s) personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant(s) at the address(es) shown on the appeal. 121.9 Disabled Access Appeals Board Decisions. The Decision of the Board in granting or denying an appeal shall become final on the date of service of the Decision. Any appeal of the

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Decision must be filed by the appellant(s) with a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 within thirty (30) calendar days of the service of the Decision, otherwise all objections will have been waived. The filing of such appeal within such time limit shall stay the effective date of the Decision of the Board.

Decisions of the Board shall be in writing and shall contain findings of fact, a determination of the issues presented, and the requirements to be complied with. The Decision of the Board shall be issued within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing. A copy of the Decision shall be delivered to the appellant personally or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of the Decision. 121.10 Appeal of Disabled Access Appeals Board Decision. Any appeal of a Board Decision must be filed with a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 within thirty (30) calendar days of the service of the decision, otherwise all objections will have been waived. The filing of such appeal within such time limit shall stay the effective date of the Decision of the Board. 121.11 Procedures for Conduct of Hearing Appeals. The procedures for conducting the hearing appeals are specified in sections 118-121 of this code. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 9, 2014).

15.04.100 Foundations.

Chapter 18, Section 1808.6 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2, as set forth in said code is amended as follows:

Section 1808.6 Design for expansive soil
1808.6 Due to the presence of expansive soil in and around Patterson foundations for buildings and structures shall be designed in accordance with Section 1808.6.1 or 1808.6.2. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 10, 2014).

15.04.110 Storm water drainage requirements.

Chapter 18, Section 1804.7 of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2, as set forth in said code is amended and added to as follows:

Section 1803.7. Storm Water Drainage Requirement. In all cases where proposed construction is for commercial, industrial, or public or quasi-public buildings or structures, for two-family, three-family, four-family, or multi-family dwellings, or for other uses which similarly involve structural ground coverage likely to affect storm drainage in the areas in which they are located, including but not limited to, trailer parks and parking lots, drainage facilities for the property shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Department of Public Works, which may include discharge into a publicly maintained storm drain system or ponding basin. Submission of

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) the drainage plans for approval shall be the responsibility of the owner or the developer of the property on which the construction is proposed, and the application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a drainage plan suitable for review by the Department of Public Works. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 11, 2014).

15.04.120 Validity.

The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this chapter or of the codes hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, it is the intent of the city council of the city of Patterson that it would have passed all other portions of this chapter independently of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 760 § 12, 2014: Ord. 728 § 8, 2012: Ord. 693 § 12, 2008. Formerly 15.04.060).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.06
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE*
Sections:

15.06.010 Adoption.

15.06.020 Purposes.

15.06.030 Administration.

15.06.050 Validity.
* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 633.

15.06.010 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, 2016 2022 Edition, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833 and published and copyrighted by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, prescribing regulations governing installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, repair and inspection, one copy of which document is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as portions thereof are herein specifically amended, deleted and added to, is hereby adopted by reference as “The California Energy Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 758 § 1, 2014: Ord. 726 § 1, 2012: Ord. 691 § 1, 2008).

15.06.020 Purposes.

The purposes of this chapter are to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city of Patterson; to encourage and instruct people to build safely and economically, rather than to discourage building; and to provide a minimum or restrictive enforcement and a maximum of good building information and encouragement. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 758 § 2, 2014: Ord. 726 § 2, 2012: Ord. 691 § 2, 2008).

15.06.030 Administration.

Section 100(g) of the California Energy Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 100(g) Administrative Requirements

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Administrative requirements relating to permit requirements, enforcement by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (CEC), locally adopted energy standards, interpretations, claims of exemption, approved calculation methods, rights of appeal, and certification and labeling requirements of fenestration products and roofing products are specified in California Code of Regulations Administrative Code Title 24, Part 1, Sections 10- 101 to 10-114 and the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 758 § 3, 2014).

15.06.050 Validity.

The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter or the code hereby adopted be, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this chapter, and each section, subsection, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 758 § 4, 2014: Ord. 726 § 5, 2012: Ord. 691 § 5, 2008).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.14
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE*
Sections:

15.14.010 Purpose.

15.14.020 Adoption.

15.14.030 Administrative requirements.

15.14.060 Validity.
* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 636.

15.14.010 Purpose.

The purposes of this chapter are to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city of Patterson, to encourage and instruct people to build safely and economically, rather than to discourage building; and to provide a minimum of restrictive enforcement and a maximum of good building information and encouragement. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 754 § 2, 2014: Ord. 732 § 1, 2012: Ord. 692 § 1, 2008).

