and construction plans. Landscape plans must be prepared by a California licensed landscape architect and comply with the latest edition of the LMD landscape guidelines.
Permittee must install parkway trees within the public right of way fronting the Project site along Wiley Canyon Road and Calgrove Boulevard before the Building Official issues a final Certificate of Occupancy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
A. Before building permit issuance, permittee must submit a Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan (CDMMP) and receive approval from the Environmental Services Manager or Designee if the project meets the parameters below (SCMC§15.46.300):
B. All demolition projects (regardless of valuation), all commercial projects of new construction or additions over 1,000 square feet and all tenant improvements, alterations or new construction valued greater than $200,000, all new residential construction projects and all residential additions and improvements that increase building area, volume, or size must comply with the City’s Construction and Demolition Materials (C&D) Recycling Ordinance. SCMC§15.46.200.
C. A minimum of 65% of the entire Project’s inert (dirt, rock, bricks, etc.) waste and 65% of the remaining C&D waste must be recycled or reused rather than disposing in a landfill.
SCMC§15.46.610 and CALGreen sections 4.408, 5.408, 301.1.1 and 301.3.
D. For renovation or tenant improvement projects and new construction projects, a deposit of 2% of the estimated total project cost or $15,000, whichever is less, is required. For demolition projects, a deposit of 10% of the estimated total project cost or $15,000, whichever is less, is required. The full deposit will be returned to the permittee upon proving that 65% of the inert and remaining C&D waste was recycled or reused.
SCMC§15.46.400.
E. All projects within the City that are not self-hauling waste materials must use one of the City’s franchised haulers for temporary and roll-off bin collection services.
SCMC§15.44.220.
PARKS PLANNING
PP1. Prior to issuance of building permit, the permittee must pay the required Park Dedication Fee equal to the value of the amount of land established per the City’s General Plan, “Parks and Recreation Element.” The permittee may be required to provide a certified MAI real estate appraisal to establish the fair market value (FMV) of an acre of land within this Project. Final Parkland dedication obligation calculation to be based on current density per dwelling and FMV rates at time of payment.
PP2. Prior to issuance of building permit, permittee must dedicate in fee public park parcel to the City, to the satisfaction of the Director of Neighborhood Services.
TRANSIT DIVISION
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TD1. A bus stop is required on the Project’s frontage just past the entrance. Additionally, a bus stop is required opposite the Project on Wiley Canyon Road with a pedestrian crossing for access. Bus stops require ROW, and turnout. The bus stop(s) must comply with all ADA regulations as specified in the most recent version of the California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook (CalDag). Proposed disabled access must be drawn on all plans.
TD2. Permittee must construct a pedestrian path from the bus stop to the development.
TD3. The bus stop must consist of a 10-foot by 25-foot concrete passenger waiting pad placed behind the sidewalk and include a stylized shelter, a stylized bench, and a trash receptacle. Proposed amenities must be approved by the City Engineer, or designee, before installation. Bench and trash receptacle specifications and all appropriate paperwork for the bus stop(s) must be supplied to the City Engineer, or designee, before installation.
TD4. The bus stop(s) location must be a minimum of 100 feet from the curb return or as specified by the Director.
TD5. Permittee must provide a site plan showing amenities within a 100-foot radius of the bus stop(s). This plan must show the locations of all utility meters, utility structures, landscaping, buildings, pedestrian walkways, and parking spaces. This plan must also show all other items not listed above located within a 100-foot radius of the bus stop(s).
TD6. Before the Building Official issues a certificate of occupancy for the first building, the bus stop must be installed to the satisfaction of the Director.
TD7. Permittee must construct an in-street concrete pad pursuant to the current City standard APWA 131-2.
TD8. Due to the proposed assisted-living, senior apartment, and skilled nursing components of the Project, the permittee must provide a dedicated passenger loading and un-loading area on-site capable of accommodating a van with the approximate dimensions of: 9 feet (height) by 8 feet (width) by 23 feet (length) at each of these locations. In addition, there should be an eight-foot free and clear area for wheelchair access to the front door of the van.
CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (“FIRE DEPARTMENT”)
FD1. A digital copy of the Final Map must be submitted to the Fire Department's Land Development Unit for review before approval. Submittal must be provided through EPIC-LA using the following Plan Type: Fire Land Development–City Request–Final Map (Tract).
FD2. The driveways required for Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be indicated on the Final Map as "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" with the widths clearly depicted.
FD3. A common access agreement is required for the private driveway since multiple units are sharing the same access.
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FD5. A digital copy of the Water Plans for the required public fire hydrants shall be submitted to the Fire Department's Land Development Unit for review and approval. Compliance is required prior to Project construction. Submittal shall be provided through EPIC-LA using the following Plan Type: Fire Land Development–City Request–Water Plan & System Review.
FD7. All on-site Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be labeled as “Private Driveway and Fire Lane” on the site plan, along with the widths clearly depicted on the plan.
FD8. The designation allows for appropriate signage prohibiting parking. Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be installed and maintained in a serviceable manner before and during the time of construction in accordance with County of Los Angeles Fire Code (Fire Code) Section 501.4.
FD10. The Fire Apparatus Access Roads and designated fire lanes must be measured from flow line to flow line.
FD11. For buildings where the vertical distance between the access roadway and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet from the lowest level of the Fire Apparatus Access Road, provide a minimum unobstructed width of 28 feet, exclusive of shoulders and an unobstructed vertical clearance “clear to sky” Fire Apparatus Access Roads to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. At least one required access route meeting this condition must be located such that the edge of the Fire Apparatus Access Roadway, not including shoulders, that is closest to the building being served, is between 10 feet and 30 feet from the building, as determined by the Fire Code official, and must be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the Fire Apparatus Access Road is positioned must be approved by the Fire Code official.
Fire Code 503.1.1; 503.2.1.2; 503.2.1.2.2 & 503.2.1.2.2.1.
FD12. When the Fire Apparatus Access Road is separated by a divided roadway, the width must be not less than 15 feet for residential use and 20 feet for commercial/industrial uses. Fire Code 503.1.1 & 503.6.
FD13. The dimensions of the approved Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be maintained as originally approved by the Fire Code official. Fire Code 503.2.2.1.
FD14. Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing 75,000 pounds and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities. Fire Code 503.2.3.
FD15. The Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be provided with a minimum of a 32-foot centerline turning radius. Fire Code 503.2.4.
FD16. Provide approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words “NO PARKING - FIRE LANE” must be provided for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Signs must have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs must be provided for fire apparatus access roads to clearly indicate the entrance to such road or prohibit the obstruction thereof, and at intervals, as required by the Fire Inspector. A no-parking designation must meet the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 22500.1 and be approved by the Fire Code official. Fire Code 503.3.
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FD17. The method of gate control is subject to review by the Fire Code official. Where security gates are installed, they must have an approved means of emergency operation, and be in compliance with following criteria: (a) Gates must be of the swinging or sliding type; (b) Construction of gates must be of materials that allow manual operation by one person; (c) Gate components must be always maintained in an operative condition and replaced or repaired when defective; (d) Electric gates must be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices must be approved by the Fire Code official; (e) Methods of locking must be submitted for approval by the Fire Code official. All locking devices must comply with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Regulation 5, Compliance for Installation of Emergency Access Devices; (f) An approved key box, listed in accordance with UL 1037, must be provided as required by Fire Code 506. The location of each key box must be determined by the Fire Inspector. Fire Code Sections 503.5; 503.5.1; 503.2; 503.6; (g) Where a single gate is provided, the gate width may not be less than 28 feet, clear-to-sky, with all gate hardware is clear of the access way; (h) he keypad location must be located a minimum of 50 feet from the public right-of-way.
FD18. A minimum 5-foot-wide approved firefighter access walkway leading from the Fire Department Access Road to all required openings in the building's exterior walls must be provided for firefighting and rescue purposes. Fire Code 504.1.
FD19. Security barriers, visual screen barriers, or other obstructions may not be installed on the roof of any building in such a manner as to obstruct firefighter access or egress in the event of fire or other emergency. Parapets cannot exceed 36 inches from the top of the parapet to the roof surface on more than two sides. These sides should face an access roadway or yard sufficient to accommodate ladder operations. Fire Code 504.5.
FD20. Approved building address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification must be provided and maintained so as to be plainly visible and legible from the street fronting the property. The numbers must contrast with their background, be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters, and be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. Fire Code 505.1.
FD21. Multiple residential and commercial buildings having entrances to individual units not visible from the street or road must have unit numbers displayed in groups for all units within each structure. Such numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or mounted on a post independent of the structure and shall be positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road as required by Fire Code 505.3 and in accordance with Fire Code 505.1.
FD22. All fire hydrants must measure 6”x 4"x 2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to current AWWA standard C503 or approved equal, and shall be installed in accordance with the Fire Code.
FD23. The required fire flow for the public fire hydrants for this Project is 2375 GPM at 20 psi residual pressure for two hours. Two public fire hydrants flowing simultaneously may be used to achieve the required fire flow. Fire Code 507.3 & Appendix B.
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FD24. For Building 1-Senior Living Facility to comply with the public fire flow requirement, the building shall be separated into 5 zones as "approved" by the Fire Prevention Engineering Section-Building Plan Check Unit on 07/22/2022.
FD25. The permittee must install 10 public fire hydrants as noted by the Fire Department. All required public fire hydrants must be installed, tested, and accepted before beginning construction. All fire hydrants must measure 6”x 4"x 2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to current AWWA standard C503 or approved equal, and be installed in accordance with the County of Los Angeles Fire Code. Fire Code 501.4.
FD26. Planning Area 2 multi-family residential buildings must be constructed to R-3 Standards to comply for NFPA 13D Standards.
FD27. Planning Area 3 multi-family residential buildings must be constructed to R-3 Standards to comply for NFPA 13D Standards.
FD28. The required fire flow for more than one on-site fire hydrant is 2500 GPM at 20 psi residual pressure for 2 hours. Two on-site fire hydrants flowing simultaneously may be used to achieve the required fire flow, with one being located the furthest from the public fire hydrant. Fire Code C106.1.
FD29. Install 8 private on-site fire hydrants as noted by the Fire Department. All required private fire hydrants must be installed, tested, and approved before the Building Official issues a certificate of occupancy for any building. Fire Code 901.5.1.
FD30. All private fire hydrants must be installed a minimum of 25 feet from a structure or protected by a two (2) hour-rated firewall. For fully sprinkled multi-family structures, private fire hydrants may be installed a minimum of 10 feet from the structure. Fire Code Appendix C106.1.
FD31. Plans showing underground piping for private on-site fire hydrants must be submitted to the Sprinkler Plan Check Unit for review and approval prior to installation. Fire Code 901.2 & County of Los Angeles Fire Department Regulation 7.
FD32. This property is located within the area described by the Fire Department as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. A “Fuel Modification Plan” must be submitted to the Fuel Modification Unit before building plan approval.
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Attachment: Site Plan (Appeal of Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project (MC20-238)) 1 Response to Wiley Canyon Project Appeal Letter, dated Sept. 30, 2025 Letter to City Clerk regarding Appeal of Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project, dated September 30, 2025
Response 1
The comment makes claims that are not support ed by facts or other information. Specifically, no fact or evidentiary support is provided for the claims that the City of Santa Clarita Valley (City) and its Planning Commission have “ disregard[ed] mandatory local and state requirements ” and “ignore[d] … compliance with City and State planning obligations and requirements, including the City’s General Plan.” The comment also does not specify what requirements were supposedly disregarded or ignored, so it is impossible to provide more detailed responses at thi s time. The comment is part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project.
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Response 2
The comment expresses appellants ’ opinion that the Wiley Canyon project, approved by the Planning Commission, should be denied by the City Council. The comment will be part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project.
Response 3
This comment expresses opinions that are not supported by references to the record of this project.
Further, the comment does not address the adequacy of the project or environmental analysis, and therefore, no further response can be provided. Nonetheless, the comment will be part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project.
Response 4
This comment expresses opinions that are not supported by references to the record of this project.
Moreover, the comment does not address the adequacy of the project or environmental analysis; and therefore, no additional response can be provided.
Response 5
The comment cites the City ’s appeal procedures/standards and concludes generally that the City has “violated the letter and spirit of” the four appeal grounds specified in Section 17.07.040 of the Santa Clarita Valley Municipal Code, but does not support any ground with facts or evidence. The comment will be part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project.
Response 6
The comment claims generally that the City ’s determinations regarding the project are “counter ” to a list of laws and regulations, but the comment provides no facts or evidence to support the general claim. Therefore, no further response can be provided. Nonetheless, the comment will be
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Response 7
The comment states that the City has ignored and not enforced General Plan Circulation Element C-27 “by requiring the developer to build a 4-lane arterial highway on Wiley Canyon Road.” The comment adds that the developer has “bragged ” about not needing to comply with Circulation Element C-27, but the comment does not provide any factual or evidentiary support for its claims.
The comment concludes that the City has required “ all prior owners of the subject parcels to set aside land in support of a 4- lane arterial highway,” but again, no factual or evidentiary support is provided.
The comments are inaccurate for several reasons.
First, the topic was extensively addressed in the City’s environmental documents for this project.
For example, the Draft EIR’s project description makes clear that the project as proposed does not propose to construct a 4-lane arterial highway on Wiley Canyon Road, but instead, would install off-site traffic circulation improvements on Wiley Canyon Road and Calgrov e Boulevard, including new roundabouts, traffic signals, Class I and II bike lanes, and pedestrian trails. ( See Draft EIR, Section 3, Project Description, pp. 3- 4, 3-9-10, Fig. 3-3.) At present, Wiley Canyon Road is 2 lanes along the Project frontage to Calgrove Boulevard with no signalized intersections along this segment of the roadway. (Final EIR, Topical Response No. 3.) Second, the City’s Circulation Element (June 2011), page C-27, lists future roadway improvements to implement the recommended the City ’s long -term Highway Plan, and those future improvements list widening Wiley Canyon Road certain segments from 2 lanes to 4 lanes .
However, based on the Project ’s traffic assessment, the Project would generate approximately 3,500 daily trips, and the Circulation Element had assumed that build-out of the Project site would generate approximately 27,000 daily trips, which resulted in the City ’s long-term designation of Wiley Canyon Road as a four-lane roadway in the Circulation Element.
Third, the Circulation Element does not contain any mandatory Circulation Element goal, policy, or objective requiring such widening improvements or requiring the Project to construct such improvements.
Fourth, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is the relatively new metric for evaluating a project ’s significant traffic impacts, and while the General Plan includes long -term build-out assumptions for certain roads, including Wiley Canyon Road, projects that increase roadway capacity (by improving roads from 2-to-4 lanes) must then consider potential impacts of inducing more travel and therefore, increasing VMT leading to greater greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By not requiring the widening of Wiley Canyon Road, due in part to lower daily trips from the Project, the Project avoids induced impacts, increased VMT, and greater GHG emissions.
Fifth, the City does not have the requisite “ essential nexus” or connection between the Project ’s traffic impacts and requiring as mitigation or a condition a large-scale road widening project such as the widening of a segment of Wiley Canyon Road from 2-to-4 lanes. In short, there must be a direct causal link or connection between a project ’s identified significant impact on the
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Attachment: Applicant Response to Appeal Comments (Appeal of Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project (MC20-238)) 3 environment and the mitigation measure or condition imposed on the project applicant. Such mitigation or condition is only legitimate if it addresses an impact that is the result of the project itself. This Project’ s daily trips do not provide the link needed to impose a large -scale road widening mitigation measure or condition. Further, the CEQA nexus requirement (see CEQA Guidelines section 15126.4(a)(4)) is coupled with a “ rough proportionality ” constitutional requirement addressing the nature, scope, and extent of a project’s identified impacts. This “rough proportionality” requirement also precludes the City from imposing on the Project a requirement condition to widen a segment of Wiley Canyon Road from 2-to-4 lanes.
Sixth, the Final EIR has already demonstrated that traffic volumes, including the current and expected future traffic volumes, plus the Project ’s traffic volumes, along this portion of Wiley Canyon Road and Calgrove Boulevard would be between 9,000 and 10,000 vehicle trips per day.
This volume is well below the maximum capacity of a 2- lane roadway, which has a m aximum capacity of 16,000 to 18,000 vehicle trips per day. Due to the significantly lower daily trips generated by the Project (3,500 daily trips) than is contemplated by the General Plan (27,000 daily trips) for this Project site, no nexus or proportionality can be established between the Project and build-out of a 4-lane roadway.
Based on the projected future traffic volumes, including the Project trips, it is not anticipated that this portion of Wiley Canyon Road will reach the need to be 4 lanes because these anticipated volumes fall well within the maximum capacity of a 2- lane roadway. As part of the P roject, dedication and acquisition of right -of-way will be necessary to accommodate the improvements identified in the Project ’s t raffic study. Nevertheless, the City ’s Traffic and Transportation Planning Division reviewed the proposed right -of-way width of Wiley Canyon Road and determined that, in the unlikely event 4 lanes ever becomes necessary in the future, Wiley Canyon Road could be de signed to accommodate 4 lanes along with sidewalks on both sides, even at its narrowest section measuring 53 feet. This measurement was confirmed by both the City’s engineer and the Project applicant’s engineer.
(See Final EIR, Topical Response No. 3; and see Response to SCOPE comment letter, dated April 15, 2024, Response 03-05.)
Response 8
The comment states that the Final EIR “ failed to address” 1,000 pages of comments on the Draft EIR, but the comment does not cite any particular response that is “ inadequate” under CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines.
The Final EIR, Table 2-1 identifies the 60 comment letters that the City received in response to the Draft EIR. The City has provided both Topical Responses and individual written responses addressing the environmental issues raised in those comment letters. The comment does not point to any response that is allegedly inadequate, and therefore, no further response can be provided.
Nonetheless, the comment will be part of the record and made available to the decis ion makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project.
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Attachment: Applicant Response to Appeal Comments (Appeal of Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project (MC20-238)) 4 Response 9
The comment repeats the above comment and adds that “ inaccurate roadway measurements for Wiley Canyon Road” were used in responding to comments.
The comment is inaccurate. First, n o citation to any response is provided, and second, no measurements are provided. Combined, neither the Project applicant nor the City can be expected to reasonably respond further to the comment.
Additionally, however, the City has independently reviewed the information presented in both the Draft EIR and Final EIR. The City also relies on professional engineers and environmental consultants for accurate information, including roadway measurements. None of these professionals have identified any inaccurate roadway measurements for Wiley Canyon Road.
Indeed, in response to one or more individuals providing “ measurements,” both the Project applicant’s engineer and the City’s engineer determined that such measurements were not correct.
Response 10
The comment refer s to “ residents” at “public hearings” that provided “ road, street, and arterial highway measurements (in feet and inches),” but they did not produce “documentation and proof of [the] claimed measurements, ” despite requests to do so. The comment adds that resident statements cannot be relied upon as accurate or reliable without supporting information.
The comments are not correct. First, the resident testimony is not cited or provided, and second, no dates or other public hearing information is provided.
In any event, in response to “ measurements” offered of Wiley Canyon Road, including its right - of-way, both the Project applicant ’s engineer and the City ’s engineer determined that such measurements were not correct, and we understand that the City is relying upon the information and measurements from the City’s engineer and the Project applicant’s engineer.
Response 11
The comment provides a “partial list” of alleged deficiencies to show that the City Planning Commission decision is not supported by the record. The first “example” is that the City allegedly did not “evaluate the potential impacts on local neighborhood streets from vehicles avoiding new traffic-slowing [calming] features on Wiley Canyon Road and Calgrove Boulevard, nor assess “the generalized increase in vehicle trips from the project.” The comment states that the City ’s inclusion of Condition TE20 (traffic count requirement) “acknowledges” this alleged “deficiency.” The comment claims that Condition TE20 is improper deferral under CEQA.
The comments are incorrect for the reasons set forth below.
First, as shown in the Draft EIR, Section 3, Project Description, page 3- 4, the Project would provide traffic calming features that includes roundabouts at intersections and marked crosswalks
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Attachment: Applicant Response to Appeal Comments (Appeal of Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project (MC20-238)) 5 on Wiley Canyon Road, and a roundabout on site. (See also Draft EIR, Section 4.16, Transportation, page 4.16-20.) The City guidelines state that when pedestrian/bicycle safety and traffic calming measures are provided in excess of the City’s requirements, vehicle miles travelled, or VMT, can be expected to be reduced. This strategy aligns with the General Plan Policy C 1.1.7.
The Project roadways are designed consistently with City standards, and the Project applicant will work with the City to design the roadways in such a way to reduce motor vehicle speeds and encourage bicycle and pedestrian trips, and thereby reduce VMT consistent with state and local standards. Accordingly, these Project features are not traffic “diverters” or “impacts,” but rather tools to reduce VMT and associate GHG emissions.
Second, the comment provides no facts or evidence to support the claim that pedestrian/bicycle safety and traffic calming features result in traffic diversions to avoid these roadway safety and calming features. To the contrary, b ased on research published in the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report, roundabouts are used as traffic calming devices and regulate the movement of traffic by reducing speed and delay for all vehicles. The roundabouts achieve traffic calming effects on streets by reducing vehicle speeds using geometric design rather than traffic control devices or traffic volume. As a result, speed reduction can be realized at all times of day and on streets of any traffic volume. (See pages 2-9 and 2-10, Chapter 2/Roundabout Consideration. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2010. Roundabouts:
An Informational Guide – Second Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academ ies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/22914.) Based upon the data, roundabouts constructed for the P roject would not result in changing the traffic pattern in the area or resulting in cut-through traffic. In fact, they typically improve traffic flow and reduce delays at and through the intersections. They also manage traffic more efficiently than traditional stop -sign or signal -control intersections as they eliminate the “stop-and-go” aspects of stop signs and traffic signals. By improving capacity and efficiency, and reducing delays, roundabouts generally prevent traffic diversion. Further, t he Project’s traffic analysis included in Appendix K -5 is adequate. No change or addition to the environmental analysis is required as a result of this comment.
Third, i t is not anticipated that traffic would divert to streets within the Oak Ridge Estates neighborhood because these routes do not provide a time or distance savings for drivers. However, as part of the Project conditions of approval, the Project applicant will be required to conduct traffic counts in the Oak Ridge Estates area both before and after Project implementation. Should these counts demonstrate a significant diversion of vehicles into the neighborhood, the Project applicant will be required to implement appropriate traffic calming measures to discourage such diversion. This is not improper deferred “mitigation,” but rather a valid protective condition of approval based on the actual operation of Project traffic in conjunction with other traffic in the immediate vicinity.
Fourth, for responsive information regarding increases in traffic, please refer to Topical Response No. 3 – Traffic and Circulation, Final EIR, Section 4.16, Transportation, and the traffic analysis provided in EIR Appendix K-5.
Response 12
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Attachment: Applicant Response to Appeal Comments (Appeal of Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project (MC20-238)) 6 The comment states that the City “ignored” the “finding in the DEIR that the project site just meets the maximum eight-minute response time that is used by the Los Angeles County Fire Department for planning purposes.” The comment adds that the project’s increased traffic will “compound” the response time and that the project ’s traffic-calming features on two new roads will increase response times.
The comment further states that the project should mitigate, by “possibly … including a fire station site on the 32-acre project site, but the EIR determined that there was no impact and therefore, no need for mitigation, but that this EIR determination was based on “ inaccurate information” and “not supported by the record.”
The comments are not correct for several reasons.
First, the comment itself acknowledges th e Draft EIR’s findings that the Project site meets the eight-minute response time used by Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD), and therefore, there is no legitimate basis to impose mitigation or conditions on the Project. There is no impact requiring mitigation under CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines.
