Yorba Linda City Council
October 21, 2025

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SECTION 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.

9.1 Documents and Data. All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents, and other materials plans, drawings, estimates, test data, survey results, models, renderings, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings, digital renderings, or data stored digitally, magnetically, or in any other medium (the “Documents and Materials”) prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Administrator or upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, and Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the Documents and Materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed Documents and Materials for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by Contractor will be at City’s sole risk and without liability to Contractor, and Contractor’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, revise, or assignment. Contractor may retain copies of such Documents and Materials for its own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any Documents and Materials prepared by them, and in the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom.

9.2 Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, rights of reproduction, and other intellectual property embodied in the Documents and Materials. Contractor shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for the Documents and Materials the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all of the Documents and Materials. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to the Documents and Materials which were prepared by design professionals other than Contractor or provided to Contractor by City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Materials at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.

9.3 Records. Contractor shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports (including but not limited to payroll reports), studies, or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and the Services performed hereunder (the “Books and Records”), as shall be necessary to perform the Services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Administrator to evaluate the performance of such Services. Any and all such Books and Records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Administrator

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shall have full and free access to such Books and Records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such Books and Records. Such Books and Records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the Services hereunder, and City shall have access to such Books and Records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Contractor’s business, custody of the Books and Records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Contractor’s successor in interest. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), this Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement.

9.4 Reports. Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Administrator such reports concerning the performance of the Services required by this Agreement as the Contract Administrator shall require. Contractor hereby acknowledges that City is greatly concerned about the cost of the Services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Contractor agrees that if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the Services contemplated herein or, if Contractor is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Administrator of said fact, circumstance, technique, or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Contractor is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

9.5 Confidentiality. City and Contractor agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports, and other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both Parties unless required by law. Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Administrator or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. If Contractor, or any officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of Contractor, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Contractor for any Claims caused by or incurred as a result of Contractor’s conduct.

Contractor shall promptly notify City should Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions, or other discovery request, court order, or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the Services performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing, or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor. However, this right to review any

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such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered a voluntary disclosure so long as Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena as provided herein. Contractor understands and agrees that it may be required to provide documents to the City to be produced in response to a Public Records Act request.

SECTION 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

10.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If either Party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses including costs, in addition to any other relief to which that Party may be entitled; provided, however, that the attorneys’ fees awarded pursuant to this Subsection shall not exceed the hourly rate paid by City for legal services multiplied by the reasonable number of hours spent by the prevailing Party in the conduct of the litigation. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.

10.2 Venue. In the event that either Party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the Parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in Riverside County.

10.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and all other parts of this Agreement shall nevertheless be in full force and effect.

10.4 Section Headings and Subheadings. The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.

10.5 No Implied Waiver of Breach. Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Contractor shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting Party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. Any waiver by either Party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

10.6 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the Parties.

10.7 Contractor Principals and Representatives. The following principals of Contractor (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the principals and

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representatives of Contractor authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:
(Name) (Title)
(Name) (Title)
(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of the Principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the Principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Services hereunder. All personnel of Contractor, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Contractor without the express written approval of City.

10.8 City Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by a City employee, Brad Skeene, Parks and Facilities Superintendent (“Contract Administrator”). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his designee. It shall be Contractor’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Administrator is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the Services and Contractor shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Administrator. Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, the Contract Administrator shall have the power to act on behalf of City for all purposes under this Agreement.

Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the Contract Administrator or his designee.

10.9 Notices. Any written notice to Contractor shall be sent to:

A.O. Reed & Co.
2390 Bateman Ave.

Irwindale, CA 91010
Attn: Anthony Musso
Any written notice to City shall be sent to the Contract Administrator at:

City of Yorba Linda
4845 Casa Loma Ave
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Attn: Brad Skeene, Parks and Facilities Superintendent

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with a copy to:

City Clerk
City of Yorba Linda
4845 Casa Loma Ave
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either Party desires or is required to give to the other Party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail. Either Party may change its address by notifying the other Party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

10.10 Rights and Remedies. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other Party.

10.11 Integration, Interpretation. This Agreement, including Exhibits A and B, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.

The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either Party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

10.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.

10.13 Execution of Contract. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of each of the Parties hereto represent and warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) that entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said Party is bound.

10.14 Nondiscrimination. Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that in the performance of this Agreement there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of any impermissible classification including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry. Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without

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regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry.

10.15 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries under this Agreement and no such other third parties shall have any rights or obligations hereunder.

10.16 Nonliability of City Officers and Employees. No officer, official, employee, agent, representative, or volunteer of City shall be personally liable to Contractor, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

10.17 No Undue Influence. Contractor declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of City shall receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Contractor, or from any officer, employee, or agent of Contractor, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement.

10.18 No Benefit to Arise to City Employees. No member, officer, or employee of City, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or has responsibilities with respect to this Agreement during his/her tenure or for one (1) year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or subagreement, or the proceeds thereof, for the Services to be performed under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Peter Grant, City Manager
Attest:

Marcia Brown, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

Todd Litfin, City Attorney
A.O. REED & CO.

By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

[Note: 2 officer’s signatures required if
Contractor is a corporation, unless
provided with a certificate of secretary inlieu]

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EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services shall include Black Gold Golf Club, Clubhouse HVAC Duct Replacement Project services, including labor, materials, services and equipment is the total amount of all lump sum items and of all unit price sums, determined by multiplying the unit price for each item times the actual quantity of each such item, in the amount not to exceed One Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($174,896) as further detailed in the attached pages (if any). If the Services include Services pursuant to a request for proposals or bid, the Services shall include the work contemplated by the entire “Bid Package” or “Request for Proposals” for the Services, including all plans, addenda, documentation, and specifications attached thereto. A copy of the Bid Package and/or Request for Proposals, as applicable shall be retained with a copy of this Agreement. Contractor shall keep a copy of the same for at least three (3) years following termination of this Agreement.

Quote Due
July 30, 2025, 9:00AM

Request for Quotation INSTRUCTIONS
CITY OF YORBA LINDA Quote must be on this form
Form must be completed and signed
4845 Casa Loma Ave. Quote must be received by date and time Yorba Linda, CA 92886 requested
You may return this form via FAX 714-572-3762
You may return this form via email [email protected] You may return this form via mail
Payment is net 30 from receipt of invoice
Prices shall be FOB delivered

BLACK GOLD GOLF CLUB

CLUBHOUSE HVAC DUCT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform necessary modifications and replacement of the existing HVAC duct work in the clubhouse. The location of the project is at the Black Gold Golf Club Clubhouse, 1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, CA, 92886.

A job site inspection has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the job site.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to inspect the site and fully familiarize themselves with the existing conditions and limitations prior to bidding. Any measurements given within this Request for Quotation are provided as an estimated quantity and it is the bidder’s responsibility to verify all measurement quantities prior to bidding. Contact the requestor listed below for clarification of technical issues.

As a condition of this contract, the contractor shall obtain and maintain throughout the term of the contract, insurance as listed in the sample contract agreement. Shall contract be $25,000.00, or more, bonding will be required as listed in the sample contract agreement.

Total Cost: $ 174,896.00
Requestor: Brad Skeene/714-984-4491
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD ALL, PART OR NONE OF THIS CONTRACT.

Quote Due
July 30, 2025, 9:00AM

BIDDER’S STATEMENT:”I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of this request for quote. Upon request, I will transfer and deliver goods to the City of Yorba Linda in accordance with said terms and conditions.” Name of Company Phone and Fax numbers
Address
Signature and printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent Federal Tax ID Number
State Contractors License Number
DIR Registration Number
A.O. Reed & Co. 626-446-1854
4777 Ruffner St. San Diego, CA 92111
City/State Zip
95-1138730
7731
10000000157
Anthony Musso - Director of Service

Prepared for:

Brad Skeene
City of Yorba Linda
2390 Bateman Ave.

Irwindale, CA 91010
Black Gold Ductwork Replacement
July 29, 2025

2390 Bateman Ave. • Irwindale, CA 91010
(626) 446-1854 • www.aoreed.com

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor’s License No. # 7731
2 | P a g e
A.O. Reed & Co.

Quality Behind the Name
Crypto.com Arena
Switch Gear VRF Proposal
AEG
1111 S Figueroa St.

Los Angeles, CA 90015
Attn: Grant Higgins
July 29, 2025
V3 – 12 Ton Condenser based on current
availability.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this cooling solution for your switch gear room 054.

This proposal includes furnishing and installing 12 Tons of Mitsubishi VRF Heat Pump air conditioning in the space. We will use the Trane/Mitsubishi P series product with two (2) 6-ton ducted fan coil units that will be hung above the aisles. Each FCU will have four (4) 10” Supply Air Drops. In addition, a secondary condensate pan will be installed under each FCU. This system will have two (2) temperature sensors in the space. It will be linked to a wall-mounted central controller with BACnet licensing so you can integrate the system into your Building Automation System. Based on the oversized condenser, you could expand this system or another room with the additional 2 tons. The benefit of this VRF product is that it will sustain continuous service and can modulate instead of cycling on and off if it is oversized.

Our team will design and program the system using the Mitsubishi Diamond System design builder. We have included certified Mitsubishi start-ups registered with Mitsubishi.

As discussed, we have excluded electrical power and request that your electrician provide rough control wiring. A.O. Reed & Co. will do the final wiring terminations. A wiring diagram is provided below for reference.

We appreciate this opportunity to serve you and look forward to your feedback.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Boiler Installation
Service Project
Proposal
2390 Bateman Ave.· Irwindale, CA 91010
Phone (626) 446-1854
http://aoreed.com/

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor’s License No. 7731 Dir #1000000517
City of Yorba Linda
4751 Eureka Ave.

Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Brad Skeene
714-961-7199
[email protected]
RE: Black Gold Golf Club Clubhouse
HVAC Duct Replacement Project
July 29, 2025
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal for the Black Gold Golf Club Clubhouse HVAC Duct Replacement Project. A.O. Reed & Co. will fabricate all the ductwork in the Irwindale sheet metal fabrication shop.

Our skilled workforce is union trained, and prevailing wage is included.

Below, you will find a detailed scope of work for your review. We appreciate this opportunity to serve you and look forward to your feedback.

Sincerely,
A.O. Reed & Co.

Norm McGane & Cory Hendrix
Norm McGrane – Sales Manager - 626-419-5405
Cory Hendrix - Account Executive - 626-629-0846

2390 Bateman Ave. • Irwindale, CA 91010
(626) 446-1854 • www.aoreed.com

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor’s License No. # 7731
3 | P a g e
A.O. Reed & Co.

Quality Behind the Name

SCOPE OF WORK
• Check-in with customer.
• Perform a site safety inspection.
• Field verification and red-line ducting detail.
• Pick-up, delivery and off-loading to the jobsite.
• Demo the existing ductwork for zones:
• Z1- FC5
• Z2-FC3
• Z3-FC6
• Z4- FC-4, FC-10
• Z5- FC-1, FC-9
• Z6- FC-2
• Z7-FC-8
• Provide and install new ductwork:
• Z1- FC5
• Z2-FC3
• Z3-FC6
• Z4- FC-4, FC-10
• Z5- FC-1, FC-9
• Z6- FC-2
• Z7-FC-8
 Note: Split units up into workable zones to plan for one day demolition and two days install for each zone with the insulator; to mitigate the impact to the event schedule.
• Reconnect and modify the required systems high and low-side ducting connections sealing ductwork water-tight.
• Mechanically insulated all ductwork.
• Return the system to normal operations.
• Perform air balance pre-and-post readings and provide a report to the customer. • Clean up debris onsite and check out with the customer. • All work will be performed during normal business hours. • Check-out with customer.

2390 Bateman Ave. • Irwindale, CA 91010
(626) 446-1854 • www.aoreed.com

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor’s License No. # 7731
4 | P a g e
A.O. Reed & Co.

Quality Behind the Name

SCOPE CLARIFICATIONS
• All work to be done during normal business hours.
• This quote is only valid for 30 days.
• If A.O. Reed is awarded project, a mutually agreed upon schedule shall be put in place before A.O. Reed’s scope of work commences. A.O. Reed & Co. will coordinate with the Black Gold Golf Club leadership and the event calendar to schedule the Project.

SCOPE EXCLUSIONS
• Overtime, mechanical drawings, engineering, site screen, structural upgrades, structural engineering, structural verification, electrical upgrades, roofing, condition of existing pumps and or piping, any existing building deficiencies, electrical engineering, control of any equipment of any kind, undisclosed building deficiencies requiring repairs will be quoted as additional scope, additional commissioning support, roof penetrations, flashing, roof repair/patching, coring, repair of any existing mechanical component(s) for the system(s) included in this project, providing or installing any CO2 sensors, and anything not mentioned on this proposal.

2390 Bateman Ave. • Irwindale, CA 91010
(626) 446-1854 • www.aoreed.com

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor’s License No. # 7731
5 | P a g e
A.O. Reed & Co.

Quality Behind the Name

PRICING
A.O. Reed proposes the following pricing for the above-referenced scope of work:

Item Price
Total Price $174,896.00
Payment terms: Net 30 days, 20% mobilization, the balance to be progress billed based on an approved schedule of values.

A schedule and submittals will be provided upon receipt of the order.

Approval for Customer: Respectfully Submitted for A.O. Reed:

By: Norm McGrane & Cory Hendrix
Signature:

Print Name:

Company:

Date: Date:

2390 Bateman Ave. • Irwindale, CA 91010
(626) 446-1854 • www.aoreed.com

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
Contractor’s License No. # 7731
6 | P a g e
A.O. Reed & Co.

Quality Behind the Name

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By accepting this proposal, Purchaser agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

1. SCOPE OF WORK. This proposal is based upon the use of straight time labor only. Plastering, patching, and painting are excluded. “in-line” duct and piping devices, including, but not limited to, valves, dampers, humidifiers, wells, taps, flow meters, orifices, etc., if required hereunder to be furnished by A.O. Reed shall be distributed and installed by others under A.O. Reed supervision but at no additional cost to A.O. Reed. Purchaser agrees to provide A.O. Reed with required field utilities (electricity, toilets, drinking water, project hoist, elevator service, etc.) without charge. A.O. Reed agrees to keep the job site clean of debris from its operations. The purchaser shall not back-charge A.O. Reed for any costs or expenses without A.O. Reed's written consent.

Unless specifically noted in the statement of the scope of work or services undertaken by A.O. Reed under this agreement, A.O. Reed's obligations under this agreement expressly exclude any work or service of any nature associated or connected with the identification, abatement, clean up, control, removal, or disposal of hazardous or dangerous materials, to include but not be limited to asbestos or PCBs, discovered in or on the premises. Any language or provision of the agreement elsewhere contained which may authorize or empower the purchaser to change, modify, or alter the scope of work or services to be performed by A.O. Reed shall not operate to compel A.O. Reed to perform any work relating to hazardous or dangerous materials without A.O.

Reed express written consent.

2. INVOICING & PAYMENTS. A.O. Reed may invoice the Purchaser monthly for all materials delivered to the job site or an off-site storage facility and for all work performed on-site and off-site. Ten percent (10%) of the contract price is for engineering, drafting, and other mobilization costs incurred before installation. This 10% shall be included in A.O. Reed's initial invoice. The purchaser agrees to pay A.O. Reed the amount invoiced upon receipt.