15.14.020 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, 2016 2022 Edition, Chapters 2-14, 16-17, together with all appendices thereto, based on the 2015 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833 and as published and copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, California 91761-2816, one copy of which document is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as portions thereof are herein specifically amended, deleted and added to, is hereby adopted by reference as “California Plumbing Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 754 § 1, 2014: Ord. 732 § 2, 2012: Ord. 692 § 2, 2008).

15.14.030 Administrative requirements.

Chapter 1, Division II of the California Plumbing Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Division II - Organization and Enforcement
101.0 Administrative Requirements
Administrative provisions relating to plumbing requirements, enforcement, permits, plans, violations, fees and penalties are specified in the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 754 § 3, 2014).

15.14.060 Validity.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this chapter and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 754 § 4, 2014: Ord. 732 § 5, 2012: Ord. 692 § 5, 2008).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.18
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE*
Sections:

15.18.010 Adoption.

15.18.020 Purpose.

15.18.030 Administration.

15.18.050 Validity.
* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 631.

15.18.010 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled 2016 2022 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, Article 90, Chapters 1 through 4, Chapter 5, Articles 500 through 540, 550 through 590, Chapters 6 through 9 together with Informative Annexes A through G and I thereto, based on the 2015 2020 National Electrical Code, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833, and copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park (P.O. Box 9146), Quincy, MA 02269-9959 and published by BNi Publications, Inc., one copy of which document is on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, is hereby adopted by reference, and enacted by the city council of the city of Patterson as the “California Electrical Code of the City of Patterson,” in its present form, except as hereinafter amended, deleted and added to, and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 752 § 1, 2014: Ord. 729 § 1, 2012: Ord. 694 § 1, 2008).

15.18.020 Purpose.

15.18.030 Administration.

Section 90.4 of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption)

90.4 Administrative Requirements
Administrative provisions relating to electrical requirements, enforcement, permits, plans, violations, fees and penalties are specified in the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 752 § 3, 2014).

15.18.050 Validity.

The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this chapter or of the code hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, it is the intent of the city council of the city of Patterson that it would have passed all other portions of this chapter independently of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 752 § 4, 2014: Ord. 729 § 5, 2012: Ord. 694 § 5, 2008).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.38

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.38.010 Adoption.

15.38.020 Purposes.

15.38.030 Administration.

15.38.050 Validity.

15.38.010 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled 2016 2022 California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8, including the appendix, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833 and copyrighted and published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 and one copy of which is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as portions thereof are herein specifically amended, deleted and added to, is hereby adopted by reference as “California Historical Building Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 756 § 1, 2014: Ord. 634 § 1, 2003).

15.38.020 Purposes.

The purposes of this chapter are to provide minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public in the incorporated area of the city of Patterson by regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, use and maintenance of all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed, or intended to be used, for human habitation; to encourage and instruct people to build safely and economically, rather than to discourage building; and to provide a minimum of restrictive enforcement and a maximum of good building information and encouragement. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 756 § 2, 2014: Ord. 634 § 2, 2003).

15.38.030 Administration.

Chapter 8-1, Section 8-103 of the California Historical Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 103 ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 8-103.1 Administrative Requirements
Administrative provisions relating to Historical building requirements, enforcement, permits, plans, violations, fees and penalties are specified in the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 756 § 3, 2014).

15.38.050 Validity.

The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this chapter or of the codes hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, it is the intent of the city council of the city of Patterson that it would have passed all other portions of the ordinance codified in this chapter independently of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 756 § 4, 2014: Ord. 634 § 5, 2003).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.39
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE*
Sections:

15.39.010 Adoption.

15.39.020 Purpose.

15.39.030 Application.

15.39.040 Validity.
*Prior ordinance history: Ord. 630.

15.39.010 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled 2016 2022 California Existing Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including Appendix A1, Referenced Standards, and Chapter A3 thereof, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833 and published and copyrighted by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, one copy of which document is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as portions thereof are herein specifically amended, deleted and added to, is hereby adopted by reference as “California Existing Building Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 761 § 1, 2014).