Second, the Draft EIR, Section 4.14, Public Services, acknowledges that the Project ’s operations would increase the demand for fire protect ion and emergency medical services , but that, in suburban areas such as the Project site, the LACFD response standard is eight minutes for the first arriving unit and emergency medical services , and 12 minutes for paramedic units. In correspondence with the LACFD, the D epartment stated that Fire Station 124, the nearest to the Project site, would have an average response time of 8 minutes , which is consistent with the LACFD response standard of eight minutes for the first arriving unit and emergency medical service units. However, to offset the costs of additional resources needed to serve the growing City and the Project itself, the Project applicant is still required to pay development fees established by LACFD.
Accordingly, since there are no response ti me significant impacts, there is no legitimate basis to impose any mitigation under CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines.
Response 13
The comment cites the public health and safety “exception” under the Housing Accountability Act, stating that “a project that brings 232 townhome/detached condominium units and a senior/assisted living facility with 120 units within the 500 -foot setback from the I-5 Freeway … violat[ing] the residential planning standards of both the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and for which no site characterization sampling for air quality was performed.”
The comments are not correct for several reasons.
First, the Draft EIR evaluated the Project ’s air quality impacts related to the freeway, including toxic air contaminants (TACs) such as diesel particulate matter, in Section 4.2 of the Draft EIR.
As detailed under methodology, guidance on mobile source emissions by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) states TAC exposure and health risk drops substantially within the first
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The closest lane of traffic on the I-5 freeway would be approximately 66 feet to 115 feet from the project site property line where the proposed development would occur. The proposed townhomes along the project site’s western boundary would have an additional buffer distance ranging from approximately 5 feet to 24 feet from the property line. Due to the proximity, Dudek completed a Health Risk Assessment (HRA), included as EIR Appendix B, to disclose the potential risk to future occupants of the Project. The analysis shows that potential acute and chronic health impacts are well below established significance thresholds at all locations . And, in accordance with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations that require installation of window filters, impacts were determined to be less than significant. As such, no mitigation measures are required.
Second, CARB ’s handbook recommendations are advisory and not regulatory; and they were considered and balanced against other considerations. The CARB guidance recognizes that local land use agencies have a responsibility to balance other considerations, including housing and transportation needs, economic development priorities and other quality of life issues and to consider site-specific project design features that reduce air pollution exposures. In addition, the CARB guidance recognizes that health risks from mobile sources, in particular diesel particulate matter, would decrease over time as cleaner technology phases in.
Response 14
Since t he comment does not raise any specific issue s regarding the adequacy of the a nalysis provided by the EIR, no further response can be provided. However, the comment will be part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project.
Response 15
The comment consists of the concluding remarks of the appellants. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project. However, the comment does not address the adequacy of the project or the environmental analysis provided by the EIR; and therefore, no further response can be provided.
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The comment attaches a one-page listing of the “individuals and groups” that appeal. The comment will be part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to making a final decision on the proposed project. However, the comment does not address the adequacy of the project or the environmental analysis provided by the EIR; and therefore, no further response can be provided.
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Agenda Item: 2
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: November 25, 2025
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: John Caprarelli
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLES 18 THROUGH 22, TITLE 24, AND CHAPTER 25.01 OF TITLE 25; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE,
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY,
EXISTING BUILDING, HISTORICAL BUILDING, FIRE, WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND REFERENCED STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS.”
BACKGROUND
State Code Adoption Process
The California Building Standards Code (Building Code) is updated and published every three years under the direction of the California Building Standards Commission. The Building Code comprises Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and is intended to provide for the safety and welfare of all citizens through the implementation of the latest technology, materials, engineering, construction, and sustainability methods, as regulated by the latest adopted building codes.
The State of California (State) mandates that local jurisdictions adopt and commence enforcement of the latest State building codes within six months of the adoption by the State.
The City of Santa Clarita (City) has complied with this requirement since incorporation in 1987.
Recently, the State published the 2025 Building Code with an effective date for enforcement of January 1, 2026. The City must adopt the 2025 Building Code to be in compliance with State law.
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The proposed ordinance repeals the 2022 California Building Standards Code and adopts the 2025 California Building Standards Code along with local amendments, which comprises the following titles and chapters of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code:
Title 18, City Building Code
Title 19, City Electrical Code
Title 20, City Plumbing Code
Title 21, City Mechanical Code
Title 22, City Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code Title 24, City Energy Conservation Code
Title 25, Chapter 25.01, City Green Building Standards Code
Local Amendments to the State Codes
State law allows local jurisdictions to amend the Building Code where deemed necessary to address adverse local conditions related to climate, geology, and/or topography. The proposed City amendments included in this ordinance provide for improved standards for fire, flood, and earthquake protection for buildings constructed throughout the City. These provisions are consistent with amendments being adopted by other jurisdictions in the Southern California region, and similar to those adopted by the City during the last code cycle. Examples of amended building standards include:
• Higher fire classifications for roofing materials
• Improved seismic design and construction provisions for wood-framed structures • Prohibition on un-reinforced concrete foundations
• Prohibition on permanent wood foundations
The proposed amendments also set forth administrative provisions providing for enforcement, collection of fees, and clarifying work that is exempt from permits, all of which are consistent with the City’s current practices and adopted amendments. Please refer to the attached amendments for more detailed information.
As part of an outreach effort to involve local stakeholders, Building and Safety staff conducted a public meeting at City Hall on October 8, 2025, to review the proposed local amendments and explain the Building Code adoption process. Invitations were sent to local contractors, design professionals, developers, and others in the construction industry. At the meeting, the public had an opportunity to evaluate and provide input regarding the proposed amendments. No opposition to the proposed amendments was received. Building and Safety staff additionally notified the Building Industry Association of the code adoption and proposed City amendments.
Public Hearing Requirement
In accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3, a public hearing will be held at the City Council meeting on November 25, 2025, to consider adoption of the ordinance. The format for holding a public hearing at the second reading rather than at the first reading is specifically set forth in this Government Code section. Prior to adoption, a public notice will be duly published as required, and a copy of the proposed codes and amendments will be available in the City Clerk’s office for public review prior to the public hearing.
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Effective Date
The ordinance establishes an effective date of January 1, 2026, to commence enforcement of the 2025 Building Code. This date conforms to the effective date established by the State for mandatory enforcement of the new Building Code. Any application for a building permit submitted on or after that date will be subject to the provisions of the 2025 Building Code along with local amendments.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Should the City Council elect not to adopt the proposed state codes and local amendments, the City would still be required to enforce the new State codes as set forth in Health & Safety Code 17922 and 17958 et al. Additionally, the updated local amendments, if not adopted, would not be enforceable.
Failure to adopt the ordinance could also result in a downgrading of the City’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating, thereby negatively affecting the insurance rates paid by property owners for new construction.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Public Hearing
Ordinance
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
On October 28, 2025, the City Council scheduled a Public Hearing to be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita in the City Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor, Santa Clarita, California, on the 25th day of November, 2025, at or after 6:00 p.m. to consider adopting an ordinance incorporating the 2025 California Building Standards Code consisting of the Administrative, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Historical Building, Energy, Existing Building, Fire, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes, including certain appendices and local amendments, and repealing and replacing Titles 18 through 22, Title 24, and Chapter 25.01 of Title 25 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code.
Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at that time. A copy of the building codes with local amendments is available for viewing at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, California.
If you wish to challenge this action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City Council, at, or before, the public hearing.
For further information regarding this adoption, please visit the City’s Permit Center located at City Hall, Suite 140, or contact John Caprarelli, City Building Official, Telephone (661) 255-4396.
Dated: November 4, 2025
Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk
Publish Date: November 14, 2025, and November 19, 2025
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-__
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLES 18 THROUGH 22, TITLE 24, AND CHAPTER 25.01 OF TITLE 25; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE, BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL,
MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, EXISTING BUILDING, HISTORICAL BUILDING,
FIRE, WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN APPENDICES AND LOCAL
AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the State of California (State) requires by its Government Code that local jurisdictions adopt the latest State Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, the State has adopted and published the 2025 California Administrative, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Existing Building, Historical Building, Fire, Wildland-Urban Interface, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes comprising Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Parts 1 through 12, with each becoming effective on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the State allows local jurisdictions to amend said codes in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 (b) where necessary to reasonably address adverse local conditions related to climate, geology, and/or topography; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the local topography consists of natural hillsides, canyons, and rugged terrain that can contribute to accelerated spread of wildfires, and the local climate consists of hot, dry, and wind conditions during the summer and fall creating fire hazards that warrant enhanced construction provisions for fire safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council also finds the local geology consists of earthquake faults, geologic formations, and areas subject to liquefaction presenting a significant earthquake risk that warrants enhanced design and construction provisions for structural safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council also finds the need to modify and/or add certain administrative provisions to effectively enforce the regulations contained in the 2025 California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance repeals the current City Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Energy Conservation, and Green Building Standards Codes and amendments thereto and adopts the new 2025 California Administrative, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Existing Building, Historical Building, Fire, Wildland-Urban Interface, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes with local amendments; and
WHEREAS, enforcement of the 2025 California Building Standards Code is mandated by the State to commence on January 1, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. That current Titles 18 through 22, Title 24, and Chapter 25.01 of Title 25 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Titles 18 through 22, Title 24, and Chapter 25.01 of Title 25 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code are replaced with the latest editions of the 2025 State codes with local amendments, outlined as follows and to read as attached:
TITLE 18, CITY BUILDING CODE
TITLE 19, CITY ELECTRICAL CODE
TITLE 20, CITY PLUMBING CODE
TITLE 21, CITY MECHANICAL CODE
TITLE 22, Chapter 22.01, CITY FIRE CODE
TITLE 22, Chapter 22.02, CITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE TITLE 24, CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
TITLE 25, Chapter 25.01, CITY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective and in full force on January 1, 2026.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November 2025. ______________________________
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:________________________
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 25- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day of October 2025. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 25th day of November 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 25- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806). ______________________________
CITY CLERK
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BUILDING CODE
Enforceable January 1, 2026
Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code
with City Amendments
This document contains the following titles of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code:
TITLE 18 - CITY BUILDING CODE
TITLE 19 - CITY ELECTRICAL CODE
TITLE 20 - CITY PLUMBING CODE
TITLE 21 - CITY MECHANICAL CODE
TITLE 22, CHAPTER 22.01 - CITY FIRE CODE
TITLE 22, CHAPTER 22.02 - CITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE TITLE 24 - CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
TITLE 25, CHAPTER 25.01 - CITY GREEN BUILDING CODE
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CITY BUILDING CODE
Chapters:
18.01 Adoption of the City Building Code
18.02 Amendments to CBC Chapter 1 Division II; Scope and Administration
18.03 Amendments to CBC Chapter 15; Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
18.04 Amendments to CBC Chapter 16; Structural Design
18.05 Amendments to CBC Chapter 17; Structural Tests and Special Inspections
18.06 Amendments to CBC Chapter 18; Soils and Foundations
18.07 Amendments to CBC Chapter 19; Concrete
18.08 Amendments to CBC Chapter 23; Wood
18.09 Amendments to CBC Chapter 25; Gypsum Board and Plaster
18.10 Amendments to CBC Appendix G; Flood Resistant Construction
18.11 Amendments to CRC Chapter 1; Division II; Administration
18.12 Amendments to CRC Chapter 3; Building Planning
18.13 Amendments to CRC Chapter 4; Foundations
18.14 Amendments to CRC Chapter 5; Floors
18.15 Amendments to CRC Chapter 6; Wall Construction
18.16 Amendments to CRC Chapter 8; Roof-Ceiling Construction
18.17 Amendments to CRC Chapter 9; Roof Assemblies
18.18 Amendments to CRC Chapter 10; Chimneys and Fireplaces
18.19 Amendments to CEBC Chapter 5; Prescriptive Compliance Method
18.20 Amendments to CEBC Chapter 7; Alterations - Level 1
18.21 Amendments to CEBC Chapter 9; Alterations - Level 3
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ADOPTION OF THE CITY BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.01.010 Adoption of the City Building Code
18.01.010 Adoption of the City Building Code
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain code known and designated as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 8,10, and 12 as published by the California Building Standards Commission as further described and including the following:
2025 California Administrative Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 1) 2025 California Building Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2) based on the 2024 International Building Code
® as prepared by the International Code Council, and as amended by the State of California
2025 California Residential Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5) based on the 2024 International Residential Code® as prepared by the International Code Council, and as amended by the State of California
2025 California Historical Building Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 8) 2025 California Existing Building Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10) based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code® as prepared by the International Code Council, and as amended by the State of California
2025 California Referenced Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12)
Such code shall include those sections requiring enforcement by the local building department, and as further amended by the City of Santa Clarita with provisions intended to address local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions, as permitted by state law. Adoption of said code shall include the adoption of Appendix C Group U-Agricultural Buildings, Appendix G Flood Resistant Construction, and Appendix J Grading, contained in the 2025 California Building Code.
Such code shall become and be the City of Santa Clarita Buildin g Code, regulating the erection, construction, alteration, repair, relocation, demolition, occupancy, use, hei ght, area, and maintenance of all buildings and structures, and certain equipment therein specifically regulate d. The provisions of said code shall provide for the issuance of permits and certificates of occupancy, and collection of fees thereof, and providing penalties for violation of such code.
The City of Santa Clarita Building Code shall become effective for all building permit applications received by the city on or after January 1, 2026.
References in city forms, documents, and regulations to the chapters and sections of former editions of the City of Santa Clarita Building Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within the current edition of City of Santa Clarita Building Code.
At least one copy of the City of Santa Clarita Building Code shall be maintained and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1 DIVISION II; SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION,
OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.02.005 Chapter 1 Division II is Amended
18.02.010 Section 101.1 is Amended
18.02.020 Section 103.1 is Amended
18.02.030 Section 105.2 is Amended
18.02.040 Section 105.2.3 is Added
18.02.050 Section 105.3.2 is Amended
18.02.060 Sections 105.5.2 and 105.5.3 are Added
18.02.070 Section 105.8 is Added
18.02.080 Section 107.1 is Amended
18.02.090 Section 109.2 is Amended
18.02.100 Section 109.2.1 is Added
18.02.110 Section 109.4 is Amended
18.02.120 Section 109.6 is Amended
18.02.130 Section 110.3.6 is Amended
18.02.140 Section 110.3.13 is Added
18.02.150 Section 110.7 is Added
18.02.160 Section 110.8 is Added
18.02.170 Section 110.9 is Added
18.02.180 Section 113.3 is Amended
18.02.190 Section 113.5 is Added
18.02.200 Sections 114.2.1 and 114.2.2 are Added
18.02.210 Section 114.4 is Amended
18.02.220 Section 117 is Added
18.02.230 Section 118 is Added
18.02.005 Chapter 1 Division II is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 1 Division II of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter
18.01 hereof, are added, deleted or amended as follows:
18.02.010 Section 101.1 is Amended
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations, including all duly adopted local amendments, shall be known as the Santa Clarita Building Code and shall be used in conjunction with the provisions of Title 24, California Code of Regulations, mandated by the State of California to be enforced by the local authority having jurisdiction, and shall hereinafter be referred to as “this code.”
18.02.020 Section 103.1 is Amended
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. There is established within the City of Santa Clarita the Building & Safety division under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official hereafter referred to as the Building Official.
18.02.030 Section 105.2 is Amended
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105.2 Work Exempted from Permit. Exemptions from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City of Santa Clarita including such requirements as may be established by any city department or division or the requirements of any other governing agency. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for any such items exempted herein.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached light-framed structures accessory to a Group R-3 or U occupancy used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, trellis structures, gazebos, arbors, greenhouses and similar uses where the gross floor area does not exceed 120 square feet as measured to the outside walls or support posts and the structure complies with all of the following conditions:
a. The floor is not more than 30 inches above the adjoining grade, b. The overall height is not more than 14 feet as measured from adjacent grade, c. The structure is not constructed on a slope steeper than 3:1, d. The structure is not within a flood hazard or floodplain, e. The structure has no permanent heating or air-conditioning, f. The location of the structure is approved by the city’s Planning Division.
Notes:
1) Storage or tool sheds over 120 square feet but not exceeding 250 square feet in area that meet the above conditions may be constructed under a ‘foundation only’ permit. Such permit may include the installation of one 20 Amp branch circuit, (1) light fixture and one (1) 110/115 V. GFCI outlet.
2) It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code despite exemption from permit.
2. Where allowed by the city’s Planning Division, chain link or wire fences not over 12 feet in height, wood, vinyl, or open wrought iron fences not over 6 feet in height, and block walls or pilasters not over 42 inches in height where not constructed within a flood hazard or floodplain, or as part of a swimming pool barrier.
3. Sidewalks and driveways which are not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below, and are not part of an accessible route as required per Chapter 11A or 11B of this code.
4. Decks or platforms accessory to a Group R-3 or U occupancy that are not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade or constructed over a slope or in a flood hazard or floodplain.
5. Exterior hardscape features such as patios, seating walls, walkways, stepped walks or stairs integrated in a slope, koi ponds, fountains or similar water features not over 18 inches in depth, raised planters and similar hardscape features that are accessory to a Group R-3 or U occupancy.
6. Canopies, awnings, or open trellises that do not extend more than 36 inches from the exterior wall of a building or, if attached to a Group R, Division 3, or Group U occupancy, do not extend more than 54 inches and are not within 3 feet of the property line.
7. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, or where supporting a slope or surcharge, not more than 30 inches in height measured from bottom of footing to the top of the wall. For ‘dry stacked’ interlocking retaining wall systems such as ‘keystone walls’ the maximum exempt height is 36 inches above the lowest adjacent grade or 18 inches where supporting a slope or surcharge. This exemption does not apply to retaining walls constructed on a slope steeper than 3:1, located in a floodplain, or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
8. Fixed or moveable cases, racks, shelving, and partitions not exceeding 6 feet in height. The
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9. The installation of decorative moldings, trim, window treatments, wall coverings, painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, hardwood or tile flooring, counters or countertops, tub or shower surrounds and similar interior finish work. Notwithstanding, all such materials and work shall comply with applicable provisions of Chapter 8 of this code for allowable materials, combustibility and fire performance.
10. Garage and closet organizers, cabinets, or shelving not exceeding 8 feet in height within a Group R-3 or U occupancy.
11. Drywall within Group U occupancies not required to be part of a fire rated assembly.
12. The installation of replacement window units where installed within existing frames and where no stucco or siding is removed, provided the following conditions are met:
a. The net opening area of the existing window(s) is not reduced to less than that required by this code for light and ventilation
b. Any required egress (emergency escape) window is replaced with an egress (emergency escape) window complying with this code.
c. The provisions of this code for safety glazing are met.
13. Satellite dishes not exceeding 30 inches in diameter where attached to a structure, or 36 inches in diameter where ground mounted and not exceeding 15 feet in height.
14. Radio or television antennae towers where ground mounted and not exceeding 30 feet in height.
15. Light standards which do not exceed 20 feet in height (electrical permits are required).
16. Flagpoles not exceeding 20 feet in height where not attached to or erected on any building or structure.
17. Prefabricated swimming pools or spas accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy provided that:
a. The capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons
b. The pool or spa is not constructed on a slope greater than 3:1 c. The lowest point of the bottom of the pool or spa is not more than 24 inches below adjacent grade
d. The pool or spa is provided with a safety barrier as required in the California Health & Safety Code
An electrical permit is required for any permanently connected pumps or motors.
18. Removal and replacement of the plaster finish of a swimming pool or spa accessory to a Group R- 3 occupancy provided that:
a. No mechanical, electrical, or plumbing elements are being added, altered, or removed. b. The swimming pool or spa is equipped with at least two of the drowning prevention safety features listed in Health and Safety Code section 115922. c. The pool or spa is equipped with anti-entrapment grates as specified in Health and Safety Code section 115928.5.
19. Structures or equipment accessory to a Group R occupancy which are intended solely for play or amusement, and which are clearly identifiable as play or amusement structures as determined by the Building official, and which are no more than 14 feet in height above adjacent grade. These structures may include, but are not limited to: swings, slides, climbing structures and similar playground equipment, skateboard or bike ramps, pool slides whether built-in or free standing, basketball standards, tennis or sports courts (not including fencing or lighting), and similar structures. Notwithstanding, such structures must comply with all applicable zoning standards for use and location. Where a permanently constructed pool slide or other landscape feature also serves as part of a retaining wall, such portions of the construction that act as a retaining wall require a permit unless specifically exempted here in. An electrical permit is required for any permanently connected lighting or other electrical equipment.
20. Tree houses provided that:
a. The floor area does not exceed 64 square feet;
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c. The tree house is not constructed in an oak tree.
d. The tree house does not have mechanical, electrical, or plumbing elements.
21. Temporary sheds, construction trailers, and other structures incidental to work authorized by a valid grading or building permit. Electrical and plumbing permits are required when there are any such connections associated with the temporary shed or construction trailer. Any such structure shall be removed upon completion of the work covered by the permit or expiration of the permit.
22. Tents, inflatable structures, and similar canopy structures, where used in conjunction with a special event, that are open on at least three sides and do not exceed 500 square feet in projected area, or where enclosed on two or more sides, that do not exceed 300 square feet in enclosed area.
Notwithstanding, all such structures shall be adequately anchored to resist local wind forces.
23. Temporary stages or platforms that do not exceed 30 inches in height that are used in conjunction with a special event.
24. Shade cloth structures constructed solely for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems within such structures.
25. Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery.
26. Gantry cranes and similar equipment.
27. Prefabricated water tanks supported directly on grade where the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to the diameter or width does not exceed one and one-half to one (1½ :1).
28. The following work when conducted in association with an operating oil field:
a. Oil derricks;
b. Installation and relocation of process vessels and tanks; c. Construction, installation and relocation of process piping and pipe supports; d. Construction, installation and relocation of ladders, stairs, and catwalks; e. Installation of foundations for process vessels, pipe supports, generators, tanks, pumps, and uninhabited buildings located more than 20 feet from any property line; f. Construction, installation, and relocation of uninhabited buildings; g. Road maintenance;
h. Grading of new and existing well pads, provided the grading does not affect an adjoining property;
i. Grading and construction for erosion control, provided it does not affect an adjoining property;
j. Debris basin maintenance;
(Note: The waiver of a building permit shall not be deemed as a waiver from the oil field operator from obtaining the required clearances from other public agencies.)
Electrical:
Note: refer to the 2025 California Electrical Code with local amendments for additional exemptions
1. Low-voltage wiring for security systems, telephone or other communication systems, door bells, intercom or sound systems, television cable, and similar installations within a Group R-3 or U occupancy.
2. Electrical equipment used for commercial radio and television transmitting stations, excluding any equipment or wiring for the power supply to any such station.
Mechanical
Note: refer to the 2025 California Mechanical Code with local amendments for additional exemptions
1. Portable equipment including heating appliances, ventilation equipment, air-conditioning or evaporative cooling units.
2. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
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7 18.02.040 Section 105.2.3 is Added
Section 105.2.3 is added to read as follows:
105.2.3 Repairs and Maintenance. Application or notice to the Building Official is not required for ordinary maintenance or repairs to structures. In no case shall the repair or maintenance work create an unsafe condition or violate any provision of this code or any other applicable regulation. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam, brace, or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.
Ordinary repairs shall not include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent, or similar piping, electric wiring, mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
Permits shall not be required for the following repair or maintenance work:
1. General building maintenance.
2. Painting, papering, carpeting and similar work.
3. Repair of minor portions of a building or structure damaged by dry-rot, termites, or deterioration provided the elements being replaced do not reduce the integrity of the building or structure.
