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discretion, grant a rent increase to be implemented in increments over a period not greater than the period of delay.

C. Comparable Parks. As used in Section 4.0005, the term "comparable park" is defined in Section 4.0004(B) of these Administrative Rules.

4.0006. SPECIAL RENT ADJUSTMENT BASED ON VOLUNTARY MEET AND

CONFER AND CONFIDENTIAL BALLOT
A. In accordance with YMC Section 15.20.100(E), any park owner may initiate a voluntary meet and confer process with the residents of the park's regulated spaces to reach agreement with those residents on a proposed special rent adjustment and approval by the RA in place of the application and noticed public hearing process for an MNOI rent adjustment under YMC Section 15.20.100(A) and Section 4.0003 of these Rules, or an MNOI rent adjustment based on a readjusted Base Year NOI under YMC Section 15.20.100(B) and Section 4.0004 of these Rules under this Chapter, and/or a Fair Return rent adjustment under YMC Section 15.20.100(C).

A proposed special rent adjustment by voluntary meet and confer pursuant to YMC Section

15.20.100(E) shall be conducted by the park owner and park residents in accordance with subdivision (B) through (K) of this Section.

B. Terms of Special Rent Adjustment. Any special rent adjustment negotiated between the park owner representatives and park resident representatives and consented to by at least 51 % of the residents of regulated spaces may be on any terms as negotiated between the respective parties, subject to the following requirements:

1. The park owner shall not apply for, demand, impose or collect an Annual Adjustment under YMC Section 15.20.080, or a special rent adjustment authorized by YMC Section 15.20.100(A) or (B) less than 12 months after imposition of the special rent adjustment approved pursuant to YMC Section 15.20.100(E) and this Section; and

2. This procedure shall not be applicable to capital improvements, which shall be subject to the capital improvement rent adjustment provisions set forth in YMC Section 15.20.085 of the Ordinance and Chapters 4 and 5 of these Rules, (including but expressly not limited to Sections 4.0003(D)(4)(i) and (j)), 4.0004, 4.0005, and 5.0008).

C. Initiation of Meet and Confer. The park owner shall initiate the meet and confer by service of a written notice on all residents of the regulated spaces in the park and RA, by personal delivery or first-class mail, along with proof of service of the notice. The written notice shall be consistent with the forms approved by the City, and shall include all of the following:

1. A request for appointment of not more than three (3) persons residing in the regulated spaces to represent the park residents at the meet and confer with the park owner; and

2. The amount of the proposed special rent adjustment, the method by which the proposed special rent adjustment was determined, the base year and current year used in the Meet and Confer Application and that a completed Meet and Confer Application and an MNOI Rent Adjustment and/or MNOI Rent Adjustment based on readjusted MNOI Application, which shall comply with Section 4.0003 and/or 4.0004 of these Rules and YMC Section 15.20.100(A) and (B), along with all information and supporting documentation supporting the proposed special rent adjustment are posted in the clubhouse, park office and one other location accessible to the residents; and
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3. The proposed date and location for the meet and confer, which shall occur not more than sixty (60) days following service of the park owner's written notice on the park residents. The meet and confer shall be scheduled at a date, time and location mutually convenient to the park owner representatives and the park resident representatives and shall be scheduled on a date that is not less than fourteen (14) days after the park owner's service of the notice on each resident pursuant to this subdivision.

D. Park resident representatives. The park residents may select no more than three person(s) to serve as the park resident representatives in the meet and confer, based on a method determined by the residents of the park. The process by which the park residents select their representative(s) shall be confidential.

E. Mediator. Either party may use a mediator of their choice to assist in the negotiations, with the cost to be borne by the party selecting the mediator or as otherwise determined by mutual agreement between the park owner and park residents.

F. Conduct of meet and confer. Subject to Subdivision (C)(3), the meet and confer shall take place at a mutually convenient date and time, between the park owner representatives and park resident representatives.

G. Confidential Resident Vote. If no agreement is reached at the meet and confer between the park owner representatives and park resident representatives regarding a proposed special rent adjustment, then all further proceedings under this Section shall cease. If agreement is reached at the meet and confer between the park owner representatives and the park resident representatives regarding a proposed special rent adjustment, then a resident vote by confidential ballot shall take place in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Finalization of Ballot Documents. During the meet and confer, upon agreement to a proposed special rent adjustment, the park owner representatives and the park resident representatives shall each sign the following documents:
a. The confidential ballot containing the agreed -upon proposed special rent adjustment to be voted upon by the residents of the regulated spaces in the park; and b. The agreed -upon notice of results of meet and confer form; and c. The agreed -upon proof of service; and
d. A list of the full names and addresses of the current occupants of each regulated space in the park; and
e. The park owner representatives shall provide the park resident representatives with the originals of these agreed -upon signed documents, along with copies of each agreed -upon signed document in a number equal to at least the total number of regulated spaces in the park.

2. Notice to Residents and Circulation of Ballots. Not later than five (5) days following the conclusion of the meet and confer, the park resident representatives shall serve a copy of the agreed -upon written notice of results of meet and confer, confidential ballot and envelopes, and proof of service on all residents of the regulated spaces on City -approved forms.

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The documents shall be served on each resident by the park resident representatives by personal delivery or by First Class mail, postage prepaid, and shall contain all of the following information and documentation:
a. The notice shall be on the City -approved form and shall contain all of the following information:
(1) The date(s) and time(s) when the meet and confer was conducted, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the representatives of the park owner and park residents at the meet and confer; and
(2) The agreed upon proposed special rent adjustment; the method by which the proposed special rent adjustment would be determined; and that all documentation upon which the proposed special rent adjustment may be inspected by the residents at the park clubhouse, park office and a third location as determined by the park resident representatives and specified in the notice; and
(3) The right of the residents from each regulated space to vote by confidential ballot on whether or not to consent to the proposed special rent adjustment (based on a vote by one adult resident per space), by submittal of a confidential ballot to the RA not later than fifteen (15) days following service of the notice upon the resident by the park resident representative, and insertion of the specific deadline date by which the confidential ballot must be filed with the RA; and
(4) That the resident or a representative of a resident must return the confidential ballot to the RA by personal delivery or by mail, in the pre -addressed envelope to the Rent Administrator provided with the notice by the specified deadline; and (5) That the proposed special rent adjustment shall not be effective unless consented to by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the residents of the regulated spaces based on the results of the confidential ballot election. b. The Confidential Ballot, in the form approved by the City and agreed upon between the park owner representatives and park resident representatives at the meet and confer; and
c. Envelopes pre -addressed to the RA (one envelope per space) as previously provided by the park owner representatives to the resident representatives in accordance with Subdivision (G)(2) of this section; and
d. The agreed -upon meet and confer results; and
e. Proof of service, on the City -approved form.

3. Effective Date of Service on Park Residents. For purposes of determining the 15- day deadline for residents to file their confidential ballots with the Rent Administrator, service of the notice and confidential ballot form under Section 4.0006(G)(2) shall be deemed effective on the date of personal delivery to a resident or, if mailed, upon deposit in the U.S. Mail, to a resident.

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confidential ballot forms required by Subparagraph (2) of this Subdivision (G) on all residents of regulated spaces at the same time.

4. Park Resident Representative Service on City. Prior to or concurrently with serving the notice and all required documentation on the residents under Section 4.0006(G)(2), the park resident representatives shall serve the following documents on the RA, using the City -approved forms:
a. Complete copies of the notice, confidential ballot form and all other required documentation set forth in Subdivision (G)(2); and b. A list of the full names and addresses of the current occupants of each regulated space in the park; and
c. A declaration or affidavit, on the City -approved form, and signed under penalty of perjury, verifying that the park resident representatives provided the residents of the regulated spaces with all documents and information required by Subdivision (G)(2) of this section.

5. Park Owner Service on City and Park Resident Representatives Following Meet and Confer. Not later than five (5) days following the conclusion of the meet and confer the park owner or his/her representative shall comply with all of the following requirements:
a. The park owner shall file with the City the following documents:
(1) One set of address labels addressed to the current occupants of each regulated space in the park;
(2) A declaration or affidavit, on the City -approved form, and signed under penalty of perjury, verifying that the park owner representatives provided the park residents with all information and documentation required by Section 4.0006 and that true and correct copies of all information and documentation required by Section 4.0006(G) has been posted at the three locations in the park as required by Subdivision (C)(2) of this section. (3) A proof of service on the resident representatives confirming the park owner's compliance with the service requirements of this Subsection 5, on the City —approved form, served by personal delivery or by First Class mail, postage prepaid. b. The park owner shall serve a copy of the proof of service on the resident representatives, on the City -approved form, confirming the park owner's compliance with this Subsection 5, served on the park resident representative by personal delivery or by First Class mail, postage prepaid.

6. Submittal of Confidential Ballots. Within fifteen (15) days of service of the notice and supporting documentation on the residents, the residents shall submit their confidential ballots to the RA, indicating whether or not they consent to the proposed rent adjustment. Each regulated space shall have the right to submit one vote by one Mobilehome Park adult resident on behalf of all residents of that regulated space. Any confidential ballot received by the RA after the 15-day deadline shall not be counted. A confidential ballot may be delivered to the RA by a representative of a resident (excluding the park owner, park manager or any other representative of the park owner Mobilehome Park Administrative Rules, Resolution No. 2025-53 Page 31 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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or manager), so long as such ballot is accompanied by a written authorization from the resident designating that person as his/her representative, under penalty of perjury, on the City -approved form.

H. RA Review and Decision. Following the fifteen -day deadline, the RA shall approve the special rent adjustment only if the RA finds that (i) at least 51% of the residents of the regulated spaces consented to the special rent adjustment, and (ii) the park owner and residents complied with all meet and confer procedures set forth in subdivisions (B) through (G).

1. The RA shall accept only written confidential ballots by the residents of the regulated spaces on the confidential ballot forms approved by the City.

2. In counting the confidential ballots, if at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the residents of the regulated spaces consent to the proposed special rent adjustment, the proposed special adjustment shall be deemed consented to by the residents of the regulated spaces. If the proposed rent adjustment is not consented to by at least 51% of the residents of the regulated spaces, the proposed special adjustment shall be deemed disapproved by the residents of the regulated spaces.

3. In determining if at least 51% of the residents of the regulated spaces consented to the special rent adjustment, the RA shall count only those confidential ballots filed with the City by the deadline for submittal of ballots. It shall be presumed by the RA that any regulated space not represented by a confidential ballot represents the intent of the residents of that space to disapprove the proposed special rent adjustment. In the event that more than one adult resident of a regulated space submits a confidential ballot to the RA, the RA shall randomly select one ballot from that regulated space by lots as the official confidential ballot for that space.

4. RA Decision and Notification. Not later than fifteen (15) days following the deadline for submittal of the confidential ballots to the RA, the RA shall provide written notification to the park owner and park residents of the results of the confidential ballot election.

The RA's notification shall include (i) whether or not the RA approved the special rent adjustment; (ii) the number of spaces consenting to the proposed special adjustment, (iii) the number of spaces indicating disapproval; (iv) the number of spaces where no response was received; (v) if the RA determined that all procedures of this Section were met, the reason(s) for such determination; and (vi) if the RA determined that all procedures of this Section were not met, the reason(s) for such determination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City shall not reveal to the park owner the names or any residents voting for or against the proposed rent adjustment or any resident not submitting a confidential ballot.

I. Park Owner Notice of Rent Increase. The park owner shall notify the residents affected by the Special Rent Adjustment approved by confidential ballot and the RA in accordance with State law. A park owner shall not notice a Special Rent Adjustment approved under this Section prior to approval and notification by the RA pursuant to Subdivision (H)(4) of this Section.

J. Final Decision. The RA's decision approving or denying a special rent adjustment submitted pursuant to YMC Section 15.20.100(E) and this Section shall be final and not subject to any appeal to the Hearing Officer.

K. Subsequent Rent Adjustment Applications.

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1. Disapproval by Park Residents or Denial by City. Denial of a special rent adjustment by voluntary meet and confer pursuant to YMC Section 15.20.100(E) and Subdivision (H) of this Section shall not preclude a park owner from applying for a special rent adjustment under YMC Section 15.20.100(A), (B) and/or (C) and Rules 4.0003, 4.0004 and/or 4.0005 of this Chapter. The application shall be processed in accordance with YMC Section 15.20.105 and these Rules.

2. Subsequent Rent Adjustments Following Approval by Residents and RA. a. Annual Adjustment or Special Rent Adjustment. If at least 51% of the residents of the regulated spaces and the RA approves a special rent adjustment based on meet and confer pursuant to YMC Section 15.20.100(E) and Subdivision (H) of this Section, the park owner shall not apply for, demand payment of, or impose an Annual Adjustment under YMC Section

15.20.080, or a special rent adjustment authorized by YMC Section 15.20.100(A) or (B) less than 12 months after imposition of the special rent adjustment approved pursuant to YMC Section

15.20.100(E) and this Section.
b. Capital Improvement Rent Adjustment. In accordance with YMC Section

15.20.085(D), costs of a capital improvement shall not be included in a proposed special rent adjustment submitted to the residents of the regulated spaces under this Section 4.0006, and the RA shall not approve any proposed special rent adjustment that includes or is based upon any capital improvement costs. Rent adjustments based on capital improvements shall be submitted to the RA in accordance with YMC Section 15.20.085 and Chapter 5 of these Rules. c. Rent Adjustment based on Discontinuance or Reduction of a Service or Amenity. The approval or disapproval of a special rent adjustment based on voluntary meet and confer pursuant to YMC Section 15.20.100(E) and this Section, shall not preclude a park owner or park resident from submitting an application for a rent adjustment based on discontinuance or reduction of a service or amenity pursuant to YMC Section 15.20.090 and Chapter 7 of these Rules."

4.0007 ALLOWABLE RENT ADJUSTMENTS AND APPLICATIONS FOLLOWING

MNOI, FAIR RETURN OR VOLUNTARY MEET AND CONFER

ADJUSTMENT(S)
Following approval of an MNOI adjustment, an MNOI adjustment based on a readjusted base year NOI, or a fair return adjustment by the Hearing Officer under YMC Section 15.20.100 and Sections

4.0003, 4.0004 or 4.0005 of these Rules, or a Special Rent Adjustment by voluntary meet and confer under YMC Section 15.20.100(E) and Section 4.0006 of these Rules, a park owner shall not apply for an Annual Adjustment pursuant to YMC 15.20.080(A) and Chapter 3 of these Administrative Rules, until the expiration of at least twelve (12) months following the approval of the special adjustment under Sections 4.0003, 4.0004 or 4.0005 of these Administrative Rules. A park owner may apply for a capital improvement rent adjustment pursuant to YMC Section

15.20.085 and Chapter 5 of these Administrative Rules, at any time following approval of the MNOI adjustment, MNOI adjustment based on a readjusted base year NOI fair return adjustment or a special rent adjustment by voluntary meet and confer.

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

5.0001. DEFINITIONS
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A. Capital Improvements. A capital improvement is defined by the YMC to mean the installation of new improvements and facilities and/or the replacement or reconstruction of existing improvements and facilities which consist of more than ordinary maintenance or repairs, have a useful life of at least five (5) years and have been consented to by fifty-one percent (51%) of the spaces in the mobilehome park or are necessary for the health and safety of the park, its residents or its neighbors. A capital improvement shall be established under the standard applicable under the law at the time the application is filed. Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit a park owner from performing a capital improvement if the park owner chooses not to apply for a rent adjustment under the provisions of the YMC or this Chapter.

B. Ordinary maintenance and repairs. Ordinary maintenance and repairs include costs associated with the restoration of real property or personal property to a sound state, or which merely keep such property in operating condition over the probable useful life for which it was acquired, or which otherwise result from the normal maintenance and upkeep of the property.

Ordinary maintenance and repairs are not capital improvements.

5.0002. APPLICATION FEES
The Application fee for a Capital Improvement Application shall be $1,750.00 per application, which shall be paid prior to the application being declared complete. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Rules to the contrary, no Capital Improvement Application shall be deemed complete if the applicant fails to pay the required application fee.

5.0003. CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE INCREASES
Straight-line depreciation based on the useful/amortizable life of an improvement shall be used to calculate the allowable capital improvement rent increase for the improvement.

Useful/amortizable life shall mean, that period of time during which a particular improvement will, in the opinion of professionals (such as architects, engineers, contractors, and accountants), remain functional with only ordinary maintenance and/or repairs. The RA shall evaluate the useful/amortizable life of an improvement for which a capital improvement rent increase is sought.

To apply straight-line depreciation in calculating the allowable rent increase, the RA shall divide the total cost of the improvement by its useful/amortizable life and then divide the result of that calculation by twelve and then by the number of spaces in the park.

For example, the allowable capital improvement rent increase for a street replacement costing $10,000 and having a useful/amortizable life of ten (10) years is calculated as follows:
$ 10,000.00
10 years
$ 1.000.00
12 months
— $ 1,000.00 annual amortization
— $ 83.33 monthly amortization cost
$ 83.33 = $ 2.78 monthly rent increase per space for 10 years 30 spaces
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5.0004. AMORTIZATION
A. Capital Improvements shall be amortized in accordance with the following schedule; or, if not itemized therein, in accordance with any useful life table utilized by the Internal Revenue Service, unless there is substantial evidence that a different amortization period is more appropriate.

Improvement
Amortization
Period
In Years
Air Conditioners
7 Appliances (other than those listed)
7 Cabinets
7 Carpentry
10 Carpeting
7 Dishwasher
7 Doors
10 Dryer
7 Electrical Wiring
15 Elevator
20 Fan
7 Fencing and Walls
Block Walls
15 Wood
7 Fire Alarm System
7 Fire Escape
15 Floor Covering (linoleum or vinyl)
7 Flooring
7 Furniture
7 Garbage Disposal
7 Gates
15 Gutters
15 Heating
10 Insulation
10 Landscaping
15 Locks
7 Paving (asphalt, cement or micro -surfacing; but excluding patch -work or pothole repairs or slurry seal)
15 Plastering
10 Plumbing
Fixtures
10 Pipes
15 Pumps
7 Refrigerator
7 Roofing
10 Security Entry Telephone Intercom
7 Smoke Detector
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Improvement
Amortization
Period
In Years
Stove
7 Stucco
10 Structural Walls (complete replacement; excluding wall patches or repairs to holes or cracks)
10 Washing Machine
7 Water Heater
7 Window Coverings
7 Windows
15 B. In general, a capital improvement should not be amortized over a period which would yield a monthly per space increase over ten percent (10%). In such a case, a longer amortization period may be appropriate. The percent increase represented by a particular capital improvement rent increase shall be calculated by dividing the proposed capital improvement rent increase by the amount of the existing base rent.

Thus, in the case of the above street replacement example, the percent increase is calculated as follows:
$ 2.78 (proposed capital improvement rent increase) = 2.1 %(increase) $130.00 (existing base rent)

5.0005. COST OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
The applicant may provide documentary evidence of the actual cost incurred for the capital improvement. The cost thereof may include the interest expense incurred on money borrowed to pay for the capital improvement or a part thereof. In the event that the applicant used his/her own funds to pay for the improvement, interest at the rate equal to the prime rate, plus 21/2 percent as of the date of the application, computed over a reasonable amount of time may be included as a part of the capital improvement cost. In determining the reasonable amount of time over which interest may be allowed, the RA may be guided by the current practices of state and federally chartered banks and/or savings and loan associations as to the length of time for repayment of improvement loans, provided, however, that the time may not exceed the amortization period determined by the RA and used in calculating the allowable capital improvement rent increase.

5.0006. IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
Examples of capital improvements necessary for health and safety under YMC Section

15.20.085(A)(1) include, but are not limited to the following, and shall be established under the standard applicable under the law at the time the application is filed:

A. Replacement of plumbing, electrical, water and sewer lines necessary to conform to City and State ordinances, statutes, codes and regulations and maintain habitability standards and;
B. Replacement of roads, which have become dangerous and are necessary for ingress, egress and safe vehicular and pedestrian movement within a park.

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C. Replacement of an amenity such as a swimming pool is not a capital improvement necessary for health and safety, but such an amenity must be shut down if it becomes unsafe, dangerous or fails to conform to health and safety regulations.

5.0007. EMERGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. Definition. As used in this Section 5.0007, "capital improvements" means work that constitutes the installation of new improvements and facilities and/or the replacement or reconstruction of existing improvements and facilities which consist of more than ordinary maintenance and repairs, and have a useful life of at least five (5) years.