15.39.020 Purpose.

15.39.030 Application.

Chapter A1, Section A100 of the California Existing Building Code is hereby amended and added to as follows:

SECTION A100 Application

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) A100.1 Administrative Requirements
Administrative provisions relating to existing building requirements, enforcement, permits, plans, violations, fees and penalties are specified in the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 761 § 3, 2014).

15.39.040 Validity.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.42
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE*
Sections:

15.42.010 Purpose.

15.42.020 Adoption.

15.42.030 Organization and enforcement.

15.42.060 Validity.
* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 635.

15.42.010 Purpose.

The purposes of this chapter are to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city of Patterson, to encourage and instruct people to build safely and economically, rather than to discourage building; and to provide a minimum of restrictive enforcement and a maximum of good building information and encouragement. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 759 § 2, 2014: Ord. 731 § 1, 2012: Ord. 695 § 1, 2008).

15.42.020 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled 2016 2022 California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, Chapter 1, Division II, Chapters 2 through 17, together with all appendices, based on the 2015 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833 and as published and copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, California 91761-2816 and one copy of which document is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as portions thereof are herein specifically amended, deleted and added to, is hereby adopted by reference as “California Mechanical Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 759 § 1, 2014: Ord. 731 § 2, 2012: Ord. 695 § 2, 2008).

15.42.030 Organization and enforcement.

Chapter 1, Division II, Part II of the California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition, is deleted and amended to read as follows:

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Part II - Organization and Enforcement
106.1 Administrative Requirements
Administrative provisions relating to mechanical requirements, enforcement, permits, plans, violations, fees and penalties are specified in the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 759 § 3, 2014).

15.42.060 Validity.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this chapter and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 759 § 4, 2014: Ord. 731 § 6, 2012: Ord. 695 § 6, 2008).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.46

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:

15.46.010 Adoption.

15.46.020 Purposes.

15.46.030 Administration.

15.46.040 Storm water drainage requirement.

15.46.050 Residential foundations.

15.46.060 Validity.

15.46.010 Adoption.

Certain documents in book form entitled California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, 2016 2022 Edition, Chapter 1, Division II, Chapters 2 through 10 and 44, including all appendix chapters with exception of Appendix AL – Permit Fees, based on the 2015 2021 International Residential Code, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936 and published and copyrighted by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, one copy of which documents are now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as to portions thereof are herewith specifically amended, deleted and added to, are hereby adopted by reference together as “California Residential Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 757 § 1, 2014: Ord. 733 § 1, 2012).

15.46.020 Purposes.

15.46.030 Administration.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 1, Division II of the California Residential Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:

Division II - ADMINISTRATION
Administrative provisions relating to one and two family dwellings residential construction requirements, enforcement, permits, plans, violations, fees and penalties are specified in the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City of Patterson.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 757 § 3, 2014).

15.46.040 Storm water drainage requirement.

Chapter 18, Section R401.3.1 of the California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5, is amended as follows:

Section R401.3.1. Storm Water Drainage Requirement.

In all cases where proposed construction is for commercial, industrial, or public or quasi-public buildings or structures, for two-family, three-family, four-family, or multi-family dwellings, or for other uses which similarly involve structural ground coverage likely to affect storm drainage in the areas in which they are located, including but not limited to, trailer parks and parking lots, drainage facilities for the property shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Department of Public Works, which may include discharge into a publicly maintained storm drain system or ponding basin. Submission of the drainage plans for approval shall be the responsibility of the owner or the developer of the property on which the construction is proposed, and the application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a drainage plan suitable for review by the Department of Public Works.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 757 § 4, 2014).