4. Repairs to a roof on a building or structure not exceeding 10 percent of the total roof area or 200 square feet, whichever is less, provided such exempt limits are not exceeded within any one-year period of time.
5. Drywall repairs not exceeding 200 square feet when not part of a fire rated assembly.
6. Replacement of panes of glass within existing frames provided the provisions of this code for safety glazing are met. Note: refer to exemption 12 under Section 105.2 “Work Exempted from Permit; Building”, herein, for additional requirements that may apply.
7. Replacement of any component part of mechanical or electrical equipment provided it does not alter approval of such equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
8. Replacement of any faucet, sink, water closet, shower head or similar plumbing fixture with a fixture of like type. Notwithstanding, the replacement of such fixtures shall comply with applicable provisions of the California Plumbing Code and California Green Building Standards Code for water-conserving fixtures.
9. Replacement of any kitchen appliance, non-commercial hood, exhaust or ceiling fan, lighting fixture, lamp or bulb, or similar item with a fixture, appliance, or other item of like type.
10. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe or valve becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
18.02.050 Section 105.3.2 is Amended
Section 105.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for which no permit is issued within twelve months following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions, each for a period not to exceed 180 days, upon request by the applicant under all of the following conditions:
1. The applicant submits a written request for such extension showing justifiable cause;
2. An administrative fee as established must be paid at the time the extension is granted;
3. Where there have been changes to governing codes under which the plans were originally
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8 submitted, the plans shall be revised to reflect any such changes as a condition of the extension. Additional plan review fees will apply in such cases.
18.02.060 Sections 105.5.2 and 105.5.3 are Added
Sections 105.5.2 and 105.5.3 are added to read as follows:
105.5.2 Reactivation of an Expired Permit. The Building Official may approve the reactivation of a permit that has become invalid (either expired or inactive), upon written request by the permittee, under the following conditions:
1. The suspension or abandonment of work has not exceeded two years;
2. The permittee demonstrates justifiable cause for the extension;
3. Where there have been changes to the governing codes under which the permit was originally issued, the Building Official may require any work that has not been installed or completed to meet the provisions of the most current governing codes as a condition of reactivation.
105.5.3 Fees. In order to renew action on a permit after it has become invalid, the permittee shall pay a fee as determined by the Building Official not to exceed 50 percent of the original permit fee. Any permit extensions subsequent to an initial extension require the payment of an administrative fee as determined.
18.02.070 Section 105.8 is Added
Section 105.8 is added to read as follows:
105.8 Combined Building Permits. A combination permit may be issued for a single project when it is determined that the same contractor is licensed so as to perform all of the proposed work associated with the project and it is reasonable to combine the permits into a single permit.
The following permits may be combined:
1. A combined building permit may be issued for new one-family or two-family dwellings including additions or alterations thereto. Such permits will include all building, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning work but will not include fire sprinkler installations, sewer connections in the public right-of-way, or grading work requiring a permit as specified in the Unified Development Code.
2. A combined permit may be issued for multi-family residential or non-residential construction projects under similar conditions as listed under number one (1) above when prior approval has been granted by the Building Official.
3. A combined building permit may be issued for a swimming pool and shall include excavation and finish grading for construction of the pool and related landscaping, construction of the pool structure, decking, pool equipment enclosure walls, and all such plumbing and electrical work as required for the pool.
4. A combined permit may be issued for a commercial sign and shall include all structural and electrical work required to install the sign.
Combined permits shall not be issued for separate work which is entirely unrelated and under separate trades such as building and electrical.
The combined building permit shall be subject to the requirements of this code, the Electrical Code, the Plumbing Code, the Mechanical Code, the Energy Code and the Green Building Standards Code. The fee for the combined building permit shall be as provided for in Section 109 herein including amendments.
18.02.080 Section 107.1 is Amended
Section 107.1 is amended to read as follows:
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9 107.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted with each permit application.
Submittal documents may be submitted in electronic format as determined by the Building Official.
The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional as outlined in the California Business and Professions Code or as determined by the Building Official. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require the construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Exception: (no change)
18.02.090 Section 109.2 is Amended
Section 109.2 is amended to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, alterations, additions, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems, or any other work requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as established by the City Council. Where a combined permit is issued, the permit fee shall include the combined fees for applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and sewer work.
18.02.100 Section 109.2.1 is Added
Section 109.2.1 is added to read as follows:
109.2.1 Plans Examination Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 107.1 a plan review fee shall be paid in full at the time of submittal of the construction documents to the building department. Said fee shall be as established by the City Council. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed by the applicant so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 107.3.4.1, an additional plan review fee shall be charged for such additional time as may be required to review all such additional work.
18.02.110 Section 109.4 is Amended
Section 109.4 is amended to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. When work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system for which a permit is required by this code is commenced before obtaining the necessary permits, an unpermitted construction fee shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
The unpermitted construction fee shall be equal to twice the amount of the permit fee, and shall apply whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The unpermitted construction fee may be adjusted at the sole discretion of the Building Official based on the extent of the work commenced before obtaining the necessary permits or other factors which may be unique to each case. Payment of such fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any other penalty prescribed by law.
18.02.120 Section 109.6 is Amended
Section 109.6 is amended to read as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid, excluding issuance fees or plan review fees, when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code and the applicant has submitted a written request to cancel said permit along with the original signed permit, inspection record card, and construction placard.
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10 The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plans examination fee paid, excluding any application fee, when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled prior to commencing any plan review.
The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant or permittee not later than 90 days after the date the permit or application for permit has expired, become inactive, been cancelled, or passed a final inspection.
18.02.130 Section 110.3.6 is Amended
Section 110.3.6 is amended to delete the exception allowed under this section which excludes the need for an inspection of gypsum board that is not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly.
18.02.140 Section 110.3.13 is Added
Section 110.3.13 is added to read as follows:
110.3.13 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection under any of the following conditions:
1. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete and ready.
2. When corrections previously called for by the inspector have not been made.
3. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector at the time of the requested inspection.
4. When access to the jobsite is not available at the time the inspection was scheduled.
5. When there is a deviation from the approved plans related to the work to be inspected and such deviation was not previously reviewed and approved by Building & Safety staff.
In instances where a reinspection fee has been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fee has been paid.
18.02.150 Section 110.7 is Added
Section 110.7 is added to read as follows:
110.7 Construction Placard and Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or the permit holder's agent have posted in a conspicuous location at the construction site, a construction placard provided by the Building Official at the time of permit issuance. Said placard shall not be removed until final approval of the work by the building department. The inspection record card shall also be made available so as to allow the Building Official or his/her designated representative to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work.
The Inspection Record Card shall serve as temporary approval to occupy and/or use the described project for up to ten (10) working days following the Final Approval date, when signed with a Final Approval by the Building Official or his/her designated representative.
18.02.160 Section 110.8 is Added
Section 110.8 is added to read as follows:
110.8 Inspections during declared emergencies. The Building Official may authorize the performance of inspections required under this section to be performed by registered design professionals or by registered deputy inspectors, for repair work during a declared emergency. The
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11 persons performing the inspections shall submit a report, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, demonstrating that the work they inspected conformed to the requirements of all applicable codes.
The report will be similar to those required by Section 1704.2.4 of this code.
18.02.170 Section 110.9 is Added
Section 110.9 is added to read as follows:
110.9 Special Inspector registration. Any person who acts in the capacity of a Special Inspector as defined in Chapter 2 of this code for any project within the City of Santa Clarita requiring special inspections as outlined in Chapter 17 must be registered with the City of Santa Clarita to act in such capacity. In order to be registered, a person must pay a registration fee as established by the city Council and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Building Official that he or she is qualified to perform those types of special inspections for which he or she is registered. Upon registration, a registration card will be issued to the individual by the Building Official. Registration may be revoked for due cause as determined by the Building Official.
18.02.180 Section 113.3 is Amended
Section 113.3 is amended to read as follows:
113.3 Qualifications. The Board of Appeals shall consist of those persons currently serving on the Planning Commission as appointed by the City Council.
18.02.190 Section 113.5 is Added
Section 113.5 is added to read as follows:
113.5 Filing of Appeals. All appeals shall be made in writing and shall state specifically the order, decision, or determination made by the Building Official which is being appealed and wherein the Building Official erred in making the order, decision, or determination. The appeal shall be accompanied with a fee as established by the City Council. If, after reviewing the information submitted, the Building Official determines that the appeal does not merit a change in his/her order, decision, or determination, then the Building Official shall schedule a hearing by the Board of Appeals and the appellant shall be notified of the date and time of the hearing.
18.02.200 Sections 114.2.1 and 114.2.2 are Added
Sections 114.2.1 and 114.2.2 are added to read as follows:
114.2.1 Recordation of Notice of Violation. The Building Official may record a notice with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder that a property, building or structure, or any part thereof, is in violation of any provision of this code provided the provisions of this section are followed. The provisions of this section are cumulative with other provisions of this code and any other enforcement actions permitted by this code. A notice of violation may be placed upon the title of a property when one or more violation(s) of this code have been verified and documented to exist on the site.
The following procedures are established for recordation of Notice of Violation:
a. If (1) the Building Official determines that any property, building or structure, or any part thereof is in violation of any provision of this code; and if (2) the Building Official gives written notice as specified below of said violation; and if (3) within 45 days of said notice, the property, buildings, or structures thereon are not brought into compliance with this code, then the Building Official may, in his/her sole discretion, at any time thereafter record with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder a notice that the property and/or any building or structure located thereon is in violation of this code.
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12 b. Notice shall be provided in writing in accordance with the following:
1. The notice shall be mailed registered, certified or first-class mail, or may be posted at the site if the site is occupied;
2. The notice shall be addressed to the owner as indicated on the latest county roll;
3. The notice shall specify what violations are being investigated or have been observed or verified;
4. The notice shall indicate what mitigation action is required by the property owner and the time frame in which to commence and complete such mitigation;
5. The notice shall indicate that a notice of violation may be recorded with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder by the Building Official should said violation(s) not be mitigated within 45 days of the date of the notice.
114.2.2 Termination of Notice of Violation. When the property owner has demonstrated to the Building Official that violations of the building code no longer exist, and all unpermitted construction fees and other fees to cover the costs of the investigation, documentation, and communications related to the violations have been paid to the city, as established by the City Council, the Building Official shall terminate the notice of violation upon the written request of the property owner.
18.02.210 Section 114.4 is Amended
Section 114.4 is amended to read as follows:
114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment (see Section 17995 of the California Health and Safety Code). Such person shall be 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 to remain.
Further, violators of this code may be subject to administrative citation and general penalties as provided for in Title 23 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code.
18.02.220 Section 117 is Added
Section 117 is added to read as follows:
Section 117 Prohibited Uses of Building Sites
117.1 Flood and Debris Hazard Sites. Buildings, other structures or appurtenances (including but not limited to walls and fences of any height) and fill are not permitted in an area determined by the city to be subject to flood hazard by reason of inundation, overflow, other special flood and debris hazards or erosion except as discussed in this section.
117.2 Geologic Hazard Sites. Any site or property determined or suspected to have a geologically hazardous condition or pose a potential threat to nearby properties shall be subject to the provisions of this section.
117.2.1 No building permit shall be issued when the Building Official finds that property outside the site of the proposed work could be damaged by activation or acceleration of a geologically hazardous condition, and such activation or acceleration could be attributed to the proposed work for which the permit is requested. For the purpose of this section, geologically hazardous condition does not include surface displacement due to earthquake faults.
117.2.2 Work requiring a building permit by this code is not permitted in an area determined by the Building Official to be subject to hazard from landslide, settlement or slippage. These hazards
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13 include those from loose debris, slopewash, and the potential for mudflows from natural slopes or graded slopes. For the purpose of this section, landslide, settlement or slippage does not include surface displacement due to the earthquake faults.
117.2.3 Subject to the conditions of section 117.2.1 permits may be issued in the following cases:
a. When the applicant has submitted a geological and/or engineering report or reports which show that the hazard will be eliminated prior to the use of occupancy of the land or structures by modification of topography, reduction of subsurface water, buttressing, a combination of these methods, or by other means.
b. When the applicant has submitted a geological and/or engineering report or reports which contain sufficient data to show that the site appears to be in no danger for the intended use.
c. When the applicant has submitted a geological report which indicates that the site appears to be geologically safe for the proposed use but is located in an area subject to a hazard of a geological nature. However, before a permit is issued, the owner first shall record in the Department of Registrar-Recorder the findings of such report or reports, together with an agreement relieving the city and all officers and employees thereof of any liability for any damage or loss which may result from the issuance of such permit. This agreement shall provide that it is binding on all successors in interest of the owner and shall continue in effect until the Building Official records in the Department of Registrar-Recorder a statement that he finds such hazard no longer exists.
d. When the work involves the alteration or minor repair of existing structures and the cost of such alteration or repair does not exceed 25 percent of the value of the existing structure, such value to be based on assumed continuation of the established legal use.
Before a permit is issued, the owner shall record in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder (1) a statement that he or she is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate that the property is subject to a physical hazard of a geological nature and (2) an agreement relieving the city and all officers and employees thereof of any ability for any damage or loss which may result from issuance of such a permit. This agreement shall provide that it is binding on all successors in interest of the owner and shall continue in effect until the Building Official records in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder a statement that he finds such hazard no longer exists. The repair work shall consist of restoring the original construction. Provision may be made for adjustment of the floor in anticipation of future settlement. For the purposes of this section "alteration" does not include an addition or additions.
e. When the work involves an addition or additions to an existing structure but is not a change in use or occupancy and such work does not increase the area of the structure by more than 25 percent of the area of the structure. Before a permit is issued, the applicant shall submit a geological and/or engineering report or reports complying with the provisions of Section 117.6 which contains a finding that the proposed increased use of the site will not be geologically unsafe, and the owner shall record in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder (1) the finding of such report or reports and (2) an
agreement relieving the city and all officers and employees thereof of any liability for any damage or loss which may result from the issuance of such a permit. This agreement shall provide that it is binding on all successors in interest of the owner and shall continue in effect until the Building Official records in the office of the Department of Registrar- Recorder a statement that he finds a hazard no longer exists.
f. When the work involves a one-story, light-frame accessory structure not intended or used for human occupancy and not exceeding 400 square feet in area nor greater than 12 feet in height.
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14 g. When the work involves the repair of single-family residences and accessory buildings where the cost of such repair exceeds 25 percent of the value of the existing building or involves the replacement of such structures where the loss to be replaced was due to causes other than landslide, settlement or slippage. Before a permit is issued the owner shall:
1) Record in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder (1) a statement that he or she is the owner and that he or she is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate that the property is subject to a physical hazard of a geological nature and (2) an agreement relieving the city and all officers and employees thereof of any liability for any damage or loss which may result from issuance of such a permit. This agreement shall provide that it is binding on all successors in interest of the owner and shall continue in effect until the Building Official records in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder a statement that he finds such hazard no longer exists.
2) Submit calculations and plans for the proposed reconstruction prepared by a registered civil engineer and designed to minimize damage while accommodating the amount of vertical and horizontal displacements which he or she determines are probable or which have occurred since the original structure was built, whichever is the greater.
h. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the Building Official may, at his/her discretion, deny a permit for any building, structure or grading subject to a hazard of a geological nature which cannot be mitigated and may endanger the health or safety of the occupants, adjoining property, or the public.
117.3 Fills Containing Decomposable Material. Permits shall not be issued for buildings or structures regulated by this code within 1,000 feet of fills containing rubbish or other decomposable material unless the fill is isolated by approved natural or man-made protective systems or unless designed according to the recommendation contained in a report prepared by a licensed civil engineer.
Such report shall contain a description of the investigation, study and recommendation to minimize the possible intrusion, and to prevent the accumulation of explosive concentrations of decomposition gases within or under enclosed portions of such building or structure. At the time of the final inspection, the civil engineer shall furnish a signed statement attesting that the building or structure has been constructed in accordance with his/her recommendations as to decomposition gases required herein.
117.4 Conditional Use. Work required by this section as a condition for the use of the site shall be performed prior to the connection of the utilities or occupancy of the building.
117.5 Methane Gas Hazard Sites. Permits shall not be issued for buildings or structures regulated by this code on, adjacent to, or within 200 feet of active, abandoned or idle oil or gas well(s) unless designed according to recommendations contained in a report prepared by a licensed civil engineer and approved by the Building Official. As used in this section, "well" shall mean any well as defined by Section 3008, subdivisions (a) and (b) of the California Public Resources Code.
117.6 Geology and Engineering Reports. The Building Official may require an engineering geology or geotechnical engineering report, or both, where in his/her opinion such reports are essential for the evaluation of the safety of the site. The engineering geology or geotechnical engineering report or both shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the building site for the proposed structure against hazard from landslide, settlement, or slippage and a finding regarding the effect that the proposed building or grading construction will have on the geologic stability of the property in question and properties immediately adjacent. Any engineering geology report shall be prepared by a certified engineering geologist licensed by the State of California. Any geotechnical engineering report shall be prepared by a civil engineer qualified to perform this work, such as a geotechnical engineer experienced in soil mechanics. When both an engineering geology and geotechnical engineering report are required for the evaluation of the safety of a building site, the two reports shall be coordinated before submission to the Building Official.
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15 117.7 Earthquake Faults.
1. General. The construction of a building or structure near a known active earthquake fault and regulated by this code shall be permitted as set forth in this section.
2. Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply only to permits for buildings or structures on individual lots or parcels and are not intended to be supplementary to geologic investigations required to qualify divisions of land as set forth in the Uniform Development Code of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Definition. For the purpose of this section, a "geologist" shall be a registered geologist, licensed by the California State Board of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists to practice geology in California.
4. Known Active Earthquake Faults. For the purpose of this section, known active earthquake faults are those faults which have had displacement within Holocene time (approximately the last 11,000 years) as defined in the most current issue of Special Publication 42 of the California Division of Mines and Geology.
5. Earthquake Fault Maps. Special studies zone maps within the City of Santa Clarita prepared under Sections 2622 and 2623 of the California Resources Code which show traces of earthquake faults are declared to be, on the date of official issues, a part of this code. Special studies zones maps revised under the above sections of the California Resources Code shall, on the date of their official issue, supersede previously issued maps. Copies of each of the above maps shall be available for examination by the public at the city. The city shall maintain maps available to the public showing the location of known active earthquake faults. In the absence of additional information, the location of known active earthquake faults shall be as shown on special studies zones maps.
6. Construction Limitations. No building or structure shall be constructed over or upon the trace of a known active earthquake fault in the following cases:
a. When the proposed building is within 50 feet of that line designated as the location of a known active earthquake fault on the aforementioned maps. b. When the proposed building is within 50 feet of the most probable ground location of the trace of a known active earthquake fault shown on the aforementioned maps.
In cases when a geologist has not made such a determination, the city may require the excavation of a trench, as a subsurface exploration for the purpose of determining the absence of a known active earthquake fault. Such a trench will be required if a lack of distinguishable fault features in the vicinity prevents the city from determining by a site examination, review of available aerial photographs, or by other means that the fault trace does not underlie the proposed building. The trench shall be approximately perpendicular to the most probable direction of the fault trace, at least 18 inches wide, and at least five feet in depth measured from natural grade, or to a depth satisfactory to the city.
The trench must be accessible for mapping and inspection by the city, when requested, and meet the requirements of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Construction Safety Orders.
The trench need not extend further than the full width of the proposed structure plus five feet beyond the traversed exterior walls. A known active earthquake fault shall be presumed nonexistent if an exposure is not found in the walls or floor of the trench. The city may require a more extensive investigation by a geologist as evidence to the absence of a known active earthquake fault prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Exception: The provisions of this section do not apply to:
1. One-story, light-frame buildings classified as R-3 and U occupancies and not exceeding 1,000 square feet in area or 12 feet in height.
2. Alterations or repairs to an existing building provided that the aggregate value of such work within any 12 month period does not exceed 50 percent of the value of the existing building.
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16 3. Swimming pools, retaining walls, fences and minor work of a similar nature.
7. Special Studies Zones. Work within the special studies zones established under Sections 2622 and 2623 of the California Public Resources Code shall comply with State laws, policies, criteria, rules and regulations applicable to such work. Fees established by Chapter 7.5 of Division 2 of the California Public Resources Code shall be collected and disbursed as required by State law. In addition to the State regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply when geologic investigations, mapping, aerial photographs, other acceptable data or Special Studies Zones Maps show the location of a known active earthquake fault as described in this section.
18.02.230 Section 118 is Added
Section 118 is added to read as follows:
Section 118 Fire Hazard Zones ("Fire Hazard Severity Zones")
118.1 General. For the purpose of this code, Fire Hazard Zones are those areas in the City of Santa Clarita that have been designated as fire hazard zones by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and are shown on the city’s Geographic Information System (GIS) on a layer identified with the words “Fire Zone.” Such map is declared to be a part of this code and effective on the date of designation by the city.
118.2 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to new construction on individual lots or parcels that are located in a Fire Hazard Zone for which an application for a permit is submitted.
118.3 Construction requirements for buildings or structures in the Fire Hazard Zone 118.3.1 General. Any building or structure hereafter erected, constructed, altered, added onto, or moved within or into a Fire Hazard Zone shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) as adopted by the City of Santa Clarita. 118.3.2 Roof covering repair or replacement. Roof covering on an existing building or structure that is being repaired or replaced shall comply with Chapter 15 of this code, as amended. 118.3.3 Exterior wall covering of existing buildings. Where the exterior wall covering of an existing building or structure is being repaired or replaced and the cumulative area being repaired or replaced is greater than 50 percent of the total existing wall area, both the new and existing wall covering shall comply with the provisions of the CWUIC in their entirety. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative over any one-year period. 118.3.4 Exterior windows and doors of existing buildings. Where exterior windows and/or doors of an existing building are being replaced with new windows and/or doors, and where the number of windows and/or doors being replaced is greater than 50 percent of the total number of windows and/or doors on the building, all windows and/or doors on the building shall comply with the CWUIC. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative over any one-year period.
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17 Chapter 18.03
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15; ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP
STRUCTURES, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.03.005 Chapter 15 is Amended
18.03.010 Table 1505.1 is Amended
18.03.020 Section 1505.1.2 is Amended
18.03.030 Section 1512.2.1 is Added
18.03.040 Section 1512.3.1 is Amended
18.03.050 Section 1512.6 is Added
18.03.005 Chapter 15 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 15 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.03.010 Table 1505.1 is Amended
Table 1505.1 is amended as follows:
TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF ASSEMBLY CLASSIFICATION
FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION a
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
B B B B
B B
B B B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
18.03.020 Section 1505.1.2 is Amended
Section 1505.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). The entire roof covering of ever y existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alter ation, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
18.03.030 Section 1512.2.1 is Added
Section 1512.2.1 is added to read as follows:
1512.2.1 Roof replacement over spaced sheathing. Where spaced sheathing was originally installed as the supporting material, new solid sheathing shall be added prior to the installation of the new roofing material.
18.03.040 Section 1512.3.1 is Amended
Section 1512.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
1512.3.1 Existing wood shingle or shake roofs. Where the application of a new roof covering is proposed over wood shingle or shake roofs, the entire existing surface roofing material including all
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18 layers of wood shingle or shake shall first be removed.
18.03.050 Section 1512.6 is Added
Section 1512.6 is added to read as follows:
1512.6 Inspections. An inspection shall be required for all reroofing installation s upon removal of all existing layers of roof coverings or, where the existing roof c overing is to be recovered, prior to the installation of the new roofing material. Prior to such inspec tion, any damaged areas of the roof deck or structural framing members shall be repaired or replaced with new material.