B. Required Findings. Emergency capital improvements pursuant to YMC Section

15.20.085(B) means capital improvements necessary because of damage to or destruction of any improvement, facility, or building or any part thereof in a park where such damage or destruction resulted from or was caused by fire, earthquake or other natural elements; the damage or destruction is not covered by insurance or other third party sources; and which meet all of the following conditions as determined by the City:

1. The emergency resulted from either:
a. An earthquake, fire, storm or other weather condition or other natural element; or the sudden and unexpected damage to, or destruction or failure of the park's sewer, water or other utility system where such utility system was properly and adequately maintained by the park owner and met all applicable health and safety code requirements prior to the occurrence of the damage, destruction or failure of the utility system; or b. The natural element or damage, destruction or failure occurred without any reasonable warning to the park owner such that the park owner did not have any reasonable opportunity to protect the property in advance or which was of such severity that the park owner could not protect the property irrespective of any advance warning.

2. It was necessary for the park owner to immediately perform the work in order to prevent an imminent threat to the health and safety of the park, its residents or neighbors, without first holding a resident meeting and Capital Improvement Election pursuant to the timing requirements set forth in YMC Section 15.20.085(A)(1).

3. All necessary governmental permits and approvals were obtained by the park owner prior to performance of the emergency capital improvements.

4. All necessary governmental approvals and sign -offs were obtained by the park owner upon completion of the emergency capital improvements.

5. The emergency capital improvements were commenced within two weeks of the occurrence of the event causing the imminent threat to the public health and safety.

6. The application for a rent adjustment based on emergency capital improvements was submitted to the City in accordance with the following deadlines:
a. Within (i) one month of completion of the emergency capital improvements, or (ii) within four months from the occurrence of the emergency, whichever occurs later; and
b. Not more than six months from the date of occurrence of the emergency.

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deadline is unreasonable under the circumstances due to factors outside the park owner's control and that the park owner exercised reasonable diligence to file the application within that six-month period.

7. The park owner submits all information and documentation necessary for the City to make the determination that emergency capital improvements were warranted and that a capital improvement rent adjustment is otherwise justified under YMC Section 15.20.085(B) and this Chapter.

C. Application and Hearing Procedures. An application for approval of a rent adjustment based on emergency capital improvements shall be submitted to the RA and processed in accordance with the requirements of YMC Section 15.20.085(A)(2). Appeals to the Hearing Officer shall be processed in accordance with YMC Section 15.20.085(E), 15.20.105 and

15.20.110 and Chapter 1 of these Rules.

D. Burden of Proof.

1. In any application submitted for approval of a rent adjustment based on emergency capital improvements, the park owner shall bear the burden of proof by competent evidence, to demonstrate that all of the requirements of YMC Section 15.20.085(B) and this Chapter are met.

2. In determining whether the park owner met his/her burden of proof that the immediate performance of the work was necessary because of an imminent threat to the health and safety of the park, its residents or neighbors, the City shall consider all relevant evidence, including but not limited to, the following:
a. The ability of the park owner holding a resident meeting and Capital Improvement Ballot Election at the park, or at a location within reasonable distance of the park for the park residents to attend and participate in the resident meeting and election, in accordance with the requirements of YMC Section 15.20.085(A)(1), prior to carrying out the emergency capital improvements.
b. The nature of the threat to the public health or safety caused by the damage or destruction, including but not limited to contamination of the water supply to the residents, unsafe electrical or gas conditions, walls or buildings in danger of imminent collapse, blocking or destruction of access roads, rights -of -way or other areas accessible to or needed by the residents for the conduct of their normal lives or by park management to carry out park operations, or blocking or destruction of other areas, buildings or facilities within the park necessary to park management for park operations.
c. The ability of park management to shut off, screen, or wall or block off the damaged or destroyed property or turn off electricity or other utilities to protect the park, its residents, or neighbors from any imminent health or safety threat, and without impairing the ability of residents to live in their homes with enough visibility to carry out normal activities, and depending on the season, to heat or cool their homes.
d. The importance or necessity of the damaged or destroyed property to the normal lives of the residents and whether such property is necessary for the health or safety of the residents. Common area facilities such as pools, tennis courts, and other recreational amenities or areas, or any portion thereof, shall not be eligible for emergency capital improvements unless the damage or destruction caused an imminent threat to the physical health or safety of the park, its residents or neighbors.

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e. The issuance of any order or citation by any governmental agency ordering the performance of emergency capital improvements in order to provide for the immediate replacement or rehabilitation of the property damaged or destroyed as the direct result of an emergency event described in Subsections (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this Section 5.0007. Enactment or amendment of a statute, ordinance or regulation requiring modifications to or implementation of equipment, systems or structures to facilities, buildings, or structures within parks shall not fall within this subsection.
f. The length of time between the date of the occurrence of event causing the damage or destruction to the property or improvement and the date of commencement of the improvements.
g. The dates when the park owner applied for and received permits or approvals from other governmental agencies to commence the work. h. The date of actual commencement of the work.
i. The extent or complexity of the work needed to replace or rehabilitate the damage or destruction.

J.

The date of completion of the work.
k. The reason(s) for any delay in seeking governmental permits or approvals, commencing or finishing the work.

1. If the park owner did not commence construction of the emergency capital improvements within two weeks of the emergency event resulting in the need for the emergency capital improvements, as required by Subsection (B)(5) of this Section 5.0007, all information and documentation to establish an exception to the two -week commencement period in accordance with YMC Section 15.20.085(B)(1)(c) and Subsection (B)(5) of this Section 5.0007. m. Photographs, notices to park resident representatives, park residents, the City and any other information and documentation relevant to the determination whether performance of the work resulted from an emergency as defined above and was necessary in order to prevent an imminent threat to the health and safety of the park, its residents or neighbors. n. All documentation and other evidence submitted by the park owner to establish supporting the costs of the emergency capital improvements. o. All documentation and other evidence submitted by the park owner to justifying the proposed claimed interest rate and amortization period to support the claimed capital improvement rent adjustment.
p. If the park owner did not submit the emergency capital improvement rent adjustment application to the City within the time deadline required by Subsection (B)(6) of this Section 5.0007, all reasons and supporting evidence provided by the park owner to justify the delay in submitting the application.
q. Any other information and documentation relevant to the issue whether the performance of the work was an emergency necessary to be carried out without a resident meeting and Capital Improvement Ballot Election in order to prevent an imminent threat to the health and safety of the park, its residents and/or its neighbors.

E. Subsequent Capital Improvement Rent Adjustment Application Following Denial of Emergency Capital Improvement Rent Adjustment Application.

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1. If the City denied an emergency capital improvement rent adjustment application under YMC Section 15.20.085(B) and Section 5.0007 of this Chapter, the City shall not approve a subsequent capital improvement application under YMC Section 15.20.085(A)(1) based on some or all of those same costs, unless the City is able to make all of the following findings. a. The City denied the prior emergency capital improvement rent adjustment application because either (i) the park owner failed to comply with the time deadlines under YMC Section 15.20.085(B)(1)(c) or 15.20.085(B)(1)(d) and Section 5.0007(B)(5) or (6) and (2) of this Chapter, or (ii) the park owner failed to establish that the work was an emergency capital improvement as defined in YMC Section 15.20.020 and Section 15.20.085(A) and 5.0007(A) and (B) (1) and (2) of this Chapter, and
b. The work constitutes a capital improvement as defined in Section 5.0007(A) of this Chapter; and
c. The park owner conducted a resident meeting and Capital Improvement Ballot Election either (i) within three months of the denial of the emergency capital improvement application by the City or (ii) within twelve (12) months of completion of the capital improvements, whichever occurs later; and
d. Either: (i) at least fifty-one percent (51 %) of the residents approved the capital improvements, or (ii) the capital improvements were necessary for the health and safety of the park, its residents or its neighbors; and
e. The subsequent capital improvement rent adjustment application otherwise complies with all other requirements of YMC Section 15.20.085(A) and this Chapter.

2. Prior finding binding. If the City denied the prior emergency capital improvement rent adjustment application because the City determined that the work failed to qualify as a capital improvement (as defined in Subsection (A) of this Section 5.0007), the City's prior finding shall be binding in the City's consideration of any subsequent capital improvement rent adjustment application under YMC Section 15.20.085(A) containing costs for that same work, and no subsequent capital improvement rent adjustment application containing those same costs shall be approved by the City

5.0008. SPECIAL RENT ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
A. MNOI Rent Adjustment Application under Section 4.0003 or Section 4.0004. If the City denied a park owner's application for a capital improvement application under YMC Section 15.20.085(A) or an emergency capital improvement rent adjustment under YMC Section

15.20.085(B), and the park owner includes some or all of those same costs in a subsequent special rent adjustment application submitted under YMC Section 15.20.100(A) or (B) and Section 4.0003 (MNOI rent adjustment) or Section 4.0004 (Readjusted Base Year NOI) of these Rules, those costs shall be removed and excluded from the base year or current year operating expenses in determining whether the park owner qualifies for the special rent adjustment. In considering such a separate capital improvement application, all of the following provisions shall apply:

1. The capital improvement costs shall be processed by the City as a separate capital improvement application and be heard concurrently with the hearing on the special rent adjustment application.

2. The City shall not approve a capital improvement rent adjustment based on those costs unless the City finds that all of the following conditions have been met:

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a. The park owner conducted a resident meeting and Capital Improvement Ballot Election in accordance with the time deadlines under Section 5.0007(E)(1)(c) of this Chapter; and
b. Either (i) at least fifty-one percent (51 %) of the residents approved the work; or (ii) the work separately qualifies as capital improvements necessary for health and safety reasons under YMC Section 15.20.085(A)(1) and Section 5.0006 of this Chapter; and c. The claimed costs qualify as a capital improvement as defined in Section

5.0007(A) of this Chapter; and
d. The claimed costs meet all other application requirements of YMC Section

15.20.085(A)(1) and (2).

3. If the City is unable to make all of the findings required by Subsection (2), the City shall not approve a capital improvement rent adjustment for those expenses. In no event shall the costs of any such alleged capital improvements be included in determining a special rent adjustment under Section 4.0003 (MNOI rent adjustment) or Section 4.0004 (Readjustment to base year NOI) of these Rules.

B. Fair Return Rent Adjustment Application under Section 4.0005. If the City denied a park owner's application for a capital improvement application under YMC Section

15.20.085(A) or an emergency capital improvement rent adjustment under YMC Section

15.20.085(B), and if the park owner includes any or all of those costs in a special rent adjustment application for a fair return under YMC Section 15.20.100(C) and Section 4.0005 of these Rules, all of the following provisions shall apply:

1. Prior Denial of Capital Improvement or Emergency Capital Improvement Rent Adjustment Application.
a. If the City denied the park owner's prior application for a capital improvement rent adjustment or an emergency capital improvement rent adjustment because the work failed to qualify as a capital improvement (as defined in Subsection (A) of Section 5.0007 of this Chapter), the City shall exclude those costs from consideration of the park owner's fair return rent adjustment application under YMC Section 15.20.100(C) and Section 4.0005 of these Rules.

The City's prior finding that the work failed to qualify as a capital improvement shall be binding upon the City in any such subsequent fair return rent adjustment application under YMC Section

15.20.100(C) and Section 4.0005 of these Rules.
b. If the City denied the park owner's prior application for an emergency capital improvement rent adjustment under YMC Section 15.20.085(B) because the park owner failed to comply with the timing requirements set forth in YMC Section 15.20.085(B)(1)(c) or

15.20.085(B)(1)(d) and Section 5.0007(B)(5) or (6) of this Chapter, the City may consider those costs in a subsequent fair return rent adjustment application only if the work qualifies as a capital improvement as defined in Section 5.0007(A).
c. The failure of the park owner to conduct a resident meeting or Capital Improvement Ballot Election, or to obtain at least 51 % consent to the work shall not bar consideration of those costs in determining whether the park owner is entitled to a fair return rent adjustment under YMC Section 15.20.100(C) and Section 4.0005 of these Rules so long as all other requirements of this Subsection (B) of this Section 5.0008 are met.

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rent adjustment application under YMC Section 15.20.100(C) and Section 4.0005 of these Rules, but did not previously file a capital improvement or emergency capital improvement rent adjustment application with the City based on the same work, the City may consider those costs along with other relevant factors to determine if the park owner is entitled to a fair return rent adjustment, only if the City finds that the work qualifies as a capital improvement, as defined in Section 5.0007(A) of this Chapter.

C. Exclusions. Except as otherwise provided in Subsections (A) and (B) of this Section 5.0008, costs incurred in performing any alleged capital improvements shall not be included in any special rent adjustment application under YMC Section 15.20.100 and Sections

4.0003, 4.0004 or 4.0005 of these Rules.

5.0009. IMPROVEMENTS UNNECESSARILY DEFERRED
In reviewing and acting upon a capital improvement rent adjustment application under YMC Section 15.20.085(A) or (B), the RA, or the Hearing Officer on any appeal, shall consider whether the costs of the capital improvement, in whole or in part, could have been minimized or avoided by the park owner through prudent and ongoing repair and maintenance activities. To the extent that the need for or extent of the claimed capital improvement was exacerbated through unnecessarily deferred, negligent or otherwise improper repair and maintenance or other acts or omissions of the park owner, said costs shall be disregarded in determining the amount of any capital improvement rent adjustment otherwise determined to be appropriate, but shall not be grounds to deny a capital improvement rent adjustment if all other requirements of YMC Section

15.20.085(A) or (B) and this Chapter are met, as determined in the discretion of the RA or the Hearing Officer (on appeal). The RA or Hearing Officer, on any appeal, may further condition the approval of any capital improvement rent adjustment application in order to ensure that future ongoing repair and maintenance activities will be taken by the park owner to minimize or avoid the need for replacement or reconstruction of said capital improvement in the future. Such conditions include, but are expressly not limited to, a condition providing that should the capital improvement not last the duration of the amortization period, the park owner may not pass on all or a portion of the cost of any replacement or reconstruction of the same capital improvement to the park residents.

5.0010. CERTIFICATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. If a park owner intends to apply for a capital improvement rent adjustment for expenses incurred in carrying out street improvements or flatwork improvements (e.g., sidewalks, driveways, patios), the application shall include a certification signed by a registered or licensed civil engineer verifying the following:

1. That the work was carried out under the supervision of a licensed or certified engineer to make sure that the capital improvements were properly constructed in accordance with the proposal, contract or bid;

2. That the improvement meets the standards required by the City of Yucaipa AC Pavement Specifications or other engineering standards to ensure adequacy of access and parking throughout the area of the improvement in accordance with the requirements of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations;

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4. To the extent that the area of improvement qualifies as a place of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) (ADA), that the improvement complies with all applicable accessibility requirements of the ADA, including but expressly not limited to parking;

5. That the improvement will maintain the existing circulation and access for fire, life safety, service vehicles and trash trucks; and

6. That the improvement will be inspected and tested upon completion to ensure compliance with the required standards as indicated in item 2 above.

B. The application for a capital improvement rent adjustment shall not be deemed complete by the RA under YMC § § 15.20.085(A)(2) and 15.20.105 unless the application contains this certification. In the event that the applicant fails or refuses to submit the certification, the application shall be processed in accordance with YMC § § 15.20.085(A)(2) and 15.20.105, and the RA or Hearing Officer may consider the failure or refusal to submit the certification in determining whether the applicant (or appellant) met his or her burden of proof that he or she is entitled to a capital improvement rent adjustment.

5.0011. APPLICABILITY OF THESE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES. (Renumbered

5.0010 as 5.0011)
These Administrative Rules shall apply to all Capital Improvements performed after the adoption of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. A capital improvement increase may be granted if it was completed between April 1, 1988 and the adoption of the moratorium on rent increases by Ordinance No. 36 on June 6, 1990, provided that:

A. No rent increase has been charged based upon or including the cost of the capital improvement; and
B. The improvement meets the definition of capital improvements set forth in YMC Section 15.20.020.

CHAPTER 6. TEMPORARY RENT ADJUSTMENT FOR SPECIAL RENT ADJUSTMENT

APPLICATION AND HEARING COSTS INCURRED BEFORE THE

HEARING OFFICER

6.0001. SCOPE
A park owner may request a temporary rent adjustment for application and hearing costs incurred by the Park Owner in connection with a successful special rent adjustment application submitted under Sections 15.20.085 or15.20.100 of the Ordinance, and Chapter 4 of these Rules, subject to the following requirements.

6.0002. ELIGIBILITY AND BURDEN OF PROOF
A. A Park Owner may recover the reasonable cost of professional services actually incurred in presenting the owner's application to the Hearing Officer, through a temporary rent adjustment, if the park owner successfully obtains approval of a special rent adjustment under Sections 15.20.085 or 15.20.100 of the Ordinance pursuant to a final decision of the Hearing Officer.

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he/she is the prevailing party on the special rent adjustment application, the amount of the costs incurred in the Hearing Officer proceedings, that he/she actually incurred such costs, the reasonableness of the costs, that the claimed costs bear a reasonable relationship to the special rent adjustment awarded by the Hearing Officer pursuant to YMC Sections 15.20.085 or 15.20.100 based on the factors set forth in Section 6.0004(B) of these Rules, and the amount of the proposed temporary rent adjustment.

6.0003. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

A. "Fees, costs and other expenses" means hourly rates, lump sum charges based on specific tasks or projects, and duplication costs. "Fees, costs and other expenses" shall exclude all of the following: costs to recover documents from storage, costs to compile documents from computer records or other electronic records, development of software programs, and costs to print information or documents from a computer or other electronic device.

B. "Final Decision" means either (i) a final decision issued by the RA on a rent adjustment application based on capital improvement when no timely appeal is filed, or (ii) a final decision issued by the Hearing Officer when a timely appeal from the RA's decision on the application is filed, or (iii) a final decision issued by the Hearing Officer on a special rent adjustment application.

C. "Prevailing Party" means a park owner who obtains approval of a special rent adjustment pursuant to a final decision of the City.

D. "Professional Services" means:

1. Legal, accounting, financial, appraisal, bookkeeping, property management, or engineering services actually incurred by the Park Owner in presenting his/her successful special rent adjustment application to the Hearing Officer; except that legal expenses shall not include any legal expenses included as an operating expense for the Current Year under Section 4.0003(D) of these Rules; and

2. Legal expenses must be performed by an attorney duly licensed to practice before the courts of the State of California, and any certified paralegal working under the supervision of any such attorney; and shall exclude costs for secretarial or other clerical services or expenses.

3. Accounting services shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant, or an accountant working directly under the supervision of a CPA; other financial analyses shall be performed by person(s) with the requisite degree or license in their area of expertise.

E. "Relevant geographical area" means the City of Yucaipa and the County of San Bernardino; provided that, a park owner may submit evidence of factors justifying use of a geographical area in addition to, or in place of, the geographical area required by this section, if the park owner may demonstrate that based upon the services provided, a different or broader geographical area is more representative of the reasonable costs incurred by the park owner in connection with the application.

F. "Special Rent Adjustment" means a rent adjustment approved pursuant to Section

15.20.100 of the Ordinance and Chapter 4 of these Rules.

G. "Substantial evidence" means evidence as defined in Section 1.0007(F) of these Rules.

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6.0004. PROCEDURES
A. Application Form and Timing. A park owner who intends to seek recovery of the reasonable costs of professional expenses incurred by him/her in presenting his/her application to the Hearing Officer, shall be required to submit his/her request as part of his/her application for a special rent adjustment in accordance with the requirements specified in the City -approved form.

B. Factors to Determine Reasonableness of Fees, Costs and Other Expenses. Any award of fees, costs and other expenses awarded for professional services under this Chapter shall be awarded only if the Park Owner demonstrates by substantial evidence that he/she is the prevailing party, that such fees, costs and other expenses for professional services were reasonably incurred and that said fees, costs and other expenses were reasonable in amount. The Hearing Officer shall consider all relevant factors, including but not limited to, the following:

1. Whether the services were performed by a person possessing a duly issued license or certificate in accordance with applicable state, local or federal requirements, as applicable.

2. The experience of the person who performed the services in connection with the application or appeal.

3. Whether the services and/or resulting costs were unnecessarily duplicative, including but not limited to use of multiple personnel and/or excessive time incurred, given the nature and complexity of the issues, and experience of the professional(s).

4. The rate charged for those professional services in the relevant geographic area.

5. The complexity of the matter.

6. Whether the records provided in support of the claimed costs reflect business practices consistent with the industry standard, such as well -documented records and contemporaneously prepared at the time services were rendered.

7. Whether the records provided reflect work duplicative of work presented in other proceedings and not correlated to specific work performed in the present proceeding.