Waivers of lien will be furnished upon request as the work progresses, to the extent payments are received. It is delinquent if the A.O. Reed invoice is not paid within 30 days of issuance.

3. MATERIALS. If the materials or equipment included in this proposal become temporarily or permanently unavailable for reasons beyond the control and without the fault of A.O. Reed, then in the case of such temporary unavailability, the work's performance time shall be extended to the extent thereof.

In the case of permanent unavailability, A.O. Reed shall (a) be excused from furnishing said materials or equipment and (b) be reimbursed for the difference between the cost of the materials or equipment permanently unavailable and the cost of a reasonably available substitute.

4. WARRANTY. A.O. Reed warrants that the equipment manufactured by it shall be free from defects in material and workmanship arising from normal usage for a period of one (1) year from delivery of said equipment, or if installed by A.O. Reed, for a period of one (1) year from installation. A.O. Reed warrants that for equipment furnished and/or installed but not manufactured by A.O. Reed, A.O. Reed will extend the same warranty terms and conditions as A.O. Reed from the equipment manufacturer. For equipment installed by A.O. Reed, if Purchaser provides written notice to A.O. Reed of any such defect within thirty (30) days after the appearance or discovery of such defect, A.O. Reed shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective equipment. For equipment not installed by A.O. Reed, if Purchaser returns the defective equipment to A.O. Reed within thirty (30) days after the appearance or discovery of such a defect, A.O. Reed shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective equipment and return said equipment to the Purchaser. All transportation charges incurred in connection with the warranty for equipment not installed by A.O. Reed shall be borne by the Purchaser.

These warranties do not extend to any equipment that has been repaired by others, abused, altered, or misused, or which has not been properly and reasonably maintained. THESE WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE.

5. LIABILITY. A.O. Reed shall not be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damage arising in any manner to the equipment or material furnished or the work performed pursuant to this agreement.

6. TAXES. The price of this proposal does not include duties, sales, use, excise, or other similar taxes unless required by federal, state, or local law. In addition to the stated price, the purchaser shall pay all taxes arising from this project or, alternatively, provide A.O. Reed with acceptable tax exemption certificates.

7. DELAYS. A.O. Reed shall not be liable for any delay in the performance of the work resulting from or attributed to acts or circumstances beyond A.O.

Reed's control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, fire, riots, labor disputes, pandemics, conditions of the premises, acts or omissions of the Purchaser, Owner, or other Contractors, or delays caused by suppliers or subcontractors of A.O. Reed.

8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. A.O. Reed shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and obtain all temporary licenses and permits required to prosecute the work. Licenses and permits of a permanent nature shall be procured and paid for by the Purchaser.

9. DISPUTES. All disputes involving more than $15,000 shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The prevailing party shall recover all legal costs and attorney’s fees incurred. Nothing here shall limit any rights under construction lien laws.

10. INSURANCE. Insurance coverage in excess of A.O. Reed’s standard limits will be furnished when requested and required. A.O. Reed will not give credit or premium for insurance afforded by others.

11. INDEMNITY. The Parties hereto agree to indemnify each other from all liabilities, claims, expenses, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees, which may arise in connection with the execution of the work herein specified and which are caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent act or omission of the Indemnifying Party.

12. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH. The Parties hereto agree to notify each other immediately upon becoming aware of an inspection under, or any alleged violation of, the Occupational Safety and Health Act relating in any way to the project or project site.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Upon acceptance, this proposal constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior representations or understandings.

14. CHANGES. No change or modification of any of the terms and conditions stated herein shall be binding upon A.O. Reed unless accepted by A.O. Reed in writing.

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CITY OF YORBA LINDA

FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
FOR

BLACK GOLD GOLF CLUB

CLUBHOUSE HVAC DUCT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that, A.O. REED & CO., as CONTRACTOR, and,___________________________________________________as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Yorba Linda, as AGENCY, in the penal sum of One Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($174,896), which is one hundred (100%) of the total contract amount for the above stated project, for the payment of which sums, CONTRACTOR and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas CONTRACTOR has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed Contract Agreement with AGENCY for the above stated project, if CONTRACTOR faithfully performs and fulfills all obligations under the contract documents in the manner and time specified therein, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect in favor of AGENCY; provided that any alterations in the obligations or time for completion made pursuant to the terms of the contract documents shall not in any way release either CONTRACTOR or SURETY, and notice of such alterations is hereby waived by SURETY.

WITNESS our hands this ________ day of _____________, 2025.

CONTRACTOR (CORPORATION-TYPE)
(SEAL) By
President
By
Secretary/Treasurer

FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
(PAGE 2 OF 2)
______________________________

SURETY'S NAME-TYPE
______________________________

MAILING ADDRESS (SURETY)
BY:

Name
(SEAL)
Title
NOTE: SIGNATURES OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS AND SURETY MUST BE NOTARIZED, ATTACH JURAT.

BOND APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF YORBA LINDA

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CITY OF YORBA LINDA

MATERIAL AND LABOR BOND
FOR

BLACK GOLD GOLF CLUB

CLUBHOUSE HVAC DUCT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that, A.O. REED & CO., as CONTRACTOR, and,___________________________________________________as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Yorba Linda, as AGENCY, in the penal sum of One Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($174,896), which is one hundred (100%) of the total contract amount for the above stated project, for the payment of which sums, CONTRACTOR and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas CONTRACTOR has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed Contract Agreement with AGENCY for the above stated project, if CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor fails to pay for any labor or material of any kind used in the performance of the work to be done under said contract, or fails to submit amounts due under the State Unemployment Insurance Act with respect to said labor, SURETY will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum set forth above, which amount shall insure to be the benefit of all persons entitled to file claims under the State Code of Civil Procedures; provided that any alterations in the work to be done, materials to be furnished, or time for completion made pursuant to the terms of the contract documents shall not in any way release either CONTRACTOR or SURETY, and notice of said alterations is hereby waived by SURETY.

WITNESS our hands this ________ day of _____________, 2025.

CONTRACTOR (CORPORATION-TYPE)

By___________________________
President
(SEAL) By __________________________
Secretary/Treasurer

MATERIAL AND LABOR BOND
(PAGE 2 OF 2)

SURETY'S NAME-TYPE

MAILING ADDRESS (SURETY)
BY:

Name
(SEAL)
Title
NOTE: SIGNATURES OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS AND SURETY MUST BE NOTARIZED, ATTACH JURAT.

BOND APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF YORBA LINDA

PLANNING COMMISSION | AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE | OCTOBER 15, 2025
Community Development Department
Planning Division
Director
Nate Farnsworth, AICP

4.1 APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2025, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES A motion by Commissioner Behura, second by Commissioner Chavez Marquez, to approve the minutes as mailed. The motion carried (3-0-2-0) with the following roll call vote:

AYES: Bernstein, Behura, Chavez Marquez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Goldfarb, Masterson
ABSTAIN: None

7.1 RE-APPROVAL OF VARIANCE 2019-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-10, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-40, AND DESIGN REVIEW 2018-02 – SIOSON
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4901 LAKEVIEW AVENUE
A request to construct an approximately 11,200 square foot commercial building within the Town Center Commercial District with a lot coverage of approximately seventy (70%) as opposed to the required fifty percent (50%) lot coverage, as well as a request to participate in the City’s Parking InLieu Fee Program, and a request to allow for alcohol sales for two restaurants.

A motion by Commissioner Behura, second by Commissioner Chavez Marquez, to continue this item to the next schedule Planning Commission meeting date of October 29, 2025. The motion carried (3- 0-2-0) with the following roll call vote:

AYES: Bernstein, Behura, Chavez Marquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Goldfarb, Masterson
ABSTAIN: None
Speakers in favor: None
Speakers in opposition: None

7.2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-33 AND DESIGN REVIEW 2025-10 AT&T MOBILITY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 18212 BUENA VISTA
A request to replace an existing Southern California Edison power pole with a new 34-foot-tall pole with double arm mount, antenna, and radio equipment.

A motion by Commissioner Behura, second by Commissioner Chavez Marquez, to continue Conditional Use Permit 2025-33 and Design Review 2025-10 AT&T Mobility, to the next schedule Planning Commission meeting date of October 29, 2025. The motion carried (3-0-2-0) with the following roll call vote:

AYES: Bernstein, Behura, Chavez Marquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Goldfarb, Masterson
ABSTAIN: None
Speakers in favor: None
Speakers in opposition: 2

7.3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-41 – STEFANO’S GOLDEN BAKED HAM’S PROPERTY ADDRESS: 18220 YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD SUITE 307 A request to allow a permanent outdoor dining area with live entertainment within the common area directly in front of the restaurant.

A motion by Commissioner Behura, second by Commissioner Chavez Marquez, to adopt Resolution No. 5649 Conditional Use Permit 2025-41 Stefano’s Golden Baked Ham’s, subject to attached conditions. The motion carried (3-0-2-0) with the following roll call vote:

AYES: Bernstein, Behura, Chavez Marquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Goldfarb, Masterson
ABSTAIN: None
Speakers in favor: None
Speakers in opposition: None

9.1 MEMO FOR CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-42 TIRA PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4895 SUNBEAM LANE
An appeal, pursuant to Section 18.38.080.D of the Yorba Linda Zoning Code, to the Zoning Administrator’s approval of a request to construct a 911 square foot second-story addition to an existing 6,339 square foot two-story single-family residence, the area of construction within seventy feet (70’) of another single-family residence.

A motion by Commissioner Behura, second by Commissioner Chavez Marquez to continue Conditional Use Permit 2024-42 Tira, to a date certain of November 12, 2025. The motion carried (3- 0-2-0) with the following roll call vote:

Speakers in favor: None
Speakers in opposition: None

AYES: Bernstein, Behura, Chavez Marquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Goldfarb, Masterson
ABSTAIN: None
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. to the October 29, 2025, Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARCIA BROWN, CMC, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

DISCUSSION
City Council members serve on a number of outside committees and agencies. Attached are updates received recently from these agencies.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Reports from City Council Organizations, Agencies and Committees

C O U N C I L C O M M I T T E E A N D A G E N C Y R E P O R T S No Committee or Agency reports were submitted by deadline.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NATE FARNSWORTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: JEFF MCIVER, BUILDING OFFICIAL
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCES TO AMEND CHAPTER 15 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARD CODES AS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

AND ADDITIONAL CODES TO AID IN E

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:

Conduct a public hearing on the adoption of the 2025 Editions of the California Building Standards Codes, as mandated by the State of California, along with three supplementary codes that are not part of the mandatory 2025 California Building Standards Code adoption but will serve as valuable tools for addressing code enforcement issues.

1. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1116:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.20 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1103.

2. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1117:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.06 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1097.

3. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1118:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.32 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition with amendments, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1102.

4. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1119:

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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.05 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, which incorporates and amends the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1095.

5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1120:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.28 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the new California WildlandUrban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, which incorporates and amends the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 Edition with certain appendices and amendments.

6. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1121:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.04 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 2025 Edition, which incorporates and amends the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, the California Existing Buildings Code, 2025 Edition, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1094.

7. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1122:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.22 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, with certain amendments, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1104.

8. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1123:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.16 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, with certain amendments, deleting annexes and repealing Ordinance No. 2022- 1096.

9. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1124:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.08 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1099.

10.Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1125:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.10 to the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-1100.

11.Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1126:

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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.24 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, and repeals Ordinance No. 2022- 1098.

12.Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1127:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.28 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code. The City hereby repeals, in its entirety, the 2021 edition of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics, and Geothermal Code and applicable amendments are deleted in its entirety; and repeals ordinance No. 2022-1101.

13.Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1128:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda amending Chapter 15.34 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code, and adopting by reference The International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition with certain appendices and amendments, and repeals Ordinance No. 2024-1112.

BACKGROUND
On a triennial basis, the Building and Safety Division in collaboration with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) present the adoption of the new California Building Standards Code (CBSC) and local amendments to the City Council. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 allows local jurisdictions to make amendments with more restrictive provisions, provided that express findings are made showing such changes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

At the City Council meeting on October 7, 2025, the ordinances comprising the 2025 update to the California Building Standards Code were introduced for the first reading. Additionally, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-5952, setting forth the findings which are necessary to enable the City to amend the new codes to meet our local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.

The 2025 edition of these codes was published on July 1, 2025, and will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026.

DISCUSSION
If approved by the City Council, the adopted ordinances will amend Title 15 of the City of Yorba Linda Municipal Code by adopting and amending the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Code and repeal the 2022 editions. Additional amendments and modifications are proposed to address administrative or procedural items and do not affect the technical provisions of this code.

SUMMARY OF KEY CHANGES
The following summary highlights notable changes to the City of Yorba Municipal Code and

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the 2025 California Building Standards Code. These items represent significant changes that could directly impact design, permit issuance, and the inspection process for commercial and residential buildings.

The City of Yorba Linda Municipal Code
 The City of Yorba Linda has repealed its unique ordinance requiring pool and spa enclosures to be measured from both sides of the barrier (the outside in and inside out). Effective January 1, 2026, the City of Yorba Linda’s swimming pool and spa barrier requirements will match surrounding jurisdictions and the California Building Code.
 The City of Yorba Linda has adopted Appendix M of the California Plumbing Code, the Peak Water Demand Calculator. The Peak Water Demand Calculator provides a method for estimating the demand load for the building water supply and principal branches in single and multi-family dwellings.

This new method of calculating water pipes size will:
o Align the Building Division’s sizing methods with Yorba Linda Water District, promoting consistency and cost savings for our applicants. o Save on construction costs due to smaller diameter pipes and fittings. o Provide energy savings due to faster hot water delivery times. o Additional energy savings due to decreased heat loss in the hot water distribution system, particularly in multifamily buildings with a recirculation system.

Assembly Bill 130
 Initially introduced as Assembly Bill 306, Assembly Bill 130 became effective June 30, 2025, and enacted a moratorium on state and local building standards affecting residential units beginning October 1, 2025, and ending June 1, 2031 (with limited exceptions for home hardening and declared emergencies). The scope of the moratorium enacted by Assembly Bill 130 encompasses “residential units,” which is currently not defined in statute and regulation. As such, the California Building Standards Commission interprets this to mean all Residential Group R occupancies, listed in Section 310 of the California Building Code (Part 2 of Title 24), as well as detached one and two-family dwellings and townhouses, as listed in the California Residential Code (Part 2.5 of Title 24). Specifically, the residential Group R occupancies listed in Section 310 of the CBC would include Residential Groups R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R2.2, R-3, R-3.1, and R-4.

California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition
 The newly adopted 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code establishes minimum requirements for land use and the built environment for buildings constructed in designated wildland-urban interface areas. It incorporates provisions from chapter 7A of the California Building Code, section R337 of the California Residential Code, and chapter 47 of the California Fire Code; addressing defensible space, exterior construction standards, fire spread mitigation, ignition-resistant materials, water supply, vegetation management. and more using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

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California Building Code, 2025 Edition
• Repeal all references to chapter 7A. These provisions have been relocated to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7.
• A new code section in chapter 11B, written by the Division of the State Architect pertaining to disabled access. Added a new section clarifying that the clear floor space at dining surfaces shall not overlap the accessible route.

