Agenda — Santa Maria City Council, November 4, 2025

Mayor Alice Patino
Mayor Pro-Tem Carlos Escobedo
Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Councilmember Gloria Flores
Councilmember Gloria Soto

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

CITY HALL
110 EAST COOK STREET

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.

REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

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PUBLIC COMMENT (letters/emails)
(Must be received by 2:00 p.m. in advance of the meeting) Members of the public wishing to submit a public comment or a comment on an agenda item, can email [email protected] or mail to the City Council, Attn.: City Clerk's Office, 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Letters/emails will not be read aloud during the meeting. All correspondence will be distributed to Councilmembers, submissions received after the deadline will not be processed until the following day but will become a part of the official record.

MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, California. Special and Adjourned Regular meetings start time are to be determined.

POSTING LOCATIONS OF AGENDA AND/OR CANCELLATION NOTICES Regular meeting agendas will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting (GC§ 54954(a)(1)).

Agenda and Cancellation Notices can be viewed online and are also posted at the following two locations: Santa Maria City Hall located at 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, California, and Santa Maria Public Library located at 421 South McClelland Street, Santa Maria, California.

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CLOSED SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Flores, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, and Mayor Patino

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes, maximum 15 minutes for Public Comment Period. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code §54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.

3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will immediately recess to a closed session for the following:

3.a Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6
Agency Representatives: City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Tom Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, and Negotiations Team.

Employee Organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.

3.b Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney

4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

5. INVOCATION

6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

7. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Flores, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, and Mayor Patino

8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION

9. PRESENTATIONS

9.a Santa Maria Ship Donation from Dan J. Hoback
The City Council will accept a donation from Dan J. Hoback of a model of the original Santa Maria ship.

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9.b Follow-up on Recommendation to Name a City Facility for Park Honoring James “Jim” Glines
The City Council will consider directing staff to name a designated section of South Miller Street between Santa Maria Way and Highway 135 as James “Jim” Glines Way.

9.c Homelessness and Encampment Response
The City Council will receive a presentation on homelessness and ongoing efforts of encampment response.

9.d Businesses of the Quarter – October to December 2025 The City Council will present certificates to the features Businesses of the Quarter (October to December 2025) – JB Dewar, and La Tradicional Ice Cream Shop.

10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes, maximum 15 minutes for Public Comment Period. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code §54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.

11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and customary and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items removed by a member of the City Council for individual consideration, which shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.

11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

11.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Agenda will be adopted by the same vote cast at the first meeting, unless City Council indicates otherwise.

11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 21, 2025.

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11.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

11.b.1 Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-04 amending Title 12, "Zoning", Chapter 12- 23 "Accessory Dwelling Units" of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code The City Council will conduct the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-04 amending Title 12, “Zoning”, Chapter 12-56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04.1.

Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04 amending Title 12, “Zoning”, Chapter 12-56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.

2. 11.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT

11.c.1 Payment of Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:

Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

11.c.2 Payment of Payroll
RECOMMENDATION:

Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

11.d PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

11.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Proposed No Stopping Zone On Bradley Road at Jones Street Intersection
The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a No Stopping Zone on the west side of Bradley Road at the northwest corner of the Jones Street intersection to prevent vehicles from parking or stopping within the established bike lane.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone on Bradley Road at the northwest corner of the Jones Street intersection.

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11.d.2 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Proposed No Stopping Zone on Meredith Lane
The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a No Stopping Zone on Meredith Lane near the intersection with Betteravia Road to enhance traffic flow and improve safety for vehicles making right turns onto Betteravia Road.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone on the southeast corner of Betteravia Road and Meredith Lane.

11.d.3 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Proposed No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street
The City Council will consider approving the establishment of No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street adjacent to the easterly driveway at 1775 South Thornburg Street to improve visibility and prevent potential obstructions to emergency vehicle access.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street.

11.d.4 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Proposed Preferential Parking Privileges in the Neighborhood North of Pioneer Valley High School The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution establishing preferential parking privileges for residents in the neighborhood north of Pioneer Valley High School. The proposed parking district aims to address ongoing parking issues caused by high school students parking along residential streets.

Permits would allow residents to park without restriction during school hours while limiting non-resident parking.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the establishment of preferential parking privileges to vehicles displaying a valid parking permit in the neighborhood just north of Pioneer Valley High School bounded by Seneca Street, Hearst Court, Donner Court, Domingues Street, Mammoth Drive, Horseman Court, and Rios Court.

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12. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

Council Agenda Report to be given.

Applicant/Appellant comments.

Questions from the City Council.

Written communications/Public input.

Public hearing to be closed.

City Council discussion and action.

12.a Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations
The City Council will waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations, as well as the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Building and Fire Code regulations; and

1. Set for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.2.

13. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER

14. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234

REPORTS)

15. ADJOURNMENT

If you challenge a determination made on a matter on this agenda in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on this agenda, or in written correspondence to the city council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

I, Donna G. Schwartz, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours at the following locations: City of Santa Maria City Hall and Library and made available at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center- meetings-portal on this 31st day of October 2025.
/s/ DONNA G. SCHWARTZ, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chuen Wu, Assistant City Manager

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Santa Maria Ship Donation from Dan J. Hoback

The City Council will accept a donation from Dan J. Hoback of a model of the original Santa Maria ship.

BACKGROUND:

Local resident, Dan J. Hoback constructed a highly detailed, historically accurate model of the original Santa Maria ship, built in 1460 in Galicia, Spain. The ship was first named “La Gallega,” but over its career as a merchant vessel along the Mediterran ean and African coasts, it was later renamed “La Santa Maria de la Immaculada Concepcion” when Juan de la Cosa provided it to Christopher Columbus for his landmark 1492 voyage.

Mr. Hoback began this project in November 2013, upon receipt of detailed plan s from Milan, Italy. He was committed to authentic construction methods and materials used in the 15 th century. He used coastal live oak, or red oak, found in the Santa Maria area, which is similar in color, grain and density to the variety of oak found in the Galicia region of Spain, from which the original ship was most likely built.

The woodworking techniques include using multiple thicknesses of milled oak planks to form critical structural components such as the keel, stem, sternpost, and futtocks. T he futtocks, which support various decks, were intricately fabricated with traditional joinery methods involving dowels, glue, and pre-drilled nails to prevent splitting. The planks were bent and shaped by being boiled in an electric cooker, then dried in a custom jig to ensure the curvature remained intact when installed.

The standing rigging (supporting the masts) and the running rigging (operating the sails and yards) were meticulously installed. Mr. Hoback’s sister, and local artist, Marilyn Hoback Cronk, designed and painted the sails to evoke the authentic feel of a 15th century voyage. Additional details such as forged anchors, a model cannon, and decorative elements further enhanced the authenticity of the model.

DISCUSSION:

Dan J. Hoback wishes to provide this model ship as a donation to the City, where he was born, raised, and worked. City staff have arranged space in the display case for the ship located in the lobby of City Hall.

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Alex Posada, Director of Recreation and Parks

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Follow-up on Recommendation to Name a City Facility for Park Honoring James “Jim” Glines

Description:

The City Council will consider directing staff to name a designated section of South Miller Street between Santa Maria Way and Highway 135 as James “Jim” Glines Way.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council considered a request from the community forwarded through the Recreation and Parks Commission to name a city facility in honor of Jim Glines. After discussion by the City Council at the June 3, 2025, meeting , the request was referred to staff for more information. The following update is provided for City Council consideration.

DISCUSSION:

Staff consulted with Janet Silveria, President of Community Bank of Santa Maria, for her input on what would be a fitting recognition of Jim Glines’ service to the community. In turn, Mrs. Silveria consulted with members of the Glines’ family. While the initial request for a City Park or facility to be named, after this consultation, the request is to “ceremonially” name the section of South Miller Street, between Santa Maria Way and Highway 135, James “Jim” Glines Way. Attached is a map (Attachment A), depicting the area and the draft conceptual sign (Attachment B). This sign would be installed in the median in front of the Santa Maria Way branch of Community Bank of Santa Maria.

Fiscal Considerations
Typical costs for signage and installation are estimated to be approximately $1,000.

Impact on the Community
The ceremonial naming of a City street in Jim Glines' honor commemorates the extensive contributions to the Santa Maria community he provided, and it enha nces our community’s values. In addition, the location, directly in front of the corporate branch of Community Bank of Santa Maria, will provide a fitting memorial of Jim Glines' achievements.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Map - Section of South Miller Street to be Named
B. Options for Signage
Attachment A
Attachment B

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chuen Wu, Assistant City Manager

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Homelessness and Encampment Response

The City Council will receive a presentation on homelessness and ongoing efforts of encampment response.

BACKGROUND:

Homelessness and encampment response remain a statewide issue and concern, including in the city of Santa Maria and surrounding areas. The point-in-time count for Santa Maria in 2025 reports that 459 individuals were experiencing homelessness. Of these individuals, 243 were reported as being sheltered, 160 were reported as unsheltered, and 56 were reported as living in vehicles. This is comparable to 2024 , in which the point -in-time count reported 424 individuals who were experiencing homelessness with 189 reported sheltered, 138 reported unsheltered, and 97 reported living in vehicles. In comparing the two years, we see more individuals living in shelters and fewer living in their vehicles. Note that the point-in-time count is reflective of a single night in January and should be understood along with what is generally observed in our community.

DISCUSSION:

Police officers of the Community Services Unit continue to respond to calls of service involving homelessness and transient issues, including trespassing, littering, stealing, fighting, unlawful camping, parking recreation vehicles over 72 hours, etc . They receive approximately 5,000 calls annually. Th e officers are proactive in providing contact information for services to unsheltered residents who may be seeking help.

The Rangers continue to patrol the parks and the riverbed daily, clean up the trash left behind by encampments in parks, medians, or la ndscaped areas, and like the police, provide contact information for services to unhoused residents who may be seeking help.

Santa Barbara County is providing funding for half of the costs of Ranger monitoring of the Santa Maria riverbed.

Representatives of both the Police and the Rangers will present an update on the encampment response.

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Businesses of the Quarter – October to December 2025

The City Council will p resent certificates to the features Businesses of the Quarter (October to December 2025) – JB Dewar, and La Tradicional Ice Cream Shop.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering to highlight different businesses in the City through a Business of the Quarter Program.

On four occasions this calendar year, this program will recognize local businesses chosen by the Chamber. The criteria are: Approximately 20 employees; in operation for at least five years; physically located within the Cit y Limits; and being a local Chamber of Commerce member in good standing. Not only does this give them valuable exposure, it also reminds the community of the unique, diverse, and long-standing businesses we are fortunate to have in Santa Maria.

DISCUSSION:

JB Dewar is a family -run, Central Coast -based fuel distributor serving San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, tracing its roots to 1933. Its Santa Maria location is at 2310 South Meredith Lane. The company has grown from a single fueling station t o a large operation with 60 employees, including 14 in Santa Maria. It has a specialized delivery fleet, storage for more than 400,000 gallons of fuel, and supplies a comprehensive range of products, including diesel, gasoline, renewable diesel, lubricants, and related technical services such as fuel delivery, oil analysis, and tank installation. The company's commitment extends to the community through its Tractor Restoration Education Program, which has mentored high school students since 2002, awarding over $150,000 in scholarships. The company supports several other organizations. Representing the business tonight is Darin Johnston, Director of Business Development.

La Tradicional Ice Cream Shop is a family -owned business at 1131 West Main Street in Santa Maria, and recently opened small space at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Founded in 2008, the business employs 10 people. The shop is inspired by crafting authentic Mexican ice cream, paletas (popsicles), and Mexican snacks. All products are made from scratch with quality ingredients, blending traditional recipes with modern flavors and presentations. The business collaborates with the Boys & Girls Club, sponsored the Mini Rodeo, and supported local events. Looking ahead, a long-term goal 2 of the family is to establish a scholarship at Allan Hancock College to support local students. Representing the business tonight are Jose S. Chavez, CFO and Jorge A Chavez. CFO, Secretary.

1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

October 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria

Roll Call: Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Gloria Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Escobedo, Mayor Alice Patino

Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell, Deputy Fire Chief Shane Brown, Director of Community Development Chenin Dow, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Director of Recreation & Parks Alex Posada, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Arciniega

_____________________________________________________________________

CLOSED SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER
At 4:34 p.m. Mayor Patino called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Councilmember Aguilera -Hernandez, Councilmember Flores, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, and Mayor Patino.

Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo arrived at 4:53 p.m. and joined the closed session.

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, City Attorney Thomas Watson, and Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.

3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
At 4:36 p.m. Mayor Patino recessed to Closed Session.

3.a Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 for the following case:

3.b Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 for the following case:

3.c Conference with Legal Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6 Assistant City Clerk Valadez announced a clerical error on the title of item 3.c. Instead of "Conference with Legal Negotiators", the title should read "Conference with Labor Negotiators".

3.d Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)

2 3.e Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957(b)(1)

4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P .M.

5. INVOCATION
Pastor Mark Wright of Heritage Church gave the Invocation.

6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.

7. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.

8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provi ded to legal counsel for items 3.a and 3.b, instruction were provided to the City's Labor Negotiator for item 3.c, and instructions were provided to legal counsel for item 3.d. Item 3.e will be continued to the next meeting in the interest of time.

9. PROCLAMATIONS

9.a Proclamation Proclaiming October 24, 2025, as World Polio Day The City Council presented a proclamation to Leonard Champion, Rotary Assistant Governor, Group 12, recognizing October 24, 2025, as “World Polio Day” in the City of Santa Maria.

9.b Proclamation Proclaiming October 2025, as Arts and Humanities Month The City Council presented a proclamation to Robert Dickerson, declaring October 2025 as "Arts and Humanities Month" in the City of Santa Maria and recognizing the importance of arts and humanities in enhancing quality of life, promoting community identity, and supporting local culture and economy.

10. PRESENTATIONS

10.a GROW Initiative Cohort III ACCESS/ACCESO Program and Council to Present Certificates of Recognition
The City Council received a presentation by Mark van de Kamp, Public Information Officer, regarding GROW Initiative Cohort III’s ACCESS/ACCESO program trial and presented Certificates of Recognition to the GROW Initiative Cohort III graduates.

10.b Presentation – Certificates of Recognition to the GROW Cohort IV The City Council received a presentation from Neville Smeda, Recreation and Parks Business Manager, regarding GROW Initiative Cohort IV’s Paws in the Park capstone project and presented Certificates of Recognition to the GROW Initiative Cohort IV graduates.

11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was George Alvarez, Gary Hall, and Ignacio "Nash" Moreno.