15.46.050 Residential foundations.

Chapter 4, Section R403.1.8 of the California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5, is amended as follows:

Section R403.1.8.2
R403.1.8.2: Residential Foundations: Due to the expansive soils present in and around the area of the City of Patterson foundations for buildings and structures shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 18, Section 1808.6.1 or 1808.6.2 of the California Building Code, Volume 2 as adopted by the City of Patterson.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 757 § 5, 2014).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption)

15.46.060 Validity.

The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this chapter or of the codes hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, it is the intent of the city council of the city of Patterson that it would have passed all other portions of the ordinance codified in this chapter independently of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 757 § 6, 2014: Ord. 733 § 8, 2012).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.50

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:

15.50.010 Purpose.

15.50.020 Adoption.

15.50.030 Administration.

15.50.050 Validity.

15.50.010 Purpose.

15.50.020 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, 2016 2022 Edition, including Appendix A4 thereof, as approved and copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833, one copy of which document is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, except as portions thereof are herein specifically amended, deleted and added to, is hereby adopted by reference as “California Green Building Standards Code of the City of Patterson,” and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of Patterson. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 753 § 1, 2014: Ord. 730 § 2, 2012).

15.50.030 Administration.

Chapter 1, Sections 104 through 106 of the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code are hereby deleted and Section 103 is amended to read as follows:

SECTION 103 Administration.

Section 100(g) of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) 103.1 Administrative Requirements
Administrative provisions relating to green building requirements, enforcement, permits, plans, violations, fees and penalties are specified in the California Building Code, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1-Division II, as amended and adopted by the City. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 753 § 3, 2014).

15.50.050 Validity.

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.54

CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Sections:

15.54.010 Purposes.

15.54.020 Adoption.

15.54.030 Definitions.

15.54.040 Interpretation and appeals.

15.54.050 Violations and penalties.

15.54.060 Validity.

15.54.010 Purposes.

The purposes of the ordinance codified in this chapter are to provide minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public in the incorporated area of the city of Patterson by regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, use and maintenance of all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed, or intended to be used, for human habitation; to encourage and instruct people to build safely and economically, rather than to discourage building; and to provide a minimum of restrictive enforcement and a maximum of good building information and encouragement. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 727 § 1, 2012: Ord. 690 § 1, 2008: Ord. 628 § 1, 2003).

15.54.020 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled “California Administrative Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1, 2016 2022 Edition,” including the appendices thereof, as approved and copyrighted by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001 and California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California, 95833, one copy of which is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city of Patterson, is adopted and enacted as the “California Administrative Code of the City of Patterson” in its present form, except as to certain portions of said California Administrative Code, 2016 Edition, are hereby specifically amended. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 727 § 2, 2012: Ord. 690 § 2, 2008: Ord. 628 § 2, 2003).

15.54.030 Definitions.

Wherever the following words appear in the California Administrative Code, they shall be deemed to mean:

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) A. “City” means the incorporated area of the city of Patterson.

B. “State” means the state of California. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 727 § 3, 2012:

Ord. 690 § 3, 2008: Ord. 628 § 3, 2003).

15.54.040 Interpretation and appeals.

In order to provide for a final interpretation of the provisions of this chapter and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, the city council shall designate a board of appeals. Any person dissatisfied with any decision of the administrative official may appeal in writing to the board of appeals of the city of Patterson, which statement shall specify the grounds of such dissatisfaction and shall set forth the address of appellant to which notice may be sent by mail. At the next regular meeting after filing of such appeal, the city council shall set the same for hearing for a time not later than the next regular meeting of the board and shall notify the appellant by mail of the time and place of such hearing, and at such hearing may take such evidence as it shall deem proper, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the administrative official, with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The decision of the city council on such appeal shall be final. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 727 § 4, 2012: Ord. 690 § 4, 2008: Ord. 628 § 4, 2003).

15.54.050 Violations and penalties.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city of Patterson, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 727 § 5, 2012: Ord. 690 § 5, 2008: Ord. 628 § 5, 2003).

15.54.060 Validity.

The city council of the city of Patterson hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of the ordinance codified in this chapter or of the codes hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, it is the intent of the city council of the city of Patterson that it would have passed all other portions of the ordinance codified in this chapter independently of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 727 § 6, 2012: Ord. 690 § 6, 2008: Ord. 628 § 6, 2003).

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Chapter 15.56

CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARD CODE
Sections:

15.56.010 Adoption.

15.56.020 Purposes.

15.56.030 Penalties.

15.56.040 Board of appeals.

15.56.050 Validity.

15.56.010 Adoption.

That certain document in book form entitled California Reference Standard Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12, 2016 2022 Edition, including the appendices thereof, as approved and copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 and California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California, 95833, California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California, 95833 and International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, prescribing regulations governing installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, repair and inspection, one copy of which document is now on file in the office of the city clerk of the city, except as portions thereof are herein specifically amended, deleted and added to, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Reference Standard Code of the city, and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 637 § 1, 2003).