California Residential Code, 2025 Edition
 Repeal all references to section R337. These provisions have been relocated to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7.
 Several sections have been renumbered or relocated to different areas in this code.

For the most part these changes are administrative in nature to maintain consistency with model codes and to account for the newly adopted California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and do not affect the technical provisions of this code.

California Fire Code, 2025 Edition
 Most of the new changes are directly related to High Fire Severity Zones and Wildland — Urban Interface Fire Areas. The proposed amendments are recommendations from OCFA which will allow them to better perform their duties in fire prevention and fire protection.
 Repeal all references to chapter 49. These provisions have been relocated to California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7; California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

California Energy Code, 2025 Edition
The 2025 Energy Code is projected to save over $4.8 billion in energy costs over its lifetime.

These savings are driven by the following:
 Encourages efficient electric heat pump technology for space and water heating in newly constructed single-family, multifamily, and select non-residential building types.
 Replacing end-of-life rooftop heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) units of a certain size with high efficiency systems including heat pumps, for existing retail, existing schools, and existing offices and libraries.
 Requiring electrical panels in multifamily dwellings to be sized to meet the future electric requirements of electric ready equipment.
 Commercial kitchens required to include 208V/50-amp circuit for “cookline appliances”, and electrical panel capacity for an additional circuit.  Updating solar and storage standards for assembly buildings, including religious worship, sport, and recreation buildings to make clean energy available for onsite use while minimizing exports to the electrical grid.

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California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition
 Multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels; increased EV-ready parking spaces with Low Power Level 2 EV receptacles from fifty (50) percent to sixty (60) percent.  Amended requirements for multifamily parking facilities with unassigned or common use parking spaces shall be provided with Level 2 EV chargers at a rate of forty (40) percent, an increase from current fifteen (15) percent.  Multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels; increased compliance requirements and percentages for EV-ready parking spaces with EV chargers from fifteen (15) percent to forty (40) percent of the total number of parking spaces.

California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition
 The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code contains minor administrative amendments and minimal technical changes from the previous code.

California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition
 The 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code contains minor administrative amendments and minimal technical changes from the previous code.

California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition
 The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code contains minor administrative amendments and minimal technical changes from the previous code Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition  The 2024 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code contains minor administrative amendments and minimal technical changes from the previous code.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact. The 2025-2026 Community Development Department budget has been adopted to reflect anticipated costs associated with staff training and resources required for the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code.

ALTERNATIVES
No alternatives recommended.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. 2025-1116 Reference The 1997 Uniform Housing Code

2. Ordinance No. 2025-1117 California Mechanical Code

3. Ordinance No. 2025-1118 Reference Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code

4. Ordinance No. 2025-1119 California Residential Code

5. Ordinance No. 2025-1120 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code

6. Ordinance No. 2025-1121 California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2

7. Ordinance No. 2025-1122 Reference the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

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8. Ordinance No. 2025-1123 California Electrical Code

9. Ordinance No. 2025-1124 California Fire Code

10.Ordinance No. 2025-1125 California Green Building Standards Code

11.Ordinance No. 2025-1126 California Plumbing Code

12.Ordinance No. 2025-1127 Repeal Uniform Solar, Hydronics, and Geothermal Code

13.Ordinance No. 2025-1128 International Property Maintenance Code

14.Resolution No. 2025-5952 Setting forth findings with respect to the local conditions within the City of Yorba Linda

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1116

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997

EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1103
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, with certain amendments; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt codes with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, with certain amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as amended herein; and WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent legally necessary, that the following changes and modifications to the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, that are more restrictive than the standards contained therein are justified by local conditions and reasonably necessary as outlined and determined in City Council Resolution No. 2025-1116.

Section 2. Chapter 15.20 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 15.20

HOUSING STANDARDS
Sections:

15.20.010 Uniform Housing Code Adopted

15.20.020 Chapter 1, Title and Scope- amended

15.20.030 Chapter 2, Enforcement- amended

15.20.040 Chapter 3, Permits and Inspections- amended

15.20.050 Chapter 4, Definitions- amended

15.20.060 Chapter 5, Space and Occupancy Standards- amended

15.20.070 Chapter 7, Mechanical Requirements- amended

15.20.080 Chapter 8, Exits- amended

15.20.090 Chapter 10, Substandard Buildings- amended

15.20.100 Chapter 15, Performance of Work of Repair or Demolitionamended

15.20.010. Uniform Housing Code Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the code governing housing standards, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, with certain amendments, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The Uniform Housing code, 1997 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.22.020 through 15.22.100

15.20.020. Chapter 1, Title and Scope – amended
Section 104.1, Additions, Alterations or Repairs, is amended to read as follows:
104.1 Additions, Alterations or Repairs. For Additions, alterations or repairs, see the California Existing Building Code and all other adopted codes, as applicable.

15.20.030. Chapter 2, Enforcement – amended
Section 204, Violations, is amended to read as follows:
204.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct alter, extend, repair, move remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. 204.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration,

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extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a detail statement or a plan approved thereunder, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
204.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with in the time prescribed by such notice, the Building Official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. 204.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directives of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed by law.

15.20.040. Chapter 3, Permits and Inspection - amended
Section 301, General, is amended to read as follows:

No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the Building Official in the manner and according to the applicable conditions prescribed in Section 105 of the California Building Code or Section R105 of the California Residential Code.

Section 302, Fees, is amended to read as follows:

When a building permit is required by Section 301 of this code, there shall be charged and paid, a fee as established by resolution by the City Council, and at the rate provided for each classification shown therein.

Section 303, Inspections, is amended to read as follows:

All buildings or structures within the scope of this code and all construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official in accordance with and in the manner provided by this code and Sections 110 and 1704A of the California Building Code and Section R109 of the California Residential Code.

15.20.050. Chapter 4, Definitions – amended
Section 401, Definitions, is amended to read as follows:

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BUILDING CODE is the California Building Code, The California Existing Building Code or the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

BOARD MEMBER(S) is the individual or members delegated by the City Manager.

ELECTRICAL CODE is the California Electrical Code as adopted by the City.

HEARING EXAMINER is an individual delegated by the City Manager.

HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD is the City Manager or his/her delegated individual and/or members.

MECHANICAL CODE is the California Mechanical Code as adopted by the City.

PLUMBING CODE is the California Plumbing code as adopted by the City.

RESIDENTIAL CODE is the California Residential Code as adopted by the City

15.20.060. Chapter 5, Space and Occupancy Standards - amended Section 501, Location on Property, is amended to read as follows:

All buildings shall be located with respect to property lines and to other buildings on the same property as required by the California Building Code or the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Section 502, Yards and Courts, is amended to read as follows:

All yards or courts shall conform to the requirements of Section 1205 of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Section 503, Room Dimensions, is amended to read as follows:

All rooms and spaces shall conform to the requirements Section 1207 of the California Building Code or Sections R312 and R313 of the California Residential Code for required room dimensions as adopted by the City.

Section 504, Light and Ventilation, is amended to read as follows:

All rooms and spaces shall be provided with light and ventilation as required in Sections 1202 and 1204 of the California Building Code and Section R325 of the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Section 505.5, Sanitation, is amended to read as follows:

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All commercial and residential uses shall be provided with facilities as required in Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, Section 1209 of the California Building Code or Sections R326 and R327 in the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

15.20.070, Mechanical Requirements – amended.

Section 701.1 Heating and Ventilation, is amended to read as follows:
701.1 Heating. When the winter design temperature in Table R301.2(1) of the California Residential Code is below 60 degrees F, every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees F at a point three (3) feet above the floor and two (2) feet from exterior walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature. The installation of one or more portable space heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section.

15.20.080. Chapter 8, Exits – amended.

Section 801, General, is amended to read as follows:

Section 801 – General. Dwelling units and commercial buildings shall be provided with means of egress. The means of egress shall comply with the requirements of either Chapter 10 of the California Building Code or Section R318 of the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

Basements and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable emergency and rescue opening. Emergency and rescue openings shall conform to the requirements of Section R318 of the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

15.20.090. Chapter 10, Substandard Buildings – amended.

Section 1001.1, General, is amended to read as follows:

Any building or portion thereof that is determined to be an unsafe building in accordance with Section 116 of the California Building Code, or any building or portion thereof, including any dwelling unit, sleeping room or commercial building, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the conditions referenced in this chapter to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof, shall be deemed and hereby are declared to be a substandard building.

15.20.100. Chapter 15, Performance of Work of Repair or Demolition – amended.

Section 1501.2, Costs, is amended to read as follows:

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1501.2 Costs. The cost of such work plus ten percent (10%) of paid cost for administrative overhead thereof shall be paid from the repair and demolition fund, and shall be made a special assessment against the property involved, or shall be made a personal obligation of the property owner, whichever the City Council shall determine is appropriate.”
Section 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1103 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. ______________________________

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
______________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

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PAGE NO. 7
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
__________________________

CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.

COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025, and was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
___________________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1117

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
2025 EDITION, WHICH INCORPORATES AND AMENDS
THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 2024 EDITION, WITH

CERTAIN APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1097
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition (which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition), with certain appendices and amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Mechanical Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (the “Mechanical Code”), with certain appendices and amendments to assure the Mechanical Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Mechanical Code, as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained therein, thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such modifications, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-

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5952 that found and determined that the following changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions.

Section 2. Chapter 15.06 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.06

MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:

15.06.010 Mechanical Code Adopted

15.06.020 Chapter 1, Division II, Administration- amendments

15.06.030 Appendix A, Residential Plan Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design- deleted

15.06.040 Appendix B, Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation- deleted

15.06.050 Appendix C, Installation and Testing of Oil (Liquid) Fuel-Fired Equipment- deleted

15.06.060 Appendix D, Fuel Supply: Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreation Vehicle Parks- deleted

15.06.070 Appendix E, Sustainable Practices- deleted

15.06.080 Appendix F, Geothermal Energy Systems- deleted

15.06.090 Appendix G, Sizing of Venting Systems and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design- adopted

15.06.100 Appendix H, Example Calculation of Outdoor Air Rate- deleted

15.06.110 Appendix I Indoor Horticultural Facilities- deleted

15.06.120 Appendix J Clean Air Delivery- deleted

15.06.010. Mechanical Code Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Mechanical Code of the City, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.06.020 through 15.06.120.

15.06.020 Chapter 1, Division II, Administration - amendments. .

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Section 104.3.1.1 Construction Documents is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 104.3.1. The Building Official may require the submission of plans and specifications, drawings, descriptions, and diagrams when in their judgement it is necessary to clearly show the character, kind and extent of electrical work covered by an application for a permit.

Section 104.3.2 Plan Review Fees is hereby amended to revise the third paragraph to read as follows:

When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

Section 104.3.3 Time Limitation of Application is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.3.3 Time Limitation of Application. An application for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall automatically expire, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. The plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon receiving a written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. An application may be extended one or more times by the Building Official for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. An application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application.

An application for a permit may only be extended if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit application and a non-refundable application fee is paid. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permit application extensions shall not be granted after the expiration of the original permit application and payment of plan review fees. Full plan review fees as set forth in the fee resolution adopted by the City Council shall be paid should the permit application expire.

Section 104.4.3 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.4.3 Time Limitation of an issued permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is abandoned for a period

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of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The suspension or abandonment of work shall be defined as failing to obtain approval of a required inspection as specified in this code or obtaining a successful inspection as defined in City ordinance within a 180 day time period. A permit may only be extended, with no additional permit fees charged, if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit and payment of a non-refundable application fee. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. No additional permit fees, other than the application fee shall be charged when the extension request is received prior to the permit expiration. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permits which have become invalid shall pay a renewal fee of 50% of the original permit fee when the permit has been expired for up to one (1) year.

When a permit has been expired for a period in excess of one (1) year, the renewal fee shall be 100% of the original permit fee.

Section 104.5 Fees is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5. Permit Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

Sections 104.5.1 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance is hereby deleted.

Section 104.5.2 Investigation Fees is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5.2 Investigation Fees Work Without Permits.
104.5.2.1 Investigation. 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 conducted by the Building Official, or their approved designee. Prior to the special investigation, all concealed structural and nonstructural items shall be exposed to allow an accurate assessment of the unpermitted construction. The items to be exposed shall include, but not limited to, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical. 104.5.2.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or from any penalty prescribed by law.
104.5.2.3 Emergency Work. The investigation fee shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administrative

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Authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, an investigation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

Section 104.5.3 Fee Refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5.3 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
104.5.3.1 The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
104.5.3.2 The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.
104.5.3.3 The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 105.2.6 Reinspections is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.2.6 Reinspections. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to assess a reinspection fee for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official or requesting a reinspection of the same item three or more times.

This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Section 105.2.7 Extra Inspections is added to read as follows:

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105.2.7 Extra inspections. When extra inspections are necessary by reason of deficient or defective work, repeated partial inspection requests, or otherwise through fault or error on the part of the holder of the permit or on the part of his employees, only one such extra inspection shall be made under the regular fees as herein prescribed; and the holder of the permit shall be entirely responsible for each and every subsequent extra visit or inspection. A reinspection fee shall be paid for every subsequent extra visit or inspection. The reinspection fee shall be established by resolution adopted by the City Council.
105.2.8 Successful inspection. An inspection performed by the building official or designee resulting in an approval, partial approval, correction or other progressive action demonstrating a good faith effort working towards the completion of the project or a portion thereof. Miscellaneous, progress inspections, construction site maintenance conditions, unpermitted work, and other non-construction inspections are not successful inspections.

15.06.030 Appendix A, Residential Plan Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design- deleted
Appendix A is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.040 Appendix B, Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation- deleted
Appendix B is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.050 Appendix C, Installation and Testing of Oil (Liquid) Fuel-Fired Equipment- deleted
Appendix C is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.060 Appendix D, Fuel Supply: Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreation Vehicle Parks- deleted
Appendix D is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.070 Appendix E, Sustainable Practices- deleted
Appendix E is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.080 Appendix F, Geothermal Energy Systems- deleted Appendix F is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.090 Appendix G, Sizing of Venting Systems and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design- adopted
Appendix G is hereby adopted in its entirety.

15.06.100 Appendix H, Example Calculation of Outdoor Air Rate- deleted Appendix H is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.110 Appendix I Indoor Horticultural Facilities- deleted

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Appendix I is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.06.120 Appendix J Clean Air Delivery- deleted
Appendix J is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1097 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. __________________________________

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
______________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

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PAGE NO. 8
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
__________________________

CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.

COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025, and was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
___________________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1118

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA &
HOT TUB CODE, 2024 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS,
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1102
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt codes with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub, 2021 Edition, with certain amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition, as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent legally necessary, that the following changes and modifications to the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition, that are more restrictive than the standards contained therein are justified by local conditions and reasonably necessary as outlined and determined in City Council Resolution No. 2025- 5952.