8. Whether, and to what extent, the costs incurred reflect unwarranted delay or extended hours intended to maximize the cost rather than complete the tasks in a reasonable period of time.

9. Whether, and to what extent, the party claiming such costs refuses or fails to disclose details of the work performed, and the reasons for such failure or refusal.

10. The relationship of the result obtained to the expenses, fees, and other costs incurred (that is, whether professional assistance was reasonably related to the result achieved) and consistent with the purposes and intent of the Ordinance and these Rules in relation to any special rent adjustment sought under the Ordinance and these Rules, including but not limited to the amount of the Applicant's requested special rent adjustment and supporting methodologies contained in the Applicant's special rent adjustment application.

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shall be required to submit the following information and documentation with his/her request for a temporary rent adjustment:

1. The retainer agreement or other contract reflecting the hourly rate or other charge, the scope or assignment of work to be performed, the specific tasks to be performed, by the professional, and the person(s) who assigned or determined the specific tasks to be performed by the professional.

2. Documentation reflecting actual hours incurred and specific tasks performed, with sufficient detail for the Hearing Officer to determine whether the factors set forth in the Ordinance and this Chapter have been met by the park owner seeking recovery of costs.

3. A declaration or affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the person performing each professional service, confirming his/her performance of the services, the relevance of the tasks to the application or appeal at issue, and the reasonableness of the claimed costs and all other factors as required by the City -approved form.

4. A declaration or affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the park owner or designated representative, certifying that such party has paid, or is obligated to pay, for such costs incurred by the professional on his/her behalf in connection with the hearing on the special rent adjustment application.

5. Any additional information or documentation required by the RA and/or the Hearing Officer that is reasonably necessary to assist the City in determining whether an application should be granted.

D. Application Processing. An application for a temporary rent adjustment to recover fees, costs and other expenses for professional services shall be processed in accordance with and subject to the procedures set forth in YMC Section 15.10.116 and Chapter 4 of these Rules.

E. Hearing Officer Award to Successful Park Owner; Final Decision.

1. At the conclusion of the hearing on a special rent adjustment application, if the park owner is the prevailing party on such application, the Hearing Officer shall also have the authority to deny, approve, or approve a modified temporary rent adjustment to the park owner in accordance with this Chapter 6. The Hearing Officer's final decision shall be included in the written decision on the underlying special rent adjustment application, and shall include:
(a) findings pursuant to Section 15.20.116 of the Ordinance and Administrative Rule §6.0004(B); and
(b) if the application is granted, (i) the amount of the temporary rent adjustment and the reasons therefore; (ii) the amortization period; (iii) the expiration date for the temporary rent adjustment, (iv) the right of each resident to pay the temporary rent adjustment in a lump sum; (v) a provision prohibiting park management from demanding, collecting or retaining any temporary rent adjustment after its expiration date; and (vi) a provision prohibiting park management from including the temporary rent adjustment in the base rent for purposes of future permissive, capital improvement and special rent adjustments; or
(c) if the application is denied, the basis for denial of any such temporary rent adjustment.

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Officer shall also calculate the amount owed as a temporary rent adjustment over a five-year period, including interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per year, compounded monthly. Any resident may pay the temporary rent adjustment in one lump sum so long as such resident pays the lump sum in full no later than thirty (30) days following the final decision by the Hearing Officer.

Upon payment in full of the temporary rent adjustment, the resident shall be deemed to have fully paid such adjustment, and the temporary rent adjustment shall not be included on any statement issued to the resident thereafter.

3. The Hearing Officer's decision on any temporary rent adjustment to recover hearing costs shall be final.

CHAPTER 7. RENT ADJUSTMENT BASED ON DISCONTINUANCE OR REDUCTION OF

A SERVICE OR AMENITY

7.0001. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a procedure for park owners and residents to submit applications for a rent decrease due to the substantial reduction or elimination of services or amenities provided to the residents under the following circumstances:

1. The cost of the service or amenity is included in the space rent and either:
(a) Reduction in Service or Amenity. The park owner reduced (or proposes to reduce) a service or amenity to a level substantially below the level provided to the residents since the most recent rent adjustment approved under the Ordinance (or since the last rent increased imposed on a space previously exempt from the Ordinance under a long-term rental agreement entered into under Civil Code Section 798.17); or
(b) Discontinuance of Service or Amenity. The park owner discontinued (or proposes to discontinue) a service or amenity in its entirety to the park residents since the most recent rent adjustment approved under the Ordinance (or since the last rent increase imposed on a space previously exempt from the Ordinance under a long-term rental agreement entered into under Civil Code Section 798.17); and

2. The reduction or discontinuance in the service or amenity will result in a substantial cost saving to the park owner; and

3. The park owner fails to demonstrate that the rent decrease will preclude the park owner from earning a fair return on the park.

B. In determining if the cost of the service or amenity is included in the space rent under Subsection (A), whether such service or amenity is listed in the park's initial or annual registration statement may be considered but shall not be the sole or conclusive factor in determining if the service or amenity is included in the space rent.

C. Applications for a decrease in rent based on the discontinuance or reduction of a service or amenity may be filed by the park owner or a park resident.

D. Eligible Services or Amenities.

1. The types of services or amenities that this Chapter applies to include but are not limited to the following: vehicle and/or RV parking; storage facilities, areas or services; laundry room or facilities; security gates, fences or services; landscaping, grounds keeping or other janitorial or maintenance services; on -site or off -site management; clubhouse, pool, spa or other recreational facility or amenity; heating; air-conditioning; hot and/or cold water, provided that, the Mobilehome Park Administrative Rules, Resolution No. 2025-53 Page 47 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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discontinuance of hot water in any facility, building or area shall not constitute a reduction or discontinuance of a service for which a rent decrease may be granted if hot water is not required by applicable law, so long as water service itself is provided; and painting (if painting for exterior common areas or facilities is not done at least once every seven years, or if painting for interior common areas of facilities is not done at least once every four years unless the park owner can show that painting was not necessary because it is still in good condition).

2. The failure to include any service or amenity in this list shall not in any manner preclude a park owner from submitting an application to decrease rents for any reason.

3. Minor (De Minimis) Conditions. In some cases, the reduction or discontinuance of certain services or amenities may have only a minimal impact on park residents, do not violate any applicable health and safety laws or regulations, do not affect the use and enjoyment of the premises, and may exist despite regular maintenance of services or amenities. Such conditions are considered to be minor or de minimis in nature, and shall not provide the basis for a rent decrease under YMC Section 15.20.090 or Chapter 7 of these Rules. a. Schedule "A" to this Chapter contains a schedule of conditions that generally do not constitute the discontinuance of or reduction in a service or amenity. However, this schedule is not intended to be exclusive, and is not determinative in all cases and under all circumstances. There may be circumstances where a condition, although included on Schedule A, will nevertheless be found to constitute a reduction or discontinuance of required service or amenity that may provide the basis for a rent decrease under YMC Section 15.20.090 and this Chapter.
b. In determining whether a condition is de minimis, the City may consider the passage of time during which a disputed service was not provided, and during which no complaint was filed by any resident alleging failure to maintain such disputed service, as evidencing that such service condition is de minimis, and does not constitute a failure to maintain a required service. Any such passage of time shall be measured without reference to any changes in park ownership or the occupants of the subject mobilehome space.

4. Services Required by Law. Services or amenities required to be provided by federal or state laws or regulations, such as the Mobilehome Residency Law, State Housing Laws, shall not be treated as de minimis under YMC Section 15.20.090 or this Chapter.

7.0002. BURDEN OF PROOF
A. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate, by substantial evidence, that a service or amenity was discontinued or reduced, that the reduction or discontinuance of a service or amenity resulted in a substantial cost savings to the park owner, and the proportionate amount of such cost savings that must be passed on to the affected mobilehome park spaces as a rent decrease.

B. If the park owner contends that a proposed rent decrease will preclude the park owner from earning a fair return, the park owner shall bear the burden of proof and the burden of producing evidence to establish on this issue, regardless of who submitted the application for a rent decrease to the City.

C. Failure of an applicant to submit a complete application may be considered by the Hearing Officer in determining whether the applicant met his/her burden of proof to demonstrate that he/she is entitled to a rent decrease under this Chapter, and/or the amount of such rent decrease.

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7.0003. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

A. "Rent decrease" means an adjustment reducing rents pursuant to Section 15.20.090 of the Ordinance and this Chapter.

B. "Substantial evidence" means evidence as defined in Section 1.0007(D) of these Rules.

7.0004. GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements shall apply to all applications for a rent decrease based on the discontinuance or reduction of a service or amenity filed by a park owner or park resident under Section 15.20.090 of the Ordinance:

A. Format. The applicant shall submit one copy of the application, all supporting information and documentation, and the filing fee, along with a copy of the application in electronic format (jpeg or pdf format). The application and all supporting information and documentation shall be submitted in accordance with the City -approved forms.

B. Filing Fee. Concurrently with filing the application, the applicant shall pay a filing fee of $1,750.00. The filing fee may be periodically updated by Resolution of the City Council.

No application shall be deemed complete or set for hearing unless the applicant has paid the required filing fee.

C. Service and Posting. The application shall be served and posted by the applicant in accordance with Section 1.0004 of these Rules. Proof of service and posting shall be filed with the application.

D. Declaration. The application shall be accompanied by a declaration or affidavit signed under penalty of perjury, in accordance with the City -approved forms, certifying that a copy of the application was posted and_served in accordance with the Ordinance and these Rules; and that all information and documentation contained in the application is true and correct.

E. Resident Meeting. Prior to submittal of an application for a rent decrease under this Chapter, the park resident or park owner may request a resident meeting to discuss the proposed application. Documentation of the meeting should be maintained, including sign -in sheets, notice of meeting, materials handed out at the meeting, and a record of any vote or other action taken at the meeting, and any such documentation should be filed with the application. The City strongly encourages park residents to hold a meeting with the park owner to facilitate and streamline the application and hearing process and clarify the issues, but failure to hold the resident meeting shall not preclude the granting of an application under this Chapter.

F. Reduction in Service or Amenity. In considering an application for a rent decrease based on the reduction in a service or amenity, only substantial reductions in services or availability of an amenity that will result in significant cost savings to the park owner can be the basis of a rent decrease under this Chapter.

G. Evidence. A proposed rent decrease must be supported by competent written or oral evidence. Mere speculation shall not be sufficient to support a rent decrease under this Chapter.

7.0005. PARK RESIDENT APPLICATION FOR RENT DECREASE
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In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 7.0004, the following provisions shall apply to all applications submitted by park residents (or park resident representative) for a rent decrease under YMC Section 15.20.090 and this Chapter.

A. Resident Request for Restoration of Service or Amenity. A resident who intends to file a rent decrease application shall, at least thirty (30) days but not more than sixty (60) days prior to filing the application, serve on the park owner and manager a notice of intent to file an application for a rent decrease and request for restoration of services or amenity. Service may be accomplished by personal delivery upon the park owner and park manager, or by deposit in the U.S. Mail, first-class delivery, postage prepaid. The notice of intent shall be accompanied by proofs of service on the park owner and manager, and a declaration under penalty of perjury certifying that the notice has been served in accordance with the Ordinance and these Rules and that the information contained in the notice of intent is true and correct. The notice of intent and supporting documents shall be in accordance with the City -approved forms. If the park owner fails to restore the service or amenity to the prior condition or level within thirty (30) days of service of the notice of intent on the park owner and manager, the resident or resident representative(s) may file an application for a rent decrease in accordance with this Chapter.

B. Application contents. An application for a rent decrease filed by a park resident based on the discontinuance or reduction of a service or amenity under YMC Section 15.20.090(B) shall contain all of the following information and documentation in addition to the requirements of Section 7.0004 and Subsection (A) of this Section 7.0005.

1. Applicant information. The complete name, address and telephone number of the applicant, and each person joining in the application; and if the applicant is a representative of a park resident(s), the representative capacity of the applicant (including but not limited to the name(s) of the person(s) upon whose behalf the application is submitted), and written documentation of the applicant's authority to submit the application on behalf of that park resident(s).

2. Request for restoration of services. A copy of the request for restoration of services, served and posted by the applicant in accordance with Subsection (A) of this Section 7.0005, and any response received from the park owner or manager in response to the request.

3. Resident meeting. Documentation establishing any resident meeting held with the residents and park owner prior to submittal of the application.

4. Prior rent decrease. If, as of the time of filing the application, the park owner has already decreased the rent due to the discontinuance of or reduction in the service or amenity, all of the following information must be provided: the amount of the rent decrease; the date of notice of the rent decrease; the effective date of the rent decrease; the explanation given by the park owner for the rent decrease; any documents or other information provided by the park owner to support the rent decrease; and why the applicant contends the amount of the rent decrease is insufficient.

5. Discontinuance of service or amenity. An application for a rent decrease based on discontinuance of a service or amenity filed by a park resident shall contain all of the following additional information and documentation:
a. A detailed explanation of the service or amenity discontinued. Examples include removal of all on -site laundry machines, elimination of all on -site manager services or maintenance services, or the closing of the pool, clubhouse or on -site manager's office. De minimis conditions shall not be included.

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b. Photographs of the before and after -condition (where feasible). c. The date that the service or amenity was initially provided. d. The date the service or amenity was discontinued.
e. Whether the park owner agrees that the service or amenity was discontinued.
f. The reason(s), if any, provided by the park owner to the resident(s) for the discontinuance of the service or amenity.
g. The amount of the rent decrease requested by the applicant, and the methodology used by the applicant to determine the amount of the rent decrease. h. The cost savings to the park owner resulting from the discontinuance of the service or amenity, and the methodology used by the applicant to determine the cost savings. i. Whether the park owner agrees with the amount of the rent decrease requested by the applicant.
j. Any impact on resident health and safety as a result of the discontinuance of the service or amenity.

6. Reduction in Service or Amenity. An application for a rent decrease based on the reduction of a service or amenity filed by a park resident shall contain all of the following additional information and documentation:
a. A detailed explanation of the facts demonstrating the reduction in the service or amenity provided. Relevant evidence includes but is not limited to a detailed description of the service or amenity provided prior to the reduction in the service or amenity, and a detailed description of the level of service or amenity provided as of the date of the application. Only substantial reductions in services or availability of an amenity that will result in significant cost savings to the park owner can be the basis of a rent decrease under this section. De minimis conditions shall not be included.
(1) Examples include a substantial reduction in the number of months a pool is open or heated; a substantial reduction in the number of days on which the clubhouse is open and available to residents or a substantial decrease in the number of hours the clubhouse is open each day.
(2) The written explanation shall include an explanation of the level of service or amenity provided in the park as of each of the following dates: (i) date of commencement of the tenancy of the applicant and any other affected residents in the park; (ii) dates during which the prior level of the service or amenity was provided to the tenant and other affected residents prior to the reduction in the level of the service or amenity; (iii) level of the service or amenity provided during each of the last five years up to and including the date of the reduction of the service or amenity; and (iv) current level of service provided. b. Photographs of the before and after -condition (where feasible). c. The date that the service or amenity was initially reduced. If reductions occurred over a period of time, the dates of such reductions. d. Whether the park owner agrees that the service or amenity has been reduced.

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e. The reason(s), if any, provided by the park owner to the resident(s) for reducing the service or amenity.
f. Any impact on resident health and safety as a result of the reduction of the service or amenity.
g. The cost savings to the park owner resulting from the reduction of the service or amenity, and the methodology used by the applicant to determine the cost savings. h. The amount of the rent decrease requested, and the methodology used by the applicant to calculate the rent decrease due to the reduction of the service or amenity. i. Whether the park owner agrees with the amount of the rent decrease requested by the applicant.

7. Park owner notification. Any documents issued by the park owner to the applicant or other residents prior to the date of the application, explaining or describing the services or amenities provided by the park owner to the residents, any changes or reductions in such services or amenities and the dates of such changes or reductions.

8. Governmental citations or orders. Any notices, orders or findings issued by any other state, federal or local agency confirming or addressing the alleged reduction or discontinuance of the service or amenity, or any finding that a service or amenity is inadequate or does not comply with the law.

9. Any additional information or documentation required by the RA and/or the Hearing Officer that is reasonably necessary to assist the City in determining whether an application should be granted.

C. Park Owner Response to Park Resident Application for Rent Decrease. Within twenty (20) days of service of the application on the park owner by the RA, the park owner may file a response to the resident's application in accordance with this section.

1. Service and posting. The park owner's response shall be served on the park residents and park resident representatives in accordance with Section 1.0004 of these Rules, and filed with the City in accordance with YMC Sections 15.20.090(B) and 15.20.100(E).

2. Content of Response. The response shall contain all of the following information, and supporting documentation, in addition to any other information or documentation required by the Ordinance and these Rules:
a. Whether the park owner agrees that the service or amenity has been reduced or discontinued.
b. If the park owner denies that the service or amenity has been reduced or discontinued, all facts and documents supporting the park owner's contentions. c. If the park owner agrees that the services or amenities were reduced or discontinued for a period of time, but have been restored to their previous level(s), the park owner shall include information and documentation demonstrating (i) the date(s) when the service or amenity was reduced or discontinued; (ii) the reason(s) why the service or amenity was reduced or discontinued; (iii) the date(s) that the service or amenity was restored to its prior level; (iv) that the service or amenity has been restored to the prior level, when it was so restored, and whether the residents have been so notified.

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d. Whether the park owner agrees with the amount of the rent decrease proposed by the application.
e. If the park owner disagrees with the amount of the proposed rent decrease, the facts and documents supporting the park owner's contentions. f. If the park owner contends that any rent reduction requested by the residents will prevent the park owner from earning a fair return, the park owner shall include the factual basis for his/her position and all supporting information and documentation, including but not limited to the information and documentation required by Section 7.0005 of these Rules.

3. Proof of Service and Posting. The response shall include the proof of service and posting and declaration under penalty of perjury required by Sections 1.0004 of these Rules.

4. Declaration. A declaration or affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the person filing the response, certifying that a copy of the response was served on the applicant and the applicant's designated representative, if any; and posted in the park in accordance with these Rules, and that all information contained in the response is true and correct, in accordance with the City -approved forms.

7.0006. PARK OWNER APPLICATION FOR A RENT DECREASE
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 7.0004, the following provisions shall apply to all park owner applications for a rent decrease.

A. Park Owner Notice of Intent to File Application. A park owner who intends to file a rent decrease application shall, at least thirty (30) days but not more than sixty (60) days prior to filing the application, notify the affected park residents, and the park resident representative(s), in writing of the service or amenity that the park owner will discontinue or reduce and the basis therefor, and the amount of rent by which the park owner intends to reduce the rent. Service may be accomplished by personal delivery upon the residents, or by deposit in the U.S. Mail, first-class delivery, postage prepaid. A copy of the notice shall also be posted in each of the following three locations: the park office, the clubhouse and one other location mutually accessible to the park residents and owner. The notice shall be accompanied by proofs of service of the notice on residents and a declaration signed by the park owner or park owner representative under penalty of perjury, certifying that the notice has been served and posted in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter and the Ordinance, and that the information contained in the notice of intent is true and correct. The notice and accompanying documents shall be in accordance with the City -approved forms.

B. Application contents. An application by the park owner for a decrease in rent based on the discontinuance or reduction of a service or amenity under YMC Section 15.20.090 shall contain all of the following information and supporting documentation in addition to the requirements of Section 7.0004 and Subsection (A) of this Section 7.0006.

1. Applicant Information. The complete name, address and telephone number of the park owner, and if the applicant is a representative of the park owner, the representative capacity of the applicant (including but not limited to the name(s) of the park owner upon whose behalf the application is submitted), and written documentation of the applicant's authority to submit the application on behalf of that park owner.

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2. Notice of Intent. A copy of the notice of intent to file application served on the residents and posted in accordance with Section 7.0004 of this Chapter, and the response(s) of the residents, if any, to the notice of intent.

3. Resident Meeting. Documentation establishing any resident meeting held with the residents and park owner prior to submittal of the application.

4. Prior Rent Decrease. If, as of the time of filing the application, the park owner has already decreased the rent based on the proposed discontinuance of or reduction in the service or amenity, all of the following information: the amount of the rent decrease, the date of notice of the rent decrease, the effective date of the rent decrease, the explanation given by the park owner to the residents for the rent decrease, and any documents or other information already provided by the park owner to the residents to explain the rent decrease.