15.56.020 Purposes.

The purposes of the ordinance codified in this chapter are to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city; to encourage and instruct people to build safely and economically, rather than to discourage building; and to provide a minimum or restrictive enforcement and a maximum of good building information and encouragement. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 637 § 2, 2003).

15.56.030 Penalties.
(There are no Penalties or Board of Appeals needed for this section.)

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) Section 102.3 of the California Reference Standard Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 102.3. Violation and Penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, or both fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this ordinance shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorized is lawful.

The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this ordinance or of any other ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error.

Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority under the provisions of this ordinance shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from date of issuance of such permit or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommended, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 637 § 3, 2003).

15.56.040 Board of appeals.

Section 103.9 of the California Reference Standard Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 103.9. Board of Appeals.

The City Council is hereby designated as a Board of Appeals to make correct determination of any appeal arising from actions of the Administrative Authority. Any person dissatisfied with any decision of the building official may appeal in writing to the City Council of the City of Patterson, which statement shall specify the grounds of such dissatisfaction and shall set forth the address of appellant to which notice may be sent by mail. At the next regular meeting after filing of such appeal, the City Council shall set the same for hearing for a time not later than the next regular meeting of the Council and shall notify the appellant by mail of the time and place of such hearing, and the such hearing may take such evidence as it shall deem proper, and shall

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) render all decisions and finding in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The appellant shall cause to be made at his own expense any tests or research required by Council to substantiate his claims. The decision of the City Council on such appeal shall be final.
(Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 637 § 4, 2003).

15.56.050 Validity.

The city council of the city hereby declares that should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the ordinance codified in this chapter or the code hereby adopted is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The city council of the city hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this chapter, and each section, subsection, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. (Ord. 798 Att. A (part), 2017: Ord. 637 § 5, 2003).

The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson held on the 4th day of October 2022, by _________________, who moved its introduction, which motion being duly seconded by _____________________. Said Ordinance was given a second reading and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1st, day of November 2022, and after such reading, ________________ moved its adoption, seconded by ____________________, and said Ordinance was thereupon adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

EXCUSED:

APPROVED:
_________________________________
Dennis McCord
Mayor of the City of Patterson
ATTEST:
___________________________
Aracely Alegre
City Clerk of the City of Patterson

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Attachment: Ordinance No. 865 Patterson Code Adoption-Title 15 (Ordinance No. 865 2022 Patterson Building Code Adoption) City Council Agenda Report
TO: Mayor McCord and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ken Irwin, City Manager
BY: Mike Willett, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: November 1, 2022
ITEM NO: 6.1
SUBJECT: Presentation to Honor Patterson’s Hometown Heroes

RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation and Honor Patterson’s Hometown Heroes.

BACKGROUND
The City of Patterson Hometown Hero program was implemented in November 2021. The program like many other programs statewide, provides the opportunity for their community to recognize and honor their residents and their immediate family members who have either served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, are First Responders, or Front Line Workers. The City has an online application process and an established eligibility criteria for this program. The cost is $200 per year.

Hometown Hero banners are displayed on city-owned streetlight poles (from Ward to Baldwin Avenue) promote civic pride within the community. The program has had good participation during its first year, and the city would like to continue the program.

ANALYSIS
The city has designated 21 streetlight locations. During the first year 18 banners were displayed.

Applications are received all year and banners are displayed from November - November. The banners are also displayed on the City’s Hometown Hero
webpage.<https://www.ci.patterson.ca.us/880/Hometown-Heroes> At the end of the display period, banners are returned back to the family and/or applicant who purchased the banner at a public meeting to honor those who were displayed through this

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program. All participants have been invited to attend this meeting to receive their banners in honor of their Hometown Hero.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

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City Council Agenda Report
TO: Mayor McCord and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ken Irwin, City Manager
BY: Aracely Alegre, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: November 1, 2022
ITEM NO: 7.A.1
SUBJECT: Motion to Appoint/Reappoint (1) Member to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission for the Term of May 2021 - 2023.