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19 Chapter 18.04
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 16; STRUCTURAL DESIGN, OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.04.005 Chapter 16 is Amended
18.04.010 Section 1612.3 is Amended
18.04.020 Section 1613.8 is Added
18.04.030 Section 1613.9 is Added
18.04.040 Section 1613.10 is Added
18.04.050 Section 1613.11 is Added
18.04.060 Section 1613.12 is Added
18.04.005 Chapter 16 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 16 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.04.010 Section 1612.3 is Amended
Section 1612.3 is amended to read as follows:
1612.3 Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special flood hazard. The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the City of Santa Clarita dated June 2, 2021, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps (FBFMs) and all subsequent amendments and/or revisions and the Los Angeles County Floodway Maps dated May of 1980 through August of 1985 are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.
18.04.020 Section 1613.8 is Added
Section 1613.8 is added to read as follows:
1613.8 ASCE 7, 12.2.3.1, Exception 3. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 to read as follows:
3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction.
18.04.030 Section 1613.9 is Added
Section 1613.9 is added to read as follows:
1613.9 Seismic Design Provisions for Hillside Buildings.
1613.9.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum regulations for the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructing such buildings on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). These regulations establish minimum standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of earthquakes.
1613.9.2 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of the lateral-force-resisting system for hillside buildings at and below the base level diaphragm. The design of the lateral-force resisting system above the base level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for seismic and wind design as required elsewhere in this division.
Exception: Non-habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or supported from the main building are exempt from these regulations.
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20 1613.9.3 Definitions. For the purposes of this section certain terms are defined as follows:
BASE LEVEL DIAPHRAGM is the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation.
DIAPHRAGM ANCHORS are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to the adjacent foundation at the uphill diaphragm edge.
DOWNHILL DIRECTION is the descending direction of the slope approximately perpendicular to the slope contours.
FOUNDATION is concrete or masonry which supports a building, including footings, stem walls, retaining walls, and grade beams.
FOUNDATION EXTENDING IN THE DOWNHILL DIRECTION is a foundation running downhill and approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation.
HILLSIDE BUILDING is any building or portion thereof constructed on or into a slope steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). If only a portion of the building is supported on or into the slope, these regulations apply to the entire building.
PRIMARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a direct connection as described in Sections 1613.9.5 and 1613.9.7.3 between the diaphragm and the uphill foundation.
SECONDARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a redundant diaphragm to foundation connection, as described in Sections 1613.9.6 and 1613.9.7.4.
UPHILL DIAPHRAGM EDGE is the edge of the diaphragm adjacent and closest to the highest ground level at the perimeter of the diaphragm.
UPHILL FOUNDATION is the foundation parallel and closest to the uphill diaphragm edge
1613.9.4 Analysis and Design.
1613.9.4.1 General. Every hillside building within the scope of this section shall be analyzed, designed, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this division. When the code prescribed wind design produces greater effects, the wind design shall govern, but detailing requirements and limitations prescribed in this and referenced sections shall be followed.
1613.9.4.2 Base Level Diaphragm-Downhill Direction. The following provisions shall apply to the seismic analysis and design of the connections for the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction.
1613.9.4.2.1 Base for Lateral Force Design Defined. For seismic forces acting in the downhill direction, the base of the building shall be the floor at or closest to the top of the highest level of the foundation.
1613.9.4.2.2 Base Shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. The total base shear shall include the forces tributary to the base level diaphragm including forces from the base level diaphragm.
1613.9.5 Base Shear Resistance-Primary Anchors.
1613.9.5.1 General. The base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in the base level diaphragm to the foundation.
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21 1613.9.5.2 Location of Primary Anchors. A primary anchor and diaphragm strut shall be provided in line with each foundation extending in the downhill direction. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall also be provided where interior vertical lateral-force-resisting elements occur above and in contact with the base level diaphragm. The spacing of primary anchors and diaphragm struts or collectors shall in no case exceed 30 feet (9144 mm).
1613.9.5.3 Design of Primary Anchors and Diaphragm Struts. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 1613.9.8.
1613.9.5.4 Limitations. The following lateral-force-resisting elements shall not be designed to resist seismic forces below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction:
1. Wood structural panel wall sheathing,
2. Cement plaster and lath,
3. Gypsum wallboard, and
4. Tension only braced frames.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2202.2.2 may be used to transfer forces from the primary anchors and diaphragm struts to the foundation provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame or in the diaphragm struts. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular.
1613.9.6. Base Shear Resistance-Secondary Anchors.
1613.9.6.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required by Section 1613.9.5, the base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in the base level diaphragm.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center extend up to and are directly connected to the base level diaphragm for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth.
1613.9.6.2 Secondary Anchor Capacity and Spacing. Secondary anchors at the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the base shear, including forces tributary to the base level diaphragm, but not less than 600 pounds per lineal foot (ASD) (8.76 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of four feet (1219 mm) on center.
1613.9.6.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.9.8.
1613.9.7 Diaphragms Below the Base Level-Downhill Direction. The following provisions shall apply to the lateral analysis and design of the connections for all diaphragms below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction.
1613.9.7.1 Diaphragm Defined. Every floor level below the base level diaphragm shall be designed as a diaphragm.
1613.9.7.2 Design Force. Each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for all tributary loads at that level using a minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear coefficient.
1613.9.7.3 Design Force Resistance-Primary Anchors. The design force described in Section 1613.9.7.2 shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in each diaphragm to the foundation. Primary anchors shall be provided and designed in accordance with
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22 the requirements and limitations of Section 1613.9.5.
1613.9.7.4 Design Force Resistance-Secondary Anchors.
1613.9.7.4.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required in Section 1613.9.7.3, the design force in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in each diaphragm below the base level.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction, spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center, extend up to and are directly connected to each diaphragm below the base level for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth.
1613.9.7.4.2 Secondary Anchor Capacity. Secondary anchors at each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the design force but not less than 300 pounds per lineal foot (ASD) (4.38 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of four feet (1219 mm) on center.
1613.9.7.4.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.9.8.
1613.9.8 Primary and Secondary Anchorage and Diaphragm Strut Design. Primary and secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Fasteners. All bolted fasteners used to develop connections to wood members shall be provided with square plate washers at all bolt heads and nuts. Washers shall be minimum 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Nuts shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn prior to covering the framing.
2. Fastening. The diaphragm to foundation anchorage shall not be accomplished by the use of toe- nailing, nails subject to withdrawal, or wood in cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension.
3. Size of Wood Members. Wood diaphragm struts collectors, and other wood members connected to primary anchors shall not be less than three-inch (76 mm) nominal width. The effects of eccentricity on wood members shall be evaluated as required per Item 9.
4. Design. Primary and secondary anchorage, including diaphragm struts, splices, and collectors shall be designed for 125% of the tributary force.
5. Allowable Stress Increase. The one-third allowable stress increase permitted under Section 1605.2 shall not be taken when the working (allowable) stress design method is used.
6. Steel Element of Structural Wall Anchorage System. The strength design forces for steel elements of the structural wall anchorage system, with the exception of anchor bolts and reinforcing steel, shall be increased by 1.4 times the forces otherwise required.
7. Primary Anchors. The load path for primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed into the diaphragm and into the foundation. The foundation must be shown to be adequate to resist the concentrated loads from the primary anchors.
8. Secondary Anchors. The load path for secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed in the diaphragm but need not be developed beyond the connection to the foundation.
9. Symmetry. All lateral force foundation anchorage and diaphragm strut connections shall be symmetrical. Eccentric connections may be permitted when demons trated by calculation or tests
that all components of force have been provided for in the structural analysis or tests.
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23 10. Wood Ledgers. Wood ledgers shall not be used to resist cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension.
1613.9.9 Lateral-Force-Resisting Elements Normal to the Downhill Direction.
1613.9.9.1 General. In the direction normal to the downhill direction, lateral-force-resisting elements shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this section.
1613.9.9.2 Base Shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems.
1613.9.9.3 Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces. For seismic forces acting normal to the downhill direction the distribution of seismic forces over the height of the building using Section
12.8.3 of ASCE 7 shall be determined using the height measured from the top of the lowest level of the building foundation.
1613.9.9.4 Drift Limitations. The story drift below the base level diaphragm shall not exceed
0.007 times the story height at strength design force level. The total drift from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19 mm). Where the story height or the height from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation varies because of a stepped footing or story offset, the height shall be measured from the average height of the top of the foundation. The story drift shall not be reduced by the effect of horizontal diaphragm stiffness.
1613.9.9.5 Distribution of Lateral Forces.
1613.9.9.5.1 General. The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral-force-resisting elements of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of each individual element.
1613.9.9.5.2 Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls. The stiffness of a stepped wood structural panel shear wall may be determined by dividing the wall into adjacent rectangular elements, subject to the same top of wall deflection. Deflections of shear walls may be estimated by AF&PA SDPWS. Sheathing and fastening requirements for the stiffest section shall be used for the entire wall. Each section of wall shall be anchored for shear and uplift at each step. The minimum horizontal length of a step shall be 8 feet (2438 mm) and the maximum vertical height of a step shall be 2 feet, 8 inches (813 mm).
1613.9.9.5.3 Reinforced Concrete or Masonry Shear Walls. Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls shall have forces distributed in proportion to the rigidity of each section of the wall.
1613.9.9.6 Limitations. The following lateral force-resisting-elements shall not be designed to resist lateral forces below the base level diaphragm in the direction normal to the downhill direction:
1. Cement plaster and lath,
2. Gypsum wallboard, and
3. Tension-only braced frames.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2202.2.2 of this code may be designed as lateral-force-resisting elements in the direction normal to the downhill direction, provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame.
Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular.
1613.9.10 Specific Design Provisions.
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24 1613.9.10.1 Footings and Grade Beams. All footings and grade beams shall comply with the following:
1. Grade beams shall extend at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the lowest adjacent grade and provide a minimum 24-inch (610 mm) distance horizontally from the bottom outside face of the grade beam to the face of the descending slope.
2. Continuous footings shall be reinforced with at least two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the top and two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the bottom.
3. All main footing and grade beam reinforcement steel shall be bent into the intersecting footing and fully developed around each corner and intersection.
4. All concrete stem walls shall extend from the foundation and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry walls.
1613.9.10.2 Protection against Decay and Termites. All wood to earth separations shall comply with the following:
1. Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending slope, the stem wall, grade beam, or footing shall extend up to a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) above the highest adjacent grade.
Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the building, the stem wall need only extend to the finished concrete slab, provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof barrier.
2. Wood ledgers supporting a vertical load of more than 100 pounds per lineal foot (ASD) (1.46 kN/m) and located within 48 inches (1219 mm) of adjacent grade are prohibited.
Galvanized steel ledgers and anchor bolts, with or without wood nailers, or treated or decay resistant sill plates supported on a concrete or masonry seat, may be used.
1613.9.10.3 Sill Plates. All sill plates and anchorage shall comply with the following:
1. All wood framed walls, including nonbearing walls, when resting on a footing, foundation, or grade beam stem wall, shall be supported on wood sill plates bearing on a level surface.
2. Power-driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates except at interior non-bearing walls not designed as shear walls.
1613.9.10.4 Column Base Plate Anchorage. The base of isolated wood posts (not framed into a stud wall) supporting a vertical load of 4,000 pounds (ASD) (17.8 kN) or more and the base plate for a steel column shall comply with the following:
1. When the post or column is supported on a pedestal extending above the top of a footing or grade beam, the pedestal shall be designed and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry columns. The pedestal shall be reinforced with a minimum of four No. 4 bars extending to the bottom of the footing or grade beam. The top of exterior pedestals shall be sloped for positive drainage.
2. The base plate anchor bolts or the embedded portion of the post base, and the vertical reinforcing bars for the pedestal, shall be confined with two No. 4 or three No. 3 ties within the top five inches (127 mm) of the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts shall be embedded a minimum of 20 bolt diameters into the concrete or masonry pedestal.
The base plate anchor bolts and post bases shall be galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at least two galvanized nuts above the base plate.
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25 1613.9.10.5 Steel Beam to Column Supports. All steel beam to column supports shall be positively braced in each direction. Steel beams shall have stiffener plates installed on each side of the beam web at the column. The stiffener plates shall be welded to each beam flange and the beam web. Each brace connection or structural member shall consist of at least two 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter machine bolts.
18.04.040 Section 1613.10 is Added
Section 1613.10 is added to read as follows:
1613.10 Suspended Ceilings. Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 of this code and this section.
1613.10.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems.
Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein.
1613.10.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm) below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect.
1613.10.3 Sprinkler Heads. All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations shall have a 2 in. (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 in. (25mm) in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1 in. (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension.
Sprinkler heads penetrating fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 714 of this code.
1613.10.4 Lateral Bracing. Suspended ceilings with areas greater than 144 square-feet shall be laterally braced to the structure above.
18.04.050 Section 1613.11 is Added
Section 1613.11 is added to read as follows:
1613.11 Power Actuated Fasteners. The provisions of Section 13.4.5 of ASCE 7 shall apply to the design of power actuated fasteners. Power actuated fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates or tracks except at interior non-bearing walls not designed as shear walls.
18.04.060 Section 1613.12 is Added
Section 1613.12 is added as follows:
1613.12 Light-gage mudsill anchors. Light-gage mudsill anchors which are intended to be bent upon installation shall not be used to anchor shear walls. Where light-gage anchors are used at exterior walls not designed as shear walls, they shall be fully protected by the exterior weather barrier assembly or by an approved corrosion-resistant coating.
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26 Chapter 18.05
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17; STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL
INSPECTIONS, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.05.005 Chapter 17 is Amended
18.05.010 Section 1705.3 is Amended
18.05.005 Chapter 17 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 17 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.05.010 Section 1705.3 is Amended
Section 1705.3 is amended to read as follows:
1705.3 Concrete Construction. The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3.
Exceptions: Special inspection shall not be required for:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa).
2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings three stories or less in height that are fully supported on earth or rock where:
2.1. The footings support walls of light-frame construction;
2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1809.7; or
2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction.
3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 MPa).
4. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade.
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27 Chapter 18.06
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18; SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.06.005 Chapter 18 is Amended
18.06.010 Section 1807.1.4 is Amended
18.06.013 Section 1807.1.6 is Amended
18.06.015 Section 1807.2 is Amended
18.06.020 Section 1807.3.1 is Amended
18.06.030 Section 1808.7.2 is Amended
18.06.040 Section 1809.3 is Amended
18.06.050 Section 1809.4 is Amended
18.06.060 Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 are Amended
18.06.070 Section 1809.12 is Amended
18.06.080 Section 1810.3.2.4 is Amended
18.06.005 Chapter 18 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 18 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.06.010 Section 1807.1.4 is Amended
Section 1807.1.4 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be permitted.
18.06.013 Section 1807.1.6 is Amended
Section 1807.1.6 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
18.06.015 Section 1807.2 is Amended
Section 1807.2 is amended to read as follows:
1807.2 Retaining walls. Retaining walls shall be designed in accordance with Section 1807.2.1 through 1807.2.4. Retaining walls assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall not be constructed of wood.
18.06.020 Section 1807.3.1 is Amended
Section 1807.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
1807.3.1 Limitations. The design procedures outlined in this section are subject to the following limitations:
1. The frictional resistance for structural walls and slabs on silts and clays shall be limited to one-half of the normal force imposed on the soils by the weight of the fooling or slab.
2. Posts embedded in earth shall not be used to provide lateral support for structural or
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28 nonstructural materials such as plaster, masonry or concrete unless bracing is provided that develops the limited deflection required.
Wood poles shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for sawn timber posts (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B) and for round timber posts (Commodity Specification B, Use Category 4B). Wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Exception: Wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil may be used to support non- habitable, non-occupiable structures such as fences when approved by the Building Official.
18.06.030 Section 1808.7.2 is Amended
Section 1808.7.2 is amended to read as follows:
1808.7.2 Foundation setback from descending slope surface. Foundations on or adjacent to slope surfaces shall be founded in firm material with an embedment and set back from the slope surface sufficient to provide vertical and lateral support for the foundation without detrimental settlement. Except as provided for in Section 1808.7.5 and Figure 1808.7.1, the following setback is deemed adequate to meet the criteria. Where the slope is steeper than 1 unit vertical in 1 unit horizontal (100-percent slope), the required setback shall be measured from an imaginary plane 45 degrees (0.79 rad) to the horizontal, projected upward from the toe of the slope. The setback shall be that determined using Figure 1808.7.1 or 5 feet, whichever is larger.
18.06.040 Section 1809.3 is Amended
Section 1809.3 is amended to read as follows:
1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the stepping requirement shall also apply to the top surface of grade beams supporting walls. Footings shall be reinforced with a minimum of four #4 steel reinforcing bars. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure 1809.3.
Figure 1809.3
18.06.050 Section 1809.4 is Amended
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29 Section 1809.4 is amended to read as follows:
1809.4 Depth and width of footings. Where a geotechnical report is not provided and the presence of expansive soils is unknown, the minimum depth of footings shall be 24 inches (610 mm) for exterior walls and 18 inches (458 mm) for interior bearing walls.
Such footings shall be reinforced with a minimum of
two #4 rebar at the top and two #4 rebar at the bottom.
Exception: The minimum footing depth for unoccupied group U structures or patio structures associated with an R-3 occupancy shall be 12 inches (305 mm).
Otherwise, the minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 12 inches (305 mm). Where applicable, the requirements of section 1809.5 shall also be satisfied. The minimum width of footings shall be 12 inches (305 mm).
18.06.060 Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 are Amended Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 are amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry-unit footings supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Prescriptive footings in Table 1809.7 shall not exceed two stories above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
TABLE 1809.7
PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF
LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION
a, b, c, d, e
NUMBER OF FLOORS
SUPPORTED BY THE
FOOTING
WIDTH OF FOOTING
(inches)
THICKNESS OF
FOOTING (inches)
1 12 8
2 15 8
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4. b. The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.
c. See Section 1905 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
d. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6. e. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof addition to the stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be as required for supporting one floor.
18.06.070 Section 1809.12 is Amended
Section 1809.12 is amended to read as follows:
1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall not be permitted.
18.06.080 Section 1810.3.2.4 is Amended
Section 1810.3.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall not be permitted.
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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 19; CONCRETE, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.07.005 Chapter 19 is Amended
18.07.010 Section 1905.6.2 is Amended
18.07.005 Chapter 19 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 19 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.07.010 Section 1905.6.2 is Amended
Section 1905.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
1905.6.2 Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F. Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
1. Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2) sacks of Portland cement per cubic yard.
2. Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted for buildings of light-frame construction, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness and the footing supports a single roof or floor.
3. Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.
In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with stud-bearing walls, plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing.
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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 23; WOOD, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE Sections:
18.08.005 Chapter 23 is Amended
18.08.010 Section 2304.10.2 is Amended
18.08.011 Section 2304.10.3.1 is Added
18.08.020 Section 2304.10.8 is Amended
18.08.030 Section 2304.10.9 is Added
18.08.040 Section 2304.12.2.8 is Amended
18.08.050 Section 2305.1.4 is Added
18.08.060 Section 2306.2 is Amended
18.08.070 Tables 2306.2(3), 2306.2(4), and 2306.2(5) are Adde d
18.08.080 Section 2306.3 is Amended
18.08.090 Section 2307.2 is Added
18.08.100 Table 2306.3(4) is Added
18.08.110 Table 2308.10.1 is Amended
18.08.120 Section 2308.10.5 is Amended
18.08.130 Section 2308.10.8.1 is Amended
18.08.140 Section 2308.10.9 is Amended
18.08.005 Chapter 23 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 23 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.08.010 Section 2304.10.2 is Amended
Section 2304.10.2 is amended to read as follows:
2304.10.2 Fastener requirements. Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in Section 2302.1. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.2. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.
18.08.011 Section 2304.10.3.1 is Added
Section 2304.10.3.1 is added to read as follows:
2304.10.3.1 Quality of Nails. Mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for hand-driven nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing construction may be taken at no more than the nail-head- area ratio of that of the same size hand-driven nails.
18.08.020 Section 2304.10.8 is Amended
Section 2304.10.8 is amended to read as follows:
2304.10.8 Framing requirements. Wood columns and posts shall be framed to provide full end bearing.
Alternatively, column-and-post end connections shall be designed to resist the full compressive loads, neglecting end-bearing capacity. Column-and-post end connections shall be fastened to resist lateral and
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18.08.030 Section 2304.10.9 is Added
Section 2304.10.9 is added to read as follows:
2304.10.9 Nails, staples, or spikes in withdrawal. Nails, staples, or spikes shall not be used in withdrawal to resist the loads prescribed by this code.
Exceptions:
1. Fasteners connecting finish materials weighing 10 psf or less.
2. Fasteners connecting sheathing may be used to resist wind uplift loads.
3. Fasteners connecting roofing or cladding, when specifically approved by this code or by an approved listing or testing authority.
4. Fasteners connecting mechanical or electrical components weighing 20 lb or less, or in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft or less.
18.08.040 Section 2304.12.2.8 is Amended
Section 2304.12.2.8 is amended to read as follows:
2304.12.2.8 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.
18.08.050 Section 2305.1.4 is Added
Section 2305.1.4 is added to read as follows:
2305.1.4 Lateral Design Standard. The American Wood Council’s (AWC) design standard Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) may also be referred to as Special Provisions for the Design of Wind and Seismic (SPDWS).
18.08.060 Section 2306.2 is Amended
Section 2306.2 is amended to read as follows:
2306.2 Wood-frame diaphragms. Wood-frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.
Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.
The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design.
Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall be applied directly to the framing members.
Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide.
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UNBLOCKED Wood Structural Panel DIAPHRAGMS with Framing of Douglas-Fir Larch or Southern Pine Allowable (ASD) Unit Shear Capacities (pounds per foot)
Sheathing
Grade
Common
Nail Size
Minimum
Nail
Bearing
Length in
Framing
Member
(in.)
Minimum
Nominal
Panel
Thickness
(in.)
Minimum
Nominal Width of
Nailed Face at
Adjoining Panel
Edges and
Boundaries (in.)
SEISMIC WIND
6 in. Nail Spacing at diaphragm
boundaries and supported panel
edges
6 in. Nail Spacing at diaphragm
boundaries and supported panel
edges
Case 1 Cases 2,3,4,5,6 Case 1 Cases 2,3,4,5,6
Structural I
8d 1-3/8 3/8 2
3 240
265
180
200
335
370
252
280
10d 1-1/2 15/32 2
3 285
320
215
240
400
447
300
335
Sheathing and
Single-Floor
(DOC PS1 and
PS2)
6d 1-1/4 3/8 2
3 165
185
125
140
230
260
175
195
8d 1-3/8
3/8 2
3 215
240
160
180
300
335
225
252
7/16 2
3 230
255
170
190
322
357
237
265
15/32 2
3 240
265
180
200
335
370
252
280
10d 1-1/2
15/32 2
3 255
290
190
215
357
405
265
300
19/32 2
3 285
320
215
240
400
447
300
335
a. See AWC SDPWS for the following: For general construction requirements see 4.2.7. For specific requirements see 4.2.8.1 for wood structural panel diaphragms. See Appendix A for common nail dimensions.
b. For species and grades of framing other than Douglas-Fir-Larch or Southern Pine, reduced nominal unit shear capacities shall be determined by multiplying the tabulated nominal unit shear capacity by the Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor = [1-(0.5-G)], where G = Specific Gravity of the framing lumber from the NDS (Table 12.3.3A). The Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor shall not be greater than 1. c. See AWC SDPWS Table 4.2C for Case definitions.
d. See AWC SDPWS Table 4.2C for the apparent shear stiffness values (G a).
e. Tabulated nominal unit shear capacities are applicable for carbon steel smooth shank nails of the specified type and size.