3 12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 12.a.1 through 12.f.3 were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2025 -168, 2025-169, 2025 -170, 2025-171, 2025 -172, 2025 -173, 2025-174, 2025-175, 2025-176, 2025-177, 2025-178, 2025-179, 2025-180, 2025-181, 2025-182, 2025-183, 2025-184, 2025- 185, 2025-186, 2025-187, and 2025-188. The recorded vote appears with each item below.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

12.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

12.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Waived the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Agenda will be adopted by the same vote cast at the first meeting, unless City Council indicates otherwise.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 16, 2025.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.a.3 Approve Bond Releases for Centennial Square Planned Development No. PD2020-0009 Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
City Council approved the release of various bonds in connection with Centennial Square Planned Development Permit No. 2020-0009 at 360 East Plaza Drive.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.a.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Budget Amendment for Public, Education, and Government (PEG) for Several Audiovisual and Production Solutions for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Action: Adopted as Resolution 2025-168.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution approving a budget amendment for Public, Education, and Government for an audiovisual and production solution project for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

4 12.a.5 Adoption of a Resolution Adding a Regular City Council Meeting on December 2, 2025, and Canceling the Regular City Council Meeting on December 16, 2025 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-169.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution adding a regular City Council meeting on December 2, 2025, and canceling the regular City Council meeting on December 16, 2025.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.b CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT

12.b.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Execution of a Settlement Agreement and Related Support Documents in the Matter of City of Santa Maria vs. California State Water Resources Control Board
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-170.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving the Settlement Agreement and related supporting documents in the matter of City of Santa Maria vs. C alifornia State Water Resources Control Board et al. (Case No. 25CV -0136) and all related litigation, appropriation, and authorizing payment of settlement funds; and

2. Authorized the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Settlement Agreement and any related supporting documents.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.b.2 Adoption of Resolution Approving Execution of a Settlement Agreement and Related Support Documents in the Matter of Central Coast Water Authority et al. vs. Santa Barbara County Flood Control District et al.

Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-171.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving Settlement Agreement and any related supporting documents necessary to effectuate the settlement of the matter of Central Coast Water Authority et al. vs. Santa Barbara County Flood Control District et al. (Case No. 21CV02432) and ratifying all prior signatures; and

2. Authorized the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Settlement Agreement and any related supporting documents.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

5 12.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT

12.c.1 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.d PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

12.d.1 Adoption of Resolutions to Award Five Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-172, 2025-173, 2025-174, 2025-175, and 2025-176.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Firma Consultants Inc. for On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services in the amount of $300,000; and

2. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to G ates + Associates for On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services in the amount of $300,000; and

3. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Hirsch and Associates Inc. for On-Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services in the amount of $300,000; and

4. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to KTUA for On-Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services in the amount of $300,000; and

5. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Melton Design Group, Inc. for On-Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services in the amount of $300,000; and

6. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.d.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Donation of a Surplus Toro Small Ride-On Mower Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-177.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution declaring a 2012 Toro GM3280-D Small Ride-On Mower, Asset ID Number (BA-0003052) (F438 -12) (serial number 312000153), as surplus property and approving its donation to the Orcutt Youth Softball Association.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

6 12.d.3 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement with Central Coast Community Energy for Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at 418 South McClelland Street Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-178.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Central Coast Community Energy for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at 418 South McClelland Street with the condition that the charging stations provide free, unrestricted public access twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, year-round; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.d.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Award of Bid to J.F. Will Company Inc. for the Pine Street Sewer Upgrades Project, Bid No. 2025-05, in the amount of $783,720.47 and Approving Agreement for Construction of said Project
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-179.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to The J.F. Will Company, Inc., for the construction of the Pine Street Sewer Upgrades Project, Bid No. 2025 -05 in the amount of $783,720.47; and

2. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement and approve Contract Change Orders so long as expenditures do not exceed funding approved for the project.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.d.5 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Bid to Hartzell General Engineering Contractor, Inc. and Approving an Agreement for Construction of Well 15 Equipping Project, Bid No. 2025-04 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-180.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to Hartzell General Engi neering Contractor, Inc., and approving an agreement for the construction of the Well 15 Equipping Project, Bid No. 2025-04, in the amount of $4,343,870; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7 12.d.6 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Award of a Professional Services Agreement to SZS Engineering Access, Inc. for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-181.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving the award of a Professional Services Agreement to SZS Engineering Access, Inc. for the Americans with Disabilities Act Self - Evaluation and Transition Plan Update in the amount of $599,735; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.d.7 Adoption of a Resolution Amending Professional Services Agreement with Finance DTA for the Growth Mitigation Nexus Fee Update
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-182.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution amending professional services agreement K -PW-2023- 052 with Finance DTA extending the term and approving an additional amount of $30,990 for the Growth Mitigation Nexus Fee Update; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.d.8 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Final Payment and Reaffirmation of Santa Maria Regional Transit Electric Bus Purchase Through State Contracts Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-183.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution authori zing execution of the final payment and reaffirmation to New Flyer and Gillig for the purchase of electric buses procured under the State of California and State of Washington Electric Bus Consortium Contracts that were active at the time of the original orders; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the final payment.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

8 12.d.9 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Job Order Contract Agreement with Newton Construction & Management for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Metal Building Maintenance Project
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-184.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving a Job Order Contract Agreement with Newton Construction & Management for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Metal Building Maintenance Project in the amount of $449,122.36; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.e RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT

12.e.1 Adoption of Resolution Approving Appropriation of Additional Funding and Award of Remaining Bid Alternatives for the Santa Maria Sports Complex Project Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-185.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving the appropriation of additional funding in the amount of $5,530,000 for the Santa Maria Sports Complex Project and the award of remaining bid alternatives for the Project; and

2. Authorized the City Manag er, or designee, to take all actions necessary to allocate and expend the appropriated funds from designated grant and growth mitigation funds to the project.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.f UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

12.f.1 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Communication Site License Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC and Easement Deed to Pacific Gas and Electric Company at Minami Park Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-186.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution authorizing a Communications Site License Agreement with T -Mobile West LLC and authorizing execution of an Easement Deed to Pacific Gas and Electric Company to provide electric service to the facility; and

2. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

9 12.f.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Science Discovery for Solid Waste Education Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-187.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Science Discovery for Solid Waste Education Services; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to administer the agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

12.f.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the Water Supply Well 15 Equipping Project Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-188.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving an agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Services for the Water Supply Well 15 Equipping Project; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

13. APPOINTMENTS

13.a Continued from the September 16, 2025, City Council Meeting - Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Patino
Councilmember Soto appointed Yolanda Zamora to serve an unexpired term ending in January 2027.

The appointment was confirmed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

10 14. PUBLIC HEARING

14.a Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 12 “Zoning,” Chapter 12-56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code
Director of Community Development Chenin Dow gave the staff report.

Mayor Patino opened the public hearing, there being none, immediately closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.

Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2025-04.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Waived the first reading and introduce an Ordinance Amending Title 12 “Zoning,” Chapter 12-56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code; and

2. Set for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

15. REGULAR BUSINESS

15.a 2025 Leisure Needs and Public Art Five-Year Master Plan The City Council received a presentation on the 2025 Leisure Needs Assessment and Public Art Master Plan. The presentation was given by Art Thatcher, Consultant.

15.b Continued from the September 16, 2025, City Council Meeting - Discussion on a Request to Form an Immigration Ad Hoc Committee
Moved by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Item was tabled until February 2026.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

16. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu announced that City Manager David Rowlands was unable to attend this evening’s City Council meeting. Mr. Wu also noted the next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Key items on the upcoming agenda include the Chamber of Commerce quarterly reports, a prese ntation recognizing the Businesses of the Quarter, an update on the Encampment Response, updates to the Building Code Ordinance, and the Finance Department's fourth- quarter update for fiscal year 2024–2025.

17. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Flores shared that she recently toured the local homeless encampment and participated in several key events, including the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business of San Luis Obispo County Fall Forum, United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County’s 2025 Mayor’s Bash, CalCities Conference, 77th Annual Black and White Ball hosted by the Mexican Ladies Social Club, and the grand opening of Homewood Suites.

Councilmember Escobedo had nothing to report.

11 Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez highlighted her attendance at several recent community events, including the State of the City Address, ribbon -cutting ceremony for the inaugural Santa Maria -to- Phoenix flight, grand opening of Homewood Suites, Celebration of Life for He rbert Bolton, Central Coast AirFest, and the 77th Annual Black and White Ball hosted by the Mexican Ladies Social Club.

Councilmember Soto mentioned she attended the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps meeting in Los Angeles, which focused on legislative pol icies for 2026. Participated in the Elected Leaders Homelessness Meeting and attended the 77th Annual Black and White Ball hosted by the Mexican Ladies Social Club.

Mayor Patino recapped her recent engagements, which included attending the Central Coast Community Energy Annual and Policy Meeting, Marian Foundation Board Meeting, and North Santa Barbara County Listening Tour, Santa Maria Valley Chamber Awards Gala, Mayor’s Youth Task Force, a Special City Council Meeting, a Planning Commission Study Session, and a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting. Additional events included the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business Fall Forum, Filipino American History Month celebration, Developer Impact Fees Workshop, League of California Cities Annual Conference, 2nd Annual Cops and Cars Show, and the Resilient Workforce Fund Graduation for the County of Santa Barbara cohort. Mayor Patino also joined the California Alliance of Local Electeds Meeting, State of the City Address, ribbon -cutting for the ina ugural Santa Maria -to- Phoenix flight, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) meeting, Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting, and the grand opening of Homewood Suites.

18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. in memory of Herbert Bolton, former City of Santa Maria Fire Fighter and William "Bill" Spears Sr. former City of Santa Maria Police Sergeant and former City of Willows Chief of Police.

Chief Deputy City Clerk Alice M. Patino, Mayor

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chenin Dow, Community Development Director

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No . 2025-04 amending Title 12, “Zoning”, Chapter 12-56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04.

2. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025 -04 amending Title 12, “Zoning”, Chapter 12 -56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.

BACKGROUND:

At its regular meeting held on October 21, 2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2025-04 amending Title 12 “Zoning”, Chapter 12 -56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code. This constitutes the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-04. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after City Council adoption.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Ordinance No. 2025-04

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 12, “ZONING,” CHAPTER 12-56 “ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS” OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, State law authorizes cities to act by ordinance to provide for the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs); and

WHEREAS, in recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law, a number of bills that amended Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to impose new limits on local authority to regulate A ccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs); and

WHEREAS, SB 477, which became law in March of 2024 , reorganized various provisions relating to the creation and regulation o f ADUs and JADUs, which resulted in a renumbering of State ADU and JADU regulations; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of ADUs and JADUs in order to reflect the renumbering and to comply with current California law; and

WHEREAS, as provided by California Government Code Section 66499.41(g), the City desires to opt out of permitting ADUs or JADUs on parcels created through the exercise of the authority contained within Government Code Section 66499.41, known as the Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021; and

WHEREAS, on June 4, 2025 and September 3, 2025 , the Planning Commission conducted noticed public hearings and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the ADU/JADU ordinance; and

WHEREAS, on October 21 , 2025, the City Council conducted a noticed public hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, State of California, as follows:

SECTION 1 . Title 12, Chapter 12-56 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:

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“CHAPTER 12-56 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Section 12-56.01. Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to allow and regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in compliance with California Government Code Sections 65852.266314 et seq. and 65852.2266333 et seq. The intent is to encourage the orderly development of ADUs and JADUs that contribute needed housing.

Section 12-56.02. Effect of Conforming.

An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this section will not be:

1. Deemed to be inconsistent with the City’s General Plan land use designation and zone district for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.

2. Deemed to exceed the allowable dwelling unit density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.

3. Considered in the application of any City ordinance, policy, or p rogram to limit residential growth.

4. Required to correct a Nonconforming Zoning Condition, as defined below. This does not prevent the City from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17980.12.

Section 12-56.03. Definitions.

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). An attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary re sidence. It includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same lot as the single -family or multi -family dwelling is or will be situated. An Accessory Dwelling Unit also includes the following:
a. An efficiency unit, as defined by Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
b. A manufactured home, as defined by Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.

2. Accessory Structure. A structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.

3. Efficiency Kitchen. A kitchen that includes a cooking facility with appliances and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.

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4. Existing Structure. For the purposes of defining an allowable space that can be converted to an accessory dwelling unit, within the proposed space of an existing structure means within the four walls and roofline of any existing structure that can be made safely habitable un der local building codes at the determination of the building official regardless of any non-compliance with zoning standards.

5. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU). A residential unit that:
a. Is no more than 500-square-feet in size;
b. Is contained entirely within a single-family residence or attached garage; c. Includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single -family dwelling. If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it con tains an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single -family dwelling in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling; and
d. Includes an efficiency kitchen as defined herein.

6. Living Area. The interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.

7. Multi-Family Dwelling. Any structure designed for human habitation that has been divided into two or more legally created independent living quarters.

8. Nonconforming Zoning Condition . A physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.

9. Passageway. A pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.

10. Public Transit. A location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

Section 12-56.04. Approval Requirements.

1. Approval of ADUs and JADUs in conformance with Government Code Section 65852.2(e)(1)66323. The Community Development Director shall ministerially approve an application for an ADU or JADU that complies with each of the general requirements in Section 12 -56.04(a) with a building permit for any of the following:

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a. Converted on a single-family dwelling lot.
i. One ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single -family dwelling on it, where the ADU:

1. Is either:
a. Within the space of a proposed single -family dwelling; or
b. Within the space of an existing single -family dwelling; or
c. Within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150 additional square feet if the expansion
is limited to accommodating ingress and egress; and

2. Has exterior access that is independent of that for the proposed or existing single-family dwelling; and

3. Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by applicable building and fire codes.

ii. One JADU within the space of an existing or proposed single -family dwelling or attached garage in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.2266333.

1. When a garage is converted to a JADU, onsite replacement parking shall be provided in conformance with Chapter 12-32.

Covered parking is not required.

b. Limited detached on a single-family dwelling lot. One detached, new construction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under Section 12 -56.04.1.a above), if the detached ADU satisfies the following limitations:
i. The side and rear setbacks are at least four feet.
ii. The floor area is a maximum of 800-square-feet.
iii. The height does not exceed the applicable height limit in subsection 12-56.05(A)(2), below.

c. Converted on multi-family dwelling lot.
i. Multiple ADUs within portions of exist ing multi -family dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each converted ADU complies with state building standards for dwellings.

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ii. At least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multi-family dwelling, and up to 25 percent of the existing multi -family dwelling units may each have a converted ADU under this subsection.

d. Limited detached on multi-family dwelling lot. On a lot with an existing multi-family dwelling, not more than eight detached ADUs.No more than two detached ADUs on a lot that has an existing or proposed multi -family dwelling. However, in this instance the number of ADUs allowable shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot . On a lot with a proposed multi-family dwelling, not more than two detached ADUs. In both instances, each detached ADU shall meet satisfies the following
requirementslimitations:
i. The side and rear yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multi-family dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four feet, the City will not require any modification to the existing multi - family dwelling as a condition of approving the ADU.
ii. The height does not exceed the applicable height limit in subsection 12-56.05.(A)(2), below.