Section 2. Chapter 15.32 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 15.32

SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
Sections:

15.32.010 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code- adopted

15.32.020 Chapter 1 Administration- amended

15.32.030 Chapter 2 Definitions- amended

15.32.040 Chapter 5 Water Quality- amended

15.32.050 Chapter 6 Electrical Systems- amended

15.32.060 Chapter 8 Safety- deleted

15.32.070 Chapter 9 Aquatic Recreational Attractions- amended

15.32.080 Appendix A Method for Determining Latent Evaporation Loads of Natatoriums- deleted

15.32.090 Appendix B Standard Water Temperatures for Indoor Aquatic Facilities- deleted

15.32.100 Appendix C Slip-Resistant Walkway Surfaces- deleted

15.32.010. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code of the City, the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition, with certain amendments, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full.

The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.32.020 through 15.32.100.

15.32.020. Chapter 1, Administration- Amendments
Section 102.4, first paragraph, is amended to read as follows:
102.4 Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub system shall conform to that required for a new system. When the scope of the addition, alteration, renovation, or repair to a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub system is in excess of re-plastering, repairing plaster and repair or replacement of the tile in the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, the entire pool and the required pool safety enclosure shall be made to conform to the requirements for a new swimming pool, spa, or hot tub as adopted by the jurisdiction.

Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe, insanitary, or overloaded.

Section 104.3.1.1 is added to read as follows:

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104.3.1.1 Plot Plans. The plans shall be provided with the following information. Such plans shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth (1/8) inch per foot.

1. Property lines, easements, Yorba Linda Water District easements, City of Yorba Linda parks, trails, flood zones, right-of-way of record, abandoned or active oil wells and overhead utilities adjacent to pool area or over the property.

2. All existing and proposed structures, patio covers, pool houses, cabanas, pool slides, grotto structures, fireplaces, fencing, retaining walls, and other relevant characteristics adjacent to pool, spa, or hot tub area.

3. The proposed pool, spa or hot tub shape, dimensioned and located to show property line setbacks, side yards setbacks, and dimensioned clearances from all existing and proposed structures.

4. The proposed mechanical equipment location, with dimensions to all property lines and structures. The equipment shall be located at least fifteen (15) feet from any habitable opening of a structure on an adjacent property. The size, location and materials for gas, electrical and water services to the pool equipment shall be shown on the plan.

5. All deck equipment items, if included.

6. The proposed deck work shall include all dimensions and configuration and include an overall Site Drainage Plan to drainage termination. The Site Drainage Plan shall include a note stating: “All weep screeds on new or existing structures shall maintain the required clearances of 2 inches above all paved areas and 4 inches above earth”.

7. The overall drainage of the pool site shall be included in the Site Drainage Plan.

8. The location, overall height and degree of slope for all ascending and descending slopes with dimensions from the pool or spa to the slope. The pool, spa or hot tub design shall conform to Section 1808.7 of the California Building Code 2025 Edition for foundations on or adjacent to slopes

9. Such plans shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth (1/8) inch per foot.

10.The Site Plan provided shall include only information relevant to the construction of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and its appurtenant structures and as identified on the permit application. The Site Plan shall not include information and scopes of work for other structures, landscaping, flat work, irrigation systems, retaining walls, barbeques, fireplaces, patio covers, gazebo, pool buildings or similar items not directly associated with the construction of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub.

11.All pool, spa and hot tubs, including the surrounding deck, shall be designed for moderately expansive soil, unless a soil report is provided which verifies a lesser design requirement for the specific site.

12.Water, electrical and gas piping and conduit layouts for special appurtenances i.e. fountains, waterfalls, sinks, showers, bar areas, heaters, fireplaces, gas accent devices, electrical outlets, lighting, fans and outdoor cooking appliances etc.

Section 104.3.2, fourth paragraph, is amended to read as follows:

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When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

Section 104.4.1.1 Engineering Geology and Soils Engineering Reports is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 104.4.1.1 Engineering Geology and Soils Engineering Reports. The Building Official may require an engineering geology or soils engineering report, or both, where in the Building Official's opinion, such reports are essential for the evaluation of the safety of the site. The engineering geology or soils engineering report or both shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the site of the proposed work against hazard from landslide, settlement or slippage and a finding regarding the effect that the proposed work will have on the geotechnical stability of the area outside of the proposed work. Any engineering geology report shall be prepared by an engineering geologist licensed in the State of California. Any soils engineering report shall be prepared by a civil engineer licensed in the State of California, experienced in the field of soil mechanics, or a geotechnical engineer licensed in the State of California. When both an engineering geology and soils engineering report are required for the evaluation of the safety of a building site, the two reports shall be coordinated before submission to the Building Official.

Section 104.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
104.4.3 Expiration
104.4.3.1 Time limitation of applications. An application for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall automatically expire, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued.

The plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon receiving a written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. An application may be extended one or more times by the Building Official for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. An application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application. 104.4.3.2 Time Limitation of Permits. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The suspension or abandonment of work shall be defined as failing to obtain approval of a required inspection as specified in this code or obtaining a successful inspection as defined in City ordinance within a 180 day time period.

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Section 104.4.4 is amended to read as follows:
104.4.4 Extensions.
104.4.4.1 Extension of an Application. An application for a permit may only be extended if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit application. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permit application extensions shall not be granted after the expiration of the original permit application and payment of plan review fees. Full plan review fees as set forth in the fee resolution adopted by the City Council shall be paid should the permit application expire. 104.4.4.2 Extension of a Permit. A permit may only be extended, with no additional permit fees charged, if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit and payment of a non-refundable application fee. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension.

The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. No additional permit fees, other than the application fee shall be charged when the extension request is received prior to the permit expiration.

Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permits which have become invalid shall pay a renewal fee of 50% of the original permit fee when the permit has been expired for up to one (1) year. When a permit has been expired for a period in excess of one (1) year, the renewal fee shall be 100% of the original permit fee.

Section 104.5 Fees is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Permit Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as established by resolution adopted by the City Council at the rate provided for each classification shown therein.

Section 104.5.1, is amended to read as follows:
104.5.1 Investigation Fees: Work Without a Permit.
104.5.1.1 Investigation. 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 conducted by the Building Official, or their approved designee. Prior to the special investigation all concealed structural and non-structural items shall be

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exposed to allow an accurate assessment of the unpermitted construction. The items to be exposed shall include, but not limited to, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical
104.5.1.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or from any penalty prescribed by law.
104.5.1.3 Emergency Work. The investigation fee shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, an investigation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

Section 104.5.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 104.5.3 amended to read as follows:
104.5.3 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
104.5.3.1 The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
104.5.3.2 The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.
104.5.3.3 The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 105.2.6 Reinspections, is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.2.6 Reinspections: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to assess a reinspection fee for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official or requesting a reinspection of the same item three or more times.

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This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Section 105.2.7 is added to read as follows:
105.2.7 Extra inspections. When extra inspections are necessary by reason of deficient or defective work, repeated partial inspection requests, or otherwise through fault or error on the part of the holder of the permit or on the part of his employees, only one such extra inspection shall be made under the regular fees as herein prescribed; and the holder of the permit shall be entirely responsible for each and every subsequent extra visit or inspection. A reinspection fee shall be paid for every subsequent extra visit or inspection.

Section 105.2.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.2.8 Successful inspection. An inspection performed by the building official or designee resulting in an approval, partial approval, correction or other progressive action demonstrating a good faith effort working towards the completion of the project or a portion thereof. Miscellaneous, progress inspections, construction site maintenance conditions, unpermitted work, and other non-construction inspections are not successful inspections.

Table 104.5 “Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Permit Fees” is deleted in its entirety from the code and all references to Table 104.5 are amended to read “in accordance with resolution adopted by the City Council.”
Section 108.0 is hereby added to read as follows:
108.1 New Pool and Spa Construction Requirements. All new pools must comply with this code. Plans submitted to the City for swimming pools, spas or hot tubs to be constructed shall show compliance with the requirements of all applicable codes and ordinances. Final inspection and approval of all pools or spas hereafter constructed shall be withheld until there has been compliance with all requirements of this code.

A. Pools shall comply with section 1808.7 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, for foundations on or adjacent to slopes.

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B. A deck five (5) feet minimum in width shall surround each pool at a single-family residence and slope to drain away from the pool. Deck is measured from water line.

C. All damage to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveway approaches in the construction of pools shall be repaired prior to the pre-plaster inspection.

D. An enclosure shall be installed around the pool area and shall comply with Section 3109 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, before any preplaster inspection of pools and before filling with water for any type of pool, spa or hot tub.

Section 108.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
108.2 Modification of Requirements. Following written request by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent, the Building Official may modify the requirements of this code, where, in the judgment of the Building Official, such request is justified and will not result in unsafe conditions. Such modifications do not extend to actions that are necessary to correct violations of the code. As code violation or the expense of correcting one cannot constitute a practical difficulty. The Building Official may require that evidence or proof in the form of affidavits be submitted to substantiate or justify such requests and may apply reasonable conditions to ensure ultimate compliance with section 108.2 in the event of a change of conditions.

15.32.030 Chapter 2 Definitions- Amendments.

Section 210.0 Definitions is hereby amended with the addition of revised definitions to read as follows:

Handholds. A handhold is a piece of equipment or appurtenance provided along the perimeter of swimming pools that is slip-resistant and intended to be used for an individual to grasp when in distress, to steady themselves as they enter or exit, or to situate oneself within the swimming pool. Handholds shall be considered the overhang portion of bull nosed coping, cantilevered decking, or a fixed cantilevered element not extending more than 2 inches and not less than 1 inch over the design pool water line horizontally.

Handholds shall be no greater than 2 ½ inches in thickness and a minimum of 1-inch in thickness and spaced no greater than 4 feet on center, and 6 inches minimum in length.

All handholds shall be fixed and stable and a maximum of 12 inches above the design waterline level.

Swimming Pool. Any constructed or prefabricated structure holding a body of water exceeding (18) inches in depth used for swimming, bathing, meditating or observation.

This shall include swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, fountains, ponds or other any other body of water.

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15.32.040 Section 513, Wastewater Disposal – Amended
Section 513.4 is amended to read as follows:
513.4 Availability of a Public Sewer. Waste water from a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall be discharged directly into the sanitary sewer. If a sanitary sewer is not located in the area, dechlorinated wastewater that satisfies the following criteria may be discharged on the surface on a case-by-case basis:

A. The residual chlorine does not exceed 0.1 mg/I (parts per million).

B. The pH is between 6.5 and 8.5.

C. The water is free of any unusual coloration.

D. There is no discharge of filter media.

E. There is no discharge of acid cleaning waste.

Compliance with these criteria can be verified using a pool testing kit. Excess chlorine can be removed by removing the chlorine tablets for a couple of days prior to discharge or by purchasing dechlorinating chemicals from pool supply companies.

No construction material, chemicals or soil shall enter any storm drains or creeks.

Section 513.5, Used for Irrigation, is deleted in its entirety.

Section 513.6, Drywells, is deleted in its entirety.

Section 513.7, Separation Tanks, is deleted in its entirety.

15.32.050 Section 603.0, Electrical Systems – Amended
Section 603.1, General, is amended to read as follows:
603.1 General. The design, installation, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance, and testing of the electrical systems and equipment associated with a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall comply with the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code.

15.32.060 Chapter 8, Safety- Deleted.

Chapter 8, Safety, is deleted in its entirety

15.32.070 Chapter 9 Aquatic Recreational Attractions- Amended

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Section 902.4 Guardrails, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Guardrails shall be provided for all diving and sliding equipment exceeding 30 inches in height measured from the pool deck, or any surface below to the top end of the board, surface, or slide. Guardrails shall be not less than 42 inches above the diving or sliding surface and extend not less than 6 inches past the edge of a pool wall, man-made element or natural element.

15.32.080 Appendix A Method for Determining Latent Evaporation Loads of Natatoriums- deleted
Appendix A is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.32.090 Appendix B Standard Water Temperatures for Indoor Aquatic Facilities- deleted
Appendix B is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.32.100 Appendix C Slip-Resistant Walkway Surfaces- deleted Appendix C is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1102 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. _______________________________

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
______________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
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CITY ATTORNEY

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.

COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025, .and was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1119

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.05 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,
2025 EDITION, WHICH INCORPORATES AND AMENDS
THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2024

EDITION, WITH CERTAIN APPENDICES AND
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
2022-1095.

WHEREAS California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition (which incorporates and amends the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition), with certain appendices and amendments; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Residential Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (the “Residential Code”), with certain appendices and amendments to assure the Residential Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Residential Code, as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained therein, thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local

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conditions justifying such modifications, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025- 5952 that found and determined that the following changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions.

Section 2. Chapter 15.05 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 15.05

RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:

15.05.010 Residential Code Adopted

15.05.020 Chapter 1 Division II Administration- amendments

15.05.030 Chapter 2 Definitions- amendments

15.05.040 Chapter 3 Building Planning- amendments
Repeal all references to section R337. These provisions have been relocated to California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7; California Wildland-Urban Interface Code

15.05.050 Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies- amendments

15.05.060 Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces-amendments

15.05.070 Chapter 44 Referenced Standards- amendments

15.05.080 Appendix AA Board of Appeals- adopted

15.05.090 Appendix AB Permit Fees- deleted

15.05.100 Appendix AC Reserved- deleted

15.05.110 Appendix BA Reserved- deleted

15.05.120 Appendix BB Tiny Houses- deleted

15.05.130 Appendix BC Reserved- deleted

15.05.140 Appendix BD Reserved- deleted

15.05.150 Appendix BE Radon Control Methods- deleted

15.05.160 Appendix BF Patio Covers- adopted

15.05.170 Appendix BG Sound Transmission- adopted

15.05.180 Appendix BH Automatic Vehicular Gates- adopted

15.05.190 Appendix BI Light Straw -Clay Construction- deleted

15.05.200 Appendix BJ Strawbale Construction- deleted

15.05.210 Appendix BK Cob Construction (Monolithic Adobe)- deleted

15.05.220 Appendix BL Hemp-Lime (Hempcrete) Construction- deleted

15.05.230 Appendix BM 3D Printed Building Construction- deleted

15.05.240 Appendix BN Extended Plate Wall Construction- deleted

15.05.250 Appendix BO Existing Buildings and Structures – deleted

15.05.260 Appendix CA Reserved- deleted

15.05.270 Appendix CB Reserved- deleted

15.05.280 Appendix CC Reserved- deleted

15.05.290 Appendix CD Reserved- deleted

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15.05.300 Appendix CE Reserved- deleted

15.05.310 Appendix CF Reserved- deleted

15.05.320 Appendix CG Non-sewered Sanitation Systems- deleted

15.05.330 Appendix CH Private Sewage Disposal- deleted

15.05.340 Appendix CI Swimming Pool Safety Act- adopted

15.05.350 Appendix CJ Emergency Housing- adopted

15.05.360 Appendix CK Areas Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan- deleted.

15.05.370 Appendices NA-NL Reserved- deleted

15.05.010. Residential Code Adopted
There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Residential Code of the City, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, which incorporates and amends the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition with certain appendices and amendments, published by the International Code Council, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections

15.05.020 through 15.05.370.