5. Discontinuance of Service or Amenity. An application for a rent decrease based on the proposed discontinuance of a service or amenity filed by a park owner shall contain all of the following additional information and supporting documentation:
a. A detailed explanation of the service or amenity proposed to be discontinued. Examples include removal of all on -site laundry machines, elimination of all on - site manager services or maintenance services, or the closing of the pool, clubhouse or on -site manager's office. De minimis conditions shall not be included. b. The date that the service or amenity was initially provided. c. The date the park owner proposes to discontinue the service or amenity. d. The reason(s) for the proposed discontinuance of the service or amenity. e. The amount of the rent decrease requested by the applicant, and the methodology used by the applicant to calculate the rent decrease. f. The cost savings to the applicant that will result from the proposed discontinuance of the service or amenity, and the methodology used by the applicant to determine the cost savings.
g. Whether the park residents agree with the amount of the proposed rent decrease requested by the applicant.
h. Any impact on resident health and safety that would occur as a result of the discontinuance of the service or amenity.

6. Reduction in Service or Amenity. An application for a rent decrease based on the proposed reduction of a service or amenity filed by a park owner shall contain all of the following additional information and documentation:
a. A detailed explanation of the proposed reduction in the service or amenity.

Relevant evidence includes but is not limited to a description of the type of service or amenity, a detailed description of the level of the service or amenity or service currently provided, and the level of service or amenity proposed to be provided. Only substantial reductions in services or availability of an amenity that will result in significant cost savings to the park owner can be the basis of a rent decrease under this section. De minimis conditions shall not be included. (1) Examples include a substantial reduction in the number of months a pool is open or heated; a substantial reduction in the number days on which the clubhouse is open Mobilehome Park Administrative Rules, Resolution No. 2025-53 Page 54 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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and available to residents or a substantial decrease in the number of hours the clubhouse is open each day.
(2) The written explanation shall include an explanation of the level of service or amenity provided in the park as of each of the following dates: (i) dates of commencement of the tenancy of the affected residents in the park; (ii) dates during which the level of the service or amenity was previously reduced, if any; (iii) dates during which the level of the service or amenity was restored to the prior level(s); (iv) current level of the service or amenity provided as of the date of the application; and (v) level of service proposed to be provided after the reduction in the level of the service or amenity.
b. Photographs of the before and after -condition (where feasible). c. The reason(s) for the proposed reduction in the level of service or amenity to be provided.
d. The reason(s), if any, provided by the park owner to the resident(s) for the proposed reduction in the level of the service or amenity. e. Any impact on resident health and safety as a result of the reduction of the service or amenity.
f. The cost savings to the park owner resulting from the proposed reduction of the service or amenity, and the methodology used by the applicant to determine the cost savings. g. The amount of the rent decrease requested, and the methodology used by the applicant to calculate the rent decrease due to the reduction of the service or amenity. h. Whether the park residents agree with the amount of the rent decrease requested by the applicant.

7. Park resident notification. Any documents issued or provided to the residents prior to the date of the application, which such documents set out or explain the services or amenities provided by the park owner to the residents during the period covered by the prior rent increase(s), any changes or reductions in such services or amenities and the dates of such changes or reductions.

8. Governmental citations or orders. Any notices, orders or findings issued by any other state, federal or local agency confirming or addressing the alleged reduction or discontinuance of the service or amenity, or any finding that a service or amenity is inadequate or does not comply with the law.

9. Any additional information or documentation required by the RA and/or the Hearing Officer that is reasonably necessary to assist the City in determining whether the application should be granted.

C. Park Resident Response to Park Owner Application. Within twenty (20) days of service or a copy of the notice of the application on the park residents by the RA (or within twenty (20) days of service of the application on the park resident representative by the RA), the park residents (or park resident representative) may file a response to the park owner's application in accordance with this section.

1. Service and posting. The park resident's response (or response of the resident representative) shall be served on the park owner and park owner's designated representative, if any, in accordance with Section 1.0004 of these Rules, and filed with the City in accordance with YMC Sections 15.20.090(B) and 15.20.100(E).

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2. Content of Response. The response shall contain all of the following information, and supporting documentation, in addition to any other information or documentation required by the Ordinance and these Rules:
a. Whether the park resident(s) agrees with the amount of the rent decrease requested in the application.
b. If the park resident(s) disagree with the amount of the proposed rent decrease, all of the facts and documents supporting their contentions. c. If the park resident(s) contend that other services or amenities were reduced or discontinued, the facts and documents supporting their contentions. d. If the park resident(s) contend that the service or amenity cannot be discontinued or reduced because such service or amenity is required by other laws or to maintain health and safety and/or habitability standards, the response shall specify the laws or regulations requiring that such service or amenity be maintained at their prior level and the specific health or safety reasons that such service or amenity must be maintained, and all supporting documentation. e. Any other information and documentation supporting the park resident's response to the park owner's application and relevant to the issues for determination under YMC Section 15.20.090(A) and this Chapter.

3. Proof of Service and Posting. The response shall include the proof of service and posting and declaration under penalty of perjury required by Section 1.0004 of these Rules.

4. Declaration. A declaration or affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the person filing the response, certifying that a copy of the response was served on the applicant and the applicant's designated representative, if any; and posted in the park in accordance with these Rules, and that all information contained in the response is true and correct, in accordance with the City -approved forms.

7.0007. RENT ADMINISTRATOR REVIEW
A. Application Processing. Upon receipt of the application, the RA shall review the application and determine whether it is complete, in accordance with YMC Section 15.20.105 and Section 4.0002 of these Rules.

B. Utility Services. If a park owner provides utility services to a mobilehome space discontinues or eliminates such service by separate metering or other lawful means of transferring responsibility for payment from the park owner to the resident(s) of such space, the prospective rent decrease resulting from such transfer shall be determined in accordance with Civil Code Section 798.41, or any successor statute. As used in this Subsection (B) the term "utilities services" means natural gas or liquid propane gas, electricity, water, cable television, garbage or refuse service, and sewer service, or as Civil Code Section 798.41 may be amended from time to time.

C. Repairs. For purposes of evaluating an application under this Chapter, the park owner's removal of a service or amenity to have it repaired shall not be grounds for a rent decrease so long as the park owner returns the service or amenity in good working order within a reasonable period of time.

7.0008. PROCEEDINGS
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A. Hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1 of these Rules.

B. Hearing Officer Decision. At the conclusion of the hearing on an application to reduce rent under this Chapter, the Hearing Officer shall have the authority to approve, approve a modified rent decrease, or deny a rent decrease to the applicant. The Hearing Officer's decision shall be issued in writing and shall contain findings of fact in support of the decision. The Hearing Officer's decision shall include the amount of the monthly decrease in rent for each space, and the commencement date of the rent decrease.

C. Final Decision. The Hearing Officer's decision on any rent decrease in rent shall be final.

7.0009. CHAPTER 7 — SCHEDULE A - DE MINIMIS CONDITIONS
(reference: Section 7.0001(D)(3)(a) of Chapter 7)
Minimal changes (also known as "de minimis conditions") do not qualify for a rent decrease under YMC Section 15.20.090 or this Chapter. The following list provides examples of de minimis conditions.

1. Air Conditioning: Failure to provide air-conditioning in non -enclosed public areas, such as hallways, stairwells, and other similar areas.

2. Appliances, Clubhouse and other Common Area: Chips on appliances, counter tops, fixtures or tile surfaces; color -matching of appliances, fixtures or tiles.

3. Building Entrance Door: Removal of canopy over door; changes in door -locking devices, where security or access is not otherwise compromised.

4. Carpeting: Change in color or quality under certain circumstances; isolated stains on otherwise clean carpets; frayed areas which do not create a tripping hazard.

5. Cracks: Sidewalk cracks which do not create a tripping hazard; cracks in walls and ceilings that do not constitute any health or safety hazard, provided there is no water leak; street cracks which do not create any traffic hazard and which otherwise comply with the law where such streets are otherwise regularly maintained.

6. Decorative Amenities: Modification (e.g., fountain replaced with rock garden); removal of some or all for aesthetic reasons.

7. Doors: Lack of alignment, provided the condition does not prevent proper closing or locking of entrance doors or closing of interior doors.

8. Floors: Failure to provide furnishing, refinishing or waxing; discrete areas in need of cleaning or dusting, where there is evidence that janitorial services are being regularly provided and most areas are clean (See also Janitorial Services, Subsection 12).

9. Parking: Any condition that does not interfere with the use of the parking lot (if any) or an assigned parking space (e.g., peeling paint where there is no water leak).

10. Graffiti: Minor graffiti inside the building; any graffiti outside the building where the owner submits an "affidavit of on -going maintenance" indicating a reasonable time period when the specific condition will be next addressed.

11. Landscaping: Modification; failure to maintain a particular aspect of landscaping where the grounds are generally maintained.

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12. Janitorial Services: Failure to clean or dust discrete areas, where there is evidence that janitorial services are being regularly provided because most areas are, in fact, clean.

13. Lighting in Common Areas or Other Public Areas: Missing light bulbs or fixtures where the lighting is otherwise adequate.

14. Common Area Decorative Items: Discontinuance of flowers (fresh -cut or artificial); modification of furniture; removal of some furnishings (determined on a case -by -case basis); removal of decorative mirrors; reduction in space where reasonable access and use remain (determined on a case -by -case basis); elimination of public area door mat; removal or replacement of window coverings.

15. Mail distribution: Removal of door-to-door or other methods of internal mail distribution where other forms of distribution (e.g., U.S. mail) are maintained.

16. Masonry: Minor deterioration; failure to repair or replace exterior bricks or other masonry where there is no interior leakage or other danger to health or safety;

17. Painting: Change in color in common areas when otherwise not in violation of any other applicable law or regulation; replacement of wallpaper or stenciling with paint in the common areas; isolated or minor areas where paint or plaster is peeling, or other similarly minor areas requiring repainting, provided there are no active water leaks; any painting condition in any area that is not part of the common area or not usually meant for or used by the park residents; failure to repaint if less than seven years (exterior common area buildings or facilities) or less than four years (interior common area buildings or facilities).

18. Recreational Facilities: Modifications to pool, shuffleboard court(s), clubhouse, such as reasonable substitution of equipment, combination of areas, or reduction in the number of items of certain equipment where overall facilities are maintained.

19. Sinks: Failure to provide or maintain in recreational facilities, laundry room areas or clubhouse.

20. Storage Space: Removal or reduction of, unless storage space service is provided for in a specific provision of a lease or other rental agreement), or unless the owner has provided formal storage boxes or bins to the residents within three years of the filing of a resident's complaint alleging an elimination or a reduction in storage space service.

21. Maintenance Staff: Decrease in the number of maintenance staff, provided that there is no decrease in janitorial, landscaping, grounds keeping or other maintenance services.

22. Management: Decrease in the number of staff, other than security, provided there is no decrease in management services (elimination of on -site management office may be considered a reduction or discontinuance of a service upon a case -by -case basis).

23. Windows: Sealed, vented, other than in areas used by residents (e.g., laundry rooms); cracked fire -rated windows; peeling paint or other non -hazardous conditions of exterior window frames.

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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer Benjamin J. Matlock, Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner SUBJECT: Freeway Corridor Specific Plan Update Study Session RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council conduct a study session regarding the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
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The undeveloped properties along the Interstate 10 Freeway corridor have been planned for housing, commercial and industrial development since the City of Yucaipa's earliest history. The City's long- term financial sustainability plan has also considered the subsequent property and sales tax revenue for the City resulting from the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (FCSP). In addition, the City's public infrastructure funding model recognized the freeway corridor as a key component for funding the development communities' share of the cost of this public infrastructure.

To achieve these planned long-term goals, the City Council authorized over $750,000 from the General Fund in 2005 for the preparation and environmental review of the FCSP. In 2008, the City Council approved and adopted the FCSP in an effort to encourage development along the corridor and facilitate development for the individual property owners.

In 2016, the City Council approved an update to the City's General Plan. After going through that process, it was evident that the 2008 FCSP needed to be updated to be consistent with the post - recession economic market, housing market and environmental review requirements of that time. This was also made apparent by the lack of development in the corridor area since 2008 when the FCSP was first approved.

Between 2018 and 2020, the City Council directed staff to prioritize updating the 2008 FCSP and seek funding to pay for the update. In 2020, the City of Yucaipa was awarded multiple grants totaling over $250,000 and began preparation of an update to the 2008 FCSP. In 2021 the City Council directed staff to update the FCSP and specifically address the following key points:
• Provide more flexibility for development in open space areas while allowing for views and rural appearances where appropriate.
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• Preserve views of ridgelines south of the I-10 Freeway and along Oak Glen Road. • Distinguish the difference between functional open space and naturaUenvironmental sensitive areas.
• Manage traffic impacts.
• Hide warehouses from the I-10 Freeway and adjacent City Streets On August 25, 2025, the City Council adopted an update to the FCSP that maintained the overall intent of the original 2008 FCSP, but included a variety of updates that were meant to improve the market feasibility of the area, while reducing public infrastructure costs and reducing vehicular traffic at build - out.

Following the adoption of the 2025 FCSP Update, the process for a referendum was initiated to overturn the City Council's decision with the expressed goal to restrict the development of the freeway corridor. This process allows a direct vote by the electorate rather than its representatives, the City Council.

Supporters of the referendum have stated that the referendum stops warehouses, however, that is false.

What is true is that both the original 2008 FCSP and the 2025 FCSP Update allow warehouses in the corridor. In fact, the original 2008 FCSP allows for warehouses on the property known as the Pumpkin Patch as well as the properties along the opposite side of the I-10 Freeway, whereas the 2025 FCSP Update does not allow warehouses on the Pumpkin Patch property or the properties along the other side of the I-10 freeway. The fact is the 2025 FCSP Update only allows warehouses south of the I-10 Freeway adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant and out of view.

Given the City's history of prioritizing and General Fund investment in development of the FCSP area, a study session was requested by the City Council to better understand the significance, likely consequences and impacts that would occur should the adoption and approval of the 2025 FCSP Update be overturned. A study session will add transparency to the process, provide factual information and provide a forum to discuss the complexities of the situation. It will also guide updates to the City's fiscal and land development policy should development in the FCSP area be limited and cause other areas of the City to absorb future development.

At a high level, the 2025 FCSP Update is designed and intended to accomplish two primary goals:

1. Support the City's long-term fiscal sustainability.

2. Provide housing opportunities to support the City's adopted Housing Element.

The 2025 FCSP Update provides the mechanism to deliver on these objectives. Therefore, should the 2025 FCSP Update be overturned or limited, the City's strategies and goals will need to pivot.

The study session will highlight impacts to the following areas:
• Yucaipa's adopted and future Housing Element policy document • Historical public infrastructure funding model
• City's long term financial sustainability plan
• Development Impact Fee Program
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A status summary will be provided to assist in this discussion and to gather any feedback that may be appropriate.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.

Approved by:
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Item No.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk,f/X5' SUBJECT: Monthly Report on Yucaipa App Usage — August 2025 7 RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receive and file a report of the user activity on the Yucaipa App for the month of August 2025.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The Yucaipa App is a smart phone application that allows users to report issues and access City information. The App allows users to submit pictures and geographical locations to help the City to respond effectively and provide status updates. The App has played a crucial role in addressing concerns related to homelessness and street maintenance.

The following highlights the App's monthly totals:

Monthly Totals
Item
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
Total Monthly
Users
190
175
169
274
179
Total Issues
Submitted
241
251
344
355
281
Most
Commonly
Reported Issue
Street/City
Issue (116)
Street/City
Issue (100)
Street/City
Issue (100)
Street/City
Issue (97)
Street/City
Issue (93)
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Issues Totals by Type
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
Code Enforcement
42 36
50 75
75 77
83 Daily Park Task
2 1
1 1
1 3
Daily Street Task
9 3
1 2
7 8
8 Engineering Review
2 2
Graffiti/Vandalism
14 7
2 4
11 9
15 Homeless Issue
10 13
18 21
26 18
23 Illegal Fireworks
73 67
2 Park Issue
18 11
19 24
20 29
13 Refer to LLMD
13 8
6 2
10 10
7 Refer to PMP
3 7
10 9
11 12
Street/City Issue
96 118
116
100
100
97 93
Street Light or Power Outage
1 Traffic Calming
11 11
16 8
11 24
19 Trail Issue
5 6
4 4
1 4
1 Grand Total
223
213
241
251
344
355
281
FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
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Item No.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fermin Preciado, Director of Devel ment Services/City Engineer Phillip White, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Yucaipa Baseball Field Backstop Fencing Enhancements 8 RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:
1) Receive a report regarding two (2) potential options to enhance the backstop fencing at the Yucaipa Baseball field; and
2) Direct staff to proceed with Option A (Chain Link Fencing Height Extension) and authorize staff to execute applicable agreements to complete the work with an estimated cost not to exceed $40,000;
OR
3) If the City Council elects to proceed with Option B (Custom Engineered Tie -Back Net and Post Backstop System) with an estimated cost not to exceed $120,000, direct staff to re - prioritize and further defer other planned parks and facility maintenance projects to provide budget to fund this option.

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:

The City of Yucaipa owns and maintains the Yucaipa Baseball Field located at the northeast corner of Yucaipa Boulevard and 13th Street. For many years, this baseball field has been the home of the Yucaipa High School (YHS) baseball team and they have been the primary users of this baseball field. On occasion, the baseball field is rented to other youth baseball groups in the community, similar to the rental of other City athletic fields and facilities.

A Joint Use Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District executed on May 23, 2016, identifies the terms and conditions of the YHS baseball team's use of the facility. The term of the Joint Use Agreement is approximately 10 years and is set to expire on December 31, 2025.
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At the September 8, 2025, City Council Meeting, the City Council directed staff to research maintenance work options on the backstop fencing at the Yucaipa Baseball Field for spectator safety when the field is in use. The following two options will improve spectator safety and are presented for the City Council's consideration.

Options
Description
Lead Time
Cost Range
(Estimated)
A
Chain Link Fencing Height Extension
30 to 45 Days
$30,000 - $40,000
B
Custom Engineered Tie -Back Net and
Post Backstop System
4 to 6 Months
$90,000 - $120,000
Proposed Chain Link Fencing
Height Extension
Existing Back -Stop Fence
Option A
Option B
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Option A can be completed administratively with the current FY26 fencing maintenance and operational budget in the Public Works Division with minimal disruption to the prioritization list by deferring a portion of the planned multi -use trail fencing maintenance projects until next year.

Option B will require staff to reprioritize and further defer other planned parks and facility maintenance projects to provide budget to fund Option A. The estimated cost exceeds the amount captured on the prioritization list. Currently, the total estimated cost of deferred maintenance projects beyond FY26 is approximately $2.2 million. The estimated completion time for this option also coincides with the YHS baseball season.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact varies depending on the City Council's direction as follows:

Option A: Requires a reprioritization of the planned FY26 multi -use trail fencing projects until next year but does not impact the established maintenance list estimated cost.

Option B: Requires re -prioritization of other planned parks and facility maintenance projects to free up budget in the amount of approximately $120,000 to fund this option.

This will further defer the re -prioritized maintenance projects for a future year and increase the deferred maintenance project cost estimates by approximately $80,000.

Approved by •
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Item No. 9

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer Benjamin J. Matlock, Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner/✓ SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council conduct a public hearing and:

1. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. 462 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adopting by reference, and amending Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Administrative Code; Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, with appendices F, G, H, I, J, N and Chapter 1, Division 2; Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Residential Code, with appendices; Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Electrical Code; Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Mechanical Code; Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with Appendix H; Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Energy Code; Part 7 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, with appendices A, B, C, F, G, and H; Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Historic Building Code; Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Fire Code, with Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, N and 0; Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Existing Building Code; Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 edition; Part 12 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 edition; the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendix H, the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, 1997 Edition; the 1996 edition of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (4930.3G); Adopting Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 repealing Ordinance No. 417 and 459 and all ordinances and provisions in conflict herewith, amending Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code; and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-55, setting forth the City's findings for amendments to the 2025 California Codes that address local conditions.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Every three years, the State of California Building Standards Commission allows local jurisdictions to adopt and amend the most current editions of the California Building Codes. Consistent with prior code updates, the upcoming 2025 California Building Codes and related amendments proposed by the City are being brought forward for Council consideration. All the 2025 Califomia Building Codes will become effective automatically on January 1st regardless of the City's actions, but with the adoption of an implementing ordinance, the City can incorporate certain amendments that reflect local climactic, geographic, and/or geological conditions that are unique to Yucaipa and Yucaipa's Municipal Code.

At the meeting of September 8, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the update to the Building Codes and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 462 as well as established the date of September 22, 2025, for the second reading of the Ordinance.