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BLOCKED Wood Structural Panel DIAPHRAGMS with Framing of Douglas-Fir Larch or Southern Pine Allowable (ASD) Unit Shear Capacities (pounds per foot)
Sheathing
Grade
Common
Nail Size
Minimum
Nail
Bearing
Length in
Framing
Member or
Blocking
(in.)
Minimum
Nominal
Panel
Thickness
(in.)
Minimum
Nominal Width
of Nailed Face
at Adjoining
Panel Edges
and Boundaries
(in.)
SEISMIC WIND
Nail Spacing (in.) at diaphragm
boundaries (all cases), at continuous
panel edges parallel to load (Cases 3 &
4), and at all panel edges (Cases 5 & 6)
Nail Spacing (in.) at diaphragm
boundaries (all cases), at continuous
panel edges parallel to load (Cases 3 &
4), and at all panel edges (Cases 5 & 6)
6 4 2-1/2 2 6 4 2-1/2 2
Nail Spacing (in.) at other panel edges
(Cases 1, 2, 3, & 4)
Nail Spacing (in.) at other panel edges
(Cases 1, 2, 3, & 4)
6 6 4 3 6 6 4 3
Structural I
8d 1-3/8 3/8 2
3 270
300
360
400
530
600
600
675
377
420
505
560
742
840
840
945
10d 1-1/2 15/32 2
3 320
360
425
480
640
720
730
820
447
505
595
672
895
1007
1022
1147
Sheathing
and Single-
Floor (DOC
PS1 and PS2)
6d 1-1/4 3/8 2
3 185
210
250
280
375
420
420
475
260
295
350
392
525
587
587
665
8d 1-3/8
3/8 2
3 240
270
320
360
480
540
545
610
335
377
447
505
672
755
762
855
7/16 2
3 255
285
340
380
505
570
575
645
357
400
475
532
707
797
805
902
15/32 2
3 270
300
360
400
530
600
600
675
377
420
505
560
742
840
840
945
10d 1-1/2
15/32 2
3 290
325
385
430
575
650
655
735
405
455
540
602
805
910
917
1030
19/32 2
3 320
360
425
480
640
720
730
820
447
505
595
672
895
1007
1022
1147
a. See AWC SDPWS for the following: For general construction requirements see 4.2.7. For specific requirements see 4.2.8.1 for wood structural panel diaphragms. See Appendix A for common nail dimensions.
b. For species and grades of framing other than Douglas-Fir-Larch or Southern Pine, reduced nominal unit shear capacities shall be determined by multiplying the tabulated nominal unit shear capacity by the Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor = [1-(0.5-G)], where G = Specific Gravity of the framing lumber from the NDS (Table 12.3.3A). The Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor shall not be greater than 1. c. See AWC SDPWS Table 4.2A for Case definitions.
d. See AWC SDPWS Table 4.2A for the apparent shear stiffness values (Ga). e. Tabulated nominal unit shear capacities are applicable for carbon steel smooth shank nails of the specified type and size.
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UTILIZING MULTIPLE ROWS OF FASTENERS (HIGH-LOAD DIAPHRAGMS) Allowable (ASD) Unit Shear Capacities (pounds per foot)
Sheathing
Grade
Common
Nail Size
Minimum
Nail Bearing
Length in
Framing
Member or
Blocking
(in.)
Minimum
Nominal
Panel
Thickness
(in.)
Minimum
Nominal
Width of
Nailed Face
at Adjoining
Panel Edges
and
Boundaries
(in.)
Lines of
Nails
SEISMIC WIND
Nail Spacing (in.) at diaphragm
boundaries (all cases), at continuous
panel edges parallel to load (Cases 3 &
4), and at all panel edges (Cases 5 & 6)
Nail Spacing (in.) at diaphragm
boundaries (all cases), at continuous
panel edges parallel to load (Cases 3 &
4), and at all panel edges (Cases 5 & 6)
4 2-1/2 4 2-1/2
Nail Spacing (in.) at other panel edges
(Cases 1, 2, 3, & 4)
Nail Spacing (in.) at other panel edges
(Cases 1, 2, 3, & 4)
6 4 4 3 6 4 4 3
Structural I 10d 1-1/2
15/32
3 4
4 2
2 3
605
700
875
815
915
1220
875
1005
1285
1150
1290
1395
847
980
1225
1140
1280
1707
1225
1407
1800
1610
1805
1952
19/32
3 4
4 2
2 3
670
780
965
880
990
1320
965
1110
1405
1255
1440
1790
937
1092
1350
1232
1385
1847
1350
1555
1967
1757
2015
2505
23/32
3 4
4 2
2 3
730
855
1050
955
1070
1430
1050
1210
1525
1365
1565
1800
1022
1197
1470
1337
1497
2002
1470
1695
2135
1910
2190
2520
Sheathing
and Single-
Floor
(DOC PS1
and PS2)
10d 1-1/2
15/32
3 4
4 2
2 3
525
605
765
725
815
1085
765
875
1130
1010
1105
1195
735
847
1070
1015
1140
1520
1070
1225
1582
1415
1547
1672
19/32
3 4
4 2
2 3
650
755
935
860
965
1290
935
1080
1365
1225
1370
1485
910
1057
1310
1205
1350
1805
1310
1512
1910
1715
1917
2080
23/32
3 4
4 2
2 3
710
825
1020
935
1050
1400
1020
1175
1480
1335
1445
1565
995
1155
1427
1310
1470
1960
1427
1645
2072
1870
2022
2190
a. See AWC SDPWS for the following: For general construction requirements see 4.2.7. For specific requirements see 4.2.8.1 for wood structural panel diaphragms. See Figure 4C for nailing diagrams. See Appendix A for common nail dimensions. b. For species and grades of framing other than Douglas-Fir-Larch or Southern Pine, reduced nominal unit shear capacities shall be determined by multiplying the tabulated nominal unit shear capacity by the Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor = [1-(0.5-G)], where G = Specific Gravity of the framing lumber from the NDS (Table 12.3.3A). The Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor shall not be greater than 1. c. See AWC SDPWS Table 4.2B for Case definitions.
d. See AWC SDPWS Table 4.2B for the apparent shear stiffness values (Ga). e. Tabulated nominal unit shear capacities are applicable for carbon steel smooth shank nails of the specified type and size.
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Section 2306.3 is amended to read as follows:
2306.3 Wood-frame shear walls. Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where Allowable Stress Design is used, Table 2306.3(4) may be applied. Application of Table
4.3A of AWC SDPWS shall include the following:
1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick. When 3/8-inch or 7/16- inch thick panels are used, studs shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center.
2. The maximum unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic forces shall be 200 pounds per linear foot (plf) using ASD or 280 plf using LRFD.
Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.
3. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 490 plf using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 490 plf or less using LRFD.
2306.3.1 Application of Table 4.3B of AWC SDPWS shall not be permitted.
2306.3.2 See section 2505.4 as amended for provisions regarding gypsum board and portland cement plaster shear walls.
2306.3.3 Shear walls using panels fastened with staples shall not be permitted.
Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.
2306.3.4 The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP-210 shall be permitted to use design values for Plywood Siding in the AWC SDPWS.
18.08.090 Section 2307.2 is Added
Section 2307.2 is added to read as follows:
2307.2 Wood-frame shear walls. Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable.
18.08.100 Table 2306.3(4) is Added
Table 2306.3(4) is added as follows:
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WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS with Framing of Douglas-Fir Larch or Southern Pine Allowable (ASD) Shear Capacities (pounds per foot)
Sheathing Material
Minimum
Nominal
Panel
Thickness
(in.)
Minimum Nail
Bearing Length
in Framing
Member or
Blocking
(in.)
Nail Size
(common)
SEISMIC WIND
Panel Edge Nail Spacing (in.) Panel Edge Nail Spacing (in.) 6 4 3 2 6 4 3 2
Wood Structural Panels
– Structural I
3/8
7/16
15/32
1-3/8 8d
200
255
280
200
395*
430*
200
505*
550*
200*
670*
730*
322
357
392
505
552
602
645
707
770
855*
937*
1022*
15/32 1-1/2 10d 340 510* 665* 870* 475 715 930* 1217*
Wood Structural Panels
– Sheathing
(DOC PS 1 or PS 2)
3/8 1-1/4 6 d 200 200 200 200* 280 420 545 715*
3/8
7/16
15/32
1-3/8
8d
200
240
260
200
350
380*
200
450*
490*
200*
585*
640*
307
335
365
447
490
532
575
630
685
742*
820*
895*
15/32
19/32 1-1/2 10d 310
340
460*
510*
600*
665*
770*
870*
435
475
645
715
840*
930*
1077*
1217*
Plywood Siding 3/8 1-3/8 8d 160 200 200 200* 225 335 435 575*
* Framing members and blocking at adjoining panel edges shall be 3” nominal or greater per AWC SDPWS Section 4.3.7.1, item 5. a. Where panels are applied on both faces of a wall and nail spacing is less than 6” on center on either side, panel joints shall be offset to fall on different framing members, or framing shall be 3” nominal or thicker at adjoining panel edges and nails at all panel edges shall be staggered. b. Where the width of framing members is required to be 3” nominal, two 2” nominal members shall be permitted provided they are fastened together to transfer the shear between members.
c. Where 3/8” or 7/16” sheathing is used, studs shall not be spaced more than 16” on center. Otherwise, studs shall not be spaced at more than 24” on center. d. Where studs are spaced at 24” on center, nailing to intermediate framing shall be spaced at 6” on center maximum. Where studs are spaced less than 24” on center, nailing to intermediate framing shall be spaced at 12” on center maximum. e. Steel plate washers shall be provided at foundation anchor bolts as required by AWC SDPWS Section 4.3.6.4.3. When required, plate washers shall not be less than 0.229"x3"x3" in size. The hole in the plate washer shall be permitted to be diagonally slotted with a width of up to 3/16" larger than the bolt diameter and a slot length not to exceed 1-3/4", provided a standard cut washer is placed between the plate washer and the nut. f. Allowable shear values for 7/16” sheathing are permitted to be increased to values shown for 15/32” sheathing with the same nailing provided panels are applied with long dimension across studs.
g. Galvanized nails shall be hot dipped or mechanically deposited. h. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2” in from panel edges and not less than 3/8” from the edge of the connecting members for shears greater than 350 plf. Nails shall not be placed not less than 3/8” from panel edges and not less than 1/4” from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less. i. See AWC SDPWS for the following: For general construction requirements see 4.3.6. For specific requirements for wood structural panel shearwalls see 4.3.7.1. For shear wall aspect ratios and capacity adjustments see 4.3.3. For the apparent shear stiffness values (Ga), see Table 4.3A. See Appendix A for common nail dimensions. j. For species and grades of framing other than Douglas-Fir-Larch or Southern Pine, reduced nominal unit shear capacities shall be determined by multiplying the tabulated nominal unit shear capacity by the Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor = [1-(0.5-G)], where G = Specific Gravity of the framing lumber from the NDS (Table 12.3.3A). The Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor shall not be greater than 1.
k. See AWC SDPWS Table 4.3A for additional notes.
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Table 2308.10.1 is amended as follows:
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40 18.08.120 Section 2308.10.5 is Amended
Section 2308.10.5 is amended as follows:
2308.10.5 Alternative bracing. An alternate braced wall (ABW) or a portal frame with hold- downs (PFH) described in this section is permitted to substitute for a 48-inch (1219 mm) braced wall panel of Method DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP or HPS. For Method GB, each 96-inch (2438 mm) section (applied to one face) or 48-inch (1219 mm) section (applied to both faces) or portion thereof required by Table 2308.10.1 is permitted to be replaced by one panel constructed in accordance with Method ABW or PFH.
2308.10.5.1 Alternate braced wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.10.5.1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 3/8-inch (3.2 mm) minimum-thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.2 and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.7.1 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N). The hold-down device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The ABW shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned-down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line.
This continuous footing or turned-down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped 24 inches (610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.
Where the ABW is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, the wood structural panel sheathing shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts shall be placed at one-quarter points and tie-down device uplift capacity shall be not less than 3,000 pounds (13 344 N).
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42 2308.10.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH). A PFH shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.10.5.2. The adjacent door or window opening shall have a full-length header.
In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) minimum-thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails in accordance with Figure 2308.10.5.2. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.10.5.2. The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued-laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.10.5.2. A built-up header consisting of at least two 2-inch by 12-inch (51 mm by 305 mm) boards, fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table 2304.10.2 shall be permitted to be used. A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header to the inner studs opposite the sheathing. One anchor bolt not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter and installed in accordance with Section 2308.7.1 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate. The studs at each end of the panel shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds (15 570 N).
Where a panel is located on one side of the opening, the header shall extend between the inside face of the first full-length stud of the panel and the bearing studs at the other end of the opening. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing studs. The bearing studs shall also have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N). The hold-down devices shall be an embedded strap type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The PFH panels shall be supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned-down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned-down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped not less than 24 inches (610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.
Where a PFH is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 24 inches (610 mm).
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44 18.08.130 Section 2308.10.8.1 is Amended
Section 2308.6.8.1 is amended to read as follows:
2308.10.8.1 Foundation requirements. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous foundations. Exterior braced wall panels shall be in the same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure containing the offset shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice and Section 2308.3.
18.08.140 Section 2308.10.9 is Amended
Section 2308.10.9 is amended to read as follows:
2308.10.9 Attachment of sheathing. Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Table 2308.10.1 or 2304.10.2. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing.
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45 Chapter 18.09
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 25; GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER, OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.09.005 Chapter 25 is Amended
18.09.010 Section 2505.4 is Added
18.09.020 Section 2512.1.2.1 is Added
18.09.005 Chapter 25 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 25 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.09.010 Section 2505.4 is Added
Section 2505.4 is added to read as follows:
2505.4 Shear walls sheathed with gypsum board, gypsum panel products, or lath and plaster shall not be permitted as part of the primary lateral force resisting system of a building structure.
Exception: Shear walls sheathed with gypsum board or lath and plaster shall be permitted for conventional wood-framed structures subject to the limitations of Section 2308, as amended.
18.09.020 Section 2512.1.2.1 is Added
Section 2512.1.2.1 is added to read as follows:
2512.1.2.1 Weather-resistive barrier at offset weep screeds. Where the vertical flange of the weep screed does not align with the foundation, the gap between the weep screed and the foundation shall be protected by a continuous weather-resistive barrier that conforms to one of the following:
1. The gap between the weep screed and the foundation shall be sealed with a material approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction; or
2. The base of the weep screed shall extend back to the foundation; or
3. Additional corrosion-resistant flashing shall be provided.
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46 Chapter 18.10
AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX G; FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION, OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.10.005 Appendix G is Amended
18.10.010 Section G101.4 is Amended
18.10.015 Section G101.5 is Amended
18.10.020 Section G103.2 is Amended
18.10.005 Appendix G is Amended
The following sections of Appendix G of the California Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.10.010 Section G101.4 is Amended
Section G101.4 is amended to read as follows:
G101.4 Violations. Any violation of a provision of this appendix or the City of S anta Clarita Flood Plain Ordinance, or failure to comply with a permit or variance issued pursuant to this appendix or any requirement of this appendix, shall be subject to the provisions of Section 114 of this code.
18.10.015 Section G101.5 is Amended
Section G101.5 is amended to read as follows:
G101.5 Designation of floodplain administrator. The Director of Public Works is designated as the floodplain administrator and is authorized and directed to enfo rce the provisions of this appendix. The floodplain administrator is authorized to delegate performance of certain duties to other employees of the jurisdiction. Such designation shall not alter any duties and powers of the building official.
18.10.020 Section G103.2 is Amended
Section G103.2 is amended to read as follows:
G103.2 Establishment of flood hazard areas. Flood hazard areas are established as outlined in Section 1612.3 of this code.
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47 Chapter 18.11
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1 DIVISION II; ADMINISTRATION,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.11.005 Chapter 1 Division II is Amended
18.11.010 Section R101.1 is Amended
18.11.020 Section R102.4.3 is Added
18.11.030 Section R102.6.1 is Amended
18.11.040 Sections R102.6.1.1 and R102.6.1.2 are Added
18.11.050 Section R105.2 is Amended
18.11.060 Section R105.2.2 is Amended
18.11.070 Section R106.1.4.1 is Added
18.11.005 Chapter 1 Division II is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 1 Division II of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.11.010 Section R101.1 is Amended
Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations, including all duly adopted local amendments, shall become a part of the City of Santa Clarita Building Code and may also be referred to as the Santa Clarita Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings, and shall hereinafter be referred to as ‘this code’.
18.11.020 Section R102.4.3 is Added
Section R102.4.3 is added to read as follows:
R102.4.3 Local Amendments. The amendments to Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration of the California Building Code, as adopted at the local level, shall also apply to projects regulated by the California Residential Code at the local level and shall be considered part of this code.
18.11.030 Section R102.6.1 is Amended
Section R102.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
R102.6.1 Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the requirements of this code, except as outlined in sections R102.6.1.1 and R102.6.1.2. Additions, alterations, repairs and relocations shall not cause an existing structure to become less compliant with the provisions of this code than the existing building or structure was prior to the addition, alteration or repair. Where additions, alterations or changes of use to an existing structure result in a use, occupancy, height or means of egress outside the scope of this code, the building shall comply with the California Existing Building Code.
18.11.040 Sections R102.6.1.1 and R102.6.1.2 are Added Sections R102.6.1.1 and R102.6.1.2 are added to read as follows:
R102.6.1.1 Substantial Improvement. Where the proposed work includes any demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation of more than 50 percent of the existing building or component of the building, the remaining portion of the building or building component shall be upgraded to comply with the structural provisions, as well as fire and life safety provisions of this code in such cases
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48 where the Building Official determines that the existing portions of the building are substantially deficient or pose a significant hazard.
When determining the percentage of demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation, one of the following methods shall be applied, at the discretion of the Building Official:
a. A comparison of the square footage, lineal footage, or number of components or fixtures of the proposed demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation to the total square footage, lineal footage, or number of components or fixtures, as may be applicable. b. A comparison of the valuation of the proposed demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation to the valuation of the existing building.
The provisions of this section shall be cumulative over any 12 month period.
R102.6.1.2 Substantial Addition. Where the proposed work includes addition of new floor area that is greater than 100 percent of the existing building floor area, the existing portion of the building shall be upgraded to comply with the structural provisions, as well as fire and life safety provisions of this code in such cases where the Building Official determines that the existing portions of the building are substantially deficient or pose a significant hazard.
When determining the floor area of the existing building, the area of the garage or other unconditioned spaces shall not be included in the total area.
The provisions of this section shall be cumulative over any 12 month period.
18.11.050 Section R105.2 is Amended
Section R105.2 is amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work Exempted from Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City of Santa Clarita including such requirements as may be established by any city department or division or the requirements of any other governing agency. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for any such items not exempted herein.
For a list of work that is exempt from a permit refer to Section 18.02.030 of the SCMC amending section 105.2 Work Exempted from Permit of the 2025 California Building Code.
18.11.060 Section R105.2.2 is Amended
Section 105.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.2.2 Repairs and Maintenance. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
For a list of maintenance or repairs that are exempt from a permit, refer to Section 18.02.040 of the SCMC adding section 105.2.3 Repairs and Maintenance to the 2025 California Building Code.
18.11.070 Section R106.1.4.1 is Added
Section R106.1.4.1 is added to read as follows:
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49 R106.1.4.1 Floodplain Management. Refer to Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC.
Where R106.1.4 and Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC conflict, Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC shall prevail.
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50 Chapter 18.12
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3; BUILDING PLANNING,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.12.005 Chapter 3 is Amended
18.12.010 Section R301.1.3.2 is Amended
18.12.020 Section R301.1.5 is Added
18.12.030 Table R301.2 is Amended
18.12.040
Section R301.2.2 is Amended
18.12.050 Section R301.2.2.11 is Added
18.12.060 Section R306.1 is Amended
18.12.070 Section R306.2.1 is Amended
18.12.080 Section R306.2.2 is Amended
18.12.090 Section R306.2.3 is Amended
18.12.100 Section R306.3 is Deleted
18.12.005 Chapter 3 is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.12.010 Section R301.1.3.2 is Amended
Section R301.1.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require structural construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement.
18.12.020 Section R301.1.5 is Added
Section R301.1.5 is added to read as follows:
R301.1.5 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). The structural design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with the California Building Code.
18.12.030 Table R301.2 is Amended
Table R301.2 is amended as follows:
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51 Table R301.2
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, “negligible,” “moderate” or “severe” for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, C55, C62, C73, C90, C129, C145, C216 or C652. b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. g. Date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program: April 25, 1980. Date of the Flood Insurance Study: June 2021. Panel numbers and dates of the currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended: all panels for Community 060729.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.” i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).” j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table. m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3). p. Contact Building & Safety for information.
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52 18.12.040 Section R301.2.2 is Amended
Section R301.2.2 is amended as follows:
Buildings in Seismic Design Categories C, D, and E shall be designed to resist seismic loads in accordance with the California Building Code as amended by the City of Santa Clarita. Elements of the lateral force resisting system which are designed to resist seismic loads shall comply with the provisions of the California Building Code as amended by the City of Santa Clarita.
18.12.050 Section R301.2.2.11 is Added
Section R301.2.2.11 is added as follows:
R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment.
Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure in accordance with the requirements of ASCE 7 Chapter 13.
18.12.060 Section R306.1 is Amended
Section R306.1 is amended as follows:
R306.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas established in Table R301.2, and substantial improvement and repair or restoration of substantial damage of buildings and structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions contained in this section and Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC. Where this section and Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC conflict, Section
10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC shall prevail. Buildings and structures that are located in more than one flood hazard area, including A Zones, shall comply with the provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area. Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE 24 and Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC. Where ASCE 24 and Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC conflict, Section 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC shall prevail.
18.12.070 Section R306.2.1 is Amended
Section R306.2.1 is amended as follows:
Condition 1 is amended as follows:
1. Buildings and structures in flood hazard areas shall have the lowest floors elevated to the base flood elevation plus 1 foot.
Condition 3 is amended as follows:
3. Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated to the base flood elevation plus 1 foot.
Exception is amended as follows:
Exception: Enclosed areas below the design flood elevation shall meet the requirements of Section R306.2.2
18.12.080 Section R306.2.2 is Amended
Section R306.2.2 is amended as follows:
Condition 2.1.1 is added as follows:
2.1.1 The engineered opening shall be certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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53 18.12.090 Section R306.2.3 is Amended
Section R306.2.3 is amended as follows:
Remove Condition 3 under the exception.
18.12.100 Section R306.3 is Deleted
Section R306.3 is deleted in its entirety.
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54 Chapter 18.13
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4; FOUNDATIONS,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.13.005 Chapter 4 is Amended
18.13.010 Section R401.1 is Amended
18.13.020 Section R403.1.2 is Amended
18.13.030 Section R403.1.3.4 is Amended
18.13.040 Section R403.1.3.6 is Amended
18.13.050 Section R403.1.4 is Amended
18.13.060 Section R403.1.5 is Amended
18.13.070 Section R403.1.6.1.1 is Added
18.13.080
Section R403.1.6.2 is Added
18.13.090 Section R404.2 is Amended
18.13.005 Chapter 4 is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 4 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.13.010 Section R401.1 is Amended
Section R401.1 is amended to read as follows:
R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2 shall meet the provisions of Section R306. Wood foundations shall not be permitted.