15.05.020. Chapter 1 Division II Administration - amendments Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit is hereby revised by amending numbers 2, 3, 7, 10, and adding 11 to read as follows:

2. Masonry or concrete fences not over 3 feet (1829 mm) high measured from the lowest adjacent finish grade.

3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall unless supporting a surcharge, supporting a sloped backfill with a slope greater than 2:1 or impounding flammable Class I, II, or III-A liquids.

7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 18” deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

10.Decks not exceeding 120 square feet in area and are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point and that are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R318. and that follow the requirements found in Section R504.7.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code,

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11.Wrought Iron, wood, vinyl or chain link fences not over six (6) feet high measured from the lowest adjacent finish grade, unless said fence is part of a swimming pool and/or spa enclosure.

Section R105.3.1 Action on application is hereby amended by the addition of language to read as follows:

When plans or other data are required to be submitted by section R105.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.

The amount of the plan review fee shall be as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

When submittal documents for plan review are incomplete or modified so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.3.2 Time limitation of applications. An application for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall automatically expire, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued.

The plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon receiving a written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. An application may be extended one or more times by the Building Official for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. An application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application.

An application for a permit may only be extended if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit application. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permit application extensions shall not be granted after the expiration of the original permit application and payment of plan review fees. Full plan review fees as set forth in the fee resolution adopted by the City Council shall be paid should the permit application expire.

Section R105.5 Expiration is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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R105.5 Time Limitation of an Issued Permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The suspension or abandonment of work shall be defined as failing to obtain approval of a required inspection as specified in this code or obtaining a successful inspection as defined in City ordinance within a 180 day time period. A permit may only be extended, with no additional permit fees charged, if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit and payment of a non-refundable application fee. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension.

No additional permit fees, other than the application fee shall be charged when the extension request is received prior to the permit expiration. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permits which have become invalid shall pay a renewal fee of 50% of the original permit fee when the permit has been expired for up to one (1) year. When a permit has been expired for a period in excess of one (1) year, the renewal fee shall be 100% of the original permit fee.

Section 105.5.1 Time limitation of a permit that is the result of code enforcement action or unpermitted construction is hereby added to read as follows 105.5.1 Time limitation for a permit that is the result of code enforcement action or unpermitted construction: Notwithstanding any provision of the California Building Standards Codes or any other provision of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code; permits issued to remedy a code enforcement notice, administrative citation or other unlawful, unpermitted, substandard, or hazardous condition shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced and the first inspection is received within 30 days after its issuance, or as directed in the notice of violation. Said permit shall expire and become null and void 90 days after its issuance if final inspection has not been obtained. The Building Official may extend the permit for a period not exceeding ninety 90 days upon written request by the applicant filed prior to the expiration date of the original permit.

Section R106.1 Submittal documents is hereby amended to read as follows:

R106.1 Submittal documents. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections, structural calculations, site survey, geotechnical report and other pertinent data shall be submitted in two or more sets or digital format where allowed by the Building Official, with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the Building Official. The Building Official may require the submission of plans and specifications, drawings, descriptions, and

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diagrams when in their judgement said documents are necessary to clearly show the character, kind and extent of work covered by an application for a permit.

Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to the Orange County Fire Authority for review to indicate conformance to the adopted codes and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the framing inspection.

Exception: The Building Official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

Section 106.1.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:

R106.1.6 Exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain, or irrigation and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, the construction documents shall include details for all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system. The construction documents shall include the manufactures installation instructions, the products listing name, approval number(s) of the product and the approving agency.

Section R106.2 Site plan or plot plan is hereby amended to read as follows:

R106.2 Site plan or plot plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by the sites assigned address(s), a site plan showing the location and dimensions of all new construction, the location and dimensions of all existing construction, all property lines shown and labeled, all easement(s) dimensions shown and labeled, dimensions between all new construction and all property lines, dimensions between all existing construction and all property lines, dimensions between all new and existing construction, locations of all slopes with the top of any slope or the bottom of any slope specifically plotted and indicated, the structural setback line from top of slope specifically plotted as required by Chapter 18 of the California Building Code, the overall vertical height of all slope shown, dimensions from the top of any slope to all new proposed construction. In accordance with City of Yorba Linda ordinance 2013-986 Development of Properties with Active or Abandoned Oil Wells; show a dimensioned location of any active or abandon oil wells, and indicate if the property is in a methane gas area as designated by the Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGem) online Well Finder, indicate if the property is in a methane gas area as designated OCFA and Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGem), show a dimensioned location of any active or abandon septic tanks and seepage pits and any other site related information. The Building Official is authorized to waive or modify the

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requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for an alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.

Section R107.1 General is hereby amended by revising the number of days in the second sentence from “180 days” to “30 days”.

Section R108.2 Schedule of permit fees is hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. For each permit required by this Article, there shall be charged and paid to the Building Division a fee as established by resolution adopted by the City Council, and at the rate provided for each classification shown therein.

Section R108.5 Refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.5 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.

The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance.

R108.6.1 Investigation. 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 conducted by the Building Official, or their approved designee. Prior to the special investigation, all concealed structural and nonstructural items shall be exposed to allow an accurate assessment of the unpermitted construction. The items to be exposed shall include, but not limited to the foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical.

R108.6.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code

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if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or from any penalty prescribed by law.

R108.6.3 Emergency Work. The investigation fee shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, an investigation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

Section R109.5 Reinspection’s is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.5 Reinspection’s: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to assess a reinspection fee for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official or requesting a reinspection of the same item three or more times.

This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Section R109.6 Extra Inspections is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.6 Extra inspections: When extra inspections are necessary by reason of deficient or defective work, repeated partial inspection requests or otherwise through fault or error on the part of the holder of the permit or on the part of his employees, only one such extra inspection shall be made under the regular fees as herein prescribed; and the holder of the permit shall be entirely responsible for each and every subsequent extra visit or inspection. A reinspection fee shall be paid for every subsequent extra visit or inspection.

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Section R109.7 Successful inspection is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.7 Successful inspection. An inspection performed by the Building Official or designee resulting in an approval, partial approval, a correction or other progressive action demonstrating a good faith effort working towards the completion of the project or a portion thereof. Miscellaneous, progress inspections, construction site maintenance conditions, unpermitted work, and other non-construction inspections are not successful inspections.

Section R109.8 Exterior walls and roofs is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.8 Exterior walls and roofs: Exterior walls and roofs of buildings shall be covered with finished materials, in accordance with City-approved plans and the Building Code within six months from the commencement of construction, or six months after the foundation is approved by the city inspector, for ground-up construction. A written waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official and Planning Manager if the construction is screened from view of adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials that comply with building regulations and are approved by the Planning Division.

Buildings shall be completely weather-tight at the time of framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical inspection ( “roughs/MEPS”).

Section R109.9 Maintenance of property during construction is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.9 Maintenance of property during construction. During construction, all property shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept manner. All lumber and building materials shall be neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in the rear yard of the residential property or inside the building construction perimeter. A waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official and Planning manager if the construction is screened from view from adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials that comply with building regulations and are approved by the Planning Division.

Section R111.1 Change in use is hereby amended to read as follows:

R111.1 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made except as specified in Chapter 11 of the California Fire Code and Section 506 of the California Existing Building Code.

Section R115 Safety assessment placards is hereby amended to read as follows:

R115 Safety assessment placards. Intent. This section established standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy.

The section further authorizes the Building Official and his or her authorized

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representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

Application of Provisions. The provisions of this section are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city of Yorba Linda.

Definitions. "Safety assessment" means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.

Placards. The following are verbal descriptions of the official placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures.

1. "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.

2. "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 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 occupancy.

3. "UNSAFE—Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued 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 his or her authorized representative. 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.

The ordinance number, the name of the jurisdiction, its address, and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard.

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

15.05.030 Chapter 2 Definitions is hereby amended with the addition of new definitions to read as follows:

Section R202 Definitions is hereby revised by adding “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows

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Bedroom. A room, space, or area used for sleeping. A bedroom shall be determined by having a privacy door, an emergency escape and rescue opening, smoke alarms, a closet, minimum ceiling height and floor areas, and design typically found for bedrooms. Indicating the room on building plans as other designated uses does not permit the elimination of life safety measures the code established for sleeping areas.

OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.

SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:

1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.

15.05.040 Chapter 3 Building Planning – amendments.

Table R301.2(1) Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria is hereby amended to read as follows:

Table R301.2(1)
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Manual J Design Criterian
Elevation
Altitude
correction
factor ͤ
Coincident
wet bulb
Indoor winter
design drybulb
temperature
Altitude
correction factor
Indoor design
temperature
Design
temperature
cooling
Heating temperature
difference
350 feet 37 92
Latitude
Daily
Range
Indoor
summer
relative
humiduty
ulb Daily
range
Winter
humidity
Summer
humidity

33.885oN 70 31
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete Ground
Snow
Loado
Wind Design Seismic
Design
Categoryf
Subject to Damage From Ice
Breaker
Underlayment
Required
h
Flood
Hazardsg
Air
Freezing
Indexi
Mean
Annual
Tempʲ Speedd
(mph)
Topographic
Effectsk
Special
Wind
Regionl
Windborne
Debris
Zonem
Weatheringa
Frost line
Depthb Termitec
Zero 110 mph
Vest Min
Exp. C (*)
No No No D2 or E Negligible None Very
heavy
No See
Engineeri
ng/Public
Works
0 60o

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as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, C55, C62, C73, C90, C129, C145, C216 or C652.
b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(l), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. (*) Approximately equivalent to 85 mph Vest (3-second gust), minimum shall be exposure C. See Table R301.2.1.3 for conversion.
e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. h. In accordance with Sections R905.I.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)."
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." k. In accordance with Section R30I.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s).

Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table, n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table la or lb from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction, o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(6) and R301.2(4).

Section R301.9 Fuel modification requirements for new construction is hereby added as follows:

R301.9 Fuel modification requirements for new construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
Section R309.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows:

Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic

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sprinkler system installed unless an automatic sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.

Section R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic sprinkler systems is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows:

Exception: An automatic residential sprinkler system s
hall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic sprinkler system unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code, Section 903.2.8.

Section R309.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure is hereby revised to read as follows:

Section R309.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination of the required size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with the following procedure and California Fire Code Section 903.3.5.
(The remainder of the section is unchanged)
Section R317.5.1 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with habitable space above is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows:

Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing carports and/or garages that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed unless a residential sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.

15.05.050 Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies – amendments.

Section R902.1 Roof covering materials is hereby amended to read as follows:

R902.1 Roof covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Class A roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790.

Exception: Metal encapsulated insulated panel roof panels with a minimum of 1/32” (.030) to 5/64” (.080) exterior skin encapsulating insulation material being installed in Non-Fire Hazard Severity Zone, or in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. The insulating material shall have a minimum ASTM E84 flame spread index of 25 or less, and a smoke-developed index of 450 or less. Encapsulation material shall have no airgaps, or open spaces and a minimum of a Class B rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E108, or ASTM 790. Covers or

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enclosures shall not be installed over a combustible surface, or combustible material.

Section R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas is hereby amended to read as follows:

R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any-one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

All new roof covering installations located within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, or Fuel Modification Zone, shall install new gable end vents, underside eave, dormer style vents and cornice vents per Section Section 504 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Retrofit vents shall be reviewed and approved prior to installation.

Where the roofing profile has an “air-space” under the roof covering, the underlayment shall comply with Section 504.2.1.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Section R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes is hereby amended to revise the first paragraph to read as follows:

Section R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardanttreated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A roofs.

Section R908.3 Roof replacement is hereby amended to read only as follows:

R908.3 Recovering versus replacement. New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings and assembly materials down to the deck.

All newly installed roof coverings in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, or Fuel Modification Zone shall require new roof vents throughout and if applicable, all underside eave and cornice vents per Section 504.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Retrofit vents shall be reviewed and approved prior to installation.

Where the roofing profile has an “air-space” under the roof covering, the underlayment shall comply with Section 504.2.1.1.

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Section R908.4 Roof recovering is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.060 Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces -- amendments Section R1001.14 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices is hereby added as follows:

R1001.14 Wood Burning Indoor, or Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior wood burning devices are prohibited per SCAQMD Rule 445.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.

Section R1001.14.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:

R1001.14.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Division and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. Where a permanent Building Division approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester in accordance with Section R1003.9.2.

Section R1001.14.2 Devices using wood, wood alternatives or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

R1001.14.2 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a Fuel Modification Zone. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices other than permanent fireplaces are not allowed within an adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zone or a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to these locations, or a Fuel Modification Zone unless, determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.

15.05.070 Chapter 44 Referenced Standards – amendments.

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:

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6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant.

The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.

Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

8.3.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.

Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:

1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8

2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5

3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers

4. ESFR sprinklers

5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers

6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems Section 8.15.1.2.7 is hereby revised as follows:

8.15.1.2.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:

7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:

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6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Exceptions:

1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.

2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.

Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised to read as follows:

All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:

1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
a. For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve.

2. A wall post indicator valve

3. An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4

4. A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
a. For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.

5. Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior

6. Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a

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minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:

10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.

15.05.080 Appendix AA Board of Appeals- adopted
Appendix AA Board of Appeals is hereby adopted in its entirety.

15.05.090 Appendix AB Permit Fees- deleted
Appendix AB Permit Fees is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.100 Appendix AC Reserved- deleted
Appendix AC Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.110 Appendix BA Reserved- deleted
Appendix BA Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.120 Appendix BB Tiny Houses- deleted
Appendix BB Tiny Houses is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.130 Appendix BC Reserved- deleted
Appendix BC Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.140 Appendix BD Reserved- deleted
Appendix BD Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

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15.05.150 Appendix BE Radon Control Methods- deleted
Appendix BE Radon Control Methods is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.160 Appendix BF Patio Covers- adopted
Appendix BF Patio Covers is hereby adopted in its entirety.

15.05.170 Appendix BG Sound Transmission- adopted
Appendix BG Sound Transmission is hereby adopted in its entirety.

15.05.180 Appendix BH Automatic Vehicular Gates- adopted Appendix BH Automatic Vehicular Gates is hereby adopted in its entirety.

15.05.190 Appendix BI Light Straw -Clay Construction- deleted Appendix BI Light Straw -Clay Construction is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.200 Appendix BJ Strawbale Construction- deleted
Appendix BJ Strawbale Construction is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.210 Appendix BK Cob Construction (Monolithic Adobe)- deleted Appendix BK Cob Construction (Monolithic Adobe is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.220 Appendix BL Hemp-Lime ( Hempcrete) Construction- deleted Appendix BL Hemp-Lime ( Hempcrete) Construction is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.230 Appendix BM 3D Printed Building Construction- deleted Appendix BM 3D Printed Building Construction is hereby
deleted in its entirety.