Pursuant to State law, all of the California Building Codes referenced in Ordinance No. 462 can only be adopted after two consecutive publications of a Notice of Public Hearing, the first of which occurred on August 28, 2025. The second Notice of Public Hearing was published on September 5, 2025. At the meeting of September 8, 2025, the City Council set the date of public hearing for this ordinance for September 22, 2025, where the second reading could be approved and the ordinance could then be adopted. The ordinance can go into effect 30 days after adoption but no sooner than January 1, 2026.

The building code provisions recommended for adoption have previously been in effect within the City, and the current editions will not result in any substantial changes to the City's development requirements or procedures. Most of the amendments being implemented by the 2025 California Building Codes address building safety, fire safety, and energy saving construction advancements that have occurred since the last code adoption but does not necessarily include as dramatic of changes that had been seen in prior code updates, such as the implementation of rooftop solar system in all new residential construction that was required as part of the 2019 Building Code adoption. However, some of the fire -related standards have moved from the California Fire Code to California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with the 2025 update.

It should be noted that the State adopted codes represent a minimum standard and local jurisdictions can only add regulations and clarification, but cannot reduce State regulations. The proposed Building, Electrical and Plumbing Code amendments largely represent items of clarification, many of which are administrative in nature. The proposed Fire Code amendments represent clarification unique to Yucaipa's proximity to fire severity zones. Regarding the Green Building Standards Code, the City of Yucaipa is not proposing to adopt any local amendments; therefore, the City would be adopting the Green Building Code consistent with the State Code. The current International Property Maintenance Code will also be adopted.

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are unique to the City of Yucaipa that may not apply to other parts of the state, such as the City's fire risks, wind load, and other geographical or topographical conditions. The City will maintain its approach to projects that fall within this transition, where any project submitted for plan check prior to January 1, 2026, will be able to follow the current codes, provided a permit is issued prior to June 30, 2026, and where that permit remains active. Any and all applications that are submitted after January 1, 2026, will then be required to adhere to the new codes.

At its simplest point, this Ordinance updates our references to the upcoming building code standards, and ensures that our existing code amendments remain active and are correctly implemented once these 2025 codes are in effect.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommendations do not result in a fiscal impact.

Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 462

2. Resolution No. 2025-55
Approved b
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 462

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, AND AMENDING PART 1 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; PART 2 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2025 EDITION, VOLUMES 1 AND 2, WITH APPENDICES, F, G, H, I, J, N AND CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II; PART 2.5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2025 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES; PART 3 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2025 EDITION; PART 4 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION; PART 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 EDITION WITH APPENDIX H; PART 6 OF TITLE 24 OF THE

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 EDITION; PART 7 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF

REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES A, B, C, F, G AND H; PART 8 OF TITLE 24

OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE 2025 EDITION; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION WITH APPENDIX CHAPTER 4, APPENDICES B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, N AND 0; PART 10 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF

REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION; PART 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF

REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION; PART 12 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF

REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION; THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND APPENDIX H; THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION; THE 1996 EDITION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PERMANENT FOUNDATIONS GUIDE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING (4930.3G); ADOPTING

UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 417 AND 459, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND PROVISIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50020, et seq. provides that cities may adopt by reference, in whole or in part, the California Building Standards Code as well as other model and uniform codes; and
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WHEREAS, a noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on September 8th, 2025, concerning the adoption of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 et seq., Section 17958 et seq., and Section 18941.5 allow local jurisdictions to amend Codes comprising the California Building Standards Code, provided that changes to building standards are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to adopt these Codes by reference and enact certain amendments thereto, as set forth herein, including amendments to building standards, because such changes to building standards are reasonably necessary based on local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, That the additional requirements and standards established herein are needed to properly protect the health, safety and welfare of the existing and future residents and workers within the City of Yucaipa. Said requirements and standards are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and comply with existing state laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, State law allows local governments to amend California Model Codes providing the amendments are more restrictive than and are necessary in order to provide the highest level of life -safety standards and requires that local governments enforce these editions.

The City Council of the City of Yucaipa finds that these local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions include but are not limited to the following:
1) Much of the northeast and eastern portions of the city are in the wild -land urban interface (WUI) including the San Bernardino National Forest. This creates unique challenges with development in terms of emergency access, adequate water supply and an extended response time from the nearest fire stations(s). In addition, due to the sharp rise of the San Bernardino Mountain slopes from the valley floor and with several drainages, this area is subject to flooding even with any precipitation which occurs seasonally at the higher elevations.
2) Several faults run through the northeast portion of the city and are easily capable of producing a major earthquake exceeding 7.0 on the Richter scale. 3) The City of Yucaipa has topographic conditions consisting of slopes greater than 40 percent.

Based upon the recommendations of City Staff, the City Council finds that proposed amendments are more restrictive than the standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, would decrease the potential and incidence of injury, death and property damage due to the aforementioned local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFOR- NIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section 15.04.010 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 2025 Edition (Part 2, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, including California Building Code Chapter 1 Division II, and Appendices F, G, H, I, J and N published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, and the secondary publications referenced above, not adopted or amended in the California Building Code, or amended herein, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance.

B. A copy of the Building Code of the City of Yucaipa, including each and all of the codes referenced in subsection A, shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force." Section 2. Section 15.04.015 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.015 THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building Code, Chapter 1, Division II, 2025 Edition, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City, and is hereby adopted by reference as the Scope and Administration Provisions of the City of Yucaipa.

B. California Building Code, Chapter 1, Division II ("Scope and Administration"), as adopted herein, is amended as follows:

Section 104.3.2 Determination of New Construction is added to say:
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Section 104.3.2 Determination of New Construction When a new structure is built, or a substantial alteration, or reconstruction of an existing structure equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure's square footage, the entire structure shall be classified as new construction. All applicable codes and permitting requirements for new construction shall apply.

Section 104.8 Liability is amended to say:

Section 104.8 Liability. The Building Official or his or her authorized representative as employees or acting under contract as agents of this jurisdiction, charged with the enforcement of this code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of the assigned duties. A suit brought against the Building Official, employee or his/her authorized agent acting under contract of this jurisdiction, because of such act or omission performed by the Building Official, employee or his/her authorized agent acting under contract of this jurisdiction in the enforcement of the provisions of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.

This Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any such person owning, operating or controlling a building, structure or building service equipment therein for damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or permits or certificates issued under this Code.

Section 105.2 Work exempt from a permit of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by amending exemptions 2 and 9 to read as follows:

2. Fences not over 6 feet (2134 mm) high. Block walls not over 4 feet high (1219 mm).

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

14. Decks not over 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762mm) above grade at any point, and not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.2.

Section 105.5 Expiration is amended to say:

Section 105.5 Expiration. Every residential permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit commences within 365 days after its issuance, or if work has been suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days between each required inspection. Every commercial permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit commences within 180 days after its issuance, or if work has been suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days between each required 4 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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inspection. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, only one extension of time for a period of 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems, grading or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as set forth in the most recent resolution of the City Council regarding fees for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, solar, fire and grading permits. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 106.1, the plan review fee, established by city council resolution, must be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.

Section 109.6.1 of Chapter 1, Division II is added to the CBC to read as follows:
109.6.1 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize a refund of any fee that was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize a refund of not more than 80 percent of the applicable permit fee paid when no work has been done under the permit.

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

The Building Official may not authorize a refund of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee no later than 180 days after date of fee payment.

Section 109.7 of Chapter 1 Division II is added to the CBC to read as follows:
109.7. Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit.
109.7.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation will be made before a permit may be issued.
109.7.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee must be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code and will be established by City Council resolution. The payment of such investigation fee will not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes, nor from the penalty prescribed by law.

Section 109.8 of Chapter 1, Division II is added to the CBC to read as follows:
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when required corrections are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re -inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the technical codes, but as a method of controlling the practice of calling inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

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

To obtain a re -inspection, the applicant must file an application in writing upon a city - approved form and pay the applicable re -inspection fee.

In instances where re -inspection fees have been assessed, additional inspections of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Section 111.3 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

Section 111.3 Temporary occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit and approvals; provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely, and approvals granted from associated departments. The Building Official shall set a time period during which the temporary occupancy is valid, and the applicant shall provide a bond or cash deposit for the cost of completion of the work.

Section 113.3 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

Section 113.3 Board of appeals qualifications The City Council shall be designated as the board of appeals.

Section 202 of the CBC is amended to add Barrier, Spa, Non -Self -Contained; Spa, Self - Contained definitions to the CBC; and to amend the definition of Swimming Pool by revising these definitions to read as follows:

Barrier. A barrier is a permanently installed fence, wall, building wall, or any combination of these that surrounds the entire swimming pool area and obstructs access to the swimming pool area.

Swimming Pools. Any body of water created by artificial means which is designed, intended for use, or used for swimming or immersion purposes, which has a water depth exceeding 18 inches. The term, "pool," includes swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, above - and below- ground, and vinyl -lined pools; pool does not include plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs nor does it apply to man-made lakes, reservoirs, farm ponds, or ponds used primarily for public park purposes, water conservation purposes, irrigation purposes or for the watering of livestock.
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Spa, Non -Self -Contained. Means a hydro -massage pool or tub for recreational or therapeutic use, not located in health-care facilities, designed for immersion of users and usually having a filter, heater and motor driven blower. It may be installed indoors or outdoors, on the ground or on a supporting structure, or in the ground or in a supporting structure. A non -self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 18 inches deep.

Spa, Self -Contained. Means a continuous -duty appliance in which all control, water - heating and water -circulating equipment is an integral part of the product, located entirely under the spa skirt. A self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 18 inches deep.

Section 1505.1 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

Section 1505 Fire Classification.

Section 1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be divided into classes defined in this section. Class A and B roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790.

Table 1505.1 is amended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505.1 thereto, to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FORTYPES OF
CONSTRUCTION a
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
FOR SI: 1 FOOT = 304.8 MM, 1 square foot = 0.0929m2
a Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A Section 1505.1.2 Roof Coverings within all other areas. Section 1505.1.2 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

Section 1505.1.2 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 fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class B
Section 3109.1 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:
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3109.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall comply with Section 3109.2 and amendments from 3109.3.

Section 3109.3 is added to the CBC to read as follows:
3109.3 Residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier complying with added Sections 3109.3.0 through 3109.3.3 Sections 3109.3.0 through 3109.3.3 are added to read as follows:

Section 3109.3.0, Barrier location, materials, height and clearances. 3109.3.0 Location. The area where the pool is located shall have a permanently installed barrier fence constructed using durable materials with concrete poured in place footings.

The barrier fencing shall enclose the entire pool area and shall comply with sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3
3109.3.0.1 Barrier materials. The pool barrier fencing shall be constructed from durable materials such as wood, solid vinyl fencing, concrete, masonry walls and chain link fencing. Cloth type fencing is prohibited for use as a permanent pool perimeter barrier. 3109.3.1.1 Barrier Height and Clearances. The top of the barrier must be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.

The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier must be two inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier must be four inches. 3109.3.1.1 Openings. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere. Openings along the bottom of the barrier shall not exceed 2" above grade. 3109.3.1.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barrier surfaces which do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
3109.3.1.3 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not be greater than 1 3/4 inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts shall not be greater than 1 3/4 inches in width. 3109.3.1.4 Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing between vertical members must not be greater than 4 inches. Where 8 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing must not be greater than 1 % inches in width.
3109.3.1.5 Chain link dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences must not be greater than 1 3 inches in width, unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than 1 3 in width. 3109.3.1.6 Diagonal members.

Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members shall not be greater than 1 3 inches. 3109.3.1.6 Gates. Access gates must comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.1.6 and must be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates must open outward away from the pool and must be self- closing and have a self -latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian access gates must have a self - latching device and must be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and must remain locked at all times when not in use. Release mechanisms must comply with Sections 1010.1.9 and 1109.13. Where release mechanisms of the self -latching device are located less than 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, the release mechanism must be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate and the gate barrier may have no opening greater than one-half inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism. 3109.3.1.7 Dwelling wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, two safety devices must be provided in accordance with Section 115922 of the California Health and Safety Code.
3109.3.1.8 Pool structure as barrier. Where an above -ground pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets the requirements of Sections 3109.3.1.1 through 3109.3.1.5. Where the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere.
3109.3.2 Indoor swimming pools. Wall surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.3.0 through 3109.3.1.5 3109.3.3 Prohibited Locations. Barriers shall be located to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers. There shall be a clear zone of not less than 36" between the exterior of the enclosure and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and heaters that can be used to climb the enclosure.

Section 3109.4 is added to the CBC to read as follows:
3109.4 Withholding approval. Plaster inspection or approval to fill a pool or spa with water shall be withheld by the Building Official, until there has been compliance with all fencing and other requirements of this Section.
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Appendices deleted. Appendices A, B, C, D, E and K are deleted.

Section 103.2 of Appendix J of the California Building Code is hereby revised to read as follows:

J 103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:

When approved by the building official, grading. which consist of a fill less than 1 foot in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or less than 2ft in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50 cubic yards on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.

Such grading shall be in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.

Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code. o Cemetery graves.
o Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations. o Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
o Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.

Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

J 104.2.1 Grading Designation. Section J104.2.1 is added to the CBC to read as follows:

J 104.2.1 Grading Designation. All grading exceeding 500 cubic yards must be performed in accordance with the approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer and will be designated as engineered grading. Grading involving less than 500 cubic yards will be designated regular grading, unless Building Official's determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case the grading must conform to the requirements for engineered grading.

J 104.2.2 Engineered Grading Requirements. Section J 104.2.2 is added to the CBC to read as follows:

J Section 104.2.2 Engineered Grading Requirements. Application for a grading permit must, at a minimum, be accompanied by, but not be limited to, two sets of plans and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report. The plans and specifications must be prepared and signed by an individual 10 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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licensed by the State to prepare such plans or specifications when required by the City Engineer or Building Official.

Specifications must contain information covering construction and material requirements.

Plans must be drawn to scale upon substantial mylar; must be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed; and show in detail that they will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans must give the location of the work, the name and address of the owner, and the person who prepared the plans.

The plans must include, but not be limited to, the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.

3. Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction.

4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work together with a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains.

5. Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners that are within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the property, or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

6. Recommendations included in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report must be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the City Engineer or Building Official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, which are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.

7. The dates of the soils engineering and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses and phone numbers of the firms, or individuals, who prepared the reports.

Section 105.1 of Appendix J is amended by inserting the following sentence after the first sentence of Section J105.1 to read: 'All grading equaling or greater than 5000 cubic yards shall be reviewed, permitted and inspected by the City Engineer or the Building Official per Resolution No. 90-100."
Section 3. Section 15.04.020 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.020 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED.
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A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition (Part 2.5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erections, installation, alteration, repair, location, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of residential buildings in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "International Residential Code," 2024 Edition published by the International Code Council, not adopted or amended in the California Residential Code, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance.

B. A copy of the Residential Building Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

Table R301.2 is Revised to read as follows:

TABLE 301.2

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND
SNOW
LOAD
WIND
DESIGN
Seismic Design Category
Subject To Damage From
Speed
Topographic
Effects
Special
Wind
Region
Wind
Boume
Debris
Seismic
Design
Category
Weathering
Frost
Line
Depth
Termite
Winter
Design
Temp
Ice Barrier
Underlayment
Flood
Hazard
Air
Freezing
Zero
96 / 110
Yes
No/Yes
No
D, D2,or E
Negligible
12-24"
Very
Heavy
43 No
Yes/No
0 Sections R403.1.2, R 403.1.3, R403.1.4, R403.1.5 and R403.1.61 of the CRC are amended to read as follows:

R403.1.2 Continuous Footings in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E, must be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. Other footing materials or systems must be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice.

The braced wall panels at exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2 and E must be supported by continuous footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings must be supported by continuous footings.

The exception is deleted in its entirety.

R403.1.3 Footing and Stem wall reinforcing in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2 and E. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E, as established in Table R301.2(1), must have minimum reinforcement in accordance with this 12 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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section and Figure R403.1.3. Reinforcement must be installed with support and cover in accordance with Section R403.1.3.5.

R403.1.3.1 Concrete stem walls with concrete footings. In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E, where a construction joint is created between a concrete footing and a concrete stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 vertical bar must be installed at not more than four feet (4') on center. The vertical bar must have a standard hook and extend to the bottom of the footing and must support and cover as specified in Section R608.5.4.5. A minimum of one No. 4 horizontal bar must be installed within 12 inches of the top of the stem wall and one No. 4 horizontal bar must be located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing.

R403.1.3.2 Masonry stem walls with concrete footings. In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E, where a masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing, a minimum of one No. 4 vertical bar must be installed at not more than four feet (4') on center. The vertical bar must have a standard hook and extend to the bottom of the footing and must have support and cover as specified in Section R403.1.3.5.3 and extend a minimum of 14 inches into the stem wall. Standard hooks must comply with Section R608.5.4.5. A minimum of one No. 4 horizontal bar must be installed within 12 inches of the top of the wall and one No. 4 horizontal bar must be located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing. Masonry stem walls must be solid grouted.

R403.1.3.3 Slabs -on -ground with turned -down footings. In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E, slabs on ground cast monolithically with turned -down footings must have a minimum of one No. 4 bar at the top and the bottom of the footing or one No. 5 bar or two No. 4 bars in the middle third of the footing depth. Where the slab is cast monolithically with the footing, No. 3 or larger vertical dowels with standard hooks on each end must be installed at not more than 4 feet on center in accordance with Figure R403.1.3, Detail 2.

Standard hooks must comply with Section R608.5.4.5.

R403.1.3.4 Interior bearing and braced wall footings in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E. In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E, interior footings supporting bearing walls or braced wall panels, and cast monolithically with a slab on grade, must extend to a depth of not less than 12 inches below grade.

R403.1.3.6 is deleted in its entirety.

R403.1.6.1 Foundation anchorage in Seismic Design Categories C, DO, D1, D2, and E. In addition to the requirements of Section R403.1.6, the following requirements apply to wood light -frame structures in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, D2, and E and wood light- framed townhouses in Seismic Design Category C.

Section R903.1 of the CRC are amended to read as follows:

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forth in the California Building Code Chapter 7A and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Class A or B roofing assemblies are required by this section to be listed and tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E108.

Section R902.1.2 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:

R902.1.2 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 fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

Section R902.2 first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only a minimum Class A or B treated wood roofs as follows:

R902.2 Fire Retardant -treated shingles and shakes. Fire -retardant -treated wood shakes and shingles are Roof 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 for use on a Class A or B roof."
Section 4. Section 15.04.030 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.030 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition (Part 3, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all annexes, which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference as the electrical code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, not adopted or amended in the California Electrical Code, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance
B. A copy of the Electrical Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspections while this Code is in force.

Article 310, Conductors for General Wiring, of the California Electrical Code is amended by the addition of Article 310.3(B).1 to read as follows:
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Article 310.3(B).1 Copper wire to be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations.

Consideration of the use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured.

Article 310, Conductors for General Wiring, of the California Electrical Code is amended by the addition of Article 310.121 to read as follows:
310.121 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. If used, aluminum conductors of No. 6 or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper torque of connections at their termination point.

Article 690.13(A)(1) of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:

Article 690.13(A) Location (1) Readily Accessible. The PV disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location on the outside of a building or structure, nearest to the point of entrance of the system conductors and within 3 feet of the main electrical service meter. When all or part of the PV system is installed on a detached structure, an additional readily accessible disconnecting means shall be installed at the remote location.

Section 5. Section 15.04.035 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.035 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition (Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all appendices, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Uniform Plumbing Code Appendices thereto, not in conflict with the California Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erections, installation, alteration, repair, location, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the "Uniform Plumbing Code," 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Plumbing Code, and "IAPMO Installations Standards", 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance B. A copy of the Plumbing Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force. 15 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 710.1 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
710.1 Backflow Protection. Drainage piping serving fixtures which have flood level rims located less than 12" above the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover of the public sewer serving such drainage piping shall be protected from back flow of sewage by installing an approved type of backwater valve. Fixtures being served by a private sewage disposal may have their flood level rims located at the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover, fixtures above such elevations shall not discharge through the backwater valve." Backwater valves are prohibited on garage floors.

Section 719.1 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
719.1 Locations. Cleanouts shall be placed inside the building near the connection between the building drain and the building sewer or installed outside the building at the lower end of the building drain and extended to grade. Cleanouts are prohibited on garage floors.

The City hereby repeals Section 15.04.050 ("Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code adopted") of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code in its entirety." Section 6. Section 15.04.040 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"15.04.040 UNIFORM CODE FOR SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATIONS
ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installations, 2024 Edition, published by the International Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), is hereby adopted by reference as the Solar Energy Installations Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erections, installation, alteration, repair, location, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of Solar Energy Systems, in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the "Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installation," 2024 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance.