2. Approval of ADUs not in conformance with Government Code Section 65852.2(e)(1)66323. Except as allowed under subsection 12 -56.04.1 above, one attached or one detached ADU shall be allowed for each lot with a single -family dwelling or in connection with a proposed single -family dwelling for a vacant lot.

No ADU may be constructed or legalized without obtaining a building permit in compliance with the development standards contained in Section 12-56.05, below.

Section 12-56.05. Development Standards for ADUs and JADUs.

A. The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved under Sections 12-56.04.1 and 12-56.04.2, above:

1. Zoning. ADUs may be permitted on lots in a residential or mixed-use zoning district with an existing legal single-family or multi-family dwelling, or in connection with a proposed single-family or multi -family dwelling for a vacant lot. JADUs are only permitted on lots that are zoned for single-family residential (R-1 & RSL-1) with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling.

2. Height.
a. A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling unit may not exceed 18-feet in height. The ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. A detached ADU created on a single -family lot that also contains a permitted JADU may not exceed 16-feet in height. b. A detached ADU created on a lot that has an existing or proposed multi - family dwelling unit may not exceed 16 -feet in height. The height limit may Attachment A

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be increased to 18 -feet in height if the existing or propos ed multi -family dwelling unit has more than one story above grade or is located within one- half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. The ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. c. An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 2 5-feet in height or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone district that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this subsection may not exceed two stories. d. For purposes of this sect ion, height is the vertical distance between the existing legal grade and the uppermost point of the roof of the structure directly above that legal grade.

3. Minimum Size. The minimum floor area of an ADU is 150 -square-feet for a standard unit. An “efficiency unit” ADU, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1, may be a minimum of 150-square-feet.

4. Owner Occupancy. For all JADUs, either the primary dwelling unit or the newly created JADU shall be owner-occupied as a primary dwelling unit and permanent residence by the property owner(s). Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another government agency, land trust, or housing organization. a. If the Zoning Administrator determines that neither of the units i s occupied by the property owner, the approval of the JADU shall terminate immediately and the unit shall not be rented, leased, or occupied as a separate dwelling.
b. For the purposes of this Chapter, the property owner is the majority owner of the property as shown in the most recent Santa Barbara County assessor’s roll. If there is more than one property owner on record, the owner with the majority interest in the property shall be deemed the property owner. Any property owner of record holding an equal share interest in the property may be deemed the majority property owner.
c. Covenant Agreement. A covenant agreement is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. The covenant agreement shall state that:
i. The JADU shall not be sold separately.
ii. The JADU is restricted to the approved size;
iii. The property owner is required to reside in the primary dwelling unit or the JADU;
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v. The above dec larations are binding upon any successor in ownership of the property, lack of compliance shall be cause for code enforcement;
vi. The covenant agreement shall terminate upon removal of the JADU;
vii. The covenant agreement shall be recorded with the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara at the expense of the property owner.

5. No separate conveyance. Except as provided in Government Code Section 66340 et seq. 65852.26, no ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary d welling (in the case of a single -family dwelling lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multi -family dwelling lot). All restrictive covenants, and other contractual agreements with the City apply to the property. No JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the single family residence.

6. Rental of Unit. Rental of the ADU or JADU is allowed for not less than 30-days.

7. Building Codes. Local building code requirements apply to ADUs and JADUs, as appropriate.

8. Passageway. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an ADU.

9. Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU or JADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence. The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the primary dwelling.

10. Utility Meters. ADUs and JADUs shall not be considered new residential uses for the purpose of calculating utility connection fees or capacity charges, including water and sewer service. ADUs and JADUs contained within an existing residence or an existing accessory structure are not required to install new or separate utility connections or pay a related connection fee or capacity charge. For new attached and detached ADUs, the connection fee and/or capacity charge must be proportionate to the burden of the unit on the water or sewer syste m based on either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined by the Plumbing Code.

11. Development Impact Fees.
a. No development impact fees are required for an ADU that is less than 750- square-feet in floor area. For purposes of this subsection, “impact fee” means a “fee” under the Mitigation Fee Act ( Government Code Section 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act ( Government Code Section Attachment A

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66477). “Impact fee” here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.
b. Any development impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750-square- feet or larger in floor area must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. “Development impact fee” here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service. The amount of the required fee shall be determined by adopted fee Resolutions and ordinances and applicable law in effect when paid.

B. The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved under Section 12-56.04.2, above:

1. Maximum Size.
a. The maximum size of an ADU is as follows:
i. 850-square-feet for a studio or one-bedroom ADU.
ii. 1,000-square-feet for an ADU with two or more bedrooms. b. An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing or proposed primary dwelling is further limited to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing or proposed primary dwelling.
c. Application of other development standards in this Section, such as lot coverage (as applicable), might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the percent -based size limit above or of a front setback, lot coverage limit, or open space requirement (as applicable) may require the ADU to be less than 800 square feet.

2. Lot Coverage. No ADU may exceed 10 percent of the total lot area of the subject lot, subject to subsection B.1.c above.

3. Setbacks. ADUs subject to this subsection must observe the following setback requirements:
a. Side setback: Four feet
b. Rear setback: Four feet
c. Front Setback: The ADU shall be constructed in accordance with the setback of the underlying zone district, subject to Section B.1.c above. d. No setback is required for an ADU subject to this subsection if the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.

4. Building Separation. The minimum separation between the primary dwelling unit and a detached ADU must be at least five feet for new construction.

5. Parking.

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a. Parking for ADUs shall be provided at a rate of one parking space per ADU or per bedroom, whichever is less. These spaces shall be provided in conformance with Section 12-32.12, except that tandem parking is allowed for ADUs as stated in Government Code section 65852.2266314 unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based upon the specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.

b. Parking requirements for an ADU are in addition to the required parking for the primary dwelling unit.

c. Parking is not required in any of the following instances:
i. The ADU is located within ½ mile walking distance of public transit.
ii. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant district;
iii. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure;
iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU;
v. When a car share vehicle is located within one block of the ADU.

6. Objective Design Standards.
a. The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, windows , and doors must match the appearance of those of the primary dwelling. Samples of existing and proposed colors, materials, roofing, and features must be provided as part of a complete ADU application.
b. The roof pitch must match that of the dominant roof pitch of the primary dwelling. The dominant roof pitch is the pitch shared by the largest portion of the roof. Roof pitch and roof materials for a newly constructed ADU may be differ ent from that of the primary dwelling on the lot only if accommodating installation of solar energy systems at the same time as construction of the ADU.
c. Windows and doors of the ADU may not have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. Fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass may be used to provide screening and prevent a direct line of sight. Samples of proposed vegetative screening and planting locations must be provided as part of a complete ADU application. Exceptions to this design st andard apply only to conversion of legally permitted structures that do not include installation of new exterior windows facing an adjacent property line or when only clerestory windows are used and do not provide views into neighboring lots.

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d. Two-story detached ADUs shall limit the major access to stairs, decks, entry doors, and windows to the interior of the lot or an alley and comply with all development standards. Only one (1) curb cut shall be permitted per parcel and no additional driveways or access p oints shall be created to accommodate the ADU or main dwelling unit.
e. Exterior lighting shall be directed downward, fully shielded, and full cutoff or as otherwise required by the building or fire code.
f. Private Open Space. The main dwelling unit and the additional dwelling unit shall each be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) feet by fifteen (15) feet of usable private open yard area, subject to subsection B.1.c above.

7. Historical Protections. An ADU that is on real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources may not alter the exterior of any structure that is designated as a historic resource or, if the entire lot is designated as a historic resource, it may not alter the exterior of any structure on the lot.

Section 12-56.06. Permit process and timing.

1. ADUs and JADUs shall be permitted ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing. The Community Development Director shall issue a building permit to establish an ADU and/or JADU in compliance with this Chapt er if all applicable requirements in this Chapter are met, as appropriate.

2. The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60-days from the date that the City receives a completed application. If the City has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application is deemed approved unless either:
a. The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60 -day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay; or
b. If the permit application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single -family dwelling on the lot, the City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the Ci ty acts on the permit application to create the new single -family dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU shall be considered without discretionary review or hearing. Final building permit inspection for the single-family dwelling shall be approved prior to final building permit inspection approval for the ADU or JADU.

3. If the City denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the City must provide the applicant with comments that include a list of all the defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60-day time period established by subsection (2) above.

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Section 12 -56.07. Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.

1. The City will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.

2. As required by State law, the City may not deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 20 2018, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
a. The ADU or JADU violates building standards pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 17960) of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, applicable building standards, or b. The ADU or JADU does not comply with the State ADU or JADU law (Government Code Section 65852.266314 et seq., 65852.2266333 et seq.) or this sectionChapter.
c. Exceptions:
i. Notwithstanding subsection 2 above, the City may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU that was constructed before January 1, 202018, if the City makes a finding that correcting a violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code. Protect the health and safety of the public or of occupants of the structure. ii. Subsection 2 above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3.”

Section 12-56.08. ADUs and JADUs prohibited on parcels created under the Starter Home Revitalization Act.

As provided for by State of California Government Code Section 66499.41(g), the City of Santa Maria chooses not to permit an ADU or a JADU on parcels created through the exercise of the authority contained within Government Code Section 66499.41, known as the Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021.

SECTION 2. Under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, which sets forth California’s ADU and JADU law. Additionally, per California Government Code Section 66499.41(i), the adoption of an ordinance to implement the provisions of California Governme nt Code Section 66499.41 shall not be considered a project under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Attachment A

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Resources Code. Therefore, the Ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA.

SECTION 3. If any part or provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, including the application of that part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable.

SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substanti al conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effe ct thirty (30) days after its passage. Within fifteen days following its passage, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with State Law; or when deemed necessary due to the length or complexity of the Ordinance, cause a summary of the Ordinance to be prepared and published at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. If a summary is published at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted, then within 15 days after adoption of the Ordinance the City Clerk shall publish a summary of the Ordinance with the names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance and shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along with the names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance.

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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 21st day of October 2025, and PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of November 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Proposed No Stopping Zone on Bradley Road at Jones Street Intersection

Description:

The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a No Stopping Zone on the west side of Bradley Road at the northwest corner of the Jones Street intersection to prevent vehicles from parking or stopping within the established bike lane.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone on Bradley Road at the northwest corner of the Jones Street intersection.

BACKGROUND:

City staff received a request from a Santa Maria resident, who observed that vehicles frequently park within the Class II bike lane on southbound Bradley Road between Jones Street and the alley located between Jones Street and Boone Street. The resident requested that on-street parking be restricted along this segment to prevent vehicles from obstructing the bicycle lane and to enhance safety for cyclists. A review of collision data from the past fifteen (15) years indicates that two reported collisions involving vehicles and bicycles have occurred at this intersection—one in 2012 and another in 2024.

DISCUSSION:

Per City Council Resolution No. 2061 and CAM 63 -15, a Traffic Committee was formed to “be responsible for the review, approval or denial, and recommendations to City Council on all matters and requests relating to traffic circulation and safety within the public right-of-way”. The Traffic Committee has reviewed the request for a no stopping zone and recommends their establishment. The City Council has the authority to locate, establish, or eliminate no stopping zones within the City.

The no stopping zone recommended to be established is described as follows:

2  West side of Bradley Road at the northwest corner of the Jones Street intersection, beginning at the northerly curb return and extending north for approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet.

Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to not approve the establishment of the No Stopping Zone.

Fiscal Considerations
Installation of the No Stopping Zone will require labor and materials to paint the curb red.

Periodic maintenance will be needed as the paint fades over time. Staff estimates the initial installation cost to be approximately $300.

Impact on the Community
Approximately ten on-street parking spaces will be removed to prevent vehicles from encroaching into or obstructin g the established Class II bike lane and to improve safety for cyclists.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Proposed No Stopping Zone Bradley Road at Jones Street Intersection

Attachment A

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING ZONE ON BRADLEY ROAD

AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE JONES STREET INTERSECTION

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Santa Maria to establish a no stopping zone at certain locations within the City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Traffic Committee has reviewed and is recommending the establishment of a no stopping zone at the location described below.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 7-5.14 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, a no stopping zone shall be established on the following streets, incorporated herein by reference, at the following locations by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

 West side of Bradley Road at the northwest corner of the Jones Street intersection, beginning at the northerly curb return and extending north for approximately 150 feet.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing shall constitute traffic regulations pursuant to ordinance; and

SECTION 2. All work is to be accomplished using the standards and methods approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. This shall be in accordance with standard City specifications, and the provisions of this resolution are to be carried out by erecting signs, painting marks and temporary markers and barricades required, and by such other indicators or devices as may be under provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California and regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and

SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 4th day of November 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Proposed No Stopping Zone on Meredith Lane

Description:

The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a No Stopping Zone on Meredith Lane near the intersection with Betteravia Road to enhance traffic flow and improve safety for vehicles making right turns onto Betteravia Road.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone on the southeast corner of Betteravia Road and Meredith Lane.

BACKGROUND:

City staff received a request from a Santa Maria resident to install red curb on the southeast corner of Betteravia Road and Meredith Lane. Vehicles currently park too close to the intersection, obstructing the right-turn path onto Betteravia Road and causing traffic to back up on Meredith Lane.

To address these concerns, staff proposes establishing a 60-foot No Stopping Zone along Meredith Lane, which i ncludes the 20 feet already required by California Vehicle Code Section 22500 for intersection daylighting. The proposed restriction would improve visibility and turning movements, ensuring clear access for right -turning vehicles and reducing queueing on Meredith Lane.

DISCUSSION:

 Meredith Lane near the intersection with Betteravia Road, beginning at the southerly curb return of the southeast curb ramp and extending south for approximately sixty feet.

Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to not approve the establishment of the No Stopping Zone.

Fiscal Considerations
Installation of the No Stopping Zone will require labor and materials to paint the curb red.

Periodic maintenance will be needed as the paint fades over time. Staff estimates the initial installation cost to be approximately $300.