15.05.240 Appendix BN Extended Plate Wall Construction- deleted Appendix BN Extended Plate Wall Construction is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.250 Appendix BO Existing Buildings and Structures – deleted Appendix BO Existing Buildings and Structures is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.260 Appendix CA Reserved- deleted
Appendix CA Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.270 Appendix CB Reserved- deleted

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Appendix CB Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.280 Appendix CC Reserved- deleted
Appendix CC Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.290 Appendix CD Reserved- deleted
Appendix CD Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.300 Appendix CE Reserved- deleted
Appendix CE Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.310 Appendix CF Reserved- deleted
Appendix CF Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.320 Appendix CG Non-sewered Sanitation Systems- deleted Appendix CG Non-sewered Sanitation Systems is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.330 Appendix CH Private Sewage Disposal- deleted
Appendix CH Private Sewage Disposal is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.340 Appendix CI Swimming Pool Safety Act- adopted Appendix CI Swimming Pool Safety Act is hereby adopted in its entirety.

15.05.350 Appendix CJ Emergency Housing- adopted
Appendix CJ Emergency Housing is hereby adopted in its entirety.

15.05.360 Appendix CK Areas Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan- deleted
Appendix CK Areas Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.05.370 Appendices NA-NL Reserved- deleted
Appendices NA-NL Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1095 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA

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Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. _________________________________,

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
______________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
__________________________

CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.

COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City

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Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025, and was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
___________________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1120

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION, WHICH

INCORPORATES AND AMENDS THE INTERNATIONAL
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2024 EDITION,
WITH AMENDMENTS.

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 edition; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt codes with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 edition, with amendments and deleting appendices to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 edition, as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent legally necessary, that the following changes and modifications to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 edition, that are more restrictive than the standards contained therein are justified by local conditions and reasonably necessary as outlined and determined in City Council Resolution No. 2025-5952.

Section 2. Chapter 15.28 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 15.28

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Sections:

15.28.010 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code- adopted

15.28.020 Chapter 1 Administration- amended

15.28.030 Chapter 2 Definitions- adopted

15.28.040 Chapter 3 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas- adopted

15.28.050 Chapter 4 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Requirementsadopted

15.28.060 Chapter 5 Special Building Construction Regulationsamended

15.28.070 Chapter 6 Fire Protection Requirements- amended

15.28.080 Chapter 7 Referenced Standards- adopted

15.28.090 Appendix A General Requirements- deleted

15.28.100 Appendix B Vegetation Management Plan- deleted

15.28.110 Appendix C Community Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Hazard Evaluation Framework- deleted

15.28.120 Appendix D Model Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Adoption- deleted

15.28.130 Appendix E Reserved- deleted

15.28.140 Appendix F Characteristics of Fire-Smart Vegetation. is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

15.28.150 Appendix G Voluntary Home-Hardening Recommendationsadopted as amended by the SFM.

15.28.160 Appendix H Referenced California Documents- deleted

15.28.170 Appendix I Board of Appeals- adopted

15.28.010. Document Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City, which incorporates and amends the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 edition, with certain appendices and amendments, published by the International Code Council. One certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Section 15.28.020 through

15.28.170.

15.28.020. Chapter 1, Administration – Amended

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Section 101.3.1 Application is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.3.1 Application. New buildings located in any adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zone, or any Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this section. This shall include all new buildings with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type and additions and substantial remodels (as determined by the Building Official) to and existing building that include residential use, which were constructed on or before July 1, 2008, which shall be referred to in this section as “applicable building” as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable buildings. These provisions shall also apply to all structures located within 100 feet of a Fuel Modification Zone, Vegetation Management Area, or similar area containing hazardous combustible vegetation, regardless of whether the property is currently located in an adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface Area, when materials and/or construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure were previously required at the property by the Building or Fire Code Official.

Exceptions:

1. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

2. Buildings classified as a Group U Agricultural Building, as defined in Section 202 of this code (see also Appendix C – Group U Agricultural Buildings), when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

3. Additions to and remodels 1,000 square feet or less of buildings constructed on or before July 1, 2008 do not need to comply fully with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. However, all additions and remodels to existing single-family homes and accessory structures shall comply with the following:
a. A minimum of a Class A roof shall be installed on the addition(s), or any alteration(s), as well as on the existing home or structure, in compliance with Section 504.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
b. All existing attic vents, underside eave and cornice vents shall be installed or retrofitted in compliance with Section 504.10 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the exiting attic vents, eave and cornice vents in the existing structure shall be replaced, or retrofitted as to be in full compliance with Section 504.10 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
c. Decking. The walking surface material of decks, porches, balconies and stairs as defined in Section 504.7.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall comply with this section.

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d. Accessory Structures. Accessory buildings as defined in Section R202 and miscellaneous structures, shall comply with Section 504.11 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Section 105.4.2 Time limitation of application is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.4.2 Time limitation of applications. An application for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall automatically expire, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. The plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon receiving a written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. An application may be extended one or more times by the Building Official for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. An application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application.

An application for a permit may only be extended if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit application. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permit application extensions shall not be granted after the expiration of the original permit application and payment of plan review fees. Full plan review fees as set forth in the fee resolution adopted by the City Council shall be paid should the permit application expire.

Section 105.8 Expiration is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Time Limitation of an Issued Permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The suspension or abandonment of work shall be defined as failing to obtain approval of a required inspection as specified in this code or obtaining a successful inspection as defined in City ordinance within a 180 day time period. A permit may only be extended, with no additional permit fees charged, if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit and payment of a non-refundable application fee. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. No additional permit fees, other than the application fee shall be charged when the extension request is received

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prior to the permit expiration. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permits which have become invalid shall pay a renewal fee of 50% of the original permit fee when the permit has been expired for up to one (1) year.

When a permit has been expired for a period in excess of one (1) year, the renewal fee shall be 100% of the original permit fee.

Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. For each permit required by this Article, there shall be charged and paid to the Building, Division a fee as established by resolution adopted by the City Council, and at the rate provided for each classification shown therein.

Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
108.4.1 Investigation. 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 conducted by the Building Official, or their approved designee. Prior to the special investigation, all concealed structural and nonstructural items shall be exposed to allow an accurate assessment of the unpermitted construction. The items to be exposed shall include, but not limited to the foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical. 108.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or from any penalty prescribed by law.

Section 108.6 Refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.6 Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.

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The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 109.1.3 Reinspection’s is hereby added to read as follows:
109.1.3 Reinspection’s. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to assess a reinspection fee for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official or requesting a reinspection of the same item three or more times.

This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Section 109.1.3.1 Extra Inspections is hereby added to read as follows:
109.1.3.2 Extra inspections. When extra inspections are necessary by reason of deficient or defective work, repeated partial inspection requests or otherwise through fault or error on the part of the holder of the permit or on the part of his employees, only one such extra inspection shall be made under the regular fees as herein prescribed; and the holder of the permit shall be entirely responsible for each and every subsequent extra visit or inspection. A reinspection fee shall be paid for every subsequent extra visit or inspection.

Section 109.1.3.3 Successful inspection is hereby added to read as follows:
109.1.3.3 Successful inspection. An inspection performed by the building official or designee resulting in an approval, partial approval, correction or other progressive action demonstrating a good faith effort working towards the completion of the project or a portion thereof. Miscellaneous, progress inspections, construction site maintenance conditions, unpermitted work, and other non-construction inspections are not successful inspections.

15.28.030 Chapter 2 Definitions- adopted

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15.28.040 Chapter 3 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas- adopted

15.28.050 Chapter 4 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Requirementsadopted

15.28.060 Chapter 5 Special Building Construction Regulations- amended Section 504.2 Roof assembly is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 504.2 Roof assembly. Roofs of any accessory structures shall be constructed of non-combustible or ignition-resistant materials.

Section 504.11.2 Miscellaneous structures and accessory buildings within 3 feet is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.11.2 Miscellaneous structures and accessory buildings within 3 feet.

Detached accessory structures within 50 feet of an applicable building shall comply with the requirements of this section.

Section 504.11.3 Accessory buildings greater than 120 square feet, located 3 feet or more but less than 50 feet is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 504.11.3 Accessory buildings greater than 120 square feet, located 3 feet or more but less than 50 feet. Detached accessory structures within 50 feet of an applicable building shall comply with the requirements for this code. 504.11.6 Roof Construction is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.11.6 Roof Construction. Roofs of any accessory structure shall be constructed of non-combustible, ignition resistant materials.

15.28.070 Chapter 6 Fire Protection Requirements- amended Section 602.4 Fuel modification plans is hereby added as follows:
602.4 Fuel modification plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area.

Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”

15.28.080 Chapter 7 Referenced Standards- adopted

15.28.090 Appendix A General Requirements- deleted
Appendix A is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.28.100 Appendix B Vegetation Management Plan- deleted

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Appendix B is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.28.110 Appendix C Community Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Hazard Evaluation Framework- deleted
Appendix C is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.28.120 Appendix D Model Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Adoption is deleted
Appendix D is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.28.130 Appendix E Reserved is deleted
Appendix E is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.28.140 Appendix F Characteristics of Fire-Smart Vegetation is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Appendix F is hereby adopted with amendments.

15.28.150 Appendix G Voluntary Home-Hardening Recommendations is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Appendix G is hereby adopted in its entirety and amended.

15.28.160 Appendix H Referenced California Documents- deleted Appendix H is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.28.170 Appendix I Board of Appeals- adopted.

Appendix I is hereby adopted in its entirety.

Section 3. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. ________________________________

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
______________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
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CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025, and was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1121

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
VOLUMES 1 AND 2, 2025 EDITION, WHICH

INCORPORATES AND AMENDS THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, 2024 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN

APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS, THE CALIFORNIA
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION, THE
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION,
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1094.

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 2025 Edition (which incorporates and amends the International Building Code, 2021 Edition), with certain appendices and amendments, the California Historical Building, 2025 Edition, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Building Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (the “Building Code”), with certain appendices and amendments to assure the Building Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, as amended herein; and WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained therein, thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such modifications, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-5952 that found and determined that the following changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions.

Section 2. Chapter 15.04 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows
CHAPTER 15.04

BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.04.010 Documents adopted.

15.04.020 Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration- amendments

15.04.030 Chapter 2 Definitions- amendments

15.04.040 Chapter 7A Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure- amendments- deleted. Repeal all references to Chapter 7A. These provisions have been relocated to California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7; California Wildland-Urban Interface Code

15.04.050 Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems- amendments

15.04.060 Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures- amendments

15.04.070 Section 3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devicesadopted

15.04.080 Chapter 35 Referenced Standards- amendments

15.04.090 Appendix A Employee Qualifications- deleted

15.04.100 Appendix B Board of Appeals- adopted

15.04.110 Appendix C Group U Agricultural Buildings- adopted

15.04 120 Appendix D Fire Districts- deleted

15.04.130 Appendix E Reserved- deleted

15.04.140 Appendix F Rodent proofing- deleted

15.04.150 Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction- deleted

15.04.160 Appendix H Signs- adopted

15.04.170 Appendix I Patio Covers- adopted

15.04.180 Appendix J Grading- deleted

15.04.190 Appendix K Group R-3 and Group R-3.1 Occupancies Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plandeleted

15.04.200 Appendix L Earthquake Recording Instrumentation- deleted

15.04.210 Appendix M Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard- deleted

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15.04.220 Appendix N Replicable Buildings- deleted

15.04.230 Appendix O Performance Based Application- deleted

15.04.240 Appendix P Sleeping Lofts- deleted

15.04.250 Appendix Q Emergency Housing- adopted

15.04.010. Building Code Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Building Code of the City, the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, which incorporates and amends the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, with certain appendices and amendments, published by the International Code Council, the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition and the California Existing Building code, 2025 Edition, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full.

The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.40.020 through 15.04.250.

15.04.020. Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration – amendments.

Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are hereby deleted.

Section 105.2 Work exempt from permits is hereby revised by amending numbers 2, 4, 9, and adding 14 to read as follows:

2. Masonry or concrete fences not over 3 feet (1829 mm) in height measured from the lowest adjacent finish grade.

4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall unless supporting a surcharge, supporting a sloped backfill with a slope greater than 2:1 or impounding flammable Class I, II, or III-A liquids.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 18” deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

14. Wrought Iron, wood, vinyl or chain link fences not over six (6) feet high measured from the lowest adjacent finish grade.

Section 105.3.1 Action on application is hereby amended by adding the additional paragraphs to read as follows:

When plans or other data are required to be submitted by section 105.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The amount of the plan review fee shall be as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

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When submittal documents for plan review are incomplete or modified so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of applications is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of applications. An application for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall automatically expire, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. The plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon receiving a written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. An application may be extended one or more times by the Building Official for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. An application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application.

An application for a permit may only be extended if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit application. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permit application extensions shall not be granted after the expiration of the original permit application and payment of plan review fees. Full plan review fees as set forth in the fee resolution adopted by the City Council shall be paid should the permit application expire.

Section 105.5 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:

Time Limitation of an issued permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The suspension or abandonment of work shall be defined as failing to obtain approval of a required inspection as specified in this code, or obtaining a successful inspection as defined in City ordinance within a 180 day time period. A permit may only be extended, with no additional permit fees charged, if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit and payment of a non-refundable application fee. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. No additional permit fees, other than the application fee shall be charged when the extension request is received prior to the permit expiration. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically

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grant an extension. Permits which have become invalid shall pay a renewal fee of 50% of the original permit fee when the permit has been expired for up to one (1) year.

When a permit has been expired for a period in excess of one (1) year, the renewal fee shall be 100% of the original permit fee.

Section 105.8 Time limitation of a permit that is the result of code enforcement action or unpermitted construction is hereby added to read as follows:
105.8 Time limitation of a permit that is the result of code enforcement action or unpermitted construction: Notwithstanding any provision of the California Building Standards Codes or any other provision of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code; permits issued to remedy a code enforcement notice, administrative citation or other unlawful, unpermitted, substandard, or hazardous condition shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced and the first inspection is received within 30 days after its issuance, or as directed in the notice of violation. Said permit shall expire and become null and void 90 days after its issuance if final inspection has not been obtained. The Building Official may extend the permit for a period not exceeding ninety 90 days upon written request by the applicant filed prior to the expiration date of the original permit.

Section 107.2.2 Fire protection system shop drawings is hereby amended by amending the first sentence to read as follows:
107.2.2 Fire protection system shop drawings. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to the Orange County Fire Authority for review to indicate conformance to the adopted codes and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the framing inspection. Shop drawing shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 9.

Section 107.2.5 Exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.2.5 Exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain, or irrigation and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, the construction documents shall include details for all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system. The construction documents shall include the manufactures installation instructions, products listing name, approval number of the product and the approving agency.

Section 107.2.6 Site plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.2.6 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the location and dimensions of all new construction, the location and dimensions of all existing construction, all property lines shown and labeled, dimensions between all new construction and all property

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lines, dimensions between all existing construction and all property lines, dimensions between all new and existing construction, locations of all slopes with the top of any slope or the bottom of any slope specifically plotted and indicated, the structural setback line from top of slope specifically plotted as required by Chapter 18, the overall vertical height of all slope shown, dimensions from the top of any slope to all new proposed construction. In accordance with City of Yorba Linda ordinance 2013-986 Development Of Properties with Active or Abandoned Oil Wells; show a dimensioned location of any active or abandon oil wells per the Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGem) online Well Finder, indicate if the property is in a methane gas area as designated by OCFA and the Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGem), show a dimensioned location of any active or abandon septic tanks and seepage pits and any other site related information. The Building Official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for an alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.