B. A copy of the Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installations of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force."
Section 7. Section 15.04.045 Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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"15.04.045 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as herein after provided, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition (Part 4, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all appendices, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators, or other miscellaneous heat -reducing appliances in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, that are not adopted or amended in the California Mechanical Code, are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance.

B. A copy of the Mechanical Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force." Section 8. Section 15.04.050 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.050 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition (Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all appendices thereto, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted by reference as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City; and is hereby adopted by reference as the Administrative Code of the City of Yucaipa B. A copy of the Administrative Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force." Section 9. Section 15.04.060 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.060 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, 17 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City; and is hereby adopted by reference as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Yucaipa B. A copy of the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force."
Section 10. Section 15.04.070 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.070 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as herein after provided, the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition (Part 9, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including Appendix Chapter 4 and appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, 0, P and Q, which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Fire Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, City of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance B. A copy of the Fire Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force." Section 11. Section 15.04.075 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.04.075 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS.

The California Fire Code, as adopted herein, is amended as follows:

A. Definitions.

A.1.1. Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the City of Yucaipa.

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A.1.3. Wherever the term "Chief is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Yucaipa, or his or her authorized representative.

A.1.4. Wherever the term "Fire Department" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Department of the City of Yucaipa.

A.1.5. An employee or agent of the City of Yucaipa, when enforcing the California Fire Code, the Yucaipa Municipal Code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall, pursuant to Section 836.5 of the Penal Code, be authorized to issue written notice to appear and release citations for misdemeanors or infraction violations.

B. Amendments.

A new Section 103.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
103.4 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1. Any person who negligently, intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response, including but not limited to, a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Health and Safety Code Section 13009 et seq. and Government Code Section 53150 et seq. Any expense incurred by the fire department for securing such an emergency may constitute a debt of such person and may be collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.

Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Responsibilities. The Chief is authorized to administer and enforce this Code.

Under the Chiefs direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to the prevention of fires, the suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires, the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials, the installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire -extinguishing equipment, the maintenance and regulation of fire escapes, the maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction, the maintenance of means of egress, and the investigation of the cause. origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials. Employees and agents of the City of Yucaipa are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this Code (except as provided in Section 108.1) and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law.

Section 108.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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108.1.1 Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by City Council resolution shall be collected by the Finance Department. Proof of receipt shall accompany all permit applications prior to inspection and approval by the fire department.

Section 202 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

Section 202 Definitions.

ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. is an approved concrete, asphalt, or engineered surface approved by the Code Official of sufficient thickness, installed upon soil compacted to a minimum of 95% and designed to support the imposed loads of the fire apparatus.

BED AND BREAKFAST. See Lodging House.

EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Explosive materials are explosives, blasting agents and detonators including, but not limited to, dynamite and other high explosives; slurries, emulsions and water gels; black powder and pellet powder; initiating explosives; detonators or blasting caps; safety fuses; squibs; detonating cord; igniter cord; igniters and fireworks, 1.3G (Class B special fireworks) and any explosives as defined in Section 841 of Title 18 of the United States Code and published pursuant to Section 55.23 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

FIREWORKS. Fireworks means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term fireworks includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufacturer as fireworks, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, Daygo bombs, sparklers, party poppers, paper caps, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and fireworks kits. (H&S 12511). Including, but not limited to, all fireworks defined in the California Health and Safety Code starting with Section 12500.

FIRE SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT shall mean the Fire Safety Overlay Districts (FR1, FR2, and FR3) designated in higher fire hazard areas and identified on the City's General Plan hazards maps. Said areas (FR1, FR2, and FR3) may overlap or border areas identified by the State of California/Cal-Fire as "Moderate Fire Severity Zone," "High Fire Severity Zone" or "Very High Fire Severity Zone". Finding: The State of California Fire Marshal has designated areas within the City of Yucaipa as `Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone,' 'High Fire Hazard Severity Zone' or 'Very High Fire Severity Zone' in which all new construction must comply with requirements of the California Building Code Chapter 7A and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Changes to the Fire Code Chapter 2, Definitions. Section: 202 has been amended by adding to the definition of Fire Safety Overlay Districts to coordinate the City's existing labeled FR zones into this new designation with State requirements. This change is also consistent with the City of Yucaipa General Plan.
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HIGH EXPLOSIVE. An explosive material, such as dynamite, which can be caused to detonate by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined and any explosive defined in Section 12000 of the California Health and Safety Code.

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Land which is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest, whether privately, or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion.

Such areas are designated on maps entitled "Hazardous Fire Areas of San Bernardino County" on file in the office of the Chief
MODEL ROCKET. Any toy or educational device, which weighs not more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload, that is propelled by model rocket engines (H&SC 12519).

MODEL ROCKET ENGINE. A commercially manufactured, non -reusable rocket propulsion device which is constructed of a nonmetallic casing and solid propellant, wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to require mixing or handling by the user and which have design and construction characteristics determined by the State Fire Marshal to provide a reasonable degree of safety to the user (H&SC 12520).

Section 305.5.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
305.5.1 Spark Arresters Required. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester, and the spark arrester shall meet all the following requirements:

1. The net area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net area of the outlet of the chimney.

2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to 12-gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire, or 24-gauge stainless steel.

3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.

4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning, and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue.

Section 307.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1.2 Burning Operations. The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be prohibited:

Section 307.1.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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307.1.2.1 Material restrictions. Open burning of rubbish containing paper products, trash and debris containing non -organic material is prohibited.

Section 315.8. is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.8 Removal. Combustible rubbish stored in containers outside of noncombustible vaults or rooms shall be removed from buildings at least once each working day or when determined by the Chief to be a fire hazard.

Section 315.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.9 Abatement. In the event that abatement is not performed as required in this code, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited condition, and if the owner fails to correct such condition the Chief may cause the same to be done and may cause the expense of such correction to become a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.

Section 324 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 324 USE OF EQUIPMENT
324.1 General. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
324.2 Spark Arrester. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material. 324.3 Specifications. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels, or which is qualified and rated by the U.S. Forest Service.

EXCEPTIONS: Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhaust gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.

Section 325 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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Section 325 RESTRICTED ENTRY
325.1 General. The Chief shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on, and occupation of, hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas, or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

EXCEPTIONS: (1) Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas, and their invitees and guests going to, or being upon, their lands; (2) Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department, and members of the U.S. Forest service Section 326 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 326 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
326.1 General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided. 326.2 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area. 326.3 Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

EXCEPTION: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posed areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state or federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Section 327 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 327 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
327.1 General. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported, or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

Section 328 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 328 OUTDOOR FIRES
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328.1 General. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

EXCEPTION: Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designated camp sites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9,144 mm) from a grass-, grain-, brush, - or forest covered area.
328.2 Permits. Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions that will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:

1. When high winds are blowing.

2. When a person aged 17 or over is not always present to watch and tend such fire.

3. When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. 328.2 Prohibited Burning. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash, or combustible waste material.

Section 503.1 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.5
Section 503.1.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.4 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads or modification of fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire marshal for review and approval prior to construction.

Section 503.1.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.5 Fire Lane designation. The Chief may designate fire apparatus access roads as a "Fire Lane," pursuant to the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 22500.1.

Section 503.2.3 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus, minimum of 75,000 lbs., and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Gravel, Turf block, Ritter Rings, Turf Paver and other similar products shall not be used for fire department access surfacing.

Section 503.2.7 the California Fire Code amended to read as follows:
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503.2.7 Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access road grades shall not exceed a maximum of 10% unless approved by the City of Yucaipa. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 10-12% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Yucaipa Fire Marshal. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 12-16% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Yucaipa Fire Chief/Fire Code Official.

Section 505.1 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background.

New Group R, Division 3 Occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 4-inch (102 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness the numbers shall be low voltage, internally electrically illuminated. Posted numbers shall contrast with their background and be legible from the street. Where building setbacks exceed 100 feet (30,480 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible from the roadway, additional non -illuminated contrasting 4-inch (102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.

New Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R Division I and S occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 8-inch (203 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness shall be electrically illuminated. Where the building setback exceeds 200 feet (60,960 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible from the roadway, additional non -illuminated contrasting 6-inch (152 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. Where commercial occupancies have multiple tenants, addresses or unit numbers shall be posted with a minimum of 3-inch contrasting numbers and displayed on both the front and the rear doors of the tenant spaces.

Section 505.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
505.1.1 Map directory. A lighted directory map shall be installed and maintained at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home parks, where the total number of units in the project exceeds fifteen (15).

Section 605.3.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.1 Sparks from Chimneys or Vents. Chimneys or vents used in conjunction with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be equipped and maintained with an approved / listed spark arrester. An approved spark arrester shall be defined as a device constructed of stainless steel, copper, brass or woven galvanized wire mesh. The spark arrester screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12- gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire or 24-gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm). The 25 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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screen shall be mounted per the manufacturers listing in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.

Section 605.3.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.2 Incinerators. Free-standing non-commercial incinerators are prohibited.

Commercial and industrial incinerators shall be constructed and installed in accordance with other governing agencies regulating emissions. For other requirements and for other types of incinerators, see the Building and Mechanical Codes.

Section 905.4 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following:

7. The centerline of the 2.5" outlet shall be no less than 18" above, and no more than 24" above, the finished floor.

8. Hose connections shall be provided on every floor of the building.

9. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5" outlet so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.

Section 2810.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
2810.1.1 Pallet Yards. Pallet storage, handling, repair or manufacturing shall comply with the requirements of this Article. Pallets must be stored in an orderly manner not to exceed 16 feet in height, 20 feet in width, and 70 feet in length. Pile separation shall be a minimum of 20 feet and no closer than 26 feet to property lines or exposures. Fire department access roadways shall be no less than 26 feet in width with a vertical clearance of 14 feet 6 inches.

All fire department roadways shall be maintained within 150 feet of all pallet storage and structures. Pallet yards shall be considered as a heavy industrial use.

Section 5601.2 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.2 Permits Required. Permits shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for the following:
• To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
• To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
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• To transport explosives or blasting agents. To use explosives or blasting agents. • To operate a terminal for handling explosives or blasting agents. • To transport blasting caps or electric blasting caps in the same vehicle with explosives.

Section 5601.2.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.2 Permit Holder. The handling and firing of explosives or blasting agents shall be performed only by persons possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Section 5601.2.4.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.3 Display. The maximum quantities, storage conditions, and fire protection requirements for gunpowder and ammunition displayed in a building shall be as follows:

Smokeless powder - 20 pounds in original containers. Containers shall not exceed one pound.

Section 5601.2.4.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.4 Displays. Permits are required to conduct a fireworks display. See Section 105.6.14. Permit application shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. The permit application shall include a diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged; the location of buildings, highways and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience will be restrained; and the location of nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines and other overhead obstructions. At the time of permit application, the Chief shall be consulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus and personnel. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.

Section 5601.2.4.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.5 Additional Requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth in this Article, the police department, the fire department or the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department may, for the safety and security of the public, set additional requirements for a permit application.

Section 5601.7 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.7 Seizure of Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.3G is prohibited. The sales, use and/or display of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) is prohibited. The Chief, the police department and the San 27 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks, offered or exposed for sale, stored, handled or held in violation of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.

EXCEPTION: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.

Section 5604.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.2 Temporary Storage. For the purpose of this part, temporary storage shall mean no longer than 4 hours or the end of the workday, whichever time is less.

Section 5604.1.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.3 Storage. The police department and the Chief may authorize the storage of smokeless powder not to exceed 100 pounds, sporting black powder not to exceed 25 pounds, and up to 75,000 small arms primers in approved portable magazines in approved establishments. Sporting black powder, when authorized, shall be stored in an approved portable magazine. Small arms primers or percussion caps shall be stored in a manner prescribed by the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the Chief.

Section 5604.3.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.4 Magazines Required. Explosive materials shall be stored in magazines in accordance with Section 5604.3. Magazines shall at all times be in the custody of a person holding a valid explosives permit who shall be at least 21 years of age and who shall be held responsible for compliance with all safety precautions.

Section 5604.3.4.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.4.1 Magazine Size. Indoor magazines shall not be of a size greater than the exit door or contain more than 50 pounds of explosive materials.

Section 5604.3.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.5 Powder. The amount of powder stored in an indoor magazine shall not exceed 50 pounds.

Section 5604.3.6 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.6 Classification and Use of Magazines. Magazines shall be classed as Type 1,2, 3, 4 or 5 and used in accordance with Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart K, and Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 6, Section 989, as amended.
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Section 5604.3.7 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.7 Use and Handling. The police department, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, and the fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.

Section 5604.3.8 is hereby added to the California Fire Code added to read as follows:
5604.3.8 Personnel Qualifications. The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed only by person(s) possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Section 5604.3.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.9 Utility Notification. When blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of gas, electric, water, sewer, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, cable television or stream utilities, the blasting person shall notify the appropriate representative of such utilities at least 24 hours in advance of blasting specifying the location and intended time of such blasting.

EXCEPTION: In an emergency, advance notification may be waived by the Chief, the police department and the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. The fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.

Section 5604.10.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.10.2.1 Deteriorated Material Handling. When an explosive has deteriorated to an extent that it is in an unstable or dangerous condition, or when a liquid has leaked from an explosive material, the person in possession of such explosive material shall immediately contact the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the Chief. The work of destroying explosive materials shall be directed by persons experienced in the destruction of explosive materials. Explosive materials recovered from blasting misfires shall be handled in a standard method for disposal. Only persons holding a valid explosives permit shall do the work of destroying explosives.

Section 5605.1 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5605.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited.

Section 5605.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5605.1.2 Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. A permit is required to manufacture, compound, store or use pyrotechnic special effects material. A permit for use shall be granted only to a licensed pyrotechnic operator. See Section 105.6.36.

Section 5704.3.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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5704.3.1.2 Lubricating Oil. Lubricating oil that has been drained from motor vehicles shall be stored and handled as required for Class III-B liquids. Crankcase drainings and waste oil products may be stored in an above -ground tank as approved by the Chief.

Drainings and used oils may also be stored outside a building in not more than 3 tight drums having an aggregate capacity not exceeding 180 gallons.

Section 12. Section 15.04.180 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.180 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
A. Except as herein after provided, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition (Part 7, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including A, B, C, F, G and H amends the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Wildland-Urban Interface of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Wildland- Urban Interface Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, City of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance
B. A copy of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force."
Section 13. Section 15.04.085 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.04.085 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

AMENDMENTS
Section 202 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to include the following definition:

Fire Safety Review Areas. Areas that correspond to the Fire Hazard Severity Zones and are mapped on the City's Fire Safety Overlay pursuant to the City's General Plan.

Section 302.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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302.3. Division of Review Areas
The Fire Safety Review Areas, shall be as established by CAL FIRE and as adopted and amended by the City of Yucaipa. Each area represents a different level of wildland hazard.

A different set of requirements is applied in each review area. The provisions for these requirements, are cumulative in that all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Safety Review Area 3 shall also apply to Fire Safety Review Area 2, and all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Safety Review Areas 1 and 2 shall also apply to Fire Safety Review Area 1.
a. Fire Safety Review Area 1 (FR1)
Fire Safety Review Area 1 includes wildland areas that are marginally developable, areas which are not likely to be developed, and the area of transition between wildlands and areas that are partially developed or are likely to be developed in the future. The area of transition is often characterized by an abrupt slope change.

Natural hazards are prevalent throughout Area 1, especially in areas with natural ungraded slopes greater than thirty percent (30%). Area 1 includes areas of very high to extreme fire hazard.
b. Fire Safety Review Area 2 (FR2)
Land within Area 2 is relatively flat, and is either partially or completely developed, or, if it is not developed, is usually suitable for development. Present and future development within Area 2 is exposed to the impacts of wild land fires and other natural hazards primarily due to its proximity to Area 1. c. Fire Safety Review Area 3 (FR3)
Land within Area 3 provides for the transition from the wildlands areas of FR1 and FR2 to the developed portions of the City and this Area is often developed. Present and future development within Area 3 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards that would come from Area 1 and extend past Area 2.

Section 403.1.7 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
403.1.7 Static Water Source Access.

There shall be vehicular access, at least twelve (12) feet in width, to within at least ten (10) feet of any static water source including ponds, lakes, swimming pools, reservoirs and water storage tanks. Access shall be either to a plumbed outlet with two and one-half (2- 1 /2) inch National Hose Thread Fitting or directly to the source. This requirement shall be waived if the fire authority determines that the water source is sufficiently below the elevation of existing or proposed roads or driveways to make drafting of water from the 31 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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source through a plumbed outlet infeasible, and that direct vehicular access to the water source would require an impractical extension of a road or driveway.

Section 404.4.1 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
404.4.1 Hydrant Identification.

Fire Hydrants shall be identified by a method specified by the fire authority.

Section 504.10.4 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
504.10.4 Eave-type attic ventilators. Eave-type attic ventilators are prohibited.

Section 601.4 is hereby added to the California Wild -Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
601.4 General Provisions.
a. The provisions of this section shall apply to all phases of a development project.
b. A notice of all land use applications and/or development permits that would lead to the construction of structures or the subdivision of land shall be filed with the responsible fire authority by the Development Services Department.
c. All proposed land use applications that would lead to the construction or expansion of a structure or the subdivision of land shall be submitted to the responsible fire authority and the appropriate Resource Conservation District Office for review and recommendation. Any recommendations received shall be indicated in any staff report and/or presentation for the proposed development and shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval where possible.
d. All proposed development must meet all other applicable standards set forth by the responsible fire authority.
e. When the requirements of the underlying land use district or an applicable specific plan are more restrictive than the provisions of this section, such requirements shall prevail.
f. When an addition, alteration, enlargement or reconstruction of a structure equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure, or twenty- five percent (25%) of the roof for the roofing requirements only, the provisions of the City of Yucaipa Development Code, regarding construction requirements shall apply to the entire structure and/or the whole roof as applicable. Such structures and/or roofs shall be entirely retrofitted to comply with the provisions of this section. 32 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 602.3.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
602.3.3 Additional Fire Protection Plan Requirements.
(a) A final fire protection plan and fuel modification area may be required to address areas around development projects of portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection. The recommended width of the fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible Fire Authority in conjunction with the Fire Department, but in no case shall it be less than the lot line one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the development structure(s) perimeter. The width of the fuel modification area shall be determined based upon:
(1) The natural ungraded slope of the land within the project and in the areas adjacent to the project;
(2) Fuel loading;
(3) Access to the project and access directly to the fuel modified area; (4) The on -site availability of water that can be used for firefighting purposes;
(5) Adequate provisions shall be made for the continual maintenance of such areas, and, where feasible, such areas shall be designated as common open space rather than private open space;
(6) Fuel modification areas shall also incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion. (b) When development projects are phased, individual phases may be required to provide temporary fuel modification areas, where the development perimeter of a phase is contiguous to a subsequent phase of a project, which in its undeveloped state is a hazardous fire area. The need for a temporary fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible fire authority in conjunction with the Fire Department and shall be based upon the same consideration described in Subsection c.(4)(a) of this Section for permanent fuel modification areas. (c) Erosion and Sediment Control
All development projects, building permits, grading and any other significant land disturbing activity shall install erosion control measures in compliance with the provisions established by Title 16, Land Use and Development of the Yucaipa Municipal Code for such erosion control measures.
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Section 604.6 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6. Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth From Transmission Lines. 604.6.1 Support Clearance. Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to, any mountainous land, forest -covered land, brush -covered land, or grass - covered land shall have an approved program in place that identifies poles or towers with equipment and hardware types that have a history of becoming an ignition source, and provides a combustion free space consisting of a clearing of not less than 10 feet in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole, tower or line.