18.13.020 Section R403.1.2 is Amended
Section R403.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories D 0, D1 and D2. Exterior walls of buildings
located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous foundations.
18.13.030 Section R403.1.3.4 is Amended
Section R403.1.3.4 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1.3.4 Interior bearing and braced wall panel footings in Seismic Design Categories D 0, D1 and
D2. Where a geotechnical report is not provided and the presence of expansive soils is unknown, the minimum depth of footings shall be 18 inches (458 mm) for interior bearing and braced walls. Such footings shall be reinforced with a minimum of two #4 rebar at the top and two #4 rebar at the bottom.
Exception: The minimum footing depth for unoccupied Group U structures or patio structures accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy shall be 12 inches (305 mm).
Otherwise, the minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 12 inches (305 mm).
18.13.040 Section R403.1.3.6 is Amended
Section R403.1.3.6 is amended to as follows:
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18.13.050 Section R403.1.4 is Amended
Section R403.1.4 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1.4 Minimum Depth. Where a geotechnical report is not provided and the presence of expansive soils is unknown, the minimum depth of footings shall be 24 inches (610 mm) for exterior walls and 18 inches (458 mm) for interior bearing and braced walls. Such footings shall be reinforced with a minimum of two #4 rebar at the top and two #4 rebar at the bottom.
Exception: The minimum footing depth for unoccupied Group U structures or patio structures accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy shall be 12 inches (305 mm).
Otherwise, the minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 12 inches (305 mm). Where applicable, the depth of footings shall also conform to Section R403.1.4.1.
18.13.060 Section R403.1.5 is Amended
Section R403.1.5 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).
Stepped footings shall be reinforced with a minimum of two #4 rebar at the top and two #4 rebar at the bottom.as shown in Figure R403.1.5.
FIGURE R403.1.5
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56 18.13.070 Section R403.1.6.1.1 is Added
Section R403.1.6.1.1 is added as follows:
R403.1.6.1.1 Power Actuated Fasteners. Power actuated fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates or tracks except at interior non-bearing walls not designed as shear walls.
18.13.080 Section R403.1.6.2 is Added
Section R403.1.6.2 is added as follows:
R403.1.6.2 Light-gage mudsill anchors. Light-gage mudsill anchors which are intended to be bent upon installation shall not be used to anchor braced walls. Where light-gage anchors are used at exterior non- braced walls, they shall be fully protected by the exterior weather barrier assembly or by an approved corrosion-resistant coating.
18.13.090 Section R404.2 is Amended
Section R404.2 is amended to read as follows:
R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall not be permitted.
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57 Chapter 18.14
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5; FLOORS,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.14.005 Chapter 5 is Amended
18.14.010 Section R501.1 is Amended
18.14.020 Section R503.2.4 is Added
18.14.030 Figure R503.2.4 is Added
18.14.005 Chapter 5 is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 5 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.14.010 Section R501.1 is Amended
Section R501.1 is amended to read as follows:
R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for all buildings including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached (or anchored) to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.10.
18.14.020 Section R503.2.4 is Added
Section R503.2.4 is added to read as follows:
R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4.
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58 18.14.030 Figure R503.2.4 is Added
Figure R503.2.4 is added:
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59 Chapter 18.15
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6; WALL CONSTRUCTION,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.15.005 Chapter 6 is Amended
18.15.010 Section R602.3.2 is Amended
18.15.020 Section R606.4.4 is Amended
18.15.030 Section R606.12.2.2.3 is Amended
18.15.005 Chapter 6 is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 6 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.15.010 Section R602.3.2 is Amended
Exception of section R602.3.2 is amended as follows:
Remove the exception to section R602.3.2.
18.15.020 Section R606.4.4 is Amended
Section R606.4.4 is amended to read as follows:
R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Masonry parapet walls shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.
18.15.030 Section R606.12.2.2.3 is Amended
Section R606.12.2.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following:
1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (203mm) of the ends of masonry walls.
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60 Chapter 18.16
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8; ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.16.005 Chapter 8 is Amended
18.16.010 Section R803.2.4 is Added
18.16.005 Chapter 8 is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 8 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.16.010 Section R803.2.4 is Added
Section R803.2.4 is added to read as follows:
R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform to Section R503.2.4.
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61 Chapter 18.17
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9; ROOF ASSEMBLIES,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.17.005 Chapter 9 is Amended
18.17.010 Section R901.2 is Added
18.17.005 Chapter 9 is Amended.
Chapter 9 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, is amended as follows:
18.17.010 Section R901.2 is Added
Section R901.2 is added to read as follows:
901.2 Refer to Section 18.03
Amendments to Chapter 15; Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures of the SCMC for items which are added, deleted, or amended.
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62 Chapter 18.18
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10; CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES,
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.18.005 Chapter 10 is Amended
18.18.010 Section R1001.3.1 is Amended
18.18.005 Chapter 10 is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 10 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.18.010 Section R1001.3.1 is Amended
Section R1001.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R606. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof.
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63 Chapter 18.19
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5; PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD, OF
THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.19.005 Chapter 5 is Amended
18.19.010 Sections 503.7.1 and 503.7.2 are Added
18.19.005 Chapter 5 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 5 of the California Existing Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.19.010 Sections 503.7.1 and 503.7.2 are Added
Sections 503.7.1 and 503.7.2 are added to read as follows:
503.7.1 Additional anchorage provisions for concrete and reinforced masonry walls. Where an existing building’s structural system includes concrete or reinforced masonry walls with a flexible roof diaphragm, the existing roof-to-wall connections and sub-diaphragms shall be analyzed and upgraded as required by this section. The provisions of this section shall not exempt any building from the requirements of sections 503.7, 503.11, or 506.5.3.
Exceptions:
1. The requirements of this section shall not apply to areas of the building which are under separate ownership from the area of addition or alteration.
2. The requirements of this section shall not apply to areas of the building which are leased and occupied separately from the area of addition or alteration.
3. The requirements of this section shall not apply where access to more than 50 percent of the existing roof structure is obstructed by existing framed ceilings, fire-rated assemblies, or other fixed elements which are not being removed or relocated as part of the proposed project.
503.7.1.1 Additions. Where the area of an addition exceeds 25 percent of the original building area, the requirements of section 503.7.2 shall be met.
503.7.1.2 Additions and alterations. Where the combined area of an addition and alteration exceeds 50 percent of the original building area, the requirements of section 503.7.2 shall be met.
502.7.1.3 Alteration with a change in occupancy group. Where an alteration includes a change from occupancy group B, M, F, S or U to occupancy group A, E, H, I, L, or R as defined in the California Building Code and the altered area exceeds 50 percent of the building area, the requirements of section 503.7.2 shall be met.
503.7.2 Roof anchorage structural requirements. Where required by section 503.7.1, all roof-to-wall connections shall be capable of transferring the reduced seismic forces specified in section 304.3.2. Roof to wall anchorage connections shall extend into the diaphragm a distance to develop the force transferred into the diaphragm. Structural calculations and drawings shall be sealed and signed by a California licensed civil or structural engineer.
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64 Chapter 18.20
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7; ALTERATIONS – LEVEL 1, OF THE CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.20.005 Chapter 7 is Amended
18.20.010 Section 705.2.1 is Added
18.20.020 Section 705.3.1 is Amended
18.20.030 Section 705.6 is Added
18.20.005 Chapter 7 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 7 of the California Existing Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.20.010 Section 705.2.1 is Added
Section 705.2.1 is added to read as follows:
705.2.1 Roof replacement over spaced sheathing. Where spaced sheathing was originally installed as the supporting material, new solid sheathing shall be added pri or to the installation of the new roofing material.
18.20.020 Section 705.3.1 is Amended
Section 705.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
705.3.1 Existing wood shingle or shake roofs. Where the application of a new roof covering is proposed over wood shingle or shake roofs, the entire existing surface roofing material including all layers of wood shingle or shake shall first be removed.
18.20.030 Section 705.6 is Added
Section 705.6 is added to read as follows:
705.6 Inspections. An inspection shall be required for all reroofing installation s upon removal of all existing layers of roof coverings or, where the existing roof c overing is to be recovered, prior to the installation of the new roofing material. Prior to such inspec tion, any damaged areas of the roof deck or structural framing members shall be repaired or replaced with new material.
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65 Chapter 18.21
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9; ALTERATIONS – LEVEL 3, OF THE CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.21.005 Chapter 9 is Amended
18.21.010 Section 906.4.1 is Added
18.21.005 Chapter 9 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 9 of the California Existing Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
18.21.010 Section 906.4.1 is Added
Section 906.4.1 is added to read as follows:
906.4.1 Roof replacement over spaced sheathing. Where spaced sheathing was originally installed as the supporting material, new solid sheathing shall be added pri or to the installation of the new roofing material.
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66 Title 19
CITY ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapters:
19.01 Adoption of the City Electrical Code
19.02 Amendments to CEC Chapter 1; General
19.03 Amendments to CEC Annex H (Article 80); Administration and Enforcement
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67 Chapter 19.01
ADOPTION OF THE CITY ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
19.01.010 Adoption of th e City Electrical Code
19.01.010 Adoption of the City Electrical Code
There is adopted by reference that certain code known and designated as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, further described and referred to as the 2025 California Electrical Code published by the California Building Standards Commission and based on the National Electric Code®, 2023 Edition, prepared by the National Fire Protection Association.
Adoption of said code shall include those articles, sections, and annexes requiring enforcement by the local building department and as further amended by the City of Santa Clarita with provisions intended to address local climatic, geologic, and/or topographic conditions, as permitted by State law. Adoption of said code shall include adoption of the following annexes: Annex A, Product Safety Standards, Annex B, Application Information for Ampacity Calculation, Annex C, Tables, Annex D, Examples, Annex E, Types of Construction, Annex F, Critical Operations power Systems, and Annex H, Administration.
Such code shall become and be the Santa Clarita Electrical Code, regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and appliances. The provisions of said code shall provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof, and providing penalties for violation of such Code.
The City Electrical Code shall become effective for new permit applications received by the city on or after January 1, 2026.
At least one copy of the City Electrical Code shall be maintained and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
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68 Chapter 19.02
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1; GENERAL,
OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
19.02.005 Chapter 1; General is Amended
19.02.010 Article 100 is Amended
19.02.005 Chapter 1; General is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 1 of the California Electrica l Code, as adopted by Chapter 19.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
19.02.010 Article 100 is Amended
Article 100 Definitions is amended to add the following definitions and declarations:
Grade (adjacent Ground Elevation). The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or, when the property line is more than five feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building.
Hotel. Any building containing six or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
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69 Chapter 19.03
AMENDMENTS TO ANNEX H (ARTICLE 80)
OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
19.03.005 Annex H, Article 80, is Amended
19.03.010 Section 80.7 is Deleted
19.03.020 Section 80.13 is Amended
19.03.030 Section 80.13(17) is Added
19.03.040 Section 80.15 is Amended
19.03.050 Section 80.19(A)(3) is Added
19.03.060 Section 80.19(C) is Amended
19.03.070
Section 80.19(D) is Amended
19.03.080 Section 80.19(E) is Amended
19.03.090 Section 80.21 is Amended
19.03.100 Sections 80.21(D), (E), (F), and (G) are Added
19.03.110 Section 80.23(B)(3) is Amended
19.03.120 Section 80.25 is Amended
19.03.130 Section 80.27 is Deleted
19.03.140 Section 80.29 is Amended
19.03.150
Section 80.35 is Deleted
19.03.005 Annex H, Article 80, is Amended
The following sections of Annex H, Article 80, of the California Electrical Code, as adopted by Chapter 19.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
19.03.010 Section 80.7 is Deleted
Section 80.7 is deleted in its entirety.
19.03.020 Section 80.13 is Amended
Section 80.13 is amended to read as follows:
80.13 Authority. There is established within the City of Santa Clarita a division in the Community Development Department to be known as the Building & Safety Division under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official hereinafter referred to as the Building Official. Where used in this article, the term authority having jurisdiction shall be construed to mean the Building Official or other individuals designated by the Building Official.
This Code shall be administered and enforced by the authority having jurisdiction designated by the governing body as follows.
(Provisions 1 through 16 under this section remain the same)
19.03.030 Section 80.13(17) is Added
Section 80.13(17) is added to read as follows:
(17) A written application shall be submitted for a proposed alternate material, method of construction or waiver together with a fee established by the City Council. The details of any action granting an alternate material or method of construction shall be noted in the files of the Building & Safety Division of the city.
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70 19.03.040 Section 80.15 is Amended
Section 80.15 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
80.15 Electrical Board. The electrical board shall be the Appeals Board as established under the provisions of the Santa Clarita Building Code Section 18.02.180, hereinafter designated as the Board.
19.03.050 Section 80.19(A)(3) is Added
Section 80.19(A)(3) is added to read as follows:
(3) The authority having jurisdiction may refuse to issue a permit for temporary or permanent service when there is no apparent legally permitted use for the service. In determining whether a proposed use is legally permitted, the authority having jurisdiction may consider not just the provisions of the Electrical Code but all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
19.03.060 Section 80.19(C) is Amended
Section 80.19(C) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
80.19(C) Issuance of Permits. The authority having jurisdiction is authorized to issue a permit to the applicant for the work described in the application and plans filed therewith, when it is determined that all of the following items comply:
1. The proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances; and any documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance has been submitted and approved by the Building Official or other individuals designated by the Building Official.
2. The required clearances from all other agencies have been obtained.
3. The appropriate fees specified by this code have been paid.
When a permit is issued and plans and/or specifications have been required to be provided, the authority having jurisdiction shall endorse in writing or stamp upon the plans and/or specifications “APPROVED.” Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorizations from the authority having jurisdiction and the design professional of record when applicable. All work regulated by this code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans, however the approval of the plans shall not be construed as a waiver of any requirement of this code, or any other law or ordinance, unless specific documentation such as that required by Sections 80.13 (15) and (16) is provided. The issuance of a permit shall not be deemed to certify that the site of the described work is safe.
No permit shall be required for the following electrical work:
1. Minor repair work such as the replacement of lamps, switches, receptacle devices, sockets, taping bare joints and the like, or the connection of portable motor and appliances to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed.
2. The temporary wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets.
3. The repair of fixed motors, transformers, apparatus, or appliances.
4. Temporary holiday decorative lighting provided no such lighting is ‘hard wired’ directly into an electric panel or sub-panel.
5. The installation of temporary wiring for testing or experimental purposes within suitable facilities.
6. Repair or replacement-in-kind of overcurrent devices.
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71 7. Portable generators, motors, appliances, tools, power outlets, and other portable equipment connected by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug.
8. The installation by Southern California Edison Company of radio-controlled relays on privately owned air conditioning and agricultural irrigation pumping equipment in the company’s pilot program of energy conservation through electrical load management, entitled “Air Conditioner Cycling and Agricultural and Pumping Interruptible Programs” provided that:
a. The relays shall be tested and labeled by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. b. The Building Official shall approve of specifications for the installation of the relays. c. The relays shall be installed and maintained by Southern California Edison Company or its contractors.
d. The Southern California Edison Company shall make available for random inspection, upon request of and by the city, designated relay installations to ensure code compliance.
9. Private telephone, intercom, sound and communication systems, data, security alarm, and television cable in single family dwellings; provided, however, that a permit shall be obtained for any added circuits supplying the power supplies required by the above systems.
10. Nonresidential communication, telephone, and data cabling systems. Nonresidential security systems may be exempted when such system is independent of the fire protection/alarm system.
11. Exemption for Utilities. The provisions of this code shall not apply to any electrical work performed by or for any electrical corporation, telephone corporation, telegraph corporation, railroad corporation or street railroad corporation on or with any electrical equipment owned or controlled and operated or used by, and for the exclusive benefit of, such corporation in the conduct of its business as a public utility, or to any other work which any such corporation shall be entitled by law to perform without payment of any local tax; but all provisions of this code shall apply insofar as they may consistently with the above be applicable to all other electrical work performed by or for any such corporation.
The terms “electrical corporation,” “telephone corporation,” “telegraph corporation,” “railroad corporation,” and “street railroad corporation,” are herein used as said terms are respectively defined in the Public Utility Code of the State of California; and such terms shall also be deemed to include similar utilities which are municipally or governmentally owned and operated.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, all electrical wiring and equipment installed, altered, repaired, or replaced shall comply with the provisions of this code.
19.03.070 Section 80.19(D) is Amended
Section 80.19(D) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
(D) Owner-Builder permits. When applying for an ‘Owner-Builder’ permit for an electrical installation and such installation is of a more complex nature including but not limited to any of the following:
1. Installation or modification of distribution equipment, including main service and subpanels,
2. Installation of any interconnected power production systems,
3. Installation of any circuit greater than 20 amps,
the permittee must show that the work will be performed by a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined in Article 100 and as demonstrated by one of the following:
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72 1. Documentation acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction of training demonstrating the permittee or his employee possesses the skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and/or installation as described in the permit including documentation of safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved. Any of the following could be considered acceptable documentation:
a. A journeyman electrician certificate
b. A C-10 electrical contractor’s license
c. A certificate or other documentation showing satisfactory completion of a course in electrical installation and safety training from an accredited trade school d. A degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university e. Completion of electrical safety training complying with NFPA 70E-2015 f. Other documentation acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction Exception: If competency to perform portions of the work is demonstrated to the authority having jurisdiction, the permit can be issued based on competency level, with conditions that may apply.
2. Where the permittee chooses to have the work done by a licensed electrical contractor, the name and license information of the contractor shall be provided.
19.03.080 Section 80.19(E) is Amended
Section 80.19(E) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
(E) Fees.
1. General. The city shall collect such fees as are required by this code as established by the City Council and issue receipts therefor, copies of which shall be maintained as record in the office of Building & Safety.
2. Cost of Permit. The cost of electrical permits shall be as established by the City Council.
3. Refund. In the event that any person shall have obtained an electrical permit and no portion of the work covered by such permit has been commenced and such permit shall have been canceled and a written request for cancellation, having been approved by the authority having jurisdiction, the applicant/permittee may request a refund from the city for a maximum of eighty (80) percent of the permit fees paid excluding issuance fees or plan review fees.
The applicant shall present all necessary documentation including the original signed permit and inspection record card to the authority having jurisdiction showing they are entitled to receive such refund of the permit fee as described above. No refunds shall be granted more than 90 days after the date the permit or application for permit has expired, become inactive, been cancelled, or passed a final inspection. No refund shall be made for a permit which was obtained by falsification or misrepresentation and which was subsequently revoked for such cause.
4. Work without a Permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be twice the amount of the permit fee required by this code and shall be in addition to any fees for permits issued in connection with the work investigated. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
19.03.090 Section 80.21 is Amended
Section 80.21 is amended to read as follows:
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73 80.21 Plans Review. Review of plans and specifications, submittal document requirements, plan review fees, and expiration of plan review shall conform to (A) through (G).
19.03.100 Sections 80.21(D), (E), (F), and (G) are Added Sections 80.21(D), (E), (F), and (G) are added to read as follows:
(D) Submittal Documents. The authority having jurisdiction shall require the submission of plans, specifications, drawings, descriptions and diagrams as appropriate to clearly show the character, kind, and extent of electrical work covered by an application for a permit. Such documents may be submitted in electronic format upon approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
Exception: If in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction the scope of work is determined to be of a minor nature, the submittal of such documents may be waived by the authority having jurisdiction.
(E) Information Required on Plans.
1. Every plan required by section (D) of this section shall be a print or other type approved by the Building & Safety Division. Electronic media documents may be submitted as determined by the Building Official. The information contained on the plans shall be drawn in a professional manner, be clearly legible and contain the information required in section (E)(2) of this section.
Labeling, lettering, dimensioning, and numbering shall be of a size and style to be easily read and shall be in conformance with accepted professional practices and standards for architectural and engineering documents. Reasonable symbols satisfactory to the Division shall be used in all plans.
Submitted plans and specifications, which are deemed incomplete or incorrect, shall be returned to the architect or registered engineer or other individual in general responsible charge with a request for compliance with these regulations before checking is begun or resumed by Building & Safety Division staff.
2. The following is required to be shown on the plans for all electrical installations requiring a permit:
a. A complete single-line diagram;
b. The type, location, and capacity of all service equipment; c. The size and length of all feeder raceways;
d. The dimensions of all pull or junction boxes larger than four (4) inches trade size; e. The number, size, and type of all conductors to be installed in each feeder circuit; f. The location of every proposed outlet and switch in all parts of the building or structure, including all fixed showcases, wall-cases, office furnishings, and similar wiring and the location of all existing circuits and outlets within or related to the areas of new or modified electrical installations;
g. The location, voltage and HP rating of every motor that is not a component of a listed appliance and the KW rating of every generator;
h. The location and KVA or equivalent rating of each transformer and similar equipment; and the location and ampere or wattage rating of other appliances of the noninductive type;
i. Details of panelboard, switchboard and motor control center schedules, showing wattage and amperage, of active branch circuits to be installed or modified, and the number of spare branch circuits for future use. This shall include identifying the circuits to which the outlets are connected and listing the number and type of outlets; j. A lighting fixture schedule;
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74 k. The existing load, as calculated in accordance with Articles 210 and 220 of the NEC or by other methods satisfactory to the authority having jurisdiction shall be indicated for existing installations, alterations, or additions made thereto; l. Other additional information as the authority having jurisdiction may consider necessary for proper enforcement of this code.
Exception (1): R-3 and U occupancies that are accessory to R-3. Information required is limited to the location of all electrical outlets, including, but not limited to receptacles, switches, lighting, power for appliances, disconnecting means for appliances, and the location and size of the electrical service and any sub-panel(s). Alternative power source systems and specialized electrical installations may require more information on the plans.
Exception (2): Some or all plan requirements may be waived at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction for work considered to be of a minor nature. (F) Plan Review Fees. Plan review fees shall be paid in full when the plans are submitted for review. The cost of the electrical plan review shall be as established by the City Council. (G) Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no electrical permit has been issued within twelve months days following the date of application, shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the authority having jurisdiction. The authority having jurisdiction may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days on request by the applicant which includes sufficient justification for the extension. The authority having jurisdiction may collect a fee for any application for extension of plan review in accordance with the city’s fee schedule. No application shall be extended more than twice. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
19.03.110 Section 80.23(B)(3) is Amended
Section 80.23(B)(3) is amended to read as follows:
(3) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this code is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, (see Section 17995 of the State Health and Safety Code), unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by the City Council. Such person shall be 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 to remain.
19.03.120 Section 80.25 is Amended
Section 80.25 is amended to read as follows:
80.25 Connection to Electricity Supply. Connection to the electric supply shall conform to (A) through (D).
(A) Authorization. Except as provided in 80.25, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make connection to a supply of electricity or to supply electricity to any electric equipment installation for which a permit is required or that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected.
(B) Special Consideration. By special permission of the authority having jurisdiction, temporary power shall be permitted to be supplied to the premises for specific needs of the construction project.
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75 (C) Disconnection. The authority having jurisdiction is empowered to disconnect or to order in writing the discontinuance of electrical service to wiring, devices or materials found to be dangerous and a hazard to life, health and property until the installation of such wiring, device or material has been made safe as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.
Any person, firm, corporation, public utility, political subdivision or governmental agency ordered to discontinue such electrical service shall do so within twenty-four (24) hours after the receipt of such written notice and shall not reconnect such service or allow or cause the same to be reconnected until notified to do so by the authority having jurisdiction.