Impact on the Community
Approximately three on -street parking spaces will be removed to prevent vehicles from obstructing the right-turn path on Meredith Lane onto Betteravia Road.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Proposed No Stopping Zone on Meredith Lane

Attachment A

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING ZONE ON THE SOUTHEAST

CORNER OF BETTERAVIA ROAD AND MEREDITH LANE

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Santa Maria to establish a No Stopping Zone at certain locations within the City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Traffic Committee has reviewed and is recommending the establishment of a No Stopping Zone at the location described below.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 7-5.14 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, a No Stopping Zone shall be established on the following streets, incorporated herein by reference, at the following l ocations by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

 Meredith Lane near the intersection with Betteravia Road, beginning at the southerly curb return of the southeast curb ramp and extending south for approximately sixty feet.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing shall constitute traffic regulations pursuant to ordinance; and

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 4th day of November 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Proposed No Stopping Zone s on South Thornburg Street

Description:

The City Council will consider approving the establishment of No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street adjacent to the easterly driveway at 1775 South Thornburg Street to improve visibility and prevent potential obstructions to emergency vehicle access.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street.

BACKGROUND:

City staff received a request from a Santa Maria resident to establish No Stopping Zones on both sides of the Santa Maria Seventh -day Adventist Chu rch’s easterly driveway located at 1775 South Thornburg Street. The resident reported that vehicles frequently park too close to, or partially within, the driveway, creating visibility concerns for drivers exiting the property and potentially obstructing access for emergency vehicles.

DISCUSSION:

Per City Council Resolution No. 2061 and CAM 63 -15, a Traffic Committee was formed to “be responsible for the review, approval or denial, and recommendations to City Council on all matters and requests relating t o traffic circulation and safety within the public right-of-way”. The Traffic Committee has reviewed the request for No Stopping Zones and recommends their establishment. The City Council has the authority to locate, establish, or eliminate no stopping zones within the City.

2 The No Stopping Zones recommended to be established is described as follows:

 1775 South Thornburg Street, beginning at the northerly edge of the eastern driveway continuing north for a length of 20 linear feet.  1775 South Thornburg Street, beginning at the southerly edge of the eastern driveway continuing south for a length of 20 linear feet.

Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to not approve the establishment of the No Stopping Zone.

Fiscal Considerations
Installation of the No Stopping Zones will require labor and materials to paint the curb red.

Periodic maintenance will be n eeded as the paint fades over time. Staff estimates the initial installation cost to be approximately $300.

Impact to the Community
Approximately two parking spaces ( one per segment of red curb) will be removed to prevent vehicles conflicting with large vehicles entering and exiting the facility located at 1775 South Thornburg Street.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Proposed No Stopping Zones South Thornburg Street

Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

ESTABLISHING NO STOPPING ZONES ON SOUTH THORNBURG
STREET

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Santa Maria to establish No Stopping Zones at certain locations within the City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Traffic Committee has reviewed and is recommending the establishment of No Stopping Zones at the location described below;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 7-5.14 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, a No Stopping Zone shall be established on the following streets, incorporated herein by reference, at the following locations by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

 1775 South Thornburg Street, beginning at the northerly edge of the eastern driveway continuing north for a length of 20 linear feet.

 1775 South Thornburg Street, beginning at the southerly edge of the eastern driveway continuing south for a length of 20 linear feet.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing shall constitute traffic regulations pursuant to ordinance; and

SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

Attachment A

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 4th day of November 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Proposed P referential Parking Privileges in the Neighborhood North of Pioneer Valley High School

Description:

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution establishing preferential parking privileges for residents in the neighborhood north of Pioneer Valley High School. The proposed parking district aims to address ongoing parking issues caused by high school students parking along residential streets. Permits would allow residents to park without restriction during school hours while limiting non-resident parking.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Projec t” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

A resident of the neighborhood north of Pioneer Valley High School submitted a request to establish a residential permit parking district with restrictions in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The resident cited an increasing number of unlicensed or uninsured students, who are not permitted to park in the school’s student lot , parking along neighborhood streets. She reported a year -over-year increase in student vehicles and expressed concerns regarding improper parking practices, including vehicles parked partially on sidewalks and curbs.

DISCUSSION:

To confirm resident support for preferential permit parking, staff sent questionnaires to residents with property frontage in the area bounded by the streets previously identified.

The proposed parking district includes 85 properties. 74 of the 85 properti es responded to the questionnaire, with 72 responses in support of the proposed parking changes. The results of the questionnaire achieved the 85 percent approval-rate requirement. 2 Per City Council Resolution No. 2061 and CAM 63 -15, a Traffic Committee w as formed to “be responsible for the review, approval or denial, and recommendations to City Council on all matters and requests relating to traffic circulation and safety within the public right-of-way.” City staff brought the request to the Traffic Commi ttee with various neighborhood residents in attendance. The Traffic Committee discussed the issue regarding nuisance vehicles and the impacts on the residents of the neighborhood. The Traffic Committee recommends the establishment of preferential permit pa rking on Seneca Street, Hearst Court, Donner Court, Domingues Street, Mammoth Drive, Horseman Court, and Rios Court.

The Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 7 -5.14, provides the authority to the City Council, by Resolution, to locate and designate certain areas where parking is limited or prohibited during certain hours.

Noted below are guidelines related to the proposed parking restriction:

 The proposed preferential parking privileges shall become effective at midnight on January 1, 2026. The permits expire at midnight on December 31, 2030.  Vehicles displaying a valid permit are exempt from the parking restrictions in the permit area.
 By showing proof of residency, residents may obtain a maximum of five permits per house from the Finance Department.
 The placards are displayed in the vehicles where they are visible to enforcement officers.
 The residents pay $7 per permit for the cost to print and issue the permits. This fee excludes enforcement and program maintenance costs such as pole and sign installation.

The guidelines noted above are identical for all areas throughout the City with permitted parking. The requested restriction covers approximately 0.04 square miles of a residential neighborhood located north of Pioneer Valley High School, bounded by Seneca Street, Hearst Court, Donner Court, Domingues Street, Mammoth Drive, Horseman Court, and Rios Court. The proposed parking restriction lies along the single -family residential frontage. Additionally, the requested restriction covers approximately 5,000 linear feet, excluding driveways. This will result in the restricted use of approximately 330 parking spaces.

Alternative(s)
City Council may elect to deny or modify the proposed permitted parking restriction.

Fiscal Considerations
The proposed pa rking restriction will require the installation of 15 signs on existing streetlight poles, as well as printed parking permits. The Public Works Department has 3 estimated the cost of the poles and signs to cost approximately $1,500 in staff time and materials.

Impact on the Community
When implemented, it is anticipated that non-residents, specifically high school students, will be less likely to park within the subject area. However, adjacent neighborhoods, such as those, east of Pioneer Valley High School and areas further north, east of Centennial Street, may experience an increase in vehicles parked by non -residents. Residents and non-residents who park within the permit parking district without a valid permit will be subject to parking citations.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Proposed Permit Parking District Neighborhood North of Pioneer Valley High School

Attachment A

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PREFERENTIAL

PARKING PRIVILEGES TO VEHICLES DISPLAYING A

VALID PARKING PERMIT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD JUST

NORTH OF PIONEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BOUNDED

BY SENECA STREET, HEARST COURT, DONNER COURT,

DOMINGUES STREET, MAMMOTH DRIVE,

HORSEMAN COURT, AND RIOS COURT

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Santa Maria to establish permit parking zones at certain locations within the City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Traffic Committee has reviewed the issue and recommended the establishment of permit parking zones at the locations described below.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 7 -5.14 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, a permit parking zone is to be established effective 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the following locations:

Seneca Street - along the westerly right-of-way of Seneca Street, the permit parking zone shall begin at the northerly right-of-way of Mammoth Drive and end at the southerly right-of-way of Rios Court.

Seneca Street - along the easterly right-of-way of Seneca Street, the permit parking zone shall begin at the northerly right-of-way of Mammoth Drive and end at the southerly right-of-way of Rios Court.

Hearst Court - along the westerly right-of-way of Hearst Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the northerly right-of-way of Domingues Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Hearst Court.

Hearst Court - along the easterly right-of-way of Hearst Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the northerly right-of-way of Domingues Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Hearst Court.

Donner Court - along the westerly right-of-way of Donner Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the northerly right-of-way of Domingues Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Donner Court.

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Donner Court - along the easterly right-of-way of Donner Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the northerly right-of-way of Domingues Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Donner Court.

Domingues Street - along the northerly right-of-way of Domingues Street, the permit parking zone shall begin at the easterly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the westerly right-of-way of Panther Drive.

Domingues Street - along the southerly right-of-way of Domingues Street, the permit parking zone shall begin at the easterly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the westerly right-of-way of Panther Drive.

Mammoth Drive - along the northerly right-of-way of Mammoth Drive, the permit parking zone shall begin at the westerly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Mammoth Drive

Mammoth Drive - along the southerly right-of-way of Mammoth Drive, the permit parking zone shall begin at the westerly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Mammoth Drive

Horseman Court - along the northerly right-of-way of Horseman Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the westerly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Horseman Court.

Horseman Court - along the southerly right-of-way of Horseman Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the westerly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Horseman Court.

Rios Court - along the northerly right-of-way of Rios Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the westerly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Rios Court.

Rios Court - along the southerly right-of-way of Rios Court, the permit parking zone shall begin at the westerly right-of-way of Seneca Street and end at the cul-de-sac of Rios Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing shall constitute traffic regulations pursuant to the City's Ordinance; and

SECTION 2. All work is to be accomplished using the standards and methods approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. This shall be in accordance with standard City specifications, and the provisions of this Resolution are to be carried out by erecting signs, and by such other indicators or devices as may be under provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California and regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and Attachment A

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 4th day of November 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Zoe Glick

PROPOSED PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT

NEIGHBORHOOD NORTH OF PIONEER VALLEY

HIGH SCHOOL
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City of Santa Maria
Department of Public Works
110 South Pine Street
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Attachment B

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chenin Dow, Community Development Director

DATE: November 4, 2025

SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Portions of Chapters 9 -04 through 9 -76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations

Description:

The City Council will waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending portions of Chapters 9 -04 through 9 -76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations, as well as the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Building and Fire Code regulations; and

2. Set for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.

BACKGROUND:

The State of California Building Standards Commission adopts new State standards for building and construction code s every three years, which cities and counties are then mandated to adopt. If codes are not adopted locally, the cities and counties are required to exclusively follow State codes. The 2025 California Building Codes are codified in the Santa Maria Municipal Code (SMMC) and adopted by reference to allow local deviations from the State code, if determined to be necessary by the City. This codification process also enables the City to enforce the Building Code through local methods and processes contained in the SMMC.

The Ordinance amends the City of Santa Maria’s Title 9 Building Regulations by adopting the 202 5 California Building Code, 202 5 California Historical Building Code, 202 5 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 202 5 California Electrical Code, 202 5 California Plumbing Code, and 2025 California Fire Code, and makes a minor amendment to the previously adopted 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).

DISCUSSION:

There are no significant changes to the 2025 California Building Code. Changes focus on enhancing safety, such as a new requirement for protection of stairway exterior walls and clarifying requirements for stairway and elevator two-way communication systems.

Local deviations from the State code are permitted if determined necessary by the City.

As stated, the changes mandated by the State, and other local amendments or additions to the Building and Fire Codes are minor in nature and are primarily for organization and clarity. The Code updates will take effect January 1, 202 6. Permit applications and construction documents submitted after January 1, 202 6, will be subject to the new Codes.

Alternative
If the City Council does not locally adopt the Codes , the City would default to the State codes and, with regards solely to the IPMC, the City’s existing Municipal Code provisions relating to property maintenance. However, failure to adopt the suggested Codes would limit the City ’s enforcement mechanisms, a nd the City's ability to include adjustments specific to the City's local conditions.

Fiscal Considerations
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Ordinance.

Impact to the Community
The proposed action would adopt the latest building standards to ensure optimal safety in buildings constructed in the City of Santa Maria.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Ordinance - Amending Portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9

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ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 9-04 THROUGH 9-76
OF TITLE 9 OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA MUNICIPAL CODE

CONCERNING BUILDING AND FIRE REGULATIONS

WHEREAS, the State of California has recently adopted new building codes which will become effective on January 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, these Codes include the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, and the 2025 California Fire Code; and

WHEREAS, if a city elects to adopt these new codes, standards set forth in them can be amended with changes based on local climatological, topographic , and geographic conditions; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such conditions exist and are identified in the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan , and the following additional conditions exist locally which require that amendments be made to the 2025 State Building Codes in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare:
 The City’s groundwater contains high concentrations of minerals and solids, necessitating regulation of discharges that become return flows to the City’s wastewater treatment plant; and
 Santa Barbara County is an area of high fire risk, and the City regularly experiences high wind conditions necessitating special controls on roofing and enhanced fire protection measures; and
 The Santa Maria area has several active seismic faults and soils which are subject to liquefaction necessitating special structural regulations and erosion-control measures; and

WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Santa Maria to enact the 2025 State Building and Fire Codes with the amendments; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to update and improve the sections of its Municipal Code which relate to property maintenance; and

WHEREAS, the City intends to revise minor portions of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code that it previously adopted as described below.

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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, State of California, as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 9-04, Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-04 BUILDING CODE
Section 9-04.010. California Building Codes, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendices C, F, G, H, I, and J, as published by the International Code Council, and subsequent Editions which incorporate by reference the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code with necessary California amendments as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter. Unless repealed, references in City forms, documents, and regulations, to former provisions of Title 9, Chapter 9 -1, Articles 1 and 2, of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of current Title 9, Chapters 9 -04 through 9 -64 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.

Section 9-04.020. Section 105 of Chapter 1 Amended: Permits Required: Buildings or Structures; Paving Striping, Signage and Exempted Work.

Subsection 105.1 of Section 105 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding one (1) sentence to the end to read as follows:

“Building permits shall be required for all paving, repaving, resurfacing or slurry, striping, re-striping and signage or re-signage of parking spaces in parking lots and structures in both publicly and privately funded public, commercial, or common use facilities.”

Subsection 105.2 of Section 105 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Building: items 1, 2, & 4 to read as follows:

(1) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses , and similar uses, and constructed on a parcel approved for the construction of one detached single-family dwelling provided:
(A) The floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet. (B) The maximum height above adjacent grade shall not exceed eight feet (8′). (C) The maximum ceiling height shall not exceed seven feet (7′). (D) The maximum length-to-width ratio of the building shall not exceed two to one (2:1). (E) The building shall not be located closer than five feet (5′) from any other building on the site. (F) Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations are prohibited. (G) Accessory buildings must be located behind the front wall of the dwelling unit and screened by a six- foot (6’) fence or wall.
(H) The number of exempt accessory buildings shall be limited to two (2). (2) Wood, chain link, or similar fences not over 6 feet high, except those fences which include masonry or similar pilasters.
(3) Retaining or garden walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.

Section 9-04.030. Subsection 105.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.

Section 105.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows.

105.4 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.

The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 9-04.040. Subsection 109.2.1 of Chapter 1 Added: Fees.