EXCEPTION: Lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, messenger call, alarm transmission or other lines classed as communication circuits by the Public Utilities Commission. The Chief may permit other exceptions from the requirements of this section that are based upon the specific circumstances involved. 604.6.2 Electrical Distribution and Transmission Line Clearance. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 604.6.3 below, any Persons owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to any mountainous land, forest -covered land, brush -covered land, or grass -covered land shall maintain the clearance specified in all directions between vegetation and conductors carrying electrical current: The Chief may permit exceptions from the requirements of this section which are based upon the specific circumstances involved.
604.6.3 Exceptions to Minimum Clearance Provisions. Low voltage lines. Section 604.6.2 above does not apply if the transmission or distribution line voltage is 750 volts or less. Poles and towers. The minimum clearance provisions of subsection 318.1 above are not required around poles and towers, including line junction, comer and dead end poles and towers:

A. Where all conductors are continuous over and through a pole or tower; or B. Where all conductors are not continuous over or through a pole or tower, provided all conductors and subordinate equipment are of the types listed below and are properly installed and used for the purpose for which they were designed and manufactured.
(1) Compression connectors.
(2) Automatic connectors.
(3) Parallel groove connectors.
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(9)
(4) Hot line tap or clamp connector that are designed to absorb any expansion or contraction by applying spring tension on the main line or running conductor and top connector.
(5) Fargo GA 300 series piercing connectors designed and manufactured for use with tree wire.
(6) Flat plate connectors installed with not less than two bolts. (7) Tapered C-shaped member and wedge connectors.
(8) Solid blade single phase bypass switches and solid blade single phase disconnect switches associated with circuit reclosures, sectionalizers and line regulators.

Equipment that is completely sealed and liquid filled.
(10) Current limiting, non -expulsion fuses.
604.6.4 Abatement. In the event that the abatement is not performed as required in Sections 4907.3.2.1 or 49007.3.2 of this section, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the Chief may cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.

Section 604.7 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Unusual Circumstances.
604.7.1 General. The fire code official may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this chapter if he determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

3. Presence of plants included in any state or federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society, and County approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions of this chapter undesirable or impractical.

Section 608.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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608.3 Building Separations.

1. Building Separation Standards
(a) All buildings on parcels created after the effective date of this section and all other parcels with lot widths sixty (60) feet of greater shall have exterior wall separations of at least thirty (30) feet. (b) All buildings on parcels created prior to the effective date of this section with lot widths less than sixty (60) feet shall have interior side yards which shall not be less than five (5) feet and need not exceed fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet for all buildings, including those on adjoining parcels.
(c) When exterior walls of residential and accessory buildings or portions thereof are within fifteen (15) feet of interior side or rear lot lines, or the exterior wall separation is less than thirty (30) feet, the following shall apply:
(i) The outside of all such exterior walls or portions thereof shall be covered with materials which are approved for exterior locations and are of fire resistive construction as defined in the California Building Code.
(ii) All exterior doors made of wood or wood portions shall be solid core wood, and
(iii) Windows, skylights, sliding glass doors or glass inserts in doors shall be constructed of approved tempered dual -pane glass.

2. Intent of Standards
The intent of the exterior wall separation standards is to reduce the exposure and risk from adjacent structural fires and to reduce the potential spread of fire from structure to structure.

3. Alternate Measures (Exterior Wall Separation)
Pursuant to Subsection 5, of this section and dependent upon site specific conditions, the following measures or combinations thereof may be substituted for the exterior walls separation requirements specified for all buildings in Subsection b.(1)(a) above; provided, that in no case shall such exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet:
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(b) A substantial transfer of density from steeper slopes, including areas with slopes less than thirty percent (30%) if they exist on site, to less steep areas within the development project.
(c) Clustering of structures away from the development perimeter and away from fire hazardous areas. When this alternative is utilized, multi - residential dwelling units shall be located as far as practical from fuel modified areas and fire hazardous areas.
(d) The provision of more fire resistive construction standards than normally required through the provisions of the Fire Safety (FR) District and otherwise required through the California Building Code or California Fire Code.
(e) Other alternate measures if approved by the Development Services Department pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 5 of this Section.

Section 609.2.8 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.8 Slope Development.

Structures in areas with slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%) and thirty feet (30') in height shall comply with the following:
(a) Where structures are proposed or within two hundred (200) feet of slopes that are greater than thirty percent (30%) prior to grading and where such slopes are at least thirty (30) feet in height, the vegetation on such slopes shall be treated in such a manner that it becomes a fuel modified area. Such fuel modified area shall be maintained for either the entire slope, or one hundred (100) feet, or to the property line, whichever distance is less.
(b) Where grading is utilized which does not conform to the natural slope and the graded area is adjacent to natural ungraded slopes which are greater than thirty percent (30%) and which are greater than thirty (30) feet in height, structures shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the edge(s) of the graded area adjacent to such natural ungraded slopes.

Section 610.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
610.3 Project Design Requirements.
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minimum width of twenty-four 24 feet of all-weather surface as defined in the California Fire Code, from existing and surrounding streets. One such point of vehicular access may be an emergency access route with an all-weather surface if the Development Services Department makes and justifies all of the following findings:
(a) Two points of non -emergency access are physically infeasible. (b) Provisions have been made to reasonably ensure that the emergency access will be maintained.
(c) Based on the review and consideration of the Fire Authority's recommendation, the emergency access route will provide adequate vehicular ingress and egress during emergencies.
(2) All development projects shall provide eight (8) inch or larger circulating (loop) water mains as required by the California Fire Code, proper hydrant location and spacing, and have sufficient water storage capacity to provide the minimum fire flow duration requirements (gallons per minute (GPM) for a minimum number of hours or portions thereof) as specified by the minimum system standards established by the Fire Authority. Circulating (loop) mains are not required for cul- de-sacs and are not required for subdivisions that exclusively take all access from cul-de-sacs. In areas not served by water purveyors, on -site fire flow and water storage requirements will be as specified by the California Fire Code. (3) All public or private streets within or bordering a development project shall have noncombustible and reflective street name signs designed to City standards and visible at all street intersections.

Section 14. Section 15.04.112 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.04.112 CALIFORNIA HISTORIC BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Historic Building Code, 2025 Edition (Part 8, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth at length and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City; and the California Historic Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Historic Building Code of the City of Yucaipa.

B. A copy of the Historic Building Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force." 38 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 15. Section 15.04.114 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.04.114 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition (Part 10, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth at length and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City; and the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Existing Building Code of the City of Yucaipa.

B. A copy of the Existing Building Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force." Section 16. Section 15.04.116 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.04.116 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition (Part 11, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth at length and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City; and the California Green Building Standards, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Yucaipa.

B. A copy of the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force."
Section 17. Section 15.04.117 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to readas follows:
"15.04.117 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition (Part 12, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including all appendices, which incorporates and amends the California Building Standards Code, 39 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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published by the International Code Council, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City; and the California Reference Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Referenced Standards Code of the City of Yucaipa.

B. A copy of the Reference Standards Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force."
Section 18. Section 15.04.118 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby added in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.118 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (4930.3G) Adopted Except as hereinafter provided, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (4930.3G) 1996 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Manufactured Home Installation Requirements of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the installation of, and alterations to, manufactured homes when placed on private property in the City of Yucaipa." Section 19. Section 15.04.119 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby added in its entirety to read as follows:
"15.04.119 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (4930.3G) amendments:

Section 503-1 FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS. All exterior walls, marriage walls, marriage wall posts, columns and piers, must be supported on an acceptable foundation system that must be of sufficient design to support safely the loads imposed, as determined from the character of the soil. All exterior perimeter wall foundations shall have a poured in place reenforced concrete footing and the manufactured home shall be anchored to the perimeter foundation wall at points no greater than 48" apart or as designed by a licensed California Engineer."
Section 20. Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.

The Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map entitled "City of Yucaipa Fire Hazard Severity Zones" attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and designated as the official FHSZ map of the City. The City Clerk and Fire Chief shall maintain the map on file and ensure that a searchable digital copy is posted on the City's website.
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Section 21. REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NOS. 417 and 459
Ordinance Nos. 417, and 459 and any and all other provisions of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed in their entirety.

Section 22. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the City council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this Ordinance regardless of the absence of any such invalid part or portion. The City Council of the City of Yucaipa hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 23. PENALTY
Except where specified to be an infraction, violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any Code adopted herein by reference shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this Ordinance.

Section 24. PUBLICATION
To the extent permitted by State law, the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the following summary of this ordinance to be published by two (2) insertions in the Yucaipa News Mirror, a newspaper of general circulation that is printed, published, and circulated in the City of Yucaipa, and hereby designated for that purpose by said Council of the City of Yucaipa: "Ordinance No. 462 which adopts by reference, and amends Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Administrative Code; Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, with appendices F, G, H, I, J, N and Chapter 1, Division 2; Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Residential Code, with appendices; Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Electrical Code; Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Mechanical Code; Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with Appendix H; Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Energy Code; Part 7 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, with appendices A, B, C, F, G, and H; Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Historic Building Code; Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Fire Code, with Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, N and 0; Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Existing Building Code; Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 edition; Part 12 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 edition; the 2024 Edition of the International 41 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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Property Maintenance Code and Appendix H, the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, 1997 Edition; the 1996 edition of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (4930.3G); Adopting Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 repealing Ordinance No. 417 and 459 and all ordinances and provisions in conflict herewith, amending Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code."
Section 25. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby, shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption, but no sooner than January 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 22nd day of September, 2025.

Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Graham Pacifico
Director of General Services/City Clerk City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-55

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, AND FIRE CODE, BASED

ON LOCAL CLIMATIC, TOPOGRAPHICAL AND/OR

GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Yucaipa may adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed building standards as are contained in the codes adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18930; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated to adopt the building standards and other rules contained in the model codes specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17922, and to publish said codes, as amended, collectively as the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5(a) and 18941.5(b) permit the City to amend building standards in the codes comprising the California Building Standards Code ("Codes") based on findings that such amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to building standards in the Codes are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Yucaipa and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Yucaipa.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Amendments to building standards necessary for the protection of public health and safety, including life and fire safety, set forth in the California Building Code, Residential Code, and Fire Code and contained in Ordinance No. 462, as recommended by the Community Development Department, are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions:

A. Climatic Conditions

1. San Bernardino County and the City of Yucaipa are located in a region that is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation, and relatively high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conducive to the spread drought conditions and to the spread of fire. For example, during July, August and September temperatures often reach the upper 90's and may reach and exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times. These 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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recordings have been documented by the National Climatic Data Center. Due to the higher temperatures many residents have swimming pools and require as a result greater degree of pool safety requirements.

2. The City at times experiences windy conditions upwards of 30 mph. These winds, which can cause small fires to spread quickly and are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need for an increased level of fire protection.

This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupants during fire occurrences.

B. Geological Conditions
Seismic Area.

1. The San Andreas Fault runs through the northeast and eastern portion of the city and is easily capable of producing a major earthquake exceeding 7.0 on the Richter scale.

Possible future seismic events create a need for additional structural safety measures and fire protection measures for building occupants in the City of Yucaipa.

C. Topographical Conditions

1. Much of the north, northeast and eastern portions of the City are in the wild -land urban interface (WUI) including the San Bernardino National Forest, and are mapped under the state's High Fire Severity Zone maps. This creates unique challenges with development in terms of emergency access, adequate water supply and an extended response time from the nearest fire stations(s). In addition, due to the sharp rise of the San Bernardino Mountain slopes from the valley floor and with several drainages, this area is subject to flooding even with any precipitation which occurs seasonally at the higher elevations.

Additional amendments have been made to Codes. On the recommendation of the Community Development Department, such amendments are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in such Codes. The changes made include provisions making each of said Codes compatible with other Codes enforced by the City.

Section 2. Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building, Residential, and Fire Codes are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions cited in Section 1 of this resolution and are listed as follows:

Building Code Sections Applicable Findings
CBC 1505.1 A-2; C-1
CBC 1505.1.2 A-2
CBC 3109.1 A-1
CBC 3109.3, A-1
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CBC 3109.3.0, 3109.3.0.1 A-1
CBC 3109.3.1 A-1
CBC 3109.3.1.1, 3109.3.1.2, 3109.3.1.3, 3109.3.1.4 A-1
3109.3.1.5, 3109.3.1.6, 3109.3.1.7, 3109.3.1.8 A-1
CBC 3109.3.2, 3109.3.3, 3109.3.4 A-1
Appendix J, J103.2, C-1
J104.2.1, J104.2.2, C-1
J105. 1 C-1
Residential Code Sections Applicable Findings
CRC R301.2 A-2, B-1, C-1
CRC R403.1.2 B-1
CRC R403.1.3 B-1
CRC R403.1.3.1 B-1
CRC R403.1.3.2 B-1
CRC R403.1.3.3 B-1
CRC R403.1.3.4 B-1
CRC R403.1.6.1 B-1
CRC R902.1, R902.1.2 A-2
CRC R902.2 A-2
Fire Code Sections
CFC 103.4
CFC 104.1.1
CFC 108.1.1
CFC 202
CFC 305.5.1
CFC 307.1.2
CFC 307.1.2.1
CFC 315.8, 315.9
CFC 325.1
CFC 326.1, 326.2, 326.3
CFC 327.1
CFC 328.1, 328.2, 328.3
CFC 329.1
CFC 330.1, 330.2, 330.3
CFC 503.1
CFC 503.1.4, 503.1.5, 503.1.6
CFC 503.2.3
CFC 503.2.7
CFC 505.1, 505.1.1
CFC 605.3.1
CFC 605.3.2
CFC 905.4
CFC 2809.1.1
CFC 5601.2.1.1
Applicable Findings
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
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CFC 5601.2.2.1, 5601.2.2.2, 5601.2.2.3
CFC 5601.2.3.1
CFC 5604.1.1, 5604.1.2
CFC 5604.2.1
CFC 5604.10.2.1
CFC 5604.3.4, 5604.3.5, 5604.3.6, 5604.3.7
CFC 5604.3.8, 5604.3.9
CFC 5605.0
CFC 5605.1.1
CFC 5704.4.9
Wildlife -Urban Interface Code Sections
CWUI 202
CWUI 302.3
CWUI 403.1.7
CWUI 404.4.1
CWUI 504.10.4
CWUI 601.4
CWUI 609.2.8
CWUI 608.3
CWUI 610.3
CWUI 602.3.3
CWUI 604.6, 604.6.1
CWUI 604.6.2
CWUI 604.6.3
CWUI 604.6.4
CWUI 604.7, 604.7.1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, C-1
Applicable Findings
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1
The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance No. 462, respectively.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 22nd day of September, 2025.

Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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DATE:

TO:

FROM:

AGENDA REPORT
September 22, 2025
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Item No. 10
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Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer t.' •
Benjamin J. Matlock, Deputy Director of Communitypevelopment/City Plannerfr Katie Syme, Development Services Technician
SUBJECT: Miglena Minkova on behalf of Green Team Worldwide (Special Use Permit) Case No. PLN-APP-25-0001: An appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval of Special Use Permits (Case Nos. PLN-PHE-25-0002, PLN-PHE-25-0004) for the placement of one (1) set of three (3) 4'x4' used clothing collection boxes within a parking spot on a commercial property at 33644 Yucaipa Boulevard (APN: 0303-101-21) and one (1) set within a parking spot on a commercial property at 31515 Yucaipa Boulevard (APN: 0300-191-44)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council conduct a public hearing and:
1) Review the Special Use Permits affiliated with Case Nos. PLN-PHE-25-0002 and PLN-PHE- 25-0004, and if it is acceptable, approve the designs subject to the Conditions of Approval; and
2) Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, Section 15303 (Class 3); and 3) Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

If the proposals are not deemed acceptable, the City Council can deny the Special Use Permits affiliated with Case Nos. PLN-PHE-25-0002 and PLN-PHE-25-0004 and find that the Projects are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines. 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Area Land Use Designations; Improvement Levels; and Existing Land Uses:
33644 Yucaipa Boulevard:

Site:

Chapman Heights Planned Development
(PD), CC (Community Commercial)
IL-1
Yucaipa Valley Shopping Center,
Von's Supermarket
North:

PD- GC (Golf Course)
IL-1
Yucaipa Valley Golf Club
South:

CG (General Commercial)
IL-1
Various Commercial
East:

PD- CC
IL-1
Yucaipa Valley Shopping Center,
Various Commercial
West:

PD- CC
IL-1
Yucaipa Valley Shopping Center,
Various Commercial
31515 Yucaipa Boulevard:

Site:

Yucaipa Pointe Planned Development
(PD), Service Commercial (CS)
IL-1
Yucaipa Pointe Shopping Center,
Various Commercial
North:

CS
IL-1
Various Commercial
South:

PD, CS
IL-1
Yucaipa Pointe Shopping Center,
Trader Joe's Grocery Store
East:

PD, CS
IL-1
Yucaipa Pointe Shopping Center,
Various Commercial
West:

PD, CS
IL-1
Yucaipa Pointe Shopping Center,
Various Commercial
Special Use Permits:

The applicant, Green Team Worldwide Environmental Group, operated three (3) 4'x 4' used clothing collection boxes at 31515 Yucaipa Boulevard without an approved Land Use Approval and was therefore cited by the City's Code Enforcement Division on January 27, 2025. Since the Code Enforcement case was initiated, the applicant has been working to achieve compliance with the City's land use requirements. After removing the unpermitted structures from their original location at Yucaipa Pointe Shopping Center, the applicant submitted a SUP application for another location at the Yucaipa Valley Shopping Center on February 6, 2025. They submitted a second SUP application for the original, unpermitted location at Yucaipa Pointe Shopping Center on March 20, 2025. The SUP applications are for the placement of three (3) 4'x4' used clothing collection boxes by the Green Team Worldwide Environmental Group that will occupy one (1) parking spot at each of the proposed locations. Another textile recycling bin was observed by Staff behind the "Dollar Tree" building at 33441 Yucaipa Boulevard on May 19, 2025; however, the structures at that location were removed by the end of day.

At their regular meeting of August 20, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the two proposals and ultimately approved the Projects (3-2-1-1). As part of their deliberation and motion, the approval would be valid for one year and should there be any issues at the sites, their approval could be revoked.

Following the Projects' conditional approval, the two (2) sets of textile recycling were installed at both locations prior to the effective date of the Planning Commission's decision, which was August 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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31, 2025. In addition, one set of the bins was placed in a location that did not match the approved plans from the Planning Commission. The Special Use Permits were then "called up" by the City Council within the 10-day appeal period specified by Development Code Section 83.010605 to further consider the Projects.

Both proposed sites are currently improved with shopping centers. Pursuant to Development Code Section 84.0625(a) the proposed facility is to be reviewed with the Special Use Permit, as a small collection facility (a facility under 500 square feet) within Commercial (CC, CS) Land Use Districts.

Each textile collection facility comprises of three (3) collection bins of 4'x4'x7' that display signage with the facility operator contact information and the type of recyclable(s) that will be deposited per

84.0625(b) requirements. The applicant notes that the structures shall be covered with durable, waterproof, and rustproof paint and has worked with staff on appropriate placement on site to minimize conflict with the existing site operations. This included placing the structure to the southern portion of 33644 Yucaipa Boulevard (Yucaipa Valley) and 31515 Yucaipa Boulevard (Yucaipa Pointe) to minimize the view from the right-of-way. Specifically, both proposed locations are designed to minimize their street visibility by either positioning the structures below the street grade elevation (Yucaipa Valley) or by locating them more than 220 feet from the public right-of-way (Yucaipa Pointe). The applicant indicated that should the City Council approve their Special Use Permits for the textile recycling bins at both locations, they will ensure that the delivery driver places the bins in the correct location, as identified by their site plans. The proposed locations of the structures meet all setback requirements for structures in the Land Use District according to the attached project plans, including the site plan, elevations, and site photos.

ELEVATION OF PROPOSED STRUCTURE:

JANUARY 2025 PHOTO OF STRUCTURES PROVIDED BY YUCAIPA CODE ENFORCEMENT:
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Processing and Procedural Actions:

Notices of the Project were sent to the City's Development Services Department and Code Enforcement Division, as well as the surrounding contiguous property owners for each location.

One public comment was received for the Planning Commission meeting of August 20,2025:

One resident expressed concerns about potential irregular maintenance causing materials to be left outside of the bin, resulting in nuisances and attracting unhoused individuals in the area.

The City's Public Safety Manager and the Yucaipa Police Department also expressed concerns that the proposed Projects can attract crime and blight, which would be contrary to Step 4 of the City Council's adopted Homeless Strategic Plan: `Reduction of Attractants'.

Staff recommends that the Project, should it be approved, be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 — Small Structures).

FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommendations do not result in a fiscal impact.

Attachment(s):

1. Location Maps

2. Site Photos

3. Conditions of Approval

4. Public Comments

5. August 20, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes

6. Site Plans and Building Elevations

7. Operating Procedures
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Approved by: 1 —X oar
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ATTACHMENT 1
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SITE LOCATION: 33644 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD (YUCAIPA VALLEY) •z
SITE LOCATION: 31515 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD (YUCAIPA POINTE) 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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ATTACHMENT 2
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SEPTEMBER 2025 SITE PHOTO: 33644 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD (YUCAIPA VALLEY) SEPTEMBER 2025 SITE PHOTO: 31515 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD (YUCAIPA POINTE) 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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ATTACHMENT 3
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Green Team Worldwide Environmental Group
Case No. PLN-PHE-25-0004
Conditions of Approval; 9-22-2025

SPECIAL USE PERMIT
CONDITION - Note: The header which each Condition falls under is the timing metric for establishing when that Condition shall be satisfied.