RECOMMENDATION
Motion to Appoint/Reappoint (1) Members to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission for the Term of May 2021-2023.

BACKGROUND
The following applications were received and hereto attached:

1. Kandace Weyhrauch

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(This is a Public Record Subject to Disclosure)
Name of Commission/Co mmittee/ go.16Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee X Appointment _Rea ppo intme nt
Name of App ; ;.. nlKandace Weyhrauch
Com mission/Commi
Residence Street Address504 Nordell Pl City Patterson Zi p95363 Ma iling Add ress504 Nordell Pl CityPatterson 95363 rp
Phone (home)_ (cell)
Email Add resskandacekiser@ gmail.com
(510)953-071 6 (work)-
Length of time at residenceT Years
Em ploye r sAHil,4 / SAHW
Experience or Special Knowledge Pertaining to Area of lnterest I am a stay at home mom and I homeschool my oldest daughler. Because or lhat, I am the leader of the Patterson Horneschool Families Group. I organize events weekly in and around Patterson and many at our local parks.

I am passionate aboul [€king Palle6on a betler cily. I abo have a passion ,or 'taking Garza bacf and making lhal a usable pa* lor Patlercon lamilies.

Employment Experience
lnternal Operations Manager at the Libeny Mountain SnoMlex Center in Lynchburg, Virginia while completing graduate school, Mark6ling Bopr@rnatw a.d PrerEliE T€h M6rbd ar KFITYT<LIV 6 San J@, Cardorn., Er.oir\a To.m L.ad6r arxt Oidrlcr Trlrm. ar T.rgd Orencr 245 Organization, Community and/or Public Service Experience Ap.icor Fi6ta A.16 & C.atc StEw ch.nrEn w6r Sdo Food Plnlry Chri6rfiu6 &x Dld.bdion. PTO 8o6rd Monb6r ar NodnEd b.to6 ercring ro horchdtrn€, Education (high school, college, trade school or training) Note: There is no specific educational requirement
High School Diploma
Bachelors of Science: l\4ajor, lvlarkeling and Public Belations MBA: Business and Human Services
Do you have any financial or professional interest or association related to this position? YesX No lf yes, please expla in.

I have been a slay at home wile and mom since moving to Patterson and have been homeschooling lor 4 years.

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Attachment: Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission (1) Application Received (Appoint/Reappoint (1) Member to the Patterson Parks, When are you available to attend this commission/com mittee/boa rd regular and/or special meetings? I can attend the meetings as scheduled on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at spm.

Please list three references with telephone numbers:

1. Rhonda Stoppe

2. Gwendolyn Valentine Phone(209)324-1424

3. Cassandra Dooling Drymon
A resume containing other pertinent information about yourself would be helpful to the City Council in eva luating your a pp lication (Optional)-
APPLICATION CERTIFICATION: PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE SIGNING.

I certify that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that statements made are subject to verification and that any misrepresentation, fraud, or omission of material facts may result in denial of appointment/reappointment.

I hereby authorize representatives of the City of Patterson to contact organizations (including employers and schools) and individuals listed, for the purpose of establishing or verifying my qualifications and work history in connection with this application. I understand and acknowledge that such information will be used confidentially and for the purpose of appointment/reappointment decisions only.

I understand and hereby accept that if the City Council ofthe City of Patterson appoints/reappoints me to a City of Patterson Commission/Com mittee/Board, I will serve without pay and will be subject to the filings of the Fair Political Practices Com mission lstotement of Economic lnterest, Form 700\. I hereby fu rther u nderstand and accept that per City Ordinance No. 718, if I am appointed,/reappointed, I will be required to pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint {backgrou nd) test
Date tlzql 22 Signatu!'e
File this application with The City Clerk of the City of Patterson P.O. Box 667
1 Plaza, 2nd Floor
Patterson, CA 95363
Web Site www.ci.oatterson.ca.us Email [email protected] Direct No. (209) 895-8014
(The City Clerk's Office will keep your application on file for one (1) year from the date stamped received) phq6.(209)485-8095
P hone(209)409-4243

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Attachment: Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission (1) Application Received (Appoint/Reappoint (1) Member to the Patterson Parks,

Patterson City CouncilNovember 1, 2022

Patterson City Council
November 1, 2022