(D) Service upgrades. Prior to the replacement of any electrical service, the licensed electrical contractor shall contact the local Utility Planning Department for guidance and shall proceed as directed by the Utility. Electrical supply lines shall not be reconnected to the service equipment until the installation has been inspected by the authority having jurisdiction or an authorized representative of the Building Official. Under no circumstances shall a representative of the City of Santa Clarita inspect a service with exposed, energized components.
19.03.130 Section 80.27 is Deleted
Section 80.27 is deleted in its entirety.
19.03.140 Section 80.29 is Amended
Section 80.29 is amended to read as follows:
80.29 Liability for Damages. Article 80 shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party owning, designing, operating, controlling, or installing any electrical equipment for damages to persons or property caused by a defect therein, nor shall the City of Santa Clarita or any of its employees by held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection, re-inspection, or other examination authorized.
19.03.150 Section 80.35 is Deleted
Section 80.35 is deleted in its entirety.
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76 Title 20
CITY PLUMBING CODE
Chapters:
20.01 Adoption of the City Plumbing Code
20.02 Amendments to CPC Chapter 1 Division II; Administration
20.03 Amendments to CPC Chapter 3; General Regulations
20.04 Amendments to CPC Chapter 7; Sanitary Drainage
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77 Chapter 20.01
ADOPTION OF THE CITY PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
20.01.010 Adoption of t he City Plumbing Code
20.01.010 Adoption of the City Plumbing Code
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain code known an d designated as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, further described and referred to as the 2025 California Plumbing Code published by the California Building Standards Commission and based on th e Uniform Plumbing Code®, 2024 Edition, prepared by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
The adoption of said code shall include those sections requirin g enforcement by the local building department as mandated by the State and as further amended by the City of Santa Clarita with provisions intended to address local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions, as permit ted by State law. Adoption of said code shall include the adoption of the following appendices: Appendix B, Appendix G, and Appendix I.
Such code shall become and be the Santa Clarita Plumbing Code, regulating plumbing and drainage systems, house sewers, private sewage disposal, drainage systems, and pr escribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefore.
The City Plumbing Code shall become effective for new permit ap plications received by the city on or after January 1, 2026.
At least one copy of the City Plumbing Code shall be maintained and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
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78 Chapter 20.02
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II OF THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
20.02.005 Chapter 1 Division II is Amended
20.02.010 Section 101.1 is Amended
20.02.020 Section 101.6 is Added
20.02.030 Section 103.1 is Amended
20.02.040 Section
104.3.2 is Amended
20.02.050 Section 104.5 is Amended
20.02.060 Section 104.5.2 is Amended
20.02.070 Section 104.5.3 is Amended
20.02.080 Section 107.1.1 is Added
20.02.005 Chapter 1 Division II is amended.
The following sections of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Plumbing Code, as adopted by Section 20.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
20.02.010 Section 101.1 is Amended
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Santa Clarita Plumbing Code and shall be used in conjunction with the provisions of Title 24, California Code of Regulations, mandated by the State of California to be enforced by the local building department, all of which may be cited herein as "this code."
20.02.020 Section 101.6 is Added
Section 101.6 is added to read as follows:
101.6 Work in Public Right-of-Way. No person shall install, remove, alter, or repair any sewer or part thereof which is located in any public way within the City of Santa Clarita without having first obtained all required approvals and permits from each agency which has jurisdiction over the particular thoroughfare or utility affected. Such agencies may include but are not limited to: City Engineering Services, L.A. County Sanitation District, L.A. County Sewer Maintenance District, and the State Department of Transportation (CALTRANS).
20.02.030 Section 103.1 is Amended
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 General. There is established within the City of Santa Clarita, a division in the Community Development Department known as the Building & Safety Division under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official. The City Building Official is designated as the Authority Having Jurisdiction duly appointed to enforce this code.
Whenever the term "Authority Having Jurisdiction" or "Building Official" is used in any section of this code such term shall be construed to mean the City Building Official of the City of Santa Clarita.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the authority duly appointed to enforce this code. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt
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79 enforce rules and regulations to supplement to this code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the applications of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall comply with intent and purpose of this code.
The Building Official is authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this code and to make inspections pursuant to the provisions of this code. For such purposes the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
The Building Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.
20.02.040 Section 104.3.2 is Amended
Section 104.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. When plans or other data are required to be submitted by Section 104.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be as set forth and adopted by the City Council.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this section and are in addition to the permit fees.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged in accordance with the fees adopted by the City Council.
20.02.050 Section 104.5 is Amended
Section 104.5 is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth and adopted by the City Council.
20.02.060 Section 104.5.2 is Amended
Section 104.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
104.5.2 Investigation Fees. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be c ollected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to twice the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued and shall be i n a d d i t i o n t o a n y f e e s f o r p e r m i t s i s s u e d i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h the work investigated. The minimum investigation fee shall be as established by the City Council. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
20.02.070 Section 104.5.3 is Amended
Section 104.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
104.5.3 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more t han 80 percent of any fee paid hereunder, excluding issuance fees or plan revi ew fees, when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. No refund s hall be authorized except on written application filed by the original applicant or permittee not later than 90 days after the date the permit or application for permit has expired, become inactive, been cancelled, or passed a final inspection.
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80 20.02.080 Section 107.1.1 is Added
Section 107.1.1 is added to read as follows:
107.1.1 Appeals. Appeals of determinations made by the Building Official for this code shall be made in accordance with Chapter 18.02 Section 18.02.190 of Title 18, City Building Code.
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81 Chapter 20.03
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE Sections:
20.03.005 Chapter 3 is Amended
20.03.010 Section 301.2.6 is Added
20.03.005 Chapter 3 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 3 of the California Plumbing Code, as adopted by Section 20.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
20.03.010 Section
301.2.6 is Added
Section 301.2.6 is added to read as follows:
301.2.6 Used Materials. Previously used industrial apparatus and processing equipment may be reinstalled provided it complies with all applicable provisions of this code.
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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7 OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE Sections:
20.04.005 Chapter 7 is Amended
20.04.010 Section 714.6 is Added
20.04.020 Section 714.7 is Added
20.04.005 Chapter 7 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 7 of the California Plumbing Code, as adopted by Section 20.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
20.04.010 Section 714.6 is Added.
Section 714.6 is added to read as follows:
714.6 Water softener systems using dry wells for the discharge of effluents are prohibited in the City of Santa Clarita.
Exception: Systems with regeneration cycles discharging quantities of total dissolved solids that do not exceed those stipulated in the water quality objectives set by the Regional Water Quality Control Board when approved by the Building Official.
20.04.020 Section 714.7 is Added.
Section 714.7 is added to read as follows:
714.7 Automatic or self-regenerating water softener systems using sodium chloride (salt) or potassium chloride are prohibited in the City of Santa Clarita.
Exception: Commercially installed water softener systems that utilize portable exchange tanks maintained by a commercially licensed company where no brine waste is discharged into the public sewer system.
Note: Salt-free water conditioning systems shall be permitted when approved by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
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83 Title 21
CITY MECHANICAL CODE
Chapters:
21.01 Adoption of the City Mechanical Code
21.02 Amendments to Chapter 1 Division II, Administration
21.03 Amendments to Chapter 3, General Regulations
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84 Chapter 21.01
ADOPTION OF THE CITY MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
21.01.010 Adoption of th e City Mechanical Code
21.01.010 Adoption of the City Mechanical Code.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain code known an d designated as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, further described and referred to as the 2025 California Mechanical Code published by the California Building Standards Commission and based on the Uniform Mechanical Code®, 2024 Edition, prepared by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
The adoption of said code shall include those sections requirin g enforcement by the local building department and as further amended by the City of Santa Clarita with provisions intended to address local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions, as permitted by State law. Adoption of said code shall include the adoption of the following appendices: Appendix D, Appendix F, and Appendix G.
Such code shall become and be the Santa Clarita Mechanical Code , regulating heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems and other miscellaneous heating appliances, prescribing conditions under which such work may be performed within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefore.
The City Mechanical Code shall become effective for new permit applications received by the city on or after January 1, 2026.
At least one copy of the City Mechanical Code shall be maintain ed and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
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85 Chapter 21.02
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1 DIVISION II OF THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
21.02.005 Chapter 1 Division II is Amended
21.02.010 Section 101.1 is Amended
21.02.020 Section 103.1 is Amended
21.02.030 Section 104.3.2 is Amended
21.02.040 Section 104.5 is Amended
21.02.050 Section 104.5.2 is Amended
21.02.060 Section 104.5.3 is Amended
21.02.005 Chapter 1 Division II is Amended.
The following sections of Chapter 1 Division II of the California Mechanical Code, as adopted by Chapter 21.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
21.02.010 Section 101.1 is Amended
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Santa Clarita Mechanica l Code and shall be used in conjunction with the provisions of Title 24, California Code of Regulations, mandated by the State of California to be enforced by the local building department, all of which may be cited herein as "this code."
21.02.020 Section 103.1 is Amended
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 General. There is established within the City of Santa Clarita, a divis ion in the Community Development Department known as the Building & Safety Division under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official. The City Bui lding Official is designated as the Authority Having Jurisdiction duly appointed to enforce this code.
Whenever the term "Authority Having Jurisdiction" or "Building Official" is used in any section of this code such term shall be construed to mean the City Building Official of the City of Santa Clarita.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the Authority duly a ppointed to enforce this code. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to render in terpretations of this code and to adopt enforce rules and regulations to supplement to this code as dee med necessary in order to clarify the applications of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall comply with intent and purpose of this code.
The Building Official is authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this code and to make inspections pursuant to the provisions of this code. For such p urposes the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
The Building Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deeme d necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretation s, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.
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86 21.02.030 Section 104.3.2 is Amended
Section 104.3.2 is amended as follows:
104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. When plans or other data are required to be submitted by Secti on 104.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for mechanical work shall be as set forth and adopted by the City Council.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in section 104.5 and are in addition to the permit fees.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate adopted by the City Council.
21.02.040 Section 104.5 is Amended
Section 104.5 is amended as follows:
104.5 Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth and adopted by the City Council.
21.02.050 Section 104.5.2 is Amended
Section 104.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
104.5.2 Investigation Fees. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be c ollected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to twice the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued and shall be i n a d d i t i o n t o a n y f e e s f o r p e r m i t s i s s u e d i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h the work investigated. The minimum investigation fee shall be as established by the City Council. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
21.02.060 Section 104.5.3 is Amended
Section 104.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
104.5.3 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of a fee as follows:
1. Not more than 80 percent of the permit fee, excluding issuance fees or plan review fees, paid hereunder when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
2. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid hereunder, when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee or applicant not exceeding 90 days from date the permit or application for permit expired, became inactive, been cancelled, or passed a final inspection.
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87 Chapter 21.03
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3; GENERAL REGULATIONS, OF THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
21.03.005 Chapter 3 is Amended
21.03.010 Section 302.2 is Amended
21.03.005 Chapter 3 is Amended
The following sections of Chapter 3 of the California Mechanical Code, as adopted by Chapter 21.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows:
21.03.010 Section 302.2 is Amended
Section 302.2 is amended to read as follows:
302.2 Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction Equivalency. Nothing in this code is intended to prevent the use of any material, appliance, installation, de vice, arrangement, or method of construction not specifically prescribed, provided any such alternate has been approved by the Building Official.
The Building Official may approve any such alternate, provided, it is determined that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the technical provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent o f that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.
Such approval shall be based upon submittal of substantiating d ata and including, but not limited to, performance characteristics, measurements, calculations, diagra ms, equipment and construction factors, where applicable.
A written application shall be submitted for a proposed alternate material or method of construction together with a fee established by the City Council. The details of any action granting an alternate material or method of construction shall be noted in the files of the Building & Safety Division of the city.
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88 Title 22
CITY FIRE CODE AND CITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Chapters:
22.01 Adoption of the City Fire Code and the City Wildland-Urban Interface Code
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89 Chapter 22.01
ADOPTION OF THE CITY FIRE CODE AND
CITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Sections:
22.01.010 Adoption of the City Fire Code
22.01.020 Adoption of the City W ildland-Urban Interface Code
22.01.010 Adoption of the City Fire Code
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain code known an d designated as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, further described and referred to as the 2025 California Fire Code published by the California Building Standards Commission and based on the Inter national Fire Code®, 2024 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council.
Adoption of said code shall include such amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code as duly adopted by the County of Los Angeles and referred to as Title 32 of the Los An geles County Code, also known as the County of Los Angeles Fire Code.
Such code shall become and be the Santa Clarita Fire Code, regu lating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Santa Clarita.
The Santa Clarita Fire Code shall become effective January 1, 2026.
At least one copy of the Santa Clarita Fire Code shall be maintained and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
22.01.020 Adoption of the City Wildland-Urban Interface Code There is hereby adopted by reference that certain code known and designated as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7, further described and referred to as the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code published by the California Building Standards Commission and based on the International Wildland- Urban Interface Code®, 2024 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council.
Such code shall become and be the Santa Clarita Wildland-Urban Interface Code, regulating the design and construction of structures and development to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire when located in the city’s Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Enforcement of such code will be a joint effort between the city and Los Angeles County Fire.
The Santa Clarita Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall become effective for building permit applications received by the city on or after January 1, 2026.
At least one copy of the Santa Clarita Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be maintained and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
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90 Title 24
CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Chapters:
24.01 Adoption of the City Energy Conservation Code
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91 Chapter 24.01
ADOPTION OF THE CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Sections:
24.01.010 Adoption of the C ity Energy Conservation Code
24.01.010 Adoption of the City Energy Conservation Code
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain code known and designated as California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, further described and referred to as the 2025 California Energy Code, published by the California Building Standards Commission.
Such Code shall become and be the City of Santa Clarita Energy Conservation Code, regulating the design, construction, alteration, installation, or repair of building envelopes, space-conditioning systems, water-heating systems, indoor lighting systems of buildings, outdoor lighting and signage, and certain equipment to enhance the efficiency and reduce energy use of such buildings as specifically provided for therein.
The City of Santa Clarita Energy Conservation Code shall become effective for building permit applications received by the city on or after January 1, 2026.
At least one copy of the City of Santa Clarita Energy Conservation Code shall be maintained and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
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92 Title 25, Chapter 25.01
CITY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Chapters:
25.01 Adoption of the City Green Building Standards Code
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93 Chapter 25.01
ADOPTION OF THE CITY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
25.01.010 Adoption of the City Green Building Standards Code
25.01.010 Adoption of the City Green Building Standards Code There is hereby adopted by reference that certain code known and designated as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, further described as the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, also referred to as the 2025 CALGreen Code, published by the California Building Standards Commission.
Such Code shall become and be the City of Santa Clarita Green Building Standards Code, which seeks to ensure buildings have a more positive environmental impact and encoura ge sustainable construction practices as specifically provided for therein.
The City of Santa Clarita Green Building Standards Code shall become effective for building permit applications received by the city on or after January 1, 2026.
At least one copy of the City of Santa Clarita Green Building S tandards Code shall be maintained and kept available for reference and examination by the public at the city’s Permit Center public counter.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary ~Minutes~
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Miranda delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Miranda led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Miranda spoke of the deep histories, rich cultural traditions and lasting contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. Mayor Miranda announced that the City proclaims November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month and invited representatives of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a photo.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 28, 2025 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Stephano Padilla, representing South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), regarding AQMD Incentive Funding; Alicia Balsman, regarding teen curfew enforcement; Jeff Greenberg, regarding teen curfew enforcement; Keith LoBert, regarding bike path public safety; Diane Zimmerman, regarding New California State; and Glenda (no last name provided), regarding the lithium battery storage facility.
STAFF COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo commented on the Sheriff's Department's intent for public safety enforcement and asked the officer in attendance to engage with the speakers who shared their concerns. Mr. Oviedo commented on the City's continuing education plan for the community regarding e-bike safety.
Councilwoman McLean inquired about the outcome for arrest of innocent bystanders, and Mr.
Oviedo replied that parents of children referred to the City's Community Court program are given an opportunity to advocate for their child.
Councilwoman McLean commented on the necessity of gas appliances during power outages and inquired of Mr. Padilla if the AQMD has plans to provide back-up batteries to residents who switch to all-electric appliances. Mr. Padilla responded the program is voluntary and there are no immediate plans.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean requested to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of David Veal.
Councilwoman McLean spoke of attending the Los Angeles Metro Board meeting where the final Environmental Impact Report was certified for the Los Angeles Union Station improvement to accommodate run-through trains; spoke of being a judge at the Sheriff's Station Haunted Jail House costume contest; and commented on the bipartisan California Citizens Redistricting Commission, the impacts of Proposition 50, and advised residents to research the matter before voting.
Councilmember Gibbs requested to receive a copy of the court case cited during public comments and inquired if the City's ordinance regarding teen curfews applies to the In-N-Out on the Old Road, and Mr. Oviedo responded that the City's ordinance does not apply at that location. Councilmember Gibbs spoke of attending several events including the Circle of Hope 21st Annual Tea event, the Valley Industry Association Bash event, and the 2025 Silents Under the Stars movie event.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on attending the 2025 Silents Under the Stars movie event at Hart Park; shared details of the upcoming Paws in the Park event; and spoke of the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony event.
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additional events. Councilmember Ayala thanked volunteers for attending the 2025 Make a Difference Day and thanked those who attended the 2025 State of the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
HASA CERTIFICATION OF REVIEW (MASTER CASE 25-082)
A request for the approval of Master Case 25-082 for a heavy manufacturing use on Springbrook Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Determine that Master Case 25-082 is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section 15302 as a Class 2 Categorical Exemption.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Master Case 25-082, consisting of Conditional Use Permit 25-008 to operate a new heavy manufacturing use, and Development Review 25-007 and Architectural Design Review 25-006 to partially demolish and remodel two existing, one-story metal industrial buildings at 25710 and 25750 Springbrook Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 2836-007-042) to accommodate the relocation of the Hasa, Inc., one-gallon bottling operations to the new facility, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated all notices required by law have been provided.
Assistant Planner Lauren Eber provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council in a supporting position were applicants Hunt Braly and Mark Adams; Mark Milakovich, representing Covington Group, Inc. (Saugus Station Owner); Jorge Estrada, Ines Rojas Olvera, Hector Hipolito, and Antonio P. Olea.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
City Council discussed the potential size of a future expansion and opportunities for transparency for community awareness. Councilmember Gibbs made a motion to approve the recommended action and requested additional language in the conditional use permit and minor use permit memos sent to the Planning Commission and City Council.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-54
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025, Special Meeting.
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting.
ITEM 4
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the October 16, 2025, Special Meeting.
ITEM 5
CHECK REGISTER NO. 22
Check Register No. 22 for the Period 09/19/25 through 10/02/25 and 10/09/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 09/22/25 through 10/03/25.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 22.
ITEM 6
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
This ordinance adopts the 2025 California Building Standards Code with an effective date of January 1, 2026, as required by state law. It also adopts local amendments to the state codes that establish higher standards for structural and fire protection in new buildings, based on local climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions. In addition, the ordinance incorporates floodplain management regulations and administrative provisions for enforcement of the codes at the local level.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLES 18 THROUGH 22, TITLE 24, AND CHAPTER 25.01 OF TITLE 25; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE,
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY,
EXISTING BUILDING, HISTORICAL BUILDING, FIRE, WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND REFERENCED STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS;” and set the public hearing for November 25, 2025.
ITEM 7
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF NEW DIAL-A-RIDE AND GO!
SANTA CLARITA VEHICLES
This item considers awarding a contract to Model 1 Bus Sales for the purchase and delivery of new CNG Dial-A-Ride and zero-emission Go! Santa Clarita vehicles.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of five Compressed Natural Gas cutaway vehicles, seven zero-emission vans, tools, training, and spare parts from Model 1 Bus Sales using the California Association for Coordinated Transportation/Morongo Basin Transit Authority joint procurement contract number 20-01 in the amount of $2,327,900.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, and modify the awardees in the event of project withdrawal or abandonment, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
2025 LIGHT UP MAIN STREET EQUIPMENT RENTALS
City Council consideration to award a contract for rental equipment needed to produce the 2025 City of Santa Clarita Light Up Main Street event.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to AV Party Rentals for Light Up Main Street equipment rentals in the amount of $12,467 and authorize a contingency of $1,247, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,714.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four optional, one-year renewals, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of a contingency of $1,247, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
UTILIZATION OF STATE GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF 670 +/- ACRES
This item considers the acquisition of 670 +/- acres utilizing grant funds, supporting the City's commitment to preserve open space in an effort to complete the open space greenbelt surrounding the Santa Clarita Valley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 180 +/- acres of real property northwest of the City of Santa Clarita, LaBelle Property, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 2865-004-007, 2865-004-018, 2865-004-022, and 3244-023-011, at a total cost of $1,391,822, which includes property purchase price, escrow, title, due diligence costs, and payment of annual property taxes.
2. Approve the purchase of 145 +/- acres of real property northeast of the City of Santa Clarita, Vartanian Property, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 2813-019-011, 2813-019-012, 2813-019- 013, and 2813-020-014, at a total cost of $1,047,722 which includes property purchase price, escrow, title, due diligence costs, and payment of annual property taxes.
3. Approve the purchase of 49 +/- acres of real property northeast of the City of Santa Clarita, Chaleff & English Property, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 2813-016-010, 2813-017-001, and 2813-017-004, at a total cost of $264,422, which includes property purchase price, escrow, title, due diligence costs, and payment of annual property taxes.
4. Approve the purchase of 13 +/- acres of real property and an easement in the City of Santa Clarita, Forum Engineering Property, portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 2827-032-001 and 2827-032-002, at a total cost of $2,656,383, which includes property purchase price, escrow, title, due diligence costs, and maintenance fees.
5. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $5,267,849 from the Miscellaneous Grants Fund (Fund 259) to Acquisition Expenditure Account 2597503-520104 for the real property purchase price, escrow, title, and due diligence costs; and appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $92,500 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Expenditure Accounts 3587501-518503 ($52,500) and 3587501-511101 ($40,000) for property taxes and maintenance fees.
6. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $67,500 from Open Space Preservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Expenditure Accounts 3587501-518503 ($52,500) and 3587501-511101 ($15,000) for annual property taxes and ongoing maintenance beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, contingent upon Council approval of the annual budget for such fiscal years.
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and increase transfers in to Open Space Preservation District Fund (Fund 358) account 358- 600259 in the amount of $1,246,525 to reimburse the Open Space Preservation District for its acquisition of the Regan property (41 +/- acres) that occurred August 2024 and the Ayres property (242 +/- acres) that occurred January 2025.
8. Increase Miscellaneous Grant Revenue Account 259-462101 in the amount of $6,514,374 for the California Department of Parks and Recreation Grant.
9. Find these acquisitions exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section 15317 (Class 17); and Section 15325 (Class 25).
10. Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Leon Worden, representing SCV Historical Society.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on former State Senator Scott Wilk's help securing the grant funds.
ITEM 10
NEEDHAM RANCH OPEN SPACE OIL WELLS PLUGGING AND ABANDONMENT
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract to plug and abandon six oil wells located within the Needham Ranch Open Space.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Driltek Inc. for Needham Ranch open space oil wells plugging and abandonment for the total contract amount not to exceed $1,795,690.
2. Increase revenue account in Micellaneous Grants 259-462101 (Fund 259) by $1,100,000 for the grant allocation from the California Department of Conservation.
3. Appropriate one-time grant funds (Fund 259) in the amount of $1,100,000 to expenditure account P2025259-516101 and appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $195,690 from Facilities Fund (Fund 723) to expenditure account P2025723-516101.