DATE SATISFIED
& STAFF INITIALS
ON -GOING CONDITIONS/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

PLANNING DIVISION (909) 797-2489 EXT. 252

1. This Special Use Permit is for the placement of three (3) 4'x 4' used clothing collection boxes by the Green Team Worldwide
Environmental Group within one (1) parking spot on a commercial property (Yucaipa Pointe Development, CS) at 31515 Yucaipa Boulevard; APN: 0300-191-44. This approval may be permitted under the category "Small Collection Facilities" (Sections 84.0625(a) and (b)(2) of the Development Code). Any alteration or expansion of these facilities, or increase in the developed area of the site from that shown on the approved site plan, may require the submission of a new application or an additional application for Revisions for review and approval. Failure to meet any of the Conditions of Approval shall be grounds for revocation of the permit.

2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceeding attacking or seeking to set aside, void or annul the approval of all or part of the matters applied for, or any other claim, action or proceeding relating to or arising out of such approval. This obligation includes the obligation to reimburse the City, its agents, officers and employees for any court costs or attorney fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees are required by a court to pay as a result of such claim, action or proceeding. The City agrees to notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding promptly after the City becomes aware of it. The City may participate in the defense of the claim, action or proceeding, but such participation will not relieve the applicant of applicant's defense and indemnification obligations, including City expenses.

3. This permit approval is for a twelve (12) month period. An extension of time may be granted upon written request and submittal of the appropriate fee not less than 30 days prior to the date of expiration.

If the permit expires without renewal, the collection facility shall be removed from the site on the day following permit expiration.

PLEASE NOTE: This will be the only notice given for the above specified expiration date. The applicant is responsible for the initiation of an extension request.
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4. A Categorical Exemption is being issued for this project, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended. The applicant/owner shall deliver a $50.00 administrative handling fee to the Planning Division within five (5) days after the effective date of conditional approval. Payments shall be made with a Check, Money Order or Cashier's Check for $50.00 made payable to the "Clerk of the Board". The Planning Division shall then file the Notice of Exemption with the Clerk. Proof of fee payment will be required prior to issuance of building permit.

5. All conditions of this Special Use Permit are continuing conditions.

Failure of the applicant and/or operator to comply with any or all of said conditions at any time may result in the revocation of the permit granted to use the property.

6. The facility is permitted as an accessory use to the primary commercial use (shopping center).

7. The container shall be covered and maintained with durable, waterproof, and rustproof material.

8. The container shall be clearly marked to identify the type(s) of textile(s) which may be deposited. This approval only allows for the collection of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and bedding.

9. The facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator.

10.The site shall be swept and maintained in a dust -free, litter -free condition on a daily basis. At no point shall recyclable materials or solid wastes be allowed to accumulate or be deposited outside the recycling facility. The site shall be monitored by the applicant on a daily basis to assure compliance with this requirement.

11.The facility shall not impair the landscaping associated with the property's concurrent use.

12.The facility shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

13.The noise level shall not at any time exceed 70 dBA at any point.

14.The facility shall not include power -driven sorting and/or consolidation equipment, such as crushes or bailers.

15. Facility elevations shall be consistent with those approved by the Planning Commission, including materials, finishes, colors, and

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signage for each collection box. Graffiti and/or damage to the facility shall be addressed within 24 hours.

16.Signage for the facility shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to the placement of any signs.

17. Use of the facility for collection of solid wastes or hazardous wastes, as defined in Division 12, and as specified by Section 812.08022 of Title 8, is prohibited.

18.The applicant shall abide by all agreed -to house rules and operating procedures.

19.The applicant shall ascertain and comply with the requirements of all State, County, and local agencies as are applicable to the project.

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Green Team Worldwide Environmental Group
Case No. PLN-PHE-25-0002
Conditions of Approval; 9-22-2025

SPECIAL USE PERMIT
CONDITION - Note: The header which each Condition falls under is the timing metric for establishing when that Condition shall be satisfied.

DATE SATISFIED
& STAFF INITIALS
ON -GOING CONDITIONS/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

PLANNING DIVISION (909) 797-2489 EXT. 252

1. This Special Use Permit is for the placement of three (3) 4'x4' used clothing collection boxes by the Green Team Worldwide
Environmental Group within one (1) parking spot on a commercial property (Chapman Heights Development Plan, CC) at 33644 Yucaipa Boulevard; APN: 0303-101-21. This approval may be permitted under the category "Small Collection Facilities" (Sections

84.0625(a) and (b)(2) of the Development Code). Any alteration or expansion of these facilities, or increase in the developed area of the site from that shown on the approved site plan, may require the submission of a new application or an additional application for Revisions for review and approval. Failure to meet any of the Conditions of Approval shall be grounds for revocation of the permit.

2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceeding attacking or seeking to set aside, void or annul the approval of all or part of the matters applied for, or any other claim, action or proceeding relating to or arising out of such approval. This obligation includes the obligation to reimburse the City, its agents, officers and employees for any court costs or attorney fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees are required by a court to pay as a result of such claim, action or proceeding. The City agrees to notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding promptly after the City becomes aware of it. The City may participate in the defense of the claim, action or proceeding, but such participation will not relieve the applicant of applicant's defense and indemnification obligations, including City expenses.

3. This permit approval is for a twelve (12) month period. An extension of time may be granted upon written request and submittal of the appropriate fee not less than 30 days prior to the date of expiration.

If the permit expires without renewal, the collection facility shall be removed from the site on the day following permit expiration.

PLEASE NOTE: This will be the only notice given for the above specified expiration date. The applicant is responsible for the initiation of an extension request.
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4. A Categorical Exemption is being issued for this project, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended. The applicant/owner shall deliver a $50.00 administrative handling fee to the Planning Division within five (5) days after the effective date of conditional approval. Payments shall be made with a Check, Money Order or Cashier's Check for $50.00 made payable to the "Clerk of the Board". The Planning Division shall then file the Notice of Exemption with the Clerk. Proof of fee payment will be required prior to issuance of building permit.

5. All conditions of this Special Use Permit are continuing conditions.

Failure of the applicant and/or operator to comply with any or all of said conditions at any time may result in the revocation of the permit granted to use the property.

6. The facility is permitted as an accessory use to the primary commercial use (shopping center).

7. The container shall be covered and maintained with durable, waterproof, and rustproof material.

8. The container shall be clearly marked to identify the type(s) of textile(s) which may be deposited. This approval only allows for the collection of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and bedding.

9. The facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator.

10.The site shall be swept and maintained in a dust -free, litter -free condition on a daily basis. At no point shall recyclable materials or solid wastes be allowed to accumulate or be deposited outside the recycling facility. The site shall be monitored by the applicant on a daily basis to assure compliance with this requirement.

11.The facility shall not impair the landscaping associated with the property's concurrent use.

12.The facility shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

13.The noise level shall not at any time exceed 70 dBA at any point.

14.The facility shall not include power -driven sorting and/or consolidation equipment, such as crushes or bailers.

15. Facility elevations shall be consistent with those approved by the Planning Commission, including materials, finishes, colors, and

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signage for each collection box. Graffiti and/or damage to the facility shall be addressed within 24 hours.

16.Signage for the facility shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to the placement of any signs.

17. Use of the facility for collection of solid wastes or hazardous wastes, as defined in Division 12, and as specified by Section 812.08022 of Title 8, is prohibited.

18.The applicant shall abide by all agreed -to house rules and operating procedures.

19.The applicant shall ascertain and comply with the requirements of all State, County, and local agencies as are applicable to the project.

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ATTACHMENT 4
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Planning
Division
34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, CA 92399-9950

PROJECT NOTICE
Date: May 15, 2025
Subject: The applicant Texgreen Inc has submitted Case No. PLN-PHE-25-0002 for the review of a Special Use Permit for the placement of three (3) used clothing collection boxes by the Green Team Wor;dwide Environmental Group within one (1) parking spot on a conurercial property (Chapman Heights Development Plan, CG) at 33644 Yucaipa Boulevard; APN: 0303-101-21.

Project Location: 33644 YUCAIPA BLVD APN(s): 0301012.L
YE1CATITA, CA 92399
More Information: Visit hnpsa/yucaipa.gov/planning-project-tracker/ for more details or SCAN the QR Code HERE! You are invited to comment because your property is near the proposed project. Your comments must be received by this office no later than May 29, 2025. Comments received after this dale might not be considered in the decision, If you have no comment, no reply is necessary. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact Katie Syme at (909) 797-2489, ext. 252. You may send your comments to the City of Yucaipa Planning Division, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, CA 92399, or via email to ksyme@yucaipa,gov.

If you want to be notified of the project decision, print your name clearly' and legibly on this fomt and mail it to the address above along with —' a self-addressed, stamped envelope. All decisions are subject to an appeal period of ten (I0) calendar days aficr an action is taken.

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IF YOU CHALLENGE ANY DECISION REGARDING TIIE ABOVE PROPOSAL IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE PLANNING DIVISION AT, OR PRIOR T0, THE TIME IT MAKES ITS

DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL OR, IF A PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD ON THE PROPOSAL, YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE MUST HAVE RAISED THOSE ISSUES AT THE PUBLIC HEARMG OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE HEARING BODY AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE HEARING.

DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS AND THE NUMBER OF PERSONS WISHING TO GIVE ORAL TESTIMONY, TIME RESTRICTIONS MAY BE PLACED ON ORAL TESTIMONY AT ANY PUBLIC IlEARING ABOUT THIS PROPOSAL. YOU MAY WISH TO MAKE YOUR COMMENTS IN WRITING TO ASSURE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF ADEQUATELY.
cc: Surrounding Property Owners
Yucaipa Valley Water District
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From: Trevor Benson
Sent: , ednesday. July 23.2C25 :C" PM
To: Katie Svme
Subject: RE: Textile Recycling Container- Comments
Follow Up Flag: Folio* up
Flag Status: Completed
Hi Katie,
It is our opinion that the proposed textile recycling and / or really any recycling centers attract crime, blight, and disease. Recycling centers go directly againstour council adopted and widely successful homeless strategic plan, specifically step 4 "reduction of attractants". Unfortunately, the sheriff's department suffered a network disruption a while ago and that has impacted my ability to obtain impactful statistics to support our position. I am happy to come to your meeting and explain my position and ;` or feel free to share this email. 09/22/2025 City Council Agenda
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From: Ford, Ryan
Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4:30 PM
To: Katie Syme ; Benjamin Matlock
Cc: Trevor Benson
Subject: RE: Textile Recycling Container- Comments
Good afternoon,
I checked with Trevorand Code Enforcement. Trevor is out of the area so unable to respond at this time. I cc'd him in this response. Apparently, these bins were already placed at several locations without obtaining permission.

Each location was not maintained and were continually broken into by unhoused, leaving trash and items scattered throughout the parking lots. They recommend NOT approving the CUP. I have seen several of these bins in Redlands and Calimesa and agree they are blights.

Thank you,
Ryan Ford, Admin Sergeant
San Bernardino County Sheriff
Yucaipa Police Station
34144 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA92399
Desk (909)918-2318, Station (909) 918-2305
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From: =ord, Ryan
Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3:17 PM
To: Katie Syme
Subject: RE: Textile Recycling Container- Comments
Good afternoon,
I read through the packet. I do not have any concerns with their placement. Is there any way to request they display a contact numberfor a responsible party if there are issues with the site or bin. i.e. someone to call if they are overflowing or malfunctioning?
Thank you,
Ryan Ford, Admin .Sergeant
San Bernardino County Sheriff
Yucaipa Police Station
34144 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA92399
Desk (909) 918-2318, Station (909) 918-2305
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ATTACHMENT 5
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Agenda Item No.

City of Yucaipa

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of August 20, 2025
1 A Regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Yucaipa, California was called to order in the Council Chambers, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, on August 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner O'Brine.

PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Stacey Phillips, Chairperson
Dennis Miller, Vice Chairperson
Mike McCuistion, Commissioner
Brandon Mihld, Commissioner
Timothy Mullins, Commissioner
Robert O'Brine, Commissioner
ABSENT: Tony Hicks, Commissioner
CITY STAFF:

Benjamin Matlock, Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Tuan Vu, Assistant City Attorney
Katie Syme, Development Services Technician
Maria Koolhoven, Planning Commission Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments on items not on the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 16, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of July 16, 2025.

ACTION: MOTION BY VICE -CHAIRPERSON MILLER, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER MIHLD, CARRIED, 5-1-1, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 (COMMISSIONER HICKS ABSENT, COMMISSIONER MULLINS ABSTAINED).

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:

A. Open Public Hearing
B. Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
C. Staff Presentation
D. Applicant/Representative Presentation (if necessary) E. Public Comments
F. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
G. Public Hearing Closed
H. Commission Discussion

PLANNING COMMISSION CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Chair Phillips asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed. Vice Chair Miller recused himself from Item #2 on the Agenda Report.

2. SUBJECT: MIGLENA MINKOYA ON BEHALF OF GREEN TEAM WORLD CASE NO.

PLN-PHE-25-0002: A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THREE (3) 4'X4' USED

CLOTHING COLLECTION BOXES BY THE GREEN TEAM WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP WITHIN ONE (1) PARKING SPOT ON A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AT 33644 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD; APN: 0303-101-21.

CASE NO. PLN-PHE-25-0004: A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THREE (3) 4'X 4' USED CLOTHING COLLECTION BOXES BY THE GREEN TEAM WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP WITHIN ONE (1) PARKING SPOT ON A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AT 31515 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD; APN: 0300-191-44.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, and:

A) Review the Special Use Permits affiliated with Case Nos. PLN-PHE-25-0002 and PLN- PHE-25-0004, and if it is acceptable, approve the designs subject to the Conditions of Approval; and
B) Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, Section 15303 (Class 3); and C) Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

If the proposals are not deemed acceptable, the Planning Commission can deny the Special Use Permits affiliated with Case Nos. PLN-PHE-25-0002 and PLN-PHE-25-0004 and find that the Projects are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines.

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• Public Hearing Opened
Chair Philips opened the Public Hearing for Item No. PLN-PHE-25-0002 and PLN-PHE-25-0004. • Staff Presentation
Development Services Technician Syme presented the Agenda Report. • Applicant Presentation
The applicant's representative, Ivan Lyutskanov from Green Team World, stated that he understands the Commissions concerns, and he will be happy to answer any questions they may have. He assured the Commission that Green Team World is a professional organization and gave a brief overview of the company's operations and maintenance schedules.

The property owner's representative, Rod Mendenhall from VantageOne Real Estate Investments, stated that they sought this specific company because of how great their operation is. He understands safety and trash concerns and informed the Commission that their number one goal is to keep the tenants and the community happy.

Commissioner O'Brine asked Mr. Mendenhall to clarify that they had no concerns with the bins on their property, potentially collecting trash and being overrun with donations items. Mr.

Mendenhall stated that they do have concerns. They have a security guard on the property every single night. He also explained that the bins were strategically located in clear view, and the property is being monitored with security cameras.
• Public Comments
The following members of the public spoke.
o Nyles O'Harra
• Applicant Rebuttal
Tom Robinson, with VantageOne Real Estate Investments addressed the Commission stating that he understands the trash and dumping concerns the Commissioners have; however, he stated that their security cameras record license plates and people have started to get fined and file civil lawsuits. Mr. Robinson stated that he is happy with Green Team World Company and informed the Commission that the lease with the company has a one -day termination should any problems arise.
• Public Hearing Closed
Chair Phillips closed the Public Hearing.

Commissioner Mihld stated that after hearing the discussion and the property owner's comments, that he is leaning towards giving them a one-year permit.

Chair Phillips stated that after hearing both sides of the discussion, and hearing that the property owner is in support of the bins on their property, she will consider it as well. Chair Phillips agrees Planning Commission Minutes Page 3
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with Commissioner Mihld and would like to give them a one-year permit and have the company prove themselves or they will get removed from the site.

Commissioner Mullins expressed trash and dumping concerns around the bins.

Commissioner O'Brine expressed concerns at both locations and still has reservations about the bins.

ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MIHLD, SECOND BY CHAIRPERSON PHILLIPS, CARRIED, 3-2-2-0 (COMMISSIONER MULLINS AND COMMISSIONER

O'BRINE VOTED NO, VICE CHAIR MILLER RECUSED HIMSELF, COMMISSIONER HICKS ABSENT), TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. WITH AN EMPHASIS TO AMEND CONDITION OF APPROVAL #3 FROM:
"THIS PERMIT APPROVAL IS FOR A TWENTYFOUR (24) MONTH PERIOD." TO
"THIS PERMIT APPROVAL IS FOR A TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD."

3. SUBJECT: MIKE McCUTCHEON (PLN-PHE-25-0008): A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF AN 800 (16'x50') SQUARE FOOT, 17-FOOT-TALL

STEEL CARPORT PROPOSED TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37533 OAK MESA DRIVE; APN: 0322-841-18.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, and:

A) Review the architectural design of the proposed accessory structure, and if it is acceptable, approve the design subject to the Conditions of Approval; and B) Adopt the Special Use Permit Findings as contained in the Agenda Report; and C) Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, Section 15303 (Class 3); and D) Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
• Public Hearing Opened
Chair Philips opened the Public Hearing for Item No. PLN-PHE-25-0008. • Staff Presentation
Development Services Technician Syme presented the Agenda Report.

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• Applicant Presentation
The applicant, Mike McCutcheon, thanked the Commission and stated that he would like to request approval of his project for the storage of his RV and to improve the appearance of his home. • Public Comments
There were no public comments.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Chair Phillips closed the Public Hearing.

ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MIHLD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCCUISTION, CARRIED, 6-0-1, (COMMISSIONER HICKS ABSENT) TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Deputy Director of Community Development / City Planner Benjamin Matlock invited the Commissioners to the Inland Empire American Planning Association, Planning Commissioner Workshop on September 4, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in Eastvale. Mr. Matlock asked if anyone would like to attend to contact him and have staff make arrangements.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting adjourned at 7:19PM.

Benjamin Matlock Stacey Phillips
Deputy Director/City Planner Chair of the Planning Commission Planning Commission Minutes Page 5
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ATTACHMENT 6
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Parking Summary
Parking Required (retail)
Parking Required (restaurant):

Parking Required (daycare):

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2950 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Bin Operator: Texgreen Inc
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Water Provider: Western Heights Water Company 32352 Ave D, Yucaipa, CA 92399 (909) 790-1901 Sewer Provider: Yucaipa Valley Water District 12770 2nd st, Yucaipa, CA 92399 (909)797-5117 Drainage:No Drainage Channels or Hilly Terrain
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• U.V. RESISTANT POWDER COAT FINISH.
• 2 POINT LATCH.
• SPRING ASSISTED CHUTE FITS 013" X 27" LONG BAGS.
• EASILY REPLACEABLE DOOR WITH 7/16" STAINLESS HINGE PINS. • HIDDEN SPRING BOLTS ENGAGE BEHIND DOOR FRAME, NOT VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE.

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3pcs 100 x 20 cm
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The narne and the logo "Green Team" are property of Sile-M. LLC d a Green Team Worldwide Environmental Group and .e licensed to use by TeaGreen Inc. which is a subsidiary of Slla-at LLC.

TenGreen Inc is a for -profit company which makes monthly donations to LE.A.D. and One Tree Planted, which are 501(c)(3) non-proft corporations independent of TeaGreen Inc LEA -Ws mission is to create infer and healthier communities free or drugs. bullying. and violence and the mission of One Tree Planted Is to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. The projects ran by Om Tree Planted range from forest fire recovery to watershed health and agrolorestry, providing a benefit to people and the planet.

This bin is owned and operated by TeaGreen Inc. All proceeds go to TeaGreen Inc. Deposited items will be used for profit. The value of the items placed In this bin Is NOT tax deductible.

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Hello Sir/Madam,
The maintenance schedule for the location is every other day.

We operate 7 days a week, so even if an extra pick up is needed - it can be arranged.

Each of our trucks is equipped with graffiti removal kit, so if we see any on the bins, they will be treated right then and there. If the graffiti does not come off, the bins is being picked up and new one will be delivered, while the first one is being re -painted.

With each visit, besides the bin, the area around the bins is also going to be maintained and cleaned, and anything picked up in radius of 25 ft of the bins.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Miglena Minkova
972-420-4634
[email protected]
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