Subsection 109.2 of Section 109 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding subsection 109.2.1 through 109.2.3 to read as follows:

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109.2.1 Fees.
(1) General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section or shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges. (2) Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fees. In addition to all other permit fees a fee equal to .013% of the valuation for residential structures and .028% of the valuation for non -residential structures, or current fees set by the State of California, shall be paid to the Building Official as required by the State of California Resources Code for the strong motion instrumentation and seismic hazard mapping programs. (3) Scanning Fees provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges within the Santa Maria Municipal Code shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of issuance of the building permit. (4) Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee. A fee provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, will be paid to the Building Official for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any occupancy classification or for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy when no building permit has been issued. (5) Appeal Hearing Fee as noted in Sec. 9-04.080 of this Code. (6) Fee for the installation of a mobile home for commercial or industrial use is the same as the maximum permitted for residential mobile homes in Section 1020 of Title 25 pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sec. 18613(f). (7) Inspections of buildings to determine their compliance with applicable Codes or regulations will be conducted upon receipt by the Building Official a written request for such inspection from the property owner or authorized representative and upon payment of a fee for such inspection and investigation based upon the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, for each hour or fraction thereof of inspection or investigation time.

The minimum fee shall be for one hour of inspection.
(8) Reduction of permit fees for duplicate residential buildings: In dwelling construction only, where a master set of plans, including a master plot plan is submitted in application for one (1) or more building permits for duplicate buildings, an initial plan check fee for each different building design shall be charged as specified in this Section. Fees to be charged are as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria schedule of Fe es and Charges:
(A) Model home plan check fees are subject to “Custom Dwelling” fees. (B) Duplicate home permit fees are subject to “Production Tract Dwellings” fees. (9) “Express” Plan Review Fee: shall be charged for expedited phasing of the plan review in accordance with the City’s Express Plan Review Policy and the additional fee shall be equal to the full plan review fee.

109.2.2 Special Investigation Fees: 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, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of thi s Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

109.2.3 Fee adjustments by resolution. Authorized. The fees provided for in Section 109 shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.

Section 9-04.070. Subsection 109.6 of Chapter 1 Amended: Refunds.

Subsection 109.6 of Section 109 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety 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 application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 9-04.080. Section 113 of Chapter 1 Amended: Board of Appeals Hearing Fee and Special Purpose Members.

Section 113 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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113.0 Board of Appeals
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretations of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of members who are qu alified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to said Boards but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
113.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code, nor shall the Board be empowered to wai ve requirements of this Code. 113.3 Appeal hearing fee. A fee, as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals. 113.4 Special purposes members. For the purpose of appeals to the standards of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations affecting accommodations for persons with disabilities, two (2) members shall be added who shall have a disability as defined by Section 202 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition.

Section 9-04.090. Subsection 114.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violation and Penalties.

Subsection 114.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

114.4 Violation and penalties.
114.4.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code. 114.4.2 Violation penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and/or impriso nment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.

Section 9-04.100. Subsection 116.6 of Chapter 1 Added: Safety Assessment Placards.

Section 116 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new subsection 116.6 to read as follows:

116.6 Safety Assessment Placards.
116.6.1 Intent. This Section establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The Section further authorizes the Building Official or designee to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment. 116.6.2 Placards. The Building Official shall develop and maintain building safety assessment placard forms. 116.6.2.1 Descriptions. The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures.

INSPECTED – Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

RESTRICTED USE is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued use or occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued use or occupancy.

UNSAFE – Do Not Enter or Occupy is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued use or occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the Building Official or designee. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered. 116.6.2.2 Additi onal information on placards. This ordinance number, right of appeal, the name of the jurisdiction, its address, and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard.

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116.6.2.3 Removal. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placa rd is not to be removed, altered , or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this Se ction.

Section 9-04.110. Section 502.1 Amended: Address Identification.

Subsection 502.1 of Section 502 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing it with Section 9-3.505.1 of this Code.

Section 9-04.120. Subsection 901.8 Added: Application.

Section 901 of Chapter 9 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new subsection 901.8 to read as follows:

901.8 Application. Where there is conflict between any requirement of this Chapter and any requirement of the Fire Prevention Chapter of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, the most restrictive shall govern.

Section 9-04.130. Chapter 15 Amended: Reroofing.

Chapter 15 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Section 1511 in its entirety with Sections 1511.1 through 1511.7 and Table A-15-A, to read as follows:

Section 1511 - REROOFING
Section 1511.1— GENERAL
All reroofing shall conform to th e applicable provisions of Chapter 15 of this Code and as otherwise required in this chapter. Roofing materials and methods of application shall comply with the approved standards or shall follow manufacturer’s installation requirements when approved by the Building Official.

Section 1511.2— INSPECTION AND WRITTEN APPROVAL
1511.2.1 Written Approval Required. New roofing shall not be applied without first obtaining written approval from the Building Official. The Building Official may allow existing roof co verings to remain when an inspection or other evidence reveals all of the following:

1. The roof structure is sufficient to sustain the weight of the additional dead load of the new roofing.

2. The roof deck is structurally sound.

3. Roof drains and drainage are sufficient to prevent extensive accumulation of water.

4. The existing roofing is securely attached to the deck.

5. Existing insulation is not water soaked.

6. Fire-retardant requirements are maintained.
1511.2.2 Required Inspections. New roof coverings shall not be applied without first conducting a pre -roofing inspection verifying that the existing roofing meets all the conditions in Section 1511.2.1 The pre -roofing inspection shall pay particular attention to evidence of accumulation of water. Where extensive ponding of water is apparent, an analysis of the roof structure for proper drainage shall be made and corrective measures, such as relocation of roof drains or scuppers, re-sloping of the roof or structural changes shall be made. Extensive ponding shall be considered areas that retain water for more than forty-eight (48) hours after the rain has stopped or as per roofing manufacturer’s recommendation. An inspection report attesting to the adequacy of the roof structure, as reasonably determi ned from a visual inspection by a special inspector or licensed roofing contractor, prepared and signed by the same, may be required by the Building Official. Additionally, after the pre -roofing inspection and prior to applying a new roof covering, a build ing permit shall be obtained from the Building Official. A final inspection and approval shall be obtained from the Building Official when the reroofing is complete. 1511.2.3 - Repairs. A building permit shall not be required for roofing repairs that do no t exceed ten percent (10%) of the building’s roof area. This Section shall not include the roof sheathing or structural supporting elements.

Section 1511.3 — REROOFING OVERLAYS ALLOWED
1511.3.1 General. No roof shall have in any combination more than that allowed in Table A -15-A. Roofing conforming to Section 1503 overlaid on existing roofing shall comply with the provisions of this Section and manufacturer’s installation requirements as an overlay when approved by the Building Official. 1511.3.2 Overlay on Existing Built-up Roofs. The Building Official may allow reroofing over existing built-up roofing when the conditions specified in Section 1515.1 have been met. When an existing built -up roof has been

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removed and prior to application of new roofing on a nailable deck that has residual bitumen, rosin-sized or other dry sheet shall be installed. Prior to the application of any reroofing, the existing surface shall be prepared as follows:

1. Gravel-surfaced roofing. Not more than one overlay shall be approved over an existing built -up roof. The existing built-up roof shall be cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All blisters, buckles, and other irregularities shall be cut and made smooth and secure. On n onnailable decks, minimum 3/8 -inch (9.5 mm) insulation board shall be securely cemented to the existing roofing with hot bitumen after the existing surface has been adequately primed. On nailable decks, a rosin -sized or other dry sheet shall be installed , and a base sheet shall be mechanically fastened in place.

2. Smooth or cap-sheet surface. Not more than one overlay shall be applied over an existing built-up roof. All blisters, buckles, and other irregularities of existing built -up roof shall be cut and made smooth and secure. On non - nailable decks, a base sheet shall be spot cemented to the existing roof. On nailable decks, a base sheet shall be mechanically fastened in place and where residual materials on the existing surface may cause the new base she et to adhere to the old roof, a rosin-sized or other dry sheet shall be installed under the new base sheet.

3. Intersecting walls. All concrete and masonry walls shall be completely cleaned and primed to receive new flashing. All other walls shall have the surface finish material removed to a minimum height of six inches (152 mm) above the new roof deck surface to receive new roofing and flashing. All rotted wood shall be replaced with new material. Surface finish material shall be replaced or reinstalled.

4. Parapets. Parapets of area separation walls shall have noncombustible faces, including counterflashing and coping materials.

EXCEPTION: Combustible roofing may extend 7 inches (178 mm) above the roof surface.

5. Cant strips. Where space permits, cant strips shall be installed at all angles. All angles shall be flashed with at least two more layers than in the new roof with an exposed finish layer of inorganic felt or mineral surfaced cap sheet.

6. Asphalt and wood shingle application. Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied over one existing built-up roof on structures with a slope of 2 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (16.7% slope) or greater.

Not more than one overlay of wood shingles shall be applied over one existing built-up roof on structures with a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25% slope) or greater. The existing built -up roof shall have all surfaces cleaned of gravel and debris, all blisters and irregularities cut and made smooth and secure, and an un derlayment of not less than Type 30 nonperforated felt shall be installed prior to reroofing.

7. Spray-applied polyurethane foam application . Spray-applied polyurethane foam may be applied directly to existing built-up roofing systems when the completed assembly is a Class A, B, or C fire-retardant roofing assembly and complies with Section 2603.6. When applied on a fire -resistive roof-ceiling assembly, the completed assembly shall also comply with Section 711. Base sheets or dry sheets are not required ove r existing surfaces when applying spray polyurethane foam roofing systems. Miscellaneous materials such as adhesives, elastomeric caulking compounds, metal, vents, and drains shall be a composite part of the roof system. 1511.3.3 Overlay on Existing Wood R oofs or Asphalt Shingle Roofs. The Building Official may allow reroofing over existing wood shingle roofing or asphalt shingle roofing. Only fire -retardant roofing assemblies or noncombustible roof covering may be applied over existing wood shake roofs in accordance with the listing or manufacturer’s installation requirements when approved by the Building Official. When the application of new roofing over existing wood shingle or wood shake roofs creates a combustible concealed space, the entire existing surface shall be covered with gypsum board, mineral fiber, glass fiber or other approved materials securely fastened in place. Hip and ridge cover on an existing shake or shingle roofing shall be removed prior to reroofing application.

Roofing overlays may be installed in accordance with the following:

1. Asphalt shingles. Not more than two overlays of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt or wood shingle roof. Asphalt shingles applied over wood shingles shall not have less than Type 30 nonperforated felt underlayment installed prior to reroofing.

2. Wood shakes. Not more than one overlay of wood shakes shall be applied over an existing asphalt shingle or wood shingle roofing on structures with a slope of 4 units vertical in 12 units hori zontal (33% slope) or greater.

One layer of 18-inch (457 mm), Type 30 nonperforated felt shall be shingled between each course in such a manner that no felt is exposed to the weather below the shake butts.

3. Wood shingles. Not more than one overlay of wood shingles shall be applied over existing wood or asphalt shingles. Wood shingles applied over asphalt shingles shall not have less than Type 30 nonperforated felt underlayment installed prior to reroofing.

Section 1511.4 – TILE
Tile may be applied to roof s with a slope of 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33% slope) or greater over existing roof coverings in accordance with Table A-15-A. Such installations shall be substantiated by a report prepared

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by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such, indicating that the existing or modified framing system is adequate to support the covering. Tile shall be applied in accordance with the original manufacturer’s specifications or when the original manufacturer’s specifications are no longer available, in accordance with Section 1507.3. Tile may be repaired to match the prior installation except for clay and terra-cotta hips and ridge tile shall be reinstalled with Portland cement mortar.

Section 1511.5 — METAL ROOF COVERING
Metal roof covering may be applied over existing roofing in accordance with Table A-15-A. Reroofing with metal roof covering shall be in accordance with the original manufacturer’s specifications or when the original manufacturer’s specifications are no longer available as required by Section 1507.4.

Section 1511.6 — OTHER ROOFING
Reroofing with systems not covered elsewhere in this Code, such as, but not limited to, those that are fluid applied or applied as non asphaltic sheets shall be done with materials and procedures approved by the Building Official.

Section 1511.7 — FLASHING AND EDGING
Missing, rusted or damaged flashing and counterflashing, vent caps, and metal edging shall be installed or replaced with new materials. When existing built -up roofs remain, ve nt flashing, metal edging, drain outlets, metal counterflashing and collars shall be removed and cleaned. All metal allowed to be reinstalled shall be primed prior to reroofing installation. Collars and flanges shall be flashed per the roofing manufacturer ’s instructions.

TABLE A-15-A—ALLOWABLE REROOFS OVER EXISTING ROOFING
(Inspection and Written Approval Required Prior to Application)

EXISTING

ROOFING

NEW OVERLAY ROOFING
Built
Up
Wood
Shake
Wood
Shingle
Asphalt
Shingle Tile Roof
Metal
Roof
Modified
Bitumen
Spray
Polyurethane
Foam
Built Up
Yes NP Yes (3:12) Yes (2:12)
Yes
(2.5:12) Yes Yes Yes
Wood Shakel NP NP NP NP Yes2 Yes2 NP NP
Wood
Shingle1 NP
Yes3
(4:12) Yes4 Yes4 Yes2 Yes2 NP NP
Asphalt
Shingle1 NP
Yes3
(4:12)
Yes4
(3:12) Yes
Yes
(2.5:12) Yes Yes NP
Asphalt over
Wood NP NP NP Yes Yes2 Yes2 Yes NP
Asphalt over
Asphalt NP NP NP Yes Yes Yes Yes NP
Tile Roof NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP
Metal Roof NP NP NP NP NP Yes NP NP
Modified
Bitumen Yes NP Yes (3:12) Yes
Yes
(2.5:12) Yes Yes NP
NP = Not Permitted.

Note: (Minimum Roof Slope)

1 See Section 1507.8 for specific requirements.
2 Board and batten leveling system must be fire stopped in accordance with Section 718.2.6. 3 One layer 18-inch (457 mm) Type 30 nonperforated felt interlaced between shake courses required. 4 Type 30 nonperforated felt underlayment required for reroofing.

Section 9-04.140. Subsection 1704.1 Amended: Special Inspections and Tests, Contractor Responsibility and Structural Observation.

Subsection 1704.1 of Chapter 17 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding one (1) sentence to the end of the Section to read as follows:

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City of Santa Maria approved Special Inspection and Observation Certificates, or equivalent, as provided for in the City of Santa Maria’s “Special Inspection and Observation Manual” are to be completed by the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge for inclusion with the construction permit and City records.

Section 9-04.150. Subsection 1808.7 Added: Foundation Elevation.

Subsection 1808.7 of Section 1808 of Chapter 18 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new subsections 1808.7.4 to read as follows:

1808.7.4 Foundation Elevation. The top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of an approved drainage device a minimum of 12 inches plus 1 percent.

Alternate elevations are permitted subject to the approval of the Building Official, provided it can be demonstrated that required drainage to the point of discharge and away from the structure is provided at all locations on the site. 1808.7.4.1 Finish floor elevation and lot drainage. Every residential building shall be constructed so as to have the elevation of the lowest finished floor, excepting for basements, at least sixteen inches (16”) above the top of City street curb where the lot drainage discharges except where a designed drainage plan may otherwise be approved by the Building Official. All lots shall be graded and maintained so that they drain to the street or public way on which they abut or shall be provided with approved drainage devices.

Section 9-04.160. Appendix H Amended: Signs.

The following Sections of Appendix H of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, are hereby deleted in their entirety: Sections H101.2 Signs Exempt from permits, H108 Animated Devices, and H110 Roof Signs.

Section 9-04.170. Section H116 of Appendix H Added: Removal of Unlawful Signs.

Appendix H of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following Section H116 to read as follows:

H116 Removal of Unlawful Signs. If after thirty (30) days’ notice to remove an unlawful sign to the owner or occupant of the property on which any unlawful sign is situated, the said unlawful sign is neither removed nor made to confirm to this Code, the City shall be entitled to cause the unlawful sign to be removed from said owner or occupant and to recover from said owner or occup ant the reasonable cost of removing such unlawful sign. Said notice may be given by mail to the owner or occupant of the property.

Section 9-04.180. Section I103.1 of Appendix I Amended: Patio Covers.

Section I103.1 of Appendix I of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

I103.1 Exterior Walls and Openings. Enclosure walls shall be permitted to be of any configuration, provided the open or glazed area of the longer wall and one additional wall is equal to not less than fifty percent (50%) of the area below a minimum of six feet eight inches (6’8”) of each wall, measured from the floor. Openings shall be permitted to be enclosed with insect screening, tempered or safety glazing. XO type sliding windows glaz ed with safety or non -safety materials of approved thickness may be installed in non -hazardous areas as defined by the California Building Code. Fifty percent (50%) of all the above opening covers shall be readily removable without the use of any special knowledge or tools.

Section 9-04.190. Section J103 of Appendix J Amended: Exemptions.

Subsection J103.2 of Appendix J of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding items 8 & 9 as follows:

(8) An excavation that (1) is less than 2 fee t in depth or (2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 1 ½ units horizontal (66.7% slope). (9) A fill less than 1 foot in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or less than 3 feet in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50 cubic yards on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.

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Section 9-04.200. Section J105 of Appendix J Added: Grading Inspections.

Appendix J of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Subsection J105.3 to read as follows:

J105.3 Grading Work Progress Verifications. On all construction projects on private property where an approved grading plan designed by a civil engineer is evident, the designer or authorized delegate shall certify in writing to the Building Official the accuracy of the progress of the grading work as follows:
(1) At the time the building pads have been graded in preparati on for building foundations and prior to any approval by the Building Official for the commencement of any building foundation work on the pads, the grading design engineer or authorized delegate shall certify to the Building Official that the lot boundari es have been clearly identified on the site; the graded pad elevations are as shown on the approved grading plan; the buildings are located in conformance with the approved site plan.
(2) Prior to the approval of the Grading Plans, the licensed civil engin eer, land surveyor or architect shall complete and sign the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) certificate and certify that the information in the certificate represents the best efforts to interpret the data available. If the project is not in an A -Zone and not subject to Base Flood Elevation requirements, the applicable zone shall be noted. The licensed professional filling out the FEMA/FIRM Certificate shall also sign as part of the certificate an affidavit stating that he understands that any false statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment under 18 U.S.

Code Section 1001.
(3) At the conclusion of the final grading work on the site and prior to approval by the Building Official of any final inspection or occupancy of any building on the site, the grading design engineer shall either certify to the Building Official that he has inspected the site finished grading work and has found it to have been completed in conformance with the approved grading plan, or the grading design engineer or authorized delegate shall furnish to the Building Official an as -built grading plan design for approval indicating that the grading work as completed will meet all applicable regulations. In addition, the grading design engineer shall certify that the finished grading is in compliance with the City of Santa Maria Flood Plain Management Ordinance and the National Flood Insurance Rate Maps.

SECTION 2. Chapter 9-8, Residential Code, Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-08 RESIDENTIAL CODE

Section 9-08.010. California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendices H, K, and V as published by the International Code Council, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission, or successor agency are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

Section 9-08.020. Section R105.2 of Chapter 1 Amended: Work Exempt from Permit.

Subsection R105.2 of Section R105 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Building: items 1, 2 & 3 to read as follows:

(1) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses , and similar uses, and constructed on a parcel approved for the construction of one detached, single-family dwelling provided:
(A) The floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet. (B) The maximum height above adjacent grade shall not exceed eight feet (8′). (C) The maximum ceiling height shall not exceed seven feet (7′). (D) The maximum length-to-width ratio of the building shall not exceed two to one (2:1). (E) The building shall not be located closer than five feet (5′) from any other building on the site. (F) Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations are prohibited. (G) Accessory buildings must be located behind the front wall of the dwelling unit and screened by a six - foot (6’) fence or wall.
(H) The number of exempt accessory buildings shall be limited to two (2).

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(2) Wood, chain link, or similar fences not over six- (6’) feet high, except those fences which include masonry or similar pilasters.
(3) Retaining or garden walls that are not over four- (4’) feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.

Section 9-08.030. Subsection R105.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.

Section R105.5 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows.

R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.

The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 9-08.040. Subsection R108.2.1 of Chapter 1 Added: Fees.

Subsection R108.2 of Section R108 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding subsections 108.2.1 through R108.2.3 to read as follows:

R108.2.1 Fees.
(1) General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section or shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges. (2) Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fees. In addition to all other permit fees a fee equal to .013% of the valuation for residential structures and .028% of the valuation for non-residential structures, or current fees set by the State of California, shall be paid to the Building Official as required by the State of California Resources Code for the strong motion instrumentation and seismic hazard mapping programs. (3) Scanning Fees provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges within the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of issuance of the building permit. (4) Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee. A fee provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, will be paid to the Building Official for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any occupancy classification or for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy when no building permit has been issued. (5) Appeal Hearing Fee as noted in Sec. 9-1.203 of this ordinance. (6) Fee for the installation of a mobilehome for commercial or industrial use is the same as the maximum permitted for residential mobilehomes in Section 1020 of Title 25 pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sec. 18613 (f). (7) Inspections of buildings to determine their compliance with applicable Codes or regulations will be conducted upon receipt by the Building Official a written request for such inspection from the property owner or authorized representative and upon payment of a fee for such inspection and investigation based upon the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fee s and Charges, for each hour or fraction thereof of inspection or investigation time.

The minimum fee shall be for one hour of inspection.
(8) Reduction of permit fees for duplicate residential buildings. In dwelling construction only, where a master set of plans, including a master plot plan is submitted in the application for one (1) or more building permits for duplicate buildings, an initial plan check fee for each different building design shall be charged as specified in this Section. Fees to be charged are as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges:
(A) Model home plan check fees are subject to “Custom Dwelling” fees. (B) Duplicate home permit fees are subject to “Production Tract Dwellings” fees. (9) “Express” Plan R eview Fee: shall be charged for expedited phasing of the plan review in accordance with the City’s Express Plan Review Policy and the additional fee shall be equal to the full plan review fee which is 43 percent of the building permit fee.

R108.2.2 Special Investigation Fees: 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, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. 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.

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R108.2.3 Fee adjustments by resolution. Authorized. The fees provided for in Section R108 s hall be established and amended by City Council resolution.

Section 9-08.050. Subsection R108.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Refunds.

Subsection R108.5 of Section R108 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

R108.5 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 application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant n ot later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 9-08.060. Section R112 Amended: Board of Appeals.

Section R112 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.080 in its place in its entirety.

Section 9-08.070. Subsection R113.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violation and Penalties.

Subsection R113.4 of Section R113 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code is a mended by substituting Section 9-04.090 of this Code in its place in its entirety.

Section 9-08.080. Subsection R116.6 of Chapter 1 Added: Safety Assessment Placards.

Section R116 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new subsection R116.6 to read as follows:

The provisions of the California Plumbing Code 2016 Edition and Appendices A, B, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, and subsequent editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or succ essor agency, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

Section 9-08.090. Section R319 Amended: Address Identification.

Section R319 of Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Section 9-

3.505.1 of this Code.

Section 9-08.100. Section R403.1.7.3 Amended: Foundation Elevation.

Section R403.1.7.3 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.150 of this Code in its place in its entirety.

Section 9-08.110. Section AH1032 of Appendix H Amended: Patio Covers.

Section AH103.1 of Appendix H of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.180 of this Code in its place in its entirety.

SECTION 3. Chapter 9-12, Historical Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-12 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Section 9-12.010. California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this chapter.

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SECTION 4. Chapter 9-16, Existing Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-16 EXISTING BUILDING CODE

Section 9-16.010. California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendix Chapter A1, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

SECTION 5. Chapter 9-20, Energy Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-20 ENERGY CODE
Section 9-20.010. California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

SECTION 6. Chapter 9-24, Green Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-24 GREEN BUILDING CODE

Section 9-24.010. California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Green Building Standards, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Buildings Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of Cali fornia, Building Standards Commission or successor agency are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

SECTION 7. Chapter 9-28, Fire Prevention Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-28 FIRE PREVENTION CODE

Section 9-28.010. Adoption of Fire Code.

The California Fire Code (CFC), 2025 Edition as published and adopted by the State of California, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Chapter. Each amended Section of the California Fire Code is also renumbered by the addition of the characters “9-28.” preceding the California Fire Code citation.

Section 9-28.020. Additions, Deletions, and/or Amendments to Fire Code.

Chapters 1, 3, 4, 11, and 56 are adopted in their entirety. Additions, deletions, and/or amendments have been applied to Chapters 1, 3, 5, 9, and 56.

Section 9—28.030. Chapter 1 Amended: Scope and General Requirements. a. Section [A] 101.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing the “Name of Jurisdiction”, with “City of Santa Maria, California”.

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b. Section [A] 101.2.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following sentence after, “specifically adopted”: Appendices B,
C, D, H, K, and O are adopted in their entirety, inclusive of the Santa Maria Fire Department Development Guidelines.

c. Section [A] 103.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing the “Name of Jurisdiction”, with “City of Santa Maria, California”.

d. Section [A] 103.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after, “inspectors and other employees”.

A Fire Investigation unit is established within the fire department under the direction of the Fire Chief or his/her designee. All members of the Fire Investigat ion Unit shall, upon completion of requirements as set forth in California Penal Code Section 832, or any successor legislation, have the full power, authority, and immunity of a California peace officer as specified by Penal Code Section 830.37. The Fire Chief and other personnel authorized by the Fire Chief shall have the powers of police officers in performing duties under this Code, shall have the powers of peace officers as provided by California Penal Code Section 830.37 and shall have the authority to issue citations.

e. Section [A] 105.1.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after the word “permit” in the first paragraph:

The Fire Chief or his/her designee may require fire protection system design plans to be stamped and signed by a Fire Protection Engineer registered in California when, in the opinion of the Chief, review of a Fire Protection Engineer is necessary to ensure compliance with the Fire Code.

f. Section [A] 108.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:

The Fire Chief or his/her designee is authorized to collect fees for services as established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The Fire Chief or his/her designee shall review the fees charged for such services at least once annually and may, with the approval of the City Manager, recommend changes to the City Council when the costs for such services are not commensurate with existing fees.

Fire Department plan reviews may be performed by approved third party contractors as determined by the Fire Chief. Fees for third party plan reviews shall be paid by the permit applicant, and shall be based on the amounts designated in contractual agreements between the Fire Department and third-party vendor.

g. Section [A] 110.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by the insertion of the following text after “official” at the end of the second paragraph:

Compliance with this section shall be fulfilled by submittal of all inspection, testing, and maintenance records to The Compliance Engine, an entity under contract to the City.

h. Section [A] 112.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Code Official relative to the application and interpretations of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions, or fire protection systems, and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.

The Fire Code Official shall be an ex officio member to said Board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of proced ure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Fire Code Official.

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i. Section [A] 112.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:

The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code.

j. Section [A] 112.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by inserting the following text after “jurisdiction”:

A fee, as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals.

k. Section [A] 113.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:

Persons who shall violate a provision of the Santa Maria Municipal Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, or both such fine and imprisonment for each violation. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The Fire Chief or his/her designee may also cause an Administrative action to be initiated in accordance with Title 1, Chapters 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, and 1-9 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code.

l. Section [A] 114.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:

Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties set forth in Section 9-28. [A] 113.4 of this Code.

Section 9-28.040. Chapter 3 Amended: General Requirements. a. Section 307.1.1 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:

Open burning is prohibited within City limits, except as provided in CFC Section 307.4.2, “Recreational fires”, CFC Section 307.4.3, “Portable outdoor fireplaces”, or by a single use permit issued by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief or his/her designee is authorized to require the dis continuance of any use, process, equipment, or activity involving open flame, burning, smoking, barbecuing/cooking, or any similar activity regardless of purpose or function when the Fire Chief or his/her designee determines that such activity, equipment, or use is hazardous, offensive, or creates a nuisance.

b. Section 311.2 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after the existing paragraph, ending with “through 311.2.3”:

The owner, occupant, or other person having under their control any property or materials on property damaged by fire or other disaster, when access by the public is possible, shall secure the property either by boarding up all openings, fencing, barricadi ng, or other appropriate measures as approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. Within seven (7) calendar days after written notice by the Fire Chief or his/her designee to do so has been served, all debris, and/or damaged materials shall be removed f rom the property and deposited in

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accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements or proof that contractual arrangements have been made for demolition, replacement, or repair of all fire or disaster damaged structures remaining on the property shall be submitted to the Fire Chief.

c. Section 311.2.1 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following after the existing paragraph, ending with “safety”:

The Fire Chief or his/her designee shall be empowered to initiate necessary actions to secure property damaged by fire or other disaster and/or remove and dispose of debris, and other damaged materials when, after giving notice to the owner of record of the property, the owner fails to secure the property and/or remove debris within (7) calendar days of written notice to the owner, as ordered by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

The Fire Chief or his/her designee is authorized to initiate legal action to recover the costs of securing property damaged by fire or other disaster and/or removing and disposing of debris, and other damaged materials when, after giving notice to the owner of record of the property, the owner fails to secure the property and/or remove debris within (7) calendar days, and the City provides the service either through the use of City resources or a contractor.