Section 108.1 General is hereby amended by changing the number of days in the second sentence from “180 days” to “30 days”.

Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. For each permit required by this Article, there shall be charged and paid to the Building Division, a fee as established by resolution adopted by the City Council, and at the rate provided for each classification shown therein.

Section 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
109.4.1 Investigation. 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 conducted by the Building Official, or their approved designee. Prior to the special investigation, all concealed structural and nonstructural items shall be to allow an accurate assessment of the unpermitted construction. The items to be exposed shall include, but not be limited to, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical. 109.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or from any penalty prescribed by law.

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109.4.3 Emergency Work. The investigation fee shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, an investigation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

Section 109.6 Refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.

The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Section 110 Inspection is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 110.7 Re-inspections is hereby added to read as follows:
110.7 Re-inspections. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to assess a reinspection fee for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official or requesting a reinspection of the same item three or more times.

This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

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Section 110.8 Extra inspections is hereby added to read as follows:
110.8 Extra inspections. When extra inspections are necessary by reason of deficient or defective work, repeated partial inspection requests, or otherwise through fault or error on the part of the holder of the permit or on the part of their employees, only one such extra inspection shall be made under the regular fees as herein prescribed; and the holder of the permit shall be entirely responsible for each and every subsequent extra visit or inspection. A reinspection fee shall be paid for every subsequent extra visit or inspection.

Section 110.09 Successful inspection is hereby added to read as follows:
110.09 Successful inspection. An inspection performed by the building official or designee resulting in an approval, partial approval, correction or other progressive action demonstrating a good faith effort working towards the completion of the project or a portion thereof. Miscellaneous, progress inspections, construction site maintenance conditions, unpermitted work, and other non-construction inspections are not successful inspections.

Section 110.10 Exterior walls and roofs is hereby added to read as follows 110.10 Exterior walls and roofs: Exterior walls and roofs of buildings shall be covered with finished materials, in accordance with City-approved plans and the Building Code within six months from the commencement of construction, or six months after the foundation is approved by the city inspector, for ground-up construction. A written waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official and Planning Manager if the construction is screened from view of adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials that comply with building regulations and are approved by the Planning Division.

Buildings shall be completely weather-tight at the time of framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical inspection ( “roughs/MEPS”).

Section 110.11 Maintenance of property during construction is hereby added to read as follows:
110.11 Maintenance of property during construction. During construction, all property shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept manner. All lumber and building materials shall be neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in the rear yard of the residential property or inside the building construction perimeter.

A waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official and Planning manager if the construction is screened from view from adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials that comply with building regulations and are approved by the Planning Division.

Section 111.5 Posting is hereby added to read as follows:

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111.5 Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Building Official.

Section 115.1 Authority is hereby amended to read as follows:
115.1 Authority. Whenever the Building Official finds any work regulated by this code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code, is being performed in a manner either contrary to their provisions or in a dangerous or unsafe manor, the Building Official is authorized to issue a stop work order.

Section 117.1 Safety assessment placards is hereby added to read as follows:
117.1 Safety assessment placards. Intent. This section established standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy.

The section further authorizes the Building Official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

Application of Provisions. The provisions of this section are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city of Yorba Linda.

Definitions. "Safety assessment" means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.

Placards. The following are verbal descriptions of the official placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures.

1. "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.

2. "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 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 occupancy.

3. "UNSAFE—Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued 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 his or her authorized representative. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or

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considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.

The ordinance number, the name of the jurisdiction, its address, and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard.

Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard shall not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the Building Official. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this section. 117.2 . When the code official determines a structure, equipment or premise has been erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, damaged, converted or demolished, equipped, used, occupied or maintained in violation of this code or the technical codes and the structure, equipment or premise constitutes a danger to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or the occupants, the code official shall post a placard on the structure, equipment or premise in a conspicuous place in or about the affected structure, equipment or premise. The placard shall clearly state the code official’s order regarding the structure, equipment, or premise, and specify the conditions which necessitated the posting.

15.04.030. Chapter 2 Definitions is hereby amended with the addition of new definitions to read as follows:

Sections 202 Definitions is hereby amended by adding definition to read as follows:
202 General Definitions
Bedroom. A room, space, or area used for sleeping. A bedroom may also be determined by having a privacy door, an emergency escape and rescue opening, smoke alarms, a closet, minimum ceiling height and floor areas, and design typically found for bedrooms. Indicating the room on building plans as other designated uses does not permit the elimination of life safety measures the code established for sleeping areas.

OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.

SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:

1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.

15.04.050. Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems – amendments.

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Section 903.2 Where required is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:

1. New buildings. Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, an automatic sprinkler system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height.

Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code.

2. Existing Buildings. Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:

2.1 When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.

2.2 When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.

2.3 An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.

2.4 When the existing building already has an automatic fire sprinkler system installed.

Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8 (2).

Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:

1. New Buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.

2. Existing R-3 Buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

2.1. When the floor area of alterations within any two-year period exceeds 50 percent of the gross area of the existing structure and the building gross floor area exceeds 4,800 square feet; or

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Exception: An addition is less than 200 square feet.

2.2 Any addition when the existing building is already provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

2.3 When an existing Group R-3 Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

3. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies and not housing bedridden clients, not housing non-ambulatory clients above the first floor, and not housing clients above the second floor.

4. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 435.8.3.3 of the California Building Code.

5. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children with intellectual disabilities, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and building or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.

6. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).

When not used in accordance with Section 504.2 or 506.3 of the California Building Code, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be allowed in Group R-2.1 occupancies.

An automatic sprinkler system designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall not be utilized in Group R-2.1 or R-4 occupancies.

Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.

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15.04.060. Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures – amendments.

Table 1505.1 Minimum roof covering classifications types of construction is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1a

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

I A I B II A II B III B III B I V V A V B

A A A A A A A A A
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with the California WildlandUrban Interface Code.

Section 1512.2 Roof replacement is hereby amended to read as follows:
1512.2 Recovering versus replacement. New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings and assembly materials down to the roof deck.

All newly installed roof coverings in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, or Fuel Modification Zone shall require new roof vents throughout and if applicable, all underside eave and cornice vents per Section 504.2 of the 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
85 80
75 Design %
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems

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California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Retrofit vents shall be reviewed and approved prior to installation.

Where the roofing material profile has an “air-space” under the roof covering, the underlayment shall comply with Section 504.2.1.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
115923.2 Indoor Swimming Pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Subsection 115923.1.
115923.3 Exempt facilities. The requirements of this article shall not apply to the following:

Any pool within the jurisdiction of any political subdivision that adopts and ordinance for swimming pool safety that includes requirements that are at least as stringent as this division.

Section 3109.3 Public swimming pools is hereby added to read as follows:
3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least five (5) feet in height or other acceptable barrier. Fences and acceptable barriers shall conform to the requirements of Section 3119B 115923.2 Indoor Swimming Pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Subsection 115923.1.
115923.3 Exempt facilities. The requirements of this article shall not apply to the following:

Any pool within the jurisdiction of any political subdivision that adopts and ordinance for swimming pool safety that includes requirements that are at least as stringent as this division.

Section 3109.3 Public swimming pools is hereby added to read as follows:
3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least five (5) feet in height or other acceptable barrier. Fences and acceptable barriers shall conform to the requirements of Section 3119B

15.04.080. Chapter 35 Referenced Standards- amendments.

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:

6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may

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be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.

Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

8.3.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.

Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:

1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8

2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5

3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers

4. ESFR sprinklers

5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers

6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 8.15.1.2.7 is hereby revised as follows:

8.15.1.2.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.

NFPA 13D, 2025 Edition Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Oneand Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:

7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

NFPA 14, 2025 Edition Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

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NFPA 24, 2025 Edition Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:

6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Exceptions:

1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.

2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.

Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised to read as follows:

All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:

1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
a. For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve.

2. A wall post indicator valve

3. An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4

4. A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
a. For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.

5. Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.

6. Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior.

Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

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Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:

10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through

10.4.3.2.4. 15.04 090 Appendix A Employee Qualifications- deleted Appendix A Employee Qualifications is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.100 Appendix B Board of Appeals- adopted
Appendix B Board of Appeals is hereby adopted.

15.04.110 Appendix C Group U-Agricultural Buildings- adopted Appendix C Group U- Agricultural Buildings is hereby adopted.

15.04.120 Appendix D Fire Districts- deleted
Appendix D Fire Districts is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.130 Appendix E Reserved- deleted
Appendix E Reserved is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.140 Appendix F Rodent proofing- deleted
Appendix F Rodent proofing is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.150 Appendix G Floor-Resistant Construction- deleted Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.160 Appendix H Signs- adopted
Appendix H Signs is hereby adopted.

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15.04.170 Appendix I Patio Covers- adopted
Appendix I Patio Covers is hereby adopted.

15.04 180 Appendix J Grading- deleted
Appendix J Grading is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.190 Appendix K Group R-3 and Group R-3.1 Occupancies Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan- deleted Appendix K Group R-3 and Group R-3.1 Occupancies Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.200 Appendix L Earthquake Recording Instrumentation- deleted Appendix L Earthquake Recording Instrumentation is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.210 Appendix M Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard- deleted Appendix M Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.220 Appendix N Replicable Buildings- deleted
Appendix N Replicable Buildings is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.230 Appendix O Performance-Based Application- deleted Appendix O Performance-Based Application is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.240 Appendix P Sleeping Lofts- deleted
Appendix P Sleeping Lofts is hereby deleted in its entirety.

15.04.250 Appendix Q Emergency Housing- adopted
Appendix Q Emergency Housing is hereby adopted in its entirety.

Section 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1094 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

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Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. _____________________________

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
______________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
__________________________

CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.

COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025 and was carried by the following roll call vote:

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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
___________________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1122

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.22 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997

EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1104
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt codes with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, with certain amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent legally necessary, that the following changes and modifications to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, that are more restrictive than the standards contained therein are justified by local conditions and reasonably necessary as outlined and determined in City Council Resolution No. 2025-5952.

Section 2. Chapter 15.22 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 15.22

CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Sections:

15.32.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Adopted.

15.32.020 Chapter 1, Title and Scope- amended

15.32.030 Chapter 2- amended

15.32.040 Chapter 3, Definitions- amended

15.32.050 Section 401.2 (4), Notice and Order- amended

15.32.010. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings of the City, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, with certain amendments, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.22.020 through 15.22.050.

15.22.020. Chapter 1 Title and Scope- amended
Section 103- Alterations, Additions and Repairs, is amended to read as follows:

All buildings or structures which are required to be repaired under the provisions of this code shall be subject to the provisions of the California Existing Building Code and all other adopted codes, as applicable.

15.22.030. Chapter 2- amended
Section 201.4 Enforcement is added to read as follows:
201.4 Enforcement. When the Building Official, the Health Officer, or their authorized representative shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the Building Official, the Health Officer, or their authorized representatives for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code. Any person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 203 Violations is amended to read as follows:

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203.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct alter, extend, repair, move remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. 203.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a detail statement or a plan approved thereunder, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
203.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with in the time prescribed by such notice, the Building Official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. 203.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directives of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed by law.

Section 204, Inspection of Work is amended to read as follows:

All buildings or structures within the scope of this code and all construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official in accordance with and in the manner provided by this code and Sections 110 and 1704 of the California Building Code.

15.22.040. Chapter 3 Definitions- Amended
Section 301 General is amended to read as follows:

BUILDING CODE is the California Building Code, The California Existing Building Code or the California Residential Code as adopted by the City.

ELECTRICAL CODE is the California Electrical Code as adopted by the City.

MECHANICAL CODE is the California Mechanical Code as adopted by the City.

PLUMBING CODE is the California Plumbing Code as adopted by the City.

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DANGEROUS BUILDING is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the provisions of Section 302 of this code.

HOUSING CODE is the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as adopted by the City.

15.22.050. Section 401.2(4), Notice and Order- amended
Section 401.2 (4) is amended to read as follows:

4. Statements advising that if any required repair or demolition work (without vacation also being required) is not commenced within the time specified, the Building Official (i) will order the building vacated and posted to prevent further occupancy until the work is completed, and (ii) may proceed to cause the work to be done and charge the costs thereof plus ten (10) percent administrative overhead against the property or its owner.”
Section 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1104 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. ________________________________

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
______________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
__________________________

CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.

COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025 and was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
___________________________________

MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1123

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
2025 EDITION, WHICH INCORPORATES AND AMENDS
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2023 EDITION,

WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETING ANNEXES
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1096
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition (which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition), with certain amendments and deleting annexes; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorizes cities to adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (the “Electrical Code”), with amendments and deleting annexes to assure the Electrical Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Electrical Code, as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025, and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained therein, thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such modifications, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-5952 that

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found and determined that the following changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions.

Section 2. Chapter 15.16 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.16

ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:

15.16.010 Electrical Code adopted.

15.16.020 Article 95 Administration- added.

15.16.030 Article 100 Definitions- amendments.

15.16.040 Article 110, Requirements for Electrical Installationsamendments.

15.16.050 Article 422 Appliances- amendments.

15.16.060 Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F & G, H, I and J- deleted

15.16.010 Documents Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Electrical Code of the City, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition with certain amendments, which incorporates the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, with certain amendments, published by the National Fire Protection Association, one certified copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.16.020 through 15.16.060.

15.16.020. Article 95 Administration- added.

Article 95 is hereby added to read as follows
ARTICLE 95
Administration

95.1 Enforcement. The Building Official, or their authorized representative, shall perform all administrative functions necessary to ensure compliance with all of the provisions of this Article and of all permits issued pursuant thereto.

95.2 Application for Permit.

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(a) Application. All applications for an electrical permit shall be on forms furnished by the Building Division and shall be filled out in full. All applications shall be accompanied by a plan and a narrative of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the proposed scope of work. A wiring diagram showing all outlets, meter locations, type (single phase or three phase), conduit and wire sizes, the length of runs and circuits and, to the greatest extent possible the manner in which all wire and other electrical connections and equipment are to be installed. All plans submitted for a six-hundred (600) ampere service or larger, or for projects with an aggregate total size of 600 ampere or larger shall be prepared by an Electrical Engineer registered in the State of California, and each sheet shall bear his/her registration number and signature.

The Building Official may require the submission of plans and specifications, drawings, descriptions, and diagrams when in their judgement it is necessary to clearly show the character, kind and extent of electrical work covered by an application for a permit.

Load calculations prepared by State of California licensed electrical engineer or State licensed electrical contractor, provided said electrical contractor performs the installation shall be provided for all electric services greater than 200 amperes.

Load calculations prepared by State of California licensed electrical engineer or State licensed electrical contractor, provided said electrical contractor performs the installation shall be provided for all for all commercial and industrial projects. (b) Time limitation of applications. An application for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall automatically expire, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. The plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon receiving a written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. An application may be extended one or more times by the Building Official for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. An application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application.

An application for a permit may only be extended if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit application. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision whether to grant an extension or not shall be based upon the merits of the written request for the extension. Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permit application extensions shall not be granted after the expiration of the original permit application and payment of plan review fees. Full plan review fees as set forth in the fee resolution adopted by the City Council shall be paid should the permit application expire.