4. Determine that the project is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section 15301 as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and Section 15304 as a Class 4 Categorical Exemption.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 11
VIA PRINCESSA PARK - PHASE IA, PROJECT P3033 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Via Princessa Park - Phase IA project. The improvements include rough grading, implementation and maintenance of Best Management Practices, and clearing and grubbing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Via Princessa Park – Phase IA, Project P3033.
2. Award a construction contract to James McMinn, Inc., for Phase IA Rough Grading in the amount of $1,019,400 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $152,910, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,172,310.
3. Award a professional services contract to Michael Baker International, Inc., for environmental monitoring and surveying services in the amount of $343,720 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $34,372, for a total contract amount not to exceed $378,092.
4. Award the professional services contract to Psomas, to provide construction support services in the amount of $295,660 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $29,566, for a total contract amount not to exceed $325,226.
5. Amend the design services agreement and authorize an increased expenditure authority for permit fees, training, and flagman services with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority in the amount of $316,030 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $31,603, for a total amount not to exceed $347,633.
6. Authorize executing a contract with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians to provide tribal monitoring services in the amount of $60,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $66,000.
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of David Veal at 8:29 p.m. ______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 4
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: November 25, 2025
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23 AND 24
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 23 and 24.
BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 23 for the Period 10/03/25 through 10/16/25 and 10/23/25 in the aggregate amount of $10,469,437.02 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 10/06/25 through 10/17/25 in the aggregate amount of $969,036.03.
Check Register No. 24 for the Period 10/17/25 through 10/30/25 and 11/06/25 in the aggregate amount of $11,944,663.12 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 10/20/25 through 10/31/25 in the aggregate amount of $1,156,777.07.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in the budgeted expenditure accounts to support the Check Register payments.
ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 23
Memo - Check Register No. 24
Check Register No. 23 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Check Register No. 24 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 4 Packet Pg. 249
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Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: November 25, 2025
SUBJECT: FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Mary Cusick
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to the City of Santa Clarita Records Retention Schedule.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita's (City) Records Retention Schedule (RRS) establishes guidelines for the classification, life, care, and disposition of City records. It includes the parameters set forth by Section 34090 et seq. of the Government Code. The RRS outlines a documented, procedural method for disposing of any record that has served its purpose and is no longer required for administrative, fiscal, historical, or legal purposes. The RRS allows the City Clerk, with the City Attorney's written consent, to destroy certain records for the cost-effective and efficient operation of government.
In 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-119, establishing the City's Records and Information Management (RIM) program and authorizing the implementation of the City's RRS.
In 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution 05-90, which amended the RRS; conferred authority to the City Clerk to make limited amendments to the RRS that include the addition of new record classifications and updating retention periods to meet or exceed the minimum requirements set by state or federal statute; and required a review by the body at least once every five years. Before the City Council is the result of the fourth such review, and each time, the amendments include changes in business needs and state and federal regulations.
Since the last review, the City Clerk approved 35 new classifications, increased the retention of 11 existing classifications, and modified the description of an additional 17 classifications. For the purpose of the five-year review, Exhibit A to the resolution is a detailed overview of these administrative amendments made to the RRS since 2020.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact by this action. Retaining records according to the approved Records Retention Schedule limits the City's fiscal liability with regard to staff resources, storage costs, and retrieval fees.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, Section 34090 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California provides the parameters whereby any City of Santa Clarita (City) record which has served its purpose and is no longer required may be destroyed; and
WHEREAS, the Records Retention Schedule establishes orderly procedures for retaining official City records in active and inactive files, and for disposing of records when they are no longer needed for administrative, fiscal, historical, or legal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Records Retention Schedule applies to all forms and formats of official City records, regardless of physical characteristics; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-119 establishing the Records Management Program and adopting the Records Retention Schedule; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved amendments to the Records Retention Schedule in 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020; and
WHEREAS, over time, regulatory compliance laws that affect the records of the City of Santa Clarita change; and
WHEREAS, an ongoing review of the Records Retention Schedule is performed and permissible revisions are made semi-annually; and
WHEREAS, a five-year review of the Records Retention Schedule has been performed; and
WHEREAS, recommended changes to records retention have been approved by the City Attorney and City Department Heads as recommended by the Custodian of Records (City Clerk); and
WHEREAS, the administrative changes attached as Exhibit A are brought before the City Council for the five-year update.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The Records Retention Schedule is hereby amended to include those changes as outlined in the attached Exhibit A.
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SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __th day of _____________ 2025.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
DATE: _______________________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the __
th day of _______ 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
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ADM-1 HISTORICAL RECORDS X
Change current scope from: Includes first meetings of the City Council, Planning and Parks, Rec & Community Services Commissions. To: Includes photographs, videos, and newspaper clippings of the first meetings of the City Council and all Commissions. This is a change in scope to include all Commissions and a description of the records maintained.
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ADM-6 AUDIT REPORTS X AU+4
New classification. Add scope: Monthly vendor audits conducted internally by Purchasing and presented to auditors if requested. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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OTHER AGENCIES X P
New classification. Add scope: Includes Resolutions and original documentation filed with the City Clerk from other agencies within the City of Santa Clarita boundaries. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule.
This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BID-1 SUCCESSFUL BIDS X
Change current title from: Successful Bids. To: Formal Solicitations. Change current scope from:
Includes original bid; bid bond; legal posting notices; and other supporting documentation - projects over $50,000. To: Includes original bid; bid bond; legal posting notices; and other supporting documentation for non-public projects over $50,000 and public projects over $200,000. This change in title and scope reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BID-2 UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS X
Change current title from: Unsuccessful Bids. To: Informal Solicitations. Change current scope from: Includes original bid; bid bond; bid posting notices; and other supporting documentation - projects over $50,000. To: Includes original bid; bid bond; bid posting notices; and other supporting documentation for non-public projects under $50,000 and public projects under $200,000. This change in title and scope reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BID-3 SOLICITATION RECORDS X
Change current title from: Solicitation Records. To: Procurement Records. Change current scope from: Includes successful and unsuccessful RFQs, RFPs, and Bid solicitations. RFQs under $50,000 and RFPs for any amount. To: Includes supporting documentation for procurement processes such as single and sole sources, cooperative agreements, quotes/proposals, etc.
This change in title and scope reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-1 BUS SERVICE FILES X
Change current title from: Bus Service Files. To: Bus Vehicle Files. Change current scope from:
Includes bus registration; bus shelter documentation; bus stop database; and marketing materials. To: Includes bus vehicle registration and related documents. This change in title and scope reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-2 BUS STOPS X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes the City's bus stops, street furniture, and related documentation. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-3 APPRAISALS X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes appraisals, site plans, land use, and related documents.
The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S.
Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-4 STUDIES & PLANS X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes long-range, short-range, operations, studies, and related documents. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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New classification. Add scope: Includes grants, FTA, financial, and related documents not maintained by the Finance Division. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-6 OPERATIONS X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes operations contractor, marketing, and related documents. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-7 ACCESS SERVICES X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes accessibility reports and related documents. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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New classification. Add scope: Includes complaints and related documents. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-9 TRANSIT ACCESS PASS X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes fare collection and related documents. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-10 SENIOR CENTER
RIDESHARE X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes Senior Center rideshare reports and related documents. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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BUS-11 NEW BUS SERVICE
REQUESTS X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Resident requests for transit service changes, including new routes, additional or adjusted time points, and modifications to existing routes. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
FTA C 5010.1E
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COD-1-2 GRAFFITI CASE FILES X CL+5
New classification. Add scope: Includes abatement orders, including service requests, correspondence, notices, legal, photos, and supporting community preservation activities. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Community Preservation Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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COM-1-1 COUNCIL COMMITTEES -
AGENDAS X From P to CL+QC
3M
Prior to 2024, these records were in paper format. From 2024 onward, they are imaged in Laserfiche and maintained permanently. Paper records are destroyed after QC. This change in retention reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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COM-1-2 COUNCIL COMMITTEES -
MINUTES X From P to CL+QC
3M
Prior to 2024, these records were in paper format. From 2024 onward, they are imaged in Laserfiche and maintained permanently. Paper records are destroyed after QC. This change in retention reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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COM-5 COMMITTEES - NON
APPOINTED X
Change current scope from: Includes, but not limited to, Anti-Gang Task Force, Blue Ribbon Task Force, ITAC, Sports Advisory Committee, and Tourism. Committee members are not appointed by the City Council. Records include both agendas and minutes. To: Includes, but not limited to, Anti-Gang Task Force, Blue Ribbon Task Force, ITAC, and Tourism. Committee members are not appointed by the City Council. Records include both agendas and minutes.
This is a change in scope only to remove the Sports Advisory Committee, which is no longer a committee.
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CON-4 GRANT PROGRAMS X From CL+5 to CL+7
Change current scope from: Includes CDBG/Urban Development, Community Service, and both state and federal grants/contracts. To: Includes CDBG/Urban Development, Community Service, Federal Transit Administration, and both state and federal grants/contracts. This is a change in scope to include FTA contracts and increase the retention per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration.
FTA C 5010.1E
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CON-4-1 GRANT PROGRAMS -
PROJECT FILES
X From CL+5 to CL+7 This is an increase in retention per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration.
FTA C 5010.1E
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SERIES CODE
RECORDS SERIES
TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ADD CHANGE RETENTION DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED AMENDMENT CITATION(S)
COUNCIL
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CON-5 LEASE & RENTAL
AGREEMENTS X
Change current scope from: Includes leases, equipment, services, supplies and bike locker rentals. May include permits, contracts, diagrams, schedules, insurance binders, policies and schedules. Includes both City facilities rentals and facilities rented by the City. To: Includes leases, equipment, services, supplies, bike locker rentals, facility reservation permits, and party reservation applications. May include permits, contracts, diagrams, schedules, insurance binders, policies and schedules. Includes both City facilities rentals and facilities rented by the City. This is a change in scope only to include facility reservation permits and party reservation applications, which were initially under general contracts and agreements. 48 CFR:2
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CON-6 CONTRACTS &
AGREEMENTS X
Change current scope from: Includes consultant agreements, professional services, maintenance agreements and material/supply contracts, as well as contract classes, facility reservation permits, party reservation applications, instructor agreements, and speaker agreements. To: Includes consultant agreements, professional services, maintenance agreements and material/supply contracts, as well as contract classes, instructor agreements, and speaker agreements. This is a change in scope only to remove facility reservation permits and party reservation applications, which are now included under lease and rental agreements.
48 CFR:2
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PU7685
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CON-10 CONTRACTS &
AGREEMENTS - CIP X CL+10
New classification. Add scope: Includes professional services, maintenance agreements, and material/supply contracts, except for construction agreements. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Capital Improvement Projects Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction. 48 CFR:2
CC 337.15
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COR-1 CORRESPONDENCE &
SUBJECT FILES X
Change current scope from: Includes records that are not attached to an agreement or project file, including correspondence, proclamations, social media, award applications, press releases, publications, and petitions submitted, but not tied to a referendum, recall, or initiative. To:
Includes records that are not attached to an agreement or project file, including correspondence, speaker and comment cards received at Council and Commission meetings, travel and training requests, proclamations, social media, award applications, press releases, publications, and petitions submitted, but not tied to a referendum, recall, or initiative. This change in scope includes travel and training requests, as well as speaker and comment cards received at Council and Commission meetings.
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COR-2 CORRESPONDENCE &
SUBJECT FILES - CMO X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes records that are not attached to an agreement or project file, including letters, memos, proclamations, publications, and resident service center requests. This new records classification reflects the City Manager's Office's current record maintenance practices.
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CPP-1 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION X
Change current scope from: Contains records re: planning, design, construction, conversion, or modification of local government-owned facilities, structures, and systems. To: Contains records re: planning, design, construction, conversion, or modification of local government- owned facilities, structures, and systems. Records may be maintained in physical format or digitally on flash drives within the project file. This is a change in scope to include how the records are maintained.
CCP 337.1
CCP 337.15
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PROPOSED UPDATE TO RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE - EXHIBIT A
SERIES CODE
RECORDS SERIES
TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ADD CHANGE RETENTION DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED AMENDMENT CITATION(S)
COUNCIL
ACTION
ELE-3 PETITIONS X
Change current scope from: Includes certified petitions submitted to a legislative body for initiative, referendum, or recall. All elected bodies, including the City Council and Mobile Home Panel. To: Includes the Municipal Measures Report and certified petitions submitted to an elected legislative body for initiative, referendum, or recall. This is a change in scope to include the Municipal Measures Report and remove the Mobile Home Panel, which has dissolved.
EC 9213
EC 17200(a)
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ELE-9 DISTRICTS X E+2
New classification. Add scope: Includes Council district maps, certifications, district consultant documentation, and staff notes. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
EC 21601
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GC 34871
GC 34886
SCMC 2.04.005
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ELE-10 CANDIDATE FORMS X E+2
New classification. Add scope: Includes, but is not limited to, nomination papers; ballot designation worksheets; translation approvals; candidate statements; receipts; and code of fair campaign practices; statement of write-in candidate, etc. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
EC 17100
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FIN-3-2 SB90: STATE MANDATE
REIMBURSEMENT X CL+3
New classification. Add scope: Includes Office of the State Controller, State-Mandated SB90 Claims, and supporting documents; employee time records or time logs, sign-in sheets, invoices, and receipts; worksheets, cost allocation reports, purchase orders, contracts, agendas, training packets, and declarations. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Finance Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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FIN-10-5-2 PAYROLL REPORTS X From AU+6 to
Various
Change: All records under this classification are being moved to individual retention schedules FIN-10-5-2-1 through 10-5-2-3 to reflect the Finance Division's current record maintenance practices and ensure compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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FIN-10-5-2-1 PAYROLL REPORTS - FIN
PLUS X AU+6
New classification. Add scope: Reports by pay period, quarter, year: Benefit Summary, Organization Summary, Interface Edit, Direct Deposit, Workers Comp, Council Payroll. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Finance Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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PROPOSED UPDATE TO RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE - EXHIBIT A
SERIES CODE
RECORDS SERIES
TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ADD CHANGE RETENTION DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED AMENDMENT CITATION(S)
COUNCIL
ACTION
FIN-10-5-2-2 FinE REPORTS -
ELECTRONIC X AU+6
New classification. Add scope: Pay Register, Total Postings, Payroll Postings, Prelist, Distribution Reports, Deduction Register, Contribution Register, Leave Balance Register, Leave Balance Report, Payroll EFT Assignments Validation, Payroll EFT Tape Report, Bank Recon Register, Bank Recon EFT Register, Positive Pay for US Bank, Warn 200, and CADE9. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule.
This new records classification reflects the Finance Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction. 26 CFR 31.6001-1
26 CFR 16001-1
29 CFR 516.5
29 CFR 516.6
29 CFR 1627.3(2)
CAC 22-1085-2
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LC 1174(d)
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FIN-10-5-2-3 FinE REPORTS - PHYSICAL X AU+6
New classification. Add scope: Intellitime Hours by Pay Code, Prelist Journal with backup, EFT Transmittal form, Positive Pay for US Bank, and CALPERS Summary Sheet. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule.
This new records classification reflects the Finance Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction. 29 CFR 516.5
29 CFR 516.6
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FIN-10-5-3-1 PAYROLL DEDUCTION
AUTHORIZATION X
Change current scope from: Includes PAFs, W4s, unemployment notifications, deduction reports, employee payroll files, and PERS retirement reports. To: Includes PAFs, W4s, deferred comp, and employee payroll file. This change in scope involves removing unemployment notifications, which the Human Resources Division maintains, and eliminating deduction and PERS retirement reports, which are now maintained under a separate schedule. This adjustment reflects the Finance Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction policies. 26 CFR 16001-1
29 CFR 516.5
29 CFR 516.6
29 CFR 1627.3(2)
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FIN-14-1 PURCHASING - PURCHASE
ORDERS X
Change current title from: Purchasing - Purchase Orders. To: Purchasing - Purchase & Task Orders. Change current scope from: Includes purchase orders and requisitions. To: Includes purchase orders, task orders, and requisitions. This is a change in title and scope to reflect the Information Services Division's record maintenance practices and ensure compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
CCP 337
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FPPC-3 CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS -
NOT ELECTED X From E+7 to E+10 This is an increase in retention per the Fair Political Practices Commission and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
FPPC 18944
FPPC 18944.1
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FPPC-5-3 REPORT OF LOBBYIST
EMPLOYER X CY+5
New classification. Add scope: Includes FPPC 635 required to be completed by the City. The retention period meets the requirements per the Fair Political Practices Commission. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
FPPC Lobbying
Disclosure
Manual – Record
Keeping
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SERIES CODE
RECORDS SERIES
TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ADD CHANGE RETENTION DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED AMENDMENT CITATION(S)
COUNCIL
ACTION
FPPC-7 FPPC CORRESPONDENCE X CY+5
New classification. Add scope: Includes correspondence to and from the Fair Political Practices Commission. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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HR-1-2 EMPLOYEE FILES -
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS X From T+3 to T+4 This is an increase in retention, as required by California SB 807, and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
29 CFR 1627.3
29 CFR
1602.30.32
29 CFR 1607.4
29 CFR 655
CCR Sec 1174
GC 6250 et seq
GC 12946
GC 34090
SB807
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HR-4 RECRUITMENT- JOB FILES X From CL+3 to CL+4 This is an increase in retention, as required by California SB 807, and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
GC 6250 et seq
GC 12946
GC 34090
SB807
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HR-7 I-9 FORMS X
Add scope: Includes I-9 forms and external requests for verification of employment. This is a change in scope to include verification of employment to reflect the Human Resources Division's current record maintenance practices and ensure compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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HR-8 EMPLOYEE FILES -
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS X From T+3 to T+4 This is an increase in retention, as required by California SB 807, and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
29 CFR 1627.3
29 CFR
1602.30.32
CCR Sec 1174
GC 6250 et seq
GC 12946
GC 34090
SB807
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INS-2 POLICIES -
ENDORSEMENTS X From P to CL+QC
1Y
Add scope: Includes certificates, amendments, additional insured, endorsements, primary and non-contributory, and waiver of subrogation. This is a change in retention to reflect the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensure compliance with proper records retention and destruction. Prior to 2022, these records were in paper and electronic formats. 2022 forward, they are imaged in Laserfiche and maintained permanently.
Paper records are destroyed after QC.
CCP 337.2
CCP 343
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LIT-6-1 LEGAL HOLDS - NON
LITIGATION X CL+2
New classification. Add scope: Includes backup documentation pertaining to the request and release of legal holds not associated with litigation. Active until the issue is resolved. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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RECORDS SERIES
TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ADD CHANGE RETENTION DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED AMENDMENT CITATION(S)
COUNCIL
ACTION
LIT-6-2 LEGAL HOLDS -
LITIGATION X CL+2
New classification. Add scope: Includes backup documentation pertaining to the request and release of legal holds associated with litigation. Active until litigation is complete. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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OPS-1 VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT -
CITY-OWNED X From L+2 to L+3 This is an increase in retention per the Bureau of Automotive Repair and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
B&P 9884.11
CCR 3340.15(e)
CCR 3358(d)
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PROG-2 SPECIAL PROGRAMS X
Change current scope from: Includes court-referred community service and workers associated with the program; enrollment, certificates, liability releases, sign-in/out sheets, evaluations, and attendance records. To: Includes court-referred community service participants and program records such as certificates, liability releases, sign-in/out sheets, evaluations, and attendance logs, as well as documentation for other City special programs, including but not limited to the Hometown Heroes Banners and City Hall Ceremonies. This change broadens the scope to include other special programs.
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PROG-3 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS X
Change current scope from: Includes backup correspondence and work effort documents. May include records specific to program areas, i.e., attendance records, sign-in/out sheets, evaluations, etc. To: Includes backup correspondence and work effort documents. May include records specific to program areas, such as attendance records, sign-in/out sheets, applications, liability release forms, and evaluations. This change in scope includes sign-in/out sheets, applications, and/or liability release forms to reflect the Rec & CS Division's current record maintenance practices and ensure compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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PROG-3-1 ADULT VOLUNTEERS X
Change current scope from: Includes applications and/or liability release forms for adult volunteers. To: Includes applications and/or liability release forms and sign-in/out sheets for adult volunteers. This is a change in scope to include sign-in/out sheets to reflect the Rec & CS Division's current record maintenance practices and ensure compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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PROJ-1 PROJECT FILES - TRANSIT X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes procurements, plan development, maintenance audits, installations, construction, and other related documents, as well as Resident Service Center questions, comments, or concerns regarding GO! Santa Clarita. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
FTA C 5010.1E
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REC-2-1 FEDERAL REGISTERED
DOCUMENTS X CL+2
New classification. Add scope: Includes City Trademarks, Patents, and Logos. The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the US Patent and Trademark Office. This new records classification reflects the Information Services Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
44 U.S.C. 33
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TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ADD CHANGE RETENTION DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED AMENDMENT CITATION(S)
COUNCIL
ACTION
SAF-7
WVPP - IDENTIFICATION,
EVALUATION,
CORRECTION
X CL+5
New classification. Add scope: Includes inspection records detailing date, location, hazards identified, corrective actions, and inspector's name. The retention period meets the legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements as mandated by California SB 553, ensuring compliance with proper records retention and destruction procedures.
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LC 6401.9
SB 553
N
SAF-7-1 WVPP - TRAINING
RECORDS X CL+2
New classification. Add scope: Includes training dates, content/summary of session, name and qualifications of trainer, and attendee names and job titles. The retention period meets the legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements as mandated by California SB 553, ensuring compliance with proper records retention and destruction procedures.
GC 34090
LC 6401.9
SB 553
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SAF-7-2 WVPP - VIOLENT
INCIDENT LOGS X CL+5
New classification. Add scope: Includes a written record of all violent incident reports. The retention period meets the legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements as mandated by California SB 553, ensuring compliance with proper records retention and destruction procedures.
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LC 6401.9
SB 553
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SAF-7-3 WVPP - INCIDENT
INVESTIGATIONS X CL+5
New classification. Add scope: Includes post-incident response procedures with the exception of medical information. The retention period meets the legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements as mandated by California SB 553, ensuring compliance with proper records retention and destruction procedures.
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LC 6401.9
SB 553
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SD-5-4
REPORTS - WATER,
IRRIGATION, ZONE
DEFICIENCY
X CY+10
New classification. Add scope: Water and irrigation-related reports, and zone deficiency notices. This records classification will support water usage analysis, forecasting, and budget planning. Retaining these records over time allows tracking of performance trends by zone and vendor. The retention period meets legal and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Special Districts Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
40 CFR 141.33
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SD-5-5 PRESENTATIONS X CY+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes (but is not limited to) State of Special Districts, T44/T48/T62 Deficient Zones, Special Districts Record Storage Revamp/Standardization, etc.
Retaining these records provides long-term value as a reference document to SD operations and procedures. This new records classification reflects the Special Districts Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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SD-7
LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE RESERVE
PROJECT FILES
X CL+5
New classification. Add scope: Includes scope of work written by staff, selected proposal or quote, subsequent contract, and significant correspondence. Retaining these records provides long-term value as a reference document for similar future projects. The retention period exceeds the legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the State Records Retention Schedule. This new records classification reflects the Special Districts Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
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SERIES CODE
RECORDS SERIES
TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ADD CHANGE RETENTION DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED AMENDMENT CITATION(S)
COUNCIL
ACTION
VID-3 BUS VIDEO FOOTAGE X CL+7
New classification. Add scope: Includes bus video footage pulled for internal investigations.
The retention period meets legal, fiscal, and administrative requirements per the U. S.
Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. This new records classification is filling a need to comply with proper records retention and destruction. This new records classification reflects the Transit Division's current record maintenance practices and ensures compliance with proper records retention and destruction.
FTA C 5010.1E
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