Section 9-28.050. Chapter 5 Amended: Fire Service Features. a. Section 503.2. of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following:

Fire lanes shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet, excluding shoulders, when the height of a building does not exceed 30 feet. Buildings with heights in excess of 30 feet will comply with CFC Appendix D, aerial access roads. All roof height dimensions shall be measured on a vertical plane from the lowest level of vehicular access to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is higher.

When multiple lanes are proposed in a fire access roadway, each lane shall not be less than 14 feet in width.

If a 14-foot opening is utilized, there must be a minimum of a 30-foot approach and a 30-foot departure for a total of 60 feet in a straight line. As the opening increases, the approach and departure dimensions may be decreased at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located above or within 30 feet (measured horizontally from the edge of fire lane to the nearest utility or power line) of Fire Lanes.

b. Section 503.2.7 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following:

The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire chief or his/her designee based on the fire department’s apparatus; however, no grade will exceed twelve (12) percent. Grade transitions shall not exceed City of Santa Maria Fire Department apparatus maximum approach and departure angles as determined by the fire chief or his/her designee.

c. Section 503.5 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after “ASTM F2200” at the end of the first paragraph:

All electrically operated gates which are insta lled across required fire access roads, lanes, or pathways shall have an access switch approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. The switch shall be installed so the gate will remain in the open position until re-set by the fire department. The gate shall have a manual means of opening in the event of a power failure and shall be accessible from the exterior of the property. In addition to the switch, a fire-department—approved strobe device shall be installed for rapid access through vehicle access g ates for emergency vehicles. Strobe switches shall activate the gate system when approached by Fire Department apparatus equipped with standard Fire Department emitters.

d. Section 505.1. of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended as follows:

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Replace “4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inches” with, “6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of one inch”.

Insert the following text after the preceding revision and before the sentence beginning with “Where required”: Commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential occupancies shall provide address numbers with a minimum height of 12” and a minimum stroke width of 1.5”. Larger numbers may be required for exterior elevations with setbacks or building features that minimize visibility.

Exception: Or as otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.

Section 9-28.60. Chapter 9 Amended: Fire Protection Systems. a. Section 903.2.1.1, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

b. Section 903.2.1.3, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

c. Section 903.2.1 .4, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amende d by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

d. Section 903.2.2.1 is added to Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code stating the following:

All Group B occupancies other than those described in Section 903.2.2 shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system throughout the building when the gross floor area is more than 5,000 square feet.

e. Section 903.2.3, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

f. Section 903.2.4, Item 1, of Ch apter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

g. Section 903.2.7, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

h. Section 903.2.9, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

i. Section 903.2.10, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.

j. Section 903.2.10, Item 2, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by deleting the exception for R-3 Occupancies.

k. Section 907.7.2, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by deleting the entire text and replacing the text with the following:

The permittee shall provide a record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72 verifying that the system has been installed and tested in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; and a copy of a serially numbered certificate issued to the permittee by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally recognized authority, certificating the system. Certification shall be required for all new systems including fire sprinkler monitoring systems and shall be req uired for any existing systems that produce three or more false alarm activations within a calendar year, and for systems that become unreliable due to dilapidation or deterioration.

Certification is required for the life of the system. The copy of the cer tificate shall be presented to the Fire Chief or his/her designee prior to the final permit inspection or clearance of a violation/correction notice.

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Exception: Group R Division 3 occupancies.

i. Section 907.8.4, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after “maintained” at the end of the first paragraph:

False alarms shall be regulated in accordance with SMMC Section 5 -2.09(b). A cost recovery fee for false alarms will be as set forth in the City of Santa Maria User Fees Schedule.

Section 9-28.190. Chapter 56 Amended: Explosives and Fireworks. a. Section 5601.1.3, of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after “prohibited” at the end of paragraph 1:

Safe and sane fireworks, as defined by Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, may be sold and possessed during the period beginning at twelve noon (12:00 p.m.) on the 28th day of June and ending at eleven PM (11:00 p.m.) on t he 4th day of July. Safe and sane fireworks may only be ignited between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the 4th of July.

b. Section 5601.2.3, of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by addition of the following text after “stored” at the end of Paragraph 1:

Permits for the sale, storage, and transportation of Safe and Sane Fireworks shall be issued in accordance with requirements established by the Santa Maria Fire Department, and CCR Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, Article 13. Fireworks stands and sales areas shall be free from any conditions which increase, or may cause an increase of, the hazard of fire or explosion or which may become the cause of any obstruction, delay or hindrance to prevention, suppression or extinguishment of fire.

SECTION 8. Chapter 9-32, Plumbing Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-32 PLUMBING CODE
Section 9-32.010. California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition Adopted.

The provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, and Appendices A, B, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

Section 9-32.020. Subsection 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.

Section 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows.

104.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to g rant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.

The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 9-32.030. Subsection 104.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Fees.

Subsection 104.5 of Section 104 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

104.5 Fees. Permit fees shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges.

104.5.1. Fee adjustments by resolution: Authorized. The fees provided for in this Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.

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for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is t hen or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. 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.

104.5.3 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 application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 9-32.040. Subsection 106 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violations and Penalties.

Subsections 106.1 and 106.3 of Section 106 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, are amended in their entirety to read as follows:

106.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain any plum bing in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code.

106.3 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, e ach separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.

Section 9-32.050. Subsections 107.3 and 107.4 of Chapter 1 Added: Appeal Hearing Fee and Special Purpose Members.

Section 107 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Subsections 107.3 and 107.4 to read as follows:

107.3 Appeal Hearing Fee. A fee as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees an d Charges shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals.

107.4 Special Purpose Members. For the purpose of appeals to the standards of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations affecting accommodations for persons with disabilities, two (2) persons shall be added who shall have a disability as defined in Section 202, California Building Code, 2025 Edition.

Section 9-32.060. Subsection 108 of Chapter 1 Amended: Authorized Installer.

Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code , 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Section 108 to read as follows:

108.1 Authorized Installer. Only authorized installers, as provided for in this Section, may install replacement water heaters in the City of Santa Maria without obtaining a permit b y affixing a City of Santa Maria installation sticker on each replacement water heater.

Exceptions:

A. Any water heater installed in a new location requires a plumbing permit.

B. Replacement water heaters must have the same or lesser input BTU ratings than the original water heater if gas fired to qualify for the sticker program.

C. Replacement water heaters must have the same or lesser wattage as the original water heater if electric to qualify for the sticker program.

108.2 Plumbing Contractor. Any plumbing contractor holding both a valid C -36 Contractor’s License in the State of California and a valid City business license for such contracting may apply for authorized installer status.

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108.3 Revocation or Suspension Procedure. The Building Official may suspend or revoke a plumbing contractor’s authorized installer status for one or more of the following grounds:
(1) Failure to perform by allowing a substandard installation of a water heater twice within the same twelve (12) month period.
(2) Failure to submit a monthly report on installations including the name, telephone number, and address of the owner, installation sticker number, date, location, and names of the installing plumber and authorized installer. (3) Failure to have the employee installer properly trained as an authorized installer. (4) Failure to correct a substandard installation after receiving a notice of non-compliance from the City of Santa Maria.
(5) Suspension, revocation, or placing of the C -36 Plumbing Contractor’s License on “i nactive” status by the State Contractor’s License Board.
(6) The revocation or suspension shall take effect fourteen (14) days after the notice of revocation or suspension is given to the authorized installer by regular U.S. Mail.

108.4 Hearing or Denial, Revocation or Suspension. If a plumbing contractor’s authorized installer status is denied, revoked, or suspended, an applicant may within fourteen (14) days after the notice of denial, revocation or suspension is given, request a hearing before the Build ing Official. The Building Official shall fix a time and place for the hearing and shall notify the applicant. At the hearing, the Building Official shall hear and receive evidence to determine whether the denial, revocation, or suspension of authorized installer status should be sustained or reversed.

The Building Official shall give the applicant notice of the decision within twenty (20) days after the hearing is closed.

108.5 Appeal. If the Building Official does not reverse the action, a person aggrieved by the denial, revocation , or suspension may appeal the action to the Board of Appeals. A written notice of appeal concisely stating the facts of the case and the grounds of appeal shall be filed with the Board of Appeals within fourteen (14) days after the notice of the action appealed from is given. The Board of Appeals shall have the appeal set for hearing and shall give the appellant notice of the time and place of the hearing. The decision of the Board of Appeals made after the appellant has had an opportunity to be heard is final. The Board of Appeals shall give the appellant notice of its decision within fourteen (14) days after the close of the hearing.

108.6 Fee. The fee for each City of Santa Maria authorized installation sticker shall be as se t forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges.

108.7 Fee Adjustments by resolution: Authorized. The fee provided for in this Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.

Section 9-32.070. Sections 109 of Chapter 1 Added: Qualification for Permits.

Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Sections 109 to read as follows:

109.0 Qualification for Permits
109.1 To Whom Permits May be Issued. No permit shall be issued to any person or firm to do or cause to be done any plumbing work regulated by this Code, except to such person or firm holding both a valid contractor’s license issued by the State enabling the performance of such work and a valid City business license to engage in the business of such contracting work in the City.

Exception: Any plumbing permits required by the Code may be issued to any person to do any plumbing work regulated by the Code in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings in connection therewith, provided such person is the owner of such dwelling and that the same is occupied by said owner, or that said owner intends to personally occupy such dwelling; and provided further that said o wner shall personally purchase all materials and perform all labor in connection with this work.

Section 9-32.080. Subsection 422.3.1 Added: Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities.

Subsection 422.3 of Section 422 of Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following subsection 422.3.1 to read as follows:

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422.3.1 Motor fuel-dispensing facility. In every motor fuel -dispensing facility, separate restroom facilities for each sex shall be provided and maintained for the publ ic and shall be accessible for persons with disabilities. These restroom facilities shall be maintained in a working, clean , and sanitary manner stocked with sufficient towels, soap, toilet paper, and toilet covers and in accordance with all applicable law s and regulations. In addition, air and water shall be provided as per the State of California Business and Professions Code Section 13651.

Section 9-32.090. Section 422.4.2 Added: Required Public Toilet Facilities.

Subsection 422.4 of Section 422 of Cha pter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following subsection 422.4.2 to read as follows:

422.4.2 Required Public Toilet Facilities. Customers and patrons shall be provided with public toilet facilities in structures and tenant spaces intended for public utilization. The accessible route to public facilities shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets, or similar spaces.

Section 9-32.100. Section 422.4.3 Added: Pay Facilities.

Subsection 422.4 of Section 422 of Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following subsection 422.4.3 to read as follows:

422.4.3 Pay Facilities. Where pay facilities are installed, such facilities shall be in excess of the required minimum facilities. Required facilities shall be free of charge.

Section 9-32.110. Section 423 Added: Car Washes.

Chapter 4 to the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended to add new Section 423.0 to read as follows:

423.0 Car Washes. All commercial car wash facilities, including self -wash, shall have water recycling systems and the design installations of these systems shall comply with Section 10950 through 10953 of the California Health and Safety Code and be approved by the administrative authority.

Section 9-32.120. Table 442.1 Amended: Minimum Number of Required Fixtures.

Table 422.1 of Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by a dding Footnote 8 referring to Residential occupancy clothes washer standpipes to read as follows:

(8) Clothes washer standpipes - A minimum of one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each single -family dwelling or a minimum ratio of one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each seven (7) apartment house dwelling units or fraction thereof, with not less than two (2) standpipes for apartment houses having five (5) or more dwelling units.

Kitchen sinks-one (1) for each dwelling or apartment unit.

Section 9-32.130. Subsection 604.1 and 604.3. Amended: Pipe Tube and Fittings, Copper and Alloy Tube.

Subsections 604.1 and 604.3 of Section 604 of Chapter 6 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new last sentence, to read as follows:

“No galvanized, Type ‘M’ or Type ‘L’ copper water piping shall be installed within any concrete slab or in the ground under a concrete slab within a building. The use of Type “M” copper water piping shall be prohibited in buildings.”

Section 9-32.140. Subsection 610.8. Amended: Water Pipe Size.

Subsection 610.8 of Section 608 of Chapter 6 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing the last sentence, to read as follows:

“Regardless of the water meter size, the minimum size of any water supply piping from the meter to the building or equipment served shall be a minimum of one inch (1”) diameter trade size piping.”

Section 9-32.150. Subsection 611.5 Added: Water Softener.

Section 611 of Chapter 6 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Subsections 611.5 and 611.5.1 to read as follows:

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611.5 All water softeners as defined in City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8 -12.104 (91), shall be installed and conform to generally recognized plumbing and sanitary standards or other standards deemed equal technology and accepted by the administrative authority and shall be consistent with this Code. After the effective date of this amendment, only the following water softeners may be installed on structures utilized for non -residential purposes:
(1) Canister-type units which are centrally regenerated; or (2) Water softeners with demand control systems as defined in the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.104 (91) & (92); or
(3) Such other water softeners, as determined by the administrative authority, which by objective testing and results will not discharge brine waste with a total dissolved solids concentration or frequency of discharge that exceeds the equivalent produced by the treatment process provided by demand control water softeners as defined by the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8.12.104 (91) & (92).

Upon receipt of determinations and orders issued to the administrative authority by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.410, the following limitations shall apply:
(1) It shall be unlawful after the effective date of an order issued by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8 -12.410 (c) to install on any structure an on -site regeneration water softener as defined in Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.104 (91); and/or (2) It shall also be unlawful after the effective date of an order issued by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Section 8 -12.410 (c) to operate or maintain an on -site regeneration water softener after January 1, 2007.

611.5.1 All users who install a water softener in new residential construction shall install plumbing so that only water feeding the hot water system is softened.

EXCEPTION: Canister type units that are centrally regenerated may be connected to both the hot and cold water distribution systems, excluding hose bibs and irrigation systems.

Section 9-32.160. Appendix Section H501.13 Amended: Septic Tanks.

Section H501.13 of Appendix H of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing number (2) to read as follows:

“Steel tanks are prohibited.”
SECTION 9. Chapter 9-36, Electrical Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-36 ELECTRICAL CODE

Section 9-36.010. California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Electrical Code, including Annex H, 2025 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

Section 9-36.020. Section 80.15 of Annex H Amended: Electrical Board.

Section 80.15 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-

04.080 of this Code in its place in its entirety.

Section 9-36.030. Subsection 80.19(D) of Annex H Added: Annual Maintenance Permit.

Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing subsection

80.19(D) in its entirety to read as follows:

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80.19(D) Annual Maintenance Permits. An annual electrical maintenance permit may, upon application therefore, be issued to any person or firm who regularly employs one (1) or more designated, qualified electricians for the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical wiring or equipment on the premises owned or occupied by the permit holder. The permit holder shall keep an accurate record in duplicate of all electrical work performed under the annual permit, and within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar year, the permittee shall transmit to the Building Official a report stating whether or not any electrical work was performed during the preceding year. If the report indicates that any electrical work was performed, such report shall contain a descriptio n of all such work performed during the preceding year. All work described in the annual report shall be inspected and subject to corrections or, due to extent or complexity of work, shall be subject to individual permit requirements. Each annual electrical maintenance permit shall automatically expire on December 31st of the year in which it was issued.”

Section 9-36.040. Subsection 80.19(E) of Annex H Amended: Fees.

Subsection 80.19(E) of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

80.19(E) Fees. Permit fees shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges.

80.19(E)(1) Fee adjustments by resolution. Authorized. The fees provided for in thi s Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.

80.19(E)(2) Special Investigation Fees. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation sh all be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. 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.

80.19(E)(3) 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 application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 9-36.050. Subsection 80.19(F)6 of Annex H Added: Electrical Observation.

Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition is amended in its entirety as follows:

80.19(F)6 Electrical Observation. In addition to the inspections required by this section, electrical observation shall be provided for the following items:

1. Installation or alteration of high voltage electrical systems and equipment over 600 volts nominal; or

2. Health Care Facilities, California Electrical Code Article 517 (O.S.H.P.D. 3); or

3. Installation or alteration of electrical systems and equipment within locations classified as hazardous by provisions of the California Electrical Code, except for gasoline dispensing installati ons and systems located within storage garages, repair garages, or lubritoriums; or

4. When so designated by the architect or engineer of record; or

5. When such observation is specifically required by the Building Official; or

6. Installation of Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS); or

7. Solar photovoltaic systems greater than 100 kVa.

The owner shall employ the engineer responsible for the electrical design, or another engineer designated by the engineer responsible for the electrical design to perform visual observation of complex electrical equipment and systems for general conformance to the approved plans and specifications, including but not limited to placement and interconnection of equipment. Electrical observation shall be performed at significant stages of the construction and when the installation is complete and ready to be i nspected by the Building Official. Electrical Observation is not in lieu of required Building Division Electrical Inspections. Upon completion of the portions of the work requiring observation, a Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to the Building Of ficial over the seal and signature of the engineer responsible for such observation. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the Building Official

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receives and approves any required observation reports and the Certificates of Compliance. The Ce rtificates of Compliance for observation shall read as follows:

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR THE ELECTRICAL OBSERVATION “I certify that to the best of my knowledge the requirements of the California Electrical Code and approved plans and specifications have been complied with insofar as the portion of the work requiring electrical observation is concerned, except for those deviations that have been previously reported and approved of by the Building Official.

A guarantee that the contractor has necessarily constructed the building in full accord with the plans and specifications is neither intended nor implied.”

Section 9-36.060. Subsection 80.19(F)8 of Annex H Added: Special Inspection Required.

Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Subsection

80.19(F)8 to read as follows:

80.19(F)8 Special Inspection. In addition to the inspections required by this Section, electrical special inspection shall be provided for the following items:

1. Ground Fault Protection of Equipment: or

2. Switchboards, Distribution Boards, and Motor Control Centers 1000 amps or more and/ or over 600 volts; or

3. Transformers 100 kVa or more single phase or 300 kVa or more three phases; or

4. Solar Photovoltaic Systems greater than 100 kVa; or

5. Hazardous Locations; or

6. Licensed Clinics (OSHPD 3); or

7. Installations of Critical Operation Systems (C.O.P.S.).

Special Electrical Inspections include, but are not limi ted to, observation of the work assigned for conformance with the approved design drawings and specifications, and submission of appropriate inspection reports to the City of Santa Maria Building Inspector. The Special Electrical Inspector shall be a quali fied person who demonstrates competence to the satisfaction of the Building Official for the type of work and/or testing requiring Special Inspection.

These individual(s) or firm(s) shall be responsible for performing the Special Inspection tasks and reports required by the California Electrical Code and City of Santa Maria Regulations. The Special Electrical Inspector(s) shall be a designated registered design professional familiar with the materials and design or a third -party individual, firm or testing agency and shall not be the installing contractor.

Section 9-36.070. Subsection 80.19(H) of Annex H Amended: Expiration Subsection 80.19(H) of annex H of the 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.180 of this Code in its place in its entirety.

Section 9-36.080. Subsection 80.19(I) of Annex H Added: To Whom Permits May Be Issued.

Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding subsection

80.19(I) to read as follows:

80.19(I) to whom permits may be issued. No permit shall be issued to any person or firm to do or cause to be done any electrical work regulated by this Chapter, except to such person o r firm holding both a valid unexpired and unrevoked contractor’s license issued by the State, enabling the performance of such work and a valid unexpired City business license to engage in the business of such contracting work in the City.

Exception: Any electrical permits required by the California Electrical Code may be issued to any person to do any electrical work regulated by the Code in a single -family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings in connectio n therewith; provided, that such person is the owner of such dwelling and that the same is occupied by, or is intended to be occupied by, the owner; and provided further, that the owner personally purchases all materials and performs all labor in connection with the electrical work.

Section 9-36.090. Section 80.23 of Annex H Amended: Violations and Penalties.

Section 80.23 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

80.23 Violations and Penalties.

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(A) Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any electrical system or equipment in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code. (B) Penalties. Any person, firm , or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and /or imprisonment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offe nse.

Section 9-36.100. Section 80.25 of Annex H Amended: Energy Connections.

Section 80.25 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

80.25 Connections to Electricity Supply. All installations of electric services shall be made in accordance with all applicable rules of the particular utility company concerned. No service may be energized until work is completed to the satisfaction of the Building Official.

Section 9-36.110. Section 250.52(A)(3) Amended: Concrete Encased Electrode.

Section 250.52(A)(3) of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new last paragraph to read as follows:

“Every new building or addition shall be provided with a concrete encased grounding electrode as defined in the above paragraph. This requirement may be waived by the Building Official when completely justified by hardship conditions.”
SECTION 10. Chapter 9 -40, Mechanical Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-40 MECHANICAL CODE

Section 9-40.010. California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.

The provisions of the California Mechanical Code and Appendices B, C, D, F, and G, 2025 Edition, and subsequent Editions, as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.

Section 9-40.020. Subsection 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.

Section 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows.

104.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.

The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 9-40.030. Subsection 104.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Fees.

Subsection 104.5 of Section 104 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

104.5 Fees. Permit fees shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges.

104.5.1 Fee adjustments by resolution: Authorized. The fees provided for in this Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.

104.5.2 Special Investigation Fees: 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, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the

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Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. 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.

104.5.3 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid her eunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on a written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 9-40.040. Subsection 105.2.7 Added: Smoke Detectors, Special Inspection Required.

Subsection 105.2 of Section 105 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Subsection 105.2.7 to read as follows:

105.2.7 Special Inspections Required.

105.2.7.1 Smoke Detectors. Special inspection shall be required for the installation of smoke detectors associated with smoke dampers and/ or H.V.A.C. shutoffs. The detectors shall be tested by an approved testing agency or a qualified third-party Special Inspector. The Special Inspector/Testing Agency shall be an independent third-party individual or firm and shall not be the installing contractor. A Professional Engineer shall submit a final signed and sealed report to the Building Inspector documenting successful testing and device operation prior to City issuan ce of final inspection approval or occupancy approval, including conditional occupancy approval.

105.2.7.2 Duct Fire Wrap. Special inspection shall be required for the installation of listed fire -resistive duct wrap systems that consists of two or more layers of material. The Special Inspector shall physically be present during the installation of each wrap layer and verify that it is installed per its listing. The Special Inspector shall be an independent third party individual or firm and shall not be the installing contractor. The Special Inspector shall submit a final signed and dated report to the Building Inspector documenting successful installation per its listing prior to City issuance of final inspection approval or occupancy approval, including conditional occupancy approval.

105.2.7.3 Unlisted Gas Fired Appliances. Gas fired appliances, which are proposed that are not listed and labeled by an approved listing agency shall have a special inspection, be evaluated by a qualified California Licensed Professional Engineer and have an Engineer’s Report provided prior to final inspection approval by the City of Santa Maria.

The project owner shall employ a qualified Engineer to evaluate the unlisted gas-fired appliance and its installation. The qualified Engineer shall prepare an Engineer’s Report that finds the equipment and installation to be in compliance with the California Mechanical Code, all applicable nationally recognized construction and installation standards and declares the installation to be in a “safe operational condition” as of the date of the report.

Section 9-40.050. Section 106 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violations and Penalties.

Subsection 106.1 and 106.3 of Section 106 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, are amended in their entirety to read as follows:

106.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any mechanical system or equipment in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code.

106.3 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.

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Section 9-40.060. Subsections 107 .3 and 107.4 of Chapter 1 Added: Appeal Hearing Fee and Special Purpose Members.

Section 107 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Subsections 107.3 and 107.4 to read as follows:

107.3 Appeal Hearing Fee. A fee as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals.

Section 9-40.070. Section 108.0 of Chapter 1 Added: Qualification for Permits.

Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Section 108 to read as follows:

108.0 Qualifications for Permits.

108.1 To whom permits may be issued. No permit shall be issued to any person or firm to do or cause to be done any mechanical work regulated by the Code except to such person or firm holding both a valid contractor’s license issued by the State enabling the performance of such work, and a valid City business license to engage in the business of such person contracting such work in the City.

EXCEPTION: Any mechanical permits required by the Code may be issued to any person to do any mechanical work regulate d by the Code in a single -family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes including the usual accessory buildings in connection therewith, provided such person is the owner of such dwelling and that the same is occupied by said owner, or that said owner intends to personally occupy such dwelling, and provided further that said owner shall personally purchase all materials and perform all labor in connection with the work.

Section 9-40.080. Subsection 302.1 Amended: Approval.

Subsection 302.1 of Se ction 302 of Chapter 3 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Exception to read as follows:

EXCEPTION: Third-Party Listing. Unlisted appliances and equipment shall be evaluated by a Listing Agency or qualified professional engineer with special inspection and approved by the Building Official. A report addressing the appliance/equipment shall be submitted to the Building Official that finds the equipment and installation to be in compliance with the California Mechanical Code; all applicable nationally recognized construction and installation standards; and declares the installation to be in a “safe operational condition” as of the date of the report.

Section 9-40.090. Section 303 Added: Installation.

Section 303 of Chapte r 3 the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition is amended with the adding new Subsections 303.13 and 303.14 to read as follows:

303.13 Weather Protection. Unless listed or designed for outside installation, appliances and equipment on the roof of a buil ding shall be enclosed in a penthouse complying with the requirements of the Building Code for roof structures or shall be completely enclosed in a weatherproof housing. The housing, when constructed of metal, shall be of galvanized steel not less than 0.0 24 inch (0.61 mm) (No. 24 U.S. Standard gage) or of aluminum not less than No. 22 B.&S. gage supported on a substantial metal frame. In addition to the requirements of Section 904.10, the housing shall be not larger than necessary to properly cover and pro vide a minimum six (6) inch (152 mm) clearance around the appliance or appliances enclosed therein, including all controls and draft diverters.

303.14 Ventilation. An enclosure or penthouse shall be provided with openings complying with the requirements of Chapter 7, together with means for proper ventilation of the appliance or equipment draft hood relief openings.

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SECTION 11. Section 9-44.060 of Chapter 9-44, Property Maintenance Code, of Title 9 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-44 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

Section 9-44.060. Subsection 108.1 of Chapter 1 Amended: General.

Subsection 108.1 of Section 108 of Chapter 1 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, is amended to read as follows:

108.1 General. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, unfit for human occupancy, or unlawful, such structure or equipment shall be placarded accordingly pursuant to Section 108.4 of this Code.
108.1.1 Unsafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property, or safety of the pub lic or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire, or because such structure contain s unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed , dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible.
108.1.2 Unsafe equipment. Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure that is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a hazard to life, health, property, or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure. 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy. A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance is insanitary, vermin , or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination , sa nitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure o r to the public.
108.1.4 Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered, or occupied contrary to law. 108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described as follows shall be considered to be dangerous:

1. Any door aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not confor m to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to the requirements for existing buildings.

2. The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress is so warped, worn loose, torn, or otherwise unsafe as to not provide safe and adequate means of egress.

3. Any portion of a building, structure, or appurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment, vandalism, or by any other cause to such an extent t hat it is likely to partially or completely collapse, or to become detached or dislodged.

4. Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof that is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached, or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural or artificial loads of one and one-half the original designed value.

5. The building or structure, or part of the building or structure, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for any other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fail or give way.

6. The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy.

7. The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured , or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act.

8. Any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to such an extent as to present either a substantial risk of fire, building collapse or any other threat to life and safety.

9. A building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dil apidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation,

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mechanical or plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.

10. Any building or structure, because of a lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections, mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause , is determined by the code official to be a threat to life or health.

11. Any portion of a building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned so as to constitute such building or portion thereof as an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.

SECTION 12. Section 9-44.061 of Chapter 9-44, Property Maintenance Code, of Title 9 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 9-44.061. Subsection 108.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Placarding.

Subsection 108.4 of Section 108 of Chapter 1 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, is amended to read as follows:

108.4 Placarding. Pursuant to conditions found in Sections 108.1, 108.2, 108.3 and 108.5 of this Code, the Building Official or designee shall post on the subject premises, structure or equipment a placard stating either “Unsafe” or “Limited Entry.” Such placard shall inclu de the penalty for violating the conditions of the placard and reference to the appeals process of Section 113 of 2025 California Building Code as amended by the City of Santa Maria in Section 9-04.080 of this Code.

SECTION 1 3. Chapter 9 -76, Mobile Home P arks, of Title 9 of the City Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby deleted, as it is a duplicate of Chapter 9-48.

SECTION 14. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the CEQA guidelines, and the City’s environmental procedures, and has been found to be exempt pursuant to Section

18.36.10.H. (Statutory Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines because the adoption of this Ordinance will not result in any physical harm to the environment because the City Council hereby finds with certainty that there is no possibility the passage of this Ordinance amending the zoning code will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 15. If any part or provision of this Chapter, or the application thereof t o any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter, including the application of that part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 16. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 1 , 2026.

Within 15 days following its passage, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circula tion in accordance with State Law; or when deemed necessary due to the length or complexity of the Ordinance, cause a summary of the Ordinance to be prepared and published at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. If a summary is published at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted, then within 15 days after adoption of the Ordinance the City Clerk shall publish a summary of the Ordinance with the names of those City Council Members voting for

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and against the Ordinance and shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along with the names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance.

SECTION 17. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 4th day of November 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager

Santa Maria City CouncilNovember 4, 2025

Santa Maria City Council
November 4, 2025