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95.3 State Contractor’s License. No permit shall be issued by the Building Division for the performance of any work requiring a state contractors license, unless the applicant holds an appropriate state contractors license.

95.4 Fees. A fee shall be charged and paid to the Building Division for each permit required under this Article for all applicable classifications in accordance with the fee schedule established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

95.5 Fee Refunds
a. The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
b. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
c. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.
d. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

95.6 Reinspection’s. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to assess a reinspection fee for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee as established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

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In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

95.7 Permit.
a. No person shall install, revise, remodel, remove, repair, enlarge, alter, relocate, add to, replace, or move or connect any electrical current to, any electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, equipment, switches, cutouts, fuses, complete mains, meter loops, meter switches, cabinet boxes, ground or other connections, as a part of any building, structure, or real property in the City of Yorba Linda, or cause or permit any such acts to be done, without an application for a permit therefore having been filed with, or without a permit therefore having been issued by, and the fees therefore required by this Article paid to the Yorba Linda Building Division and not cancelled, or expired or without having such permit posted during the performance of all of such act, in a conspicuous place upon the property where such acts are performed. b. The Building Division, upon payment of the fees therefore, shall issue an electrical permit for all materials and work shown upon an application for such permit, that comply with the provisions of this Article. c. No electrical permit shall be issued without payment of the fees required therefor by this Article or for any material or work that does not comply with the provisions of this Article.
d. No person shall do any electrical work for which a permit has been issued under this Article and has expired or been cancelled.
e. No person shall install any material or do any work for which a permit is required by this Article after the final approval of the materials and work installed and done pursuant to such permit, without a new permit having been issued therefore.

95.8 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:

Expiration. Time Limitation of an Issued Permit Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. A permit may only be extended, with no additional permit fees charged, if a written request for an extension is received prior to the expiration of the permit and payment of a nonrefundable application fee. The application for an extension shall state the reason for the extension and identify conditions beyond the control of the applicant which justify the extension. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Official and a decision to grant an extension or not shall be based upon the merits of the written request for

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the extension. No additional permit fees, other than the application fee shall be charged when the extension request is received prior to the permit expiration..

Payment of the application fee shall not automatically grant an extension. Permits which have become invalid shall pay a renewal fee of 50% of the original permit fee when the permit has been expired for up to one (1) year. When a permit has been expired for a period in excess of one (1) year, the renewal fee shall be 100% of the original permit fee.

95.9 - Use. No person shall use in, or on, any property, building or structure in the City of Yorba Linda any electrical current in any apparatus, appliance, connection, equipment, fixture, outlet, or wiring that has been installed, revised, remodeled or repaired, as a part of any such property, building or structure, for which a permit is required by this Article without such use having been, authorized in writing by this Building Official.

95.10 Compliance.
a. No person shall perform any act authorized by a permit issued by the Building Division in any manner that fails to comply with any of the requirements of such permit or with any of the provisions of this Article.
b. No person shall interfere with, or prevent, the discharge of the duties of the Building Official or Electrical inspector or their right to enter upon any premises pursuant to permission of a person in control thereof.

95.11 Inspection. The electrical inspector shall inspect all electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, equipment and connections, which has been authorized by any permit. The electrical inspector shall also inspect all work of installation, revision, remodeling, replacements, removal and repair authorized by any electrical permit.

Inspections shall be made, when possible, within forty-eight (48) hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, after a written request to an authorized Building Division staff member.

95.12 Investigation Fees- Work Without Permits.
(a) Investigation. 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 conducted by the Building Official, or their approved designee. Prior to the special investigation, all concealed structural and non-structural items shall be exposed to allow an accurate assessment of the unpermitted construction. The items to be exposed shall include, but not limited to, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical.
(b) Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal

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to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or from any penalty prescribed by law.
(c) Emergency Work. The investigation fee shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, an investigation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

95.13 Request for Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or contractor doing electrical work, or having the same done, to request inspection of all electrical installations requiring and covered by an electrical permit. All requests for inspection shall indicate the type of work and the kind of inspection to be made; such as rough wiring, motors, fixtures, service, final electrical, etc., and shall specify the job address, the owners name and address, and the name and address of the person doing the work, the name and address of the person requesting the inspection, and the permit number.

95.14 Required Inspections. The electrical inspector shall make at least one inspection of the rough wiring and one inspection of the finish wiring, fixtures and service panels. Additional inspections may be required during the progress of construction to verify that the installation is in conformance with the requirements of this code.

95.15 Extra inspections. When extra inspections are necessary by reason of deficient or defective work, repeated partial inspection requests, or otherwise through fault or error on the part of the holder of the permit or on the part of his employees, only one such extra inspection shall be made under the regular fees as herein prescribed; and the holder of the permit shall be entirely responsible for each and every subsequent extra visit or inspection. A reinspection fee shall be paid for every subsequent extra visit or inspection. The reinspection fee shall be established by resolution adopted by the City Council.

95.16 Changes. When there are any changes or alterations to the approved plans or permit, at the request of the electrical inspector, owner, contractor or the design professional, the scope of work described on the permit and/or in the approved plans shall be revised to reflect the new scope of work. Revised plans shall be submitted to the Building Division, when required, and the scope of the permit shall be amended to reflect the revised scope of work. Upon review and approval of the revised plans and permit by the Building Division, and payment of any additional fees, a reinspection shall be requested.

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95.17 Moved Buildings. Where a building equipped with electrical systems has been moved from any location to another location in the City, the electrical systems in such building shall be made to conform to the provisions of the California Electrical Code for new construction and no person shall use said electrical systems, or permit them to be used, until it has been inspected and approved by the Electrical inspector.

Appropriate plans shall be submitted and permits shall be obtained for all work performed on the electrical systems of any moved building.

95.18 Exceptions. Where no installation of, or change to, any electrical system is made, this Article shall not require any inspection, or a permit, to install, set, use, repair, renew, remove, or replace any electrical motors, fixtures, fans, air conditioners, heaters, appliances, apparatus, machinery, or equipment consisting of a completed unit for use by connecting the same to an existing electrical outlet, or to install, remove, repair or renew switches, fuses, key sockets or receptacle, in duly installed and approved switch, fuse or receptacle boxes.

No inspection or permit shall be required for a public service corporation to install, alter, or repair any electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for the use of such corporation in the generation, transmission, distribution, or metering of electrical energy, or the operation of signals, or the transmission of intelligence.

95.19 Entry. No permit required by this Article shall be issued unless written permission is given, concurrent with the application therefore, for the Electrical inspector to enter upon the property and make reasonable inspections of the material and work for which such permit is requested. Such inspections shall be conducted at reasonable times after the issuance of such permit and until such work has been completed in compliance with the provisions of this Article, the permit and the approved plans. The right of entry shall be granted until such time as all work described in the approved plans and on the permit has been approved by the Electrical inspector. No entry shall be made a premises for the purpose of inspection without reasonable advance notice to, or a request from, the owner or occupant of any premises or buildings that are closed or occupied, unless access is granted through due process.

95.20 Defects. No person shall use, or allow the use of, cause or permit the passing of any electrical current through, in or along, any electrical wiring, equipment, or installation, or any part thereof, in or about, any building or premise, within the City after a written notice is affixed in a conspicuous place on the premise by the electrical inspector. Such notice shall state that the premise has been found by the Building Official to be in a defective, dangerous or have an unsafe condition and specify the date and hour that such notice was so affixed. The notice shall state the time period suspension of electrical system use or the complete disconnection of electrical service to the premise. The defects specified by said notice shall be repaired, appropriate plans submitted, reviewed and approved and a permit issued prior to the resumption of the use of the electrical system of the premise. If the defects have not been repaired,

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and such permit to use said items has not been obtained within ten (10) days from the date said notice is so affixed, the electrical inspector shall cause the electric service thereto to be disconnected. No person shall thereafter reconnect, or use, any electrical system in or on the premise until permitted by the Building Official.

95.21 Temporary Permits. The electrical inspector may give permission in writing for the temporary installation and the temporary use of current through, any wiring, apparatus or fixture, for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days, if and when such wiring, apparatus, or fixture, is in such condition that it may be used safely and there exists an urgent necessity for such use. The submission of appropriate plans and the obtaining of a permit may be required as determined by the Building Official.

95.22 Change of Use. No person shall change the occupancy, or use, of any existing building in the City, which would place the building in a different occupancy group, as defined in the Building Code, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of this Article for new construction for that occupancy group.

95.23 Concealing Installations. No person shall conceal or cover, or cause or permit to be concealed or covered, any wiring, conduit, or other electrical equipment or system, before such system is inspected and accepted as required by this Article.

95.24 Connection Permit. No person shall connect, or cause or permit to be connected, any electric current with or to any electric wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, equipment, or property, for which a permit to install, revise, remodel, replace, remove or repair is required by this Article, without having first received from the Electrical inspector a written permission to connect electric current thereto. Such permission to connect to the electrical service shall be issued by the Building Official at any time after he or the Electrical inspector has inspected and approved the use of electrical current in, on, or through such electric wiring, fixtures, appliance, apparatus, equipment or property and verified that the electrical system is in substantial compliance with the approved plans and the permit.

95.25 Materials. No person shall use or install electrical equipment, appliance, or materials authorized by the approved plans and/or permit issued pursuant to this Article unless approved by Underwriters' Laboratories or other recognized testing agency.

95.26 Used Material. No person shall install previously used electrical materials in any installation authorized by the approved plans and/or permit issued pursuant to this Article without first obtaining approval from the Building Official.

15.16.030. Article 100 Definitions- amended.

Article 100 Definitions, is hereby amended to add the following definition to read as follows:

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Continuous Special Inspection. Continuous inspection to be performed by a qualified Special Inspector who shall demonstrate his competence, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, for continuous inspection of the particular type of electrical installation or operation requiring special inspection as determined by the Building Official. The Special Inspector shall observe the work described in the approved plans and permit to verify conformance to the approved plans, permit and applicable codes and installation standards. The Special Inspector shall furnish a written inspection report to the Building Official within 48 hours of the completion of all electrical work requiring Special Inspection, including a final signed report indicating conformance with applicable provisions of the Code. The Special Inspector shall immediately notify the Building Official, in writing, of any variations from the approved plans or the permit which are not corrected by the person performing the work or any installation or procedure which may cause an immediate fire or life safety hazard. The Building Official shall inspect the work being performed and issue the appropriate correction notice or stop work order.

15.16.040. Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations- amendments. 110.5 Conductors, is hereby amended to read as follows:
110.5. Conductors. Conductors normally used to carry current shall be of copper unless otherwise provided in this Code. Where the conductor material is not specified, the material and the sizes given in this Code shall apply to copper conductors. Where other materials are used, the size shall be changed accordingly.

Aluminum conductors smaller than #6 AWG may be used provided that the method of connection is approved in advance by the Building Official and the installation is made under continuous special inspection.

15.16.050. Article 422 Appliances- amendments.

Section 422.10 Branch-Circuit Rating is hereby amended to add subsection (C) to read as follows:
(C) In every dwelling unit, fixed appliances such as food waste grinders, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, laundry tray locations, built-in refrigerators, built-in freezers, furnaces, air conditioners and built-in heaters, or any other fixed appliances, with a motor of 1/4 h.p. or larger, shall be on a separate 20 ampere branch circuit unless the Building Official is provided evidence that an alternative circuit is adequate in accordance with the provisions of this Code.

15.16.060. Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F & G, H, I and J- deleted Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F & G, H, I and J are hereby deleted in their entirety.

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Section 3. Ordinance No. 2022-1096 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it adopts updated building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk’s Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 21st day of October, 2025. ___________________________________

JANICE LIM, MAYOR

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
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MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on this 21st day of October, 2025 and was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1124

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE

YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025

EDITION, WHICH INCORPORATES AND AMENDS THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2024 EDITION, WITH

CERTAIN APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1099
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, (which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition), with certain appendices and amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 et seq. and 18941.5 authorize cities to adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, which is a part of the California Building Standards Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (the “Fire Code”), with certain appendices and amendments to assure the Fire Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, as amended herein; and WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained therein, thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such modifications, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-5952 that

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found and determined that the following changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions.

Section 2. Chapter 15.08 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.08

FIRE CODE
Sections:

15.08.010 Fire Code Adopted.

15.08.020 Enforcement and Inspection.

15.08.030 Chapter 1 Division II – Administration- amendments.

15.08.040 Chapter 2 Definitions- amendments.

15.08.050 Chapter 3 General Requirements- amendments.

15.08.060 Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness- amendments.

15.08.070 Chapter 5 Fire Service Features- amendments.

15.08.080 Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems- amendments.

15.08.090 Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildingsamendments. Adopt only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM.

15.08.100 Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening- deleted.

15.08.110 Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging- deleted.

15.08.120 Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities- amendments.

15.08.130 Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas - amendments.

15.08.140 Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisionsamendments.

15.08.150 Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks- amendments.

15.08.160 Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids- amendments.

15.08.170 Chapter 58 Flammable Gasses and Flammable Cryogenic Fluidsamendments.

15.08.180 Chapter 80 Referenced Standards- amendments.

15.08.190 Appendix A Board of Appeals- deleted.

15.08.200 Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings- adopted.

15.08.210 Appendix BB Fire-Flow requirements for Buildings- adopted.

15.08.220 Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution- adopted.

15.08.230 Appendix CC Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution- adopted.

15.08.240 Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads- deleted.

15.08.250 Appendix E Hazard Categories- deleted.

15.08.260 Appendix F Hazard Ranking- deleted.

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15.08.270 Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids – Weight and Volume Equivalentsdeleted.

15.08.280 Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements (HMIS) Instructionsadopted.

15.08.290 Appendix I Fire Protection Systems – Noncompliant Conditionsdeleted.

15.08.300 Appendix J Building Information Sign- deleted.

15.08.310 Appendix K Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities- deleted.

15.08.320 Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems – deleted.

15.08.330 Appendix M High Rise Buildings – Retroactive Automatic Sprinkler Requirements- deleted.

15.08.340 Appendix N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions- deleted.

15.08.350 Appendix O Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks and Similar Amusement Uses- deleted.

15.08.010 Fire Code Adopted.

There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Fire Code of the City, the 2025 California Fire Code, based on the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, with errata and certain appendices, published by the International Code Council (ICC), and the whole thereof, for the purpose of prescribing regulations covering conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or explosion, save and exempt such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted or amended. One copy of all the above is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full. The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted herein, is amended as set forth in Sections 15.08.020 through 15.08.350.

15.08.020 Enforcement and Inspection.

The California Fire Code and the International Fire Code with amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as shall be necessary from time to time.

15.08.030 Chapter 1, Division II, Administration – amendments.

Chapter 1, Division II Administration. Adopt Chapter 1 in its entirety, with the exception of Section 109, and with the following amendments:

Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:

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113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Section 113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.

Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.

15.08.040 Chapter 2 Definitions- amendments.

Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:
202 General Definitions
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.

SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:

1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.

15.08.050 Chapter 3 General Requirements- amendments
Chapter 3 General Requirements. is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or

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occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C05 “Vegetation Management Guideline—Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program.”
Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:

1. when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared

2. when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.

Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby revised as follows:

SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE

RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.

Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows: