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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-08; City Council; ; Introduce an Ordinance Amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 18.21.030 (Green Building Standards Code – Site Development) and 18.04.055 (Building Code—Board of AppealCA Review __MK__ Meeting Date: Oct. 8, 2024 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development mike.strong@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2607 Subject: Introduce an Ordinance Amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 18.21.030 (Green Building Standards Code – Site Development) and 18.04.055 (Building Code—Board of Appeals) with Findings of Fact Supporting California Building Standards Code Amendments (MCA 2024- 2003) Districts: All Recommended Actions 1.Introduce an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 18.21.030 (Green Building Standards Code – Site Development) and 18.04.055 (Building Code—Board of Appeals) with findings of fact supporting California Building Standards Code Amendments (Exhibit 1). 2.Schedule a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of the ordinance at the Oct. 29, 2024, City Council meeting. Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to approve amendments to the city’s Building Code, which sets the building standards for new development projects, to reflect the state’s recent changes to its requirements for electric vehicle charging stations. The proposed ordinance (Exhibit 1) will strike inconsistent amendments from the city’s adopted Green Building Standards Code and adopt the state’s new requirements for electric vehicle charging stations. Staff are also taking this opportunity to amend the procedures for Building Code appeals. This item requires City Council review and approval because the request involves amendments to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, which only the City Council can approve (See Exhibit 1, Ordinance). This item also requires the City Council to make findings of fact to approve local amendments to the California Building Standards Code (See Attachment A to Exhibit 1). Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 1 of 46 Explanation & Analysis Background The California Building Standards Commission, the state agency responsible for establishing and updating the building standards and codes for new construction in the state, comprehensively updates the state’s model building codes every three years. The model codes that make up the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, include detailed standards for energy efficiency in all newly constructed buildings. Local jurisdictions like the City of Carlsbad are required to enforce the state-adopted codes as the minimum standard for construction. Under state law, the Building Standards Codes apply throughout the state and to all building occupancies, with limited exceptions, whether or not the local government has adopted the revised model codes as part of its municipal code. The current state building code was published in 2022, with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2023. The City Council adopted the California Building Standards Code on Nov. 8, 2022, with some local amendments that imposed more intensive energy efficient requirements, as required in the city’s current Climate Action Plan. These new standards have been applied to new construction effective January 2023. Midway between the three-year code cycles, the California Building Standards Commission makes additions and clarifying amendments to the California Building Standards Code that produce supplements to the code. This is similar to the City Council making mid-year adjustments to the city’s adopted operational budget. In most years, these adjustments to the California Building Standards Code do not require any local approval because the city has already adopted the state code and there is no need for further action of the City Council. What makes this intervening code cycle different is the California Green Building Standards Code has adopted electric vehicle charging station requirements that are more restrictive than the city’s adopted Climate Action Plan codes, which reach beyond what is required in state law. Changes to the Green Building Standards Code The 2024 mid-cycle revisions to the Green Building Standards Code include some EV charging requirements in multi-family projects that are more restrictive and therefore supersede the city’s adopted Climate Action Plan reach code, along with other requirements that are less stringent. These provisions apply to the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including equipment, fixtures and fittings. One of the more significant changes increases the required number of EV-capable and EV-ready spaces required, changing the requirement from 10% EV capable spaces and 25% EV ready spaces to 40% EV ready spaces.1 The changes also increase the required number of spaces with EV chargers installed from 5% to 10%. City staff have determined that it is necessary to modify Section 18.21.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (the Green Building Standards Code) to bring this section into compliance with the state’s recent revisions. The new code requirements for EV charging 1 The technical definition for “EV capable” is a vehicle space with electrical panel space and load capacity to support a branch circuit and necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted. “EV ready” means a vehicle space which is provided with a branch circuit, necessary raceways to accommodate EV charging, receptacle or a charger, with a dedicated branch circuit, electric panel capacity, overcurrent protective device and wire. “EV installed” means an EV-ready space with off- board charging equipment used to charge an electric vehicle. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 2 of 46 infrastructure must be incorporated into the city’s adopted Climate Action Plan reach codes, which are in some areas of the code still more stringent than the state. The proposed amendments to Chapter 18.21 are provided in Exhibit 1. Exhibit 2 includes draft ordinance language showing the changes proposed in the amendments. All other reach codes of the Green Building Standards Code are unaffected by the state’s recent revisions. The findings to support the local amendments to the Green Building Standards Code’s Intervening Code Cycle can be found in Attachment A to Exhibit 1. Attachment A also contains findings previously adopted by the City Council in adopting local amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code, which have been updated with any necessary corrections and additions. Changes proposed to building appeal procedures An appeal on a building-related decision is a request to review decisions of the city’s Building Official when it is believed the conclusion reached was inappropriate or made in error. Before January 2023, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the State Building Code were heard by the City Council, the city’s legislative body. This is the default appeal body if no building appeals board is created by the local jurisdiction. When the City Council adopted the 2022 editions of the Building Standards Code on Nov. 8, 2022, the city adopted new appeal procedures that created a Building Appeals Board to hear appeals of the Building Official (see Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 18.04.055). Due to the technical knowledge and broad subject matter related to building construction safety, it was thought that building officials from other local jurisdictions would be best qualified by experience and training to consider appeal matters. It was therefore made a requirement that the Building Appeals Board be comprised of local area building officials. The members were to serve without compensation. Since the Building Appeals Board became effective in January 2023, city staff have encountered challenges in recruiting and retaining a Building Appeals Board with a full membership. Initially, it was believed that the Building Appeals Board would be informally established and meet on an ad-hoc basis, but the Building Appeals Board’s role is much like any other board or commission. Each member must be formally appointed, take an oath of office, complete ethics training as determined by law, and be subject to the same rules as any other board or commission. Additionally, in March 2024, a state appeals court ruling in the case of Temple of 1001 Buddhas v. City of Freemont expanded the range of appeals that are required to be heard by a city’s Board of Appeals. Under this ruling, not only must all orders, decisions, and determinations of the building official be heard by a city’s Board of Appeals, but the Board of Appeals must also hear appeals of all orders, decisions, and determinations made by the city, as an enforcing agency, relative to the application and interpretation of the California Building Code and other regulations governing construction, use, maintenance and change of occupancy. Any public nuisance determinations premised on violations of the city’s Building Ordinance must also be heard by the Board of Appeals. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 3 of 46 There have not been any Building Code related appeals to be heard by the Building Appeals Board, so there has been no impact to the community by not having a fully functioning Building Appeals Board. Because the state’s recent revisions require the city to make changes to certain areas of its Building Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 18), city staff believes that it is an appropriate time to simultaneously amend the appeal provisions for this title and change the appeal body back to the City Council. The proposed amendments to Chapter 18.04 are provided in Exhibit 1, with the proposed revisions highlighted. Exhibit 2 includes draft ordinance language (strikeout/underline version) for the proposed amendments. Required state findings The State of California allows municipalities to modify the California Building Standards Code to make local standards such as Green Building Standards more restrictive – but not less – if findings are made that the proposed modifications are necessary due to special local climatic, geological or topographical conditions (see California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, 18941.5). Administrative standards do not require a justification or findings to justify proposed amendments (see Building Standards Bulletin 09-02, issued by the Building Standards Commission on February 1, 2009). Staff are recommending that the City Council adopt Carlsbad-specific amendments to the mid- cycle Green Building Standards Code to continue imposing more stringent EV-charging requirements and to refine the city’s Building Code appeal procedures. Exhibit 1 and Attachment A provide the necessary findings for each proposed amendment. Exhibit 1 and Attachment A also provide the necessary findings for all local amendments to Title 18 that were added to the Carlsbad Municipal Code in 2019 and 2022 but not yet accepted by the California Building Standards Commission or the California Energy Commission. Findings were not concurrently adopted for some of the appendices adopted in 2022. Moreover, amendments to the Green Building Standards Code in 2019 and 2022 did not include the necessary findings that such amendments to energy standards are cost effective and buildings would be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by the California Energy Code. Fiscal Analysis This item has no fiscal impact. Next Steps The City Clerk’s Office will publish a summary of the ordinance twice in a newspaper of general circulation between the introduction date and the public hearing and adoption date, in accordance with the California Government Code Section 50022.3 and Section 6066 requirements for adoption of a state code by reference.2 The City Clerk’s Office will then schedule the ordinance for a public hearing and adoption at the Oct. 29, 2024, City Council meeting. Once the ordinance is adopted, the Community Development Department will file a copy of the ordinance and related findings with the California Building Standards Commission and the California Energy Commission and the City Clerk’s Office will publish the ordinance or a 2 Adoption of a state code by reference means the state code is incorporated into the city’s municipal code through a statement that the state code should be treated as if it was contained in the city’s municipal code. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 4 of 46 summary of the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days. The ordinance will be effective 30 days following its adoption, subject to its filing with the required state agencies. Under state law, the changes introduced by the mid-cycle code cycle apply throughout the state and to cities and counties, whether or not the local government has adopted the mid-cycle cycle changes. All projects submitted for plan checks after July 1, 2024, are subject to the new EV charging infrastructure requirements. The developers of all projects in the plan check process prior to July 1, 2024, have one year to complete the plan review process and obtain a building permit for the project to be constructed under the provisions of the building code that existed at the time the initial submittal was made. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act because it qualifies for the “common sense” exemption, covered by the general rule under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which provides that a project is exempt from CEQA if it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Most of the local amendments to the codes proposed as part of this project are necessary from an administrative standpoint and are general policy and procedure rulemaking. Other amendments are intended to address local climatic, geological or topographical conditions and safeguard public health and safety. There are no reasonably foreseeable adverse environmental impacts and there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, the proposed project involves the adoption of state building codes and standards that are applied to ministerial, or non-discretional, permits. CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.1 and California Public Resources Code Section 21080 exempt projects over which public agencies exercise only ministerial authority from the application of CEQA. Exhibits 1. City Council ordinance 2. Proposed changes to Title 18 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, with revisions highlighted Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 5 of 46 Exhibit 1 ORDINANCE NO. . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 18.21.030 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – SITE DEVELOPMENT) AND 18.04.055 (BUILDING CODE—BOARD OF APPEALS) WITH FINDINGS OF FACT SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17922 requires cities to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, which consists of certain state-wide uniform industry building standards; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 allows cities to make changes in the provisions adopted pursuant to Section 17922, if its governing body makes express findings, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, that the proposed modifications are necessary due to special local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. Section 101.7.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code also allows the use of environmental conditions as an acceptable finding; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 101.7.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code and Section 10-106(b) of the California Administrative Code, local governments can amend energy efficiency standards, provided that the amended standards are determined to be cost effective and buildings would be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by the California Energy Code; and WHEREAS, the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is comprised of the California Administrative Code, the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, the California Historical Building Code, the California Fire Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, and the California Referenced Standards Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad adopted by reference the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code, which is located in Title 18 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Ordinance No. CS-437) and contains certain local modifications; and Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 6 of 46 WHEREAS, the State adopted an Intervening Code Adoption Cycle Supplement, effective July 1, 2024, resulting in additions and amendments to the California Building Standards Code with which local governments must comply; and WHEREAS, local amendments may be made both to a triennial California Building Standards Code update and also to its individual parts during the intervening years; however, local amendments previously adopted may not be automatically applicable. Rather, they must be re- enacted with the required findings with each triennial state code update; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to amend Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 18.21.030, the site development section of the city’s Green Building Standards Code, to bring this section into compliance with the 2024 Green Building Intervening Code Cycle. The City Council also recognizes the need to amend the building appeal procedures in Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 18.04.055 to reflect the hearing of such appeals by the City Council due to challenges with retaining a Board of Appeals comprised of area building officials; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all amendments to the California Building Standards Code contained in this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical and environmental conditions, which are described in Attachment A to this ordinance and are hereby adopted. These findings include: (1) findings to adopt local amendments to the 2024 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle Supplement and (2) findings previously adopted by the City Council in adopting local amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Ordinance No. CS-437), which have been updated with any necessary corrections and additions; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that based on the studies provided in Attachment A, all local amendments to energy standards are cost effective and will require buildings to be designed to consume less energy than permitted by Title 24, Part 6 (Energy Code); and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, and upon hearing and considering all testimony, arguments, and public comments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council has considered all factors related to the changes proposed to Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 18; and WHEREAS, the city distributed a notice of intended decision to adopt the “Common Sense” exemption, covered by the general rule under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The city did not receive any comment letters on the CEQA findings and determination and that decision is final. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 7 of 46 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that: SECTION I: The above recitations are true and correct. SECTION II: The Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by updating Section 18.21.030 to read as follows: Chapter 18.21 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 18.21.030 Section 4.106 (Site Development) of the California Green Building Standards Code amended A. Section 4.106 is amended to read as follows: 4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction and major residential renovations. New construction and major residential renovations shall comply with Section 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625. Notwithstanding these requirements, the following exceptions apply: 1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions: 1.1. Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate power. 1.2. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project. 2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional parking facilities. 3. Where major residential renovations for one and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages do not include an electrical service panel upgrade, the requirements of Section 4.106.4.1 shall apply to the maximum extent that does not require an electrical service panel upgrade. 4. In major residential renovations, where there is evidence substantiating that meeting the requirements of this section presents an unreasonable hardship or is technically infeasible, the building official may consider an appeal from the project sponsor to reduce the number of EV ready spaces, EV capable spaces, and EVSE installed spaces required or provided for EV charging elsewhere. 5. Where alternative and innovative parking systems will be installed as determined by the building official. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 8 of 46 4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, major residential renovations to existing multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels, and new residential parking facilities. When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels shall meet the requirements of Section 4.106.4.2.2. The provisions of this section shall also apply to major residential renovations. Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by ordinance or any other applicable law. 4.106.4.2.9.1 EV space requirements. 1. Single EV space required. When a single EV ready space or EV capable space is required, it shall be an EVSE installed space. A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space, at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code. 2. Multiple EV spaces required. Construction documents shall indicate the raceway termination point and the location of EVSE installed spaces, EV ready spaces, EV capable spaces or receptacles, or EV chargers. Construction documents shall also provide information on amperage of installed or future receptacles or EVSE raceway method(s), wiring schematics, and electrical load calculations. Plan design shall be based upon a 40- ampere minimum branch circuit. Required raceways and related components that are planned to be installed underground, enclosed, inaccessible, or in concealed areas and spaces shall be installed at the time of original construction. 3. Exception. Notwithstanding subsection (2), a raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code. 4.106.4.2.9.2 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code. SECTION III: The Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by updating Section 18.04.055 to read as follows: Chapter 18.04 BUILDING CODE 18.04.055 Section 113 (Board of Appeals) of the California Building Code amended. A. Section 113.1 is amended to read as follows: 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, its amendments, and building requirements of the jurisdiction, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall also hear appeals of orders, decisions, and determinations made by the city, as an enforcing agency, relative to the application and interpretation of the California Building Code and other regulations governing construction, Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 9 of 46 use, maintenance, and change of occupancy. An appeal of any public nuisance determination premised on a violation of Title 18 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code must also be heard by the Board of Appeals. B. Section 113.3 is amended to read as follows: 113.3 Qualifications and membership. The City Council is hereby designated as the Board of Appeals to hear and decide all appeals described in Section 18.04.055(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. C. Section 113.4 is amended to read as follows: 113.4 Appeal to the Board of Appeals. Within 10 calendar days from the date the building official's order, determination, or decision was issued, or within 10 calendar days from the date of issuance of a building-related order, determination, or decision as described in Section 18.04.055(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, any interested person or entity dissatisfied with such order, determination, or decision may file with the City Clerk a written appeal to the Board of Appeals specifying the reasons for the appeal, together with an appeal fee established by resolution of the City Council. Any appellant who is financially unable to pay the required appeal fee may file a written request for an appeal fee hardship waiver. The written request must be filed prior to or contemporaneous with the filing of the appeal. The appellant requesting the appeal fee hardship waiver shall indicate on the written appeal that an appeal fee hardship waiver request has been filed. The hardship waiver shall be considered by the city pursuant to the standards in Carlsbad Municipal Code section 1.10.120. Failure of any person or entity to file a timely appeal in accordance with this section shall constitute a waiver of the right to an appeal hearing and the building official's decision or action shall become final. D. Section 113.5 is added to read as follows: 113.5 Hearing and conduct. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal and appeal fee, the Board shall fix a date, time, and place for the hearing of the appeal by the Board. The Board shall hold a public hearing on the matter within 60 calendar days of the filing of the written appeal, or as soon thereafter as a quorum can be assembled. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant and any interested parties of record discovered through reasonable diligence, through either personal service or first-class mail, each appellant at the address shown on the appeal, and to the interested parties of record at the parties' last known address. Notice by mail shall be deemed effective on the date of deposit. E. Section 113.6 is added to read as follows: 113.6 Decision. The Board of Appeals shall hear the matter and approve, disapprove, or modify the order, determination, or decision of the building official or the building-related order, determination, or decision as described in Section 18.04.055(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The Board of Appeals shall make written findings and render a written decision on each appeal which it hears; and shall cause a copy of same to be furnished to the appellant, to the building official, and to any person requesting it. The Board's written determination shall be final. There is no further administrative appeal. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 10 of 46 F. Section 113.7 is added to read as follows: 113.7 Effect of building official's decision during appeal period. Except for orders, decisions, or determinations issued by the building official or by the city, as an enforcing agency, because of conditions that represent an immediate threat to life or safety of the public or adjacent properties, enforcement of any order, decision, or determination of the building official shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption. INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the ______ day of _____________________, 2024, and thereafter PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the _________ day of ____________________, 2024, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: _________________________________ CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney _______________________________________ KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor _______________________________________ SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (SEAL) Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 11 of 46 FI N D I N G S Eve r y t h r e e y e a r s , t h e sta t e a d o p t s n e w b u i l d i n g , r e s i d e n t i a l , e l e c t r i c a l , m e c h a n i c a l , p l u m b i n g , e n e r g y , h i s t o r i c a l , f i r e , e x i s t i n g b u i l d in g , a n d g r e e n bu i l d i n g co d e s , k no w n c o l l e c t i v e l y a s t h e C a l i f o r n i a B u i l d i n g S t a n d a r d s C o d e (C B S C ) . A l o c a l ju r i s d i c t i o n ma y a d o p t th e CB S C by r e f e r e n c e i n t h e i r ju r i s d i c t i o n ’ s lo c a l or d i n a n c e s . E v e n i f a l o c a l ag e n c y d o e s n o t a d o p t a c o d e by o r d i n a n c e , th e C B S C be c o m e s t h e a p p l i c a b l e c o d e f o r a l l bu i l d i n g oc c u p a n c i e s b y d e f a u l t . 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Th e p u r p o s e o f t h i s At t a c h m e n t is t o p ro v i d e th e fi n d i n g s to s u p p o r t lo c a l a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e C B S C . Cli m a t i c : The w e a t h e r o f t h e S a n D i e g o r e g i o n , a s i n m o s t o f S o u t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a , i s i n f l u e n c e d b y t h e P a c i f i c O c e a n a n d i t s s e m i -pe r m a n e n t h i g h - pr e s s u r e s y s t e m s t h a t r e s u l t i n d r y , w a r m s u m m e r s a n d m i l d , o c c a s i o n a l l y w e t w i n t e r s . T h e a v e r a g e t e m p e r a t u r e r a n g e s ( i n de g r e e s F a h r e n h e i t (° F ) ) f r o m t h e m i d -40 s t o t h e h i g h 9 0 s . M o s t o f t h e r e g i o n ’ s p r e c i p i t a t i o n f a l l s f r o m N o v e m b e r t o A p r i l w i t h i n f r e q u e n t ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 % ) pr e c i p i t a t i o n d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r . T h e a v e r a g e s e a s o n a l p r e c i p i t a t i o n a l o n g t h e c o a s t i s ap p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 i n c h e s ; t h e a m o u n t i n c r e a s e s w i t h el e v a t i o n a s m o i s t a i r i s l i f t e d o v e r t h e m o u n t a i n s t o t h e e a s t . Th e C i t y o f C a r l s b a d h a s m a n y l a r g e h i l l s i d e s c o v e r e d w i t h e x t e n s i v e v e g e t a t i o n . T h e c i t y i s a l s o s u b j e c t t o S a n t a A n a c o n d i t io n s of g u s t y w i n d s an d l o w h u m i d i t y t h a t p r e d i s p o s e s t h e h i l l s i d e s t o e x t r e m e f i r e h a z a r d . T h e C i t y C o u n c i l s p e c i f i c a l l y f i n d s t h a t t h e s e c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s ne c e s s i t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s m o d i f i c a t i o n s a s fu r t h e r de s c r i b e d in t h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e s . Ge o l o g i c : Th e n e a r e s t f a u l t t o t h e c i t y i s t h e N e w p o r t –In g l e w o o d –Ro s e C a n y o n F a u l t , w h i c h r u n s o f f s h o r e o f t h e w e s t e r n e d g e o f t h e c i t y a n d i s co n s i d e r e d a c t i v e . O t h e r f a u l t s i n t h e r e g i o n i n c l u d e t h e C o r o n a d o B a n k , L a N a c i o n , E l s i n o r e , A g u a C a l i e n t e , a n d S a n J a c i n t o . F a u l t a c t i v i t y h a s th e p o t e n t i a l t o r e s u l t i n g r o u n d s h a k i n g , w h i c h c a n b e o f v a r y i n g i n t e n s i t y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e i n t e n s i t y o f e a r t h q u a k e a c t i v i t y, p r o x i m i t y t o t h a t ac t i v i t y , a n d l o c a l s o i l s a n d g e o l o g y c o n d i t i o n s . C a r l s b a d i s l o c a t e d w i t h i n a se i s m i c a l l y a c t i v e r e g i o n , a n d e a r t h q u a k e s h a v e t h e p o t e n t i a l t o c a u s e gr o u n d s h a k i n g o f s i g n i f i c a n t m a g n i t u d e . A l t h o u g h l o c a t e d n e a r f a u l t l i n e s , C a r l s b a d l i e s w i t h i n a m e d i u m -lo w p r o b a b i l i s t i c p e a k g r o u n d ac c e l e r a t i o n z o n e . E a r t h q u a k e e x p o s e d e l e c t r i c i t y/ p o w e r l i n e s a n d l e a k i n g g a s p i p e l i n e s a r e a m a j o r c a u s e o f f i r e a f t e r a n e a r t h q u a k e . T h e C i t y Co u n c i l s p e c i f i c a l l y f i n d s t h a t t h e s e g e o l o g i c c o n d i t i o n s n e c e s s i t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s m o d i f i c a t i o n s a s fu r t h e r d e s c r i b e d in t h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e s . To p o g r a p h y : Th e t o p o gra p h y i n t h e S a n D i e g o r e g i o n v a r i e s g r e a t l y , f r o m b e a c h e s o n t h e w e s t t o m o u n t a i n s a n d d e s e r t o n t h e e a s t . A l o n g w i th lo c a l m e t e o r o l o g y , t h e t o p o g r a p h y i n f l u e n c e s v i e w s h e d a r e a s a n d t h e e x i s t i n g v i s u a l c h a r a c t e r , a s w e l l a s t h e d i s p e r s a l a n d m ov em e n t o f Attachment A Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 12 of 46 po l l u t a n t s i n t h e b a s i n . T h e m o u n t a i n s t o t h e e a s t p r o h i b i t d i s p e r s a l o f p o l l u t a n t s i n t h a t d i r e c t i o n a n d h e l p t r a p t h e m i n i nv e r s i o n l a y e r s . N a t u r a l ar e a s a n d o p e n s p a c e s , i n c l u d i n g w a t e r s h e d f e a t u r e s , h i l l s i d e s , h a b i t a t s , p a r k s a n d v i s t a s , a r e s o m e o f t h e m o s t d e f i n i n g a n d i n t e g r a l co m p o n e n t s o f t h e c i t y ’ s f o r m a n d s t r u c t u r e . C a r l s b a d ’ s b e a c h e s c o n n e c t t o t h r e e o f C a l i f o r n i a ’ s n a t u r a l l a g o o n s – Bu e n a V i s t a , A g u a H e d i o n d a an d B a t i q u i t o s . T h e s e l a g o o n s a r e r i c h w i t h a d i v e r s i t y o f p l a n t , a n i m a l a n d a q u a t i c w i l d l i f e a n d o f f e r p u b l i c a m e n i t i e s , s u c h a s h i k i n g t r a i l s , s c e n i c vi e w s , f i s h i n g , a n d w a t e r r e c r e a t i o n . W a t e r s h e d d r a i n a g e s g i v e C a r l s b a d i t s r o l l i n g t o p o g r a p h y i n t h e e a s t , r e s u l t i n g i n a r e a s w i t h s t e e p s l o p e s id e a l f o r p r o t e c t e d h a b i t a t . H i l l s i d e s l a y e r e d w i t h t r e e s a n d b r u s h c r e a t e u n i q u e , i n t i m a t e s p a c e s w h e r e m a n y o f C a r l s b a d ’ s m a s t e r p l a n n e d co m m u n i t i e s a n d r e s o r t s a r e l o c a t e d . T h e c i t y i s a l s o s u b j e c t t o S a n t a A n a c o n d i t i o n s o f g u s t y w i n d s a n d l o w h u m i d i t y t h a t p r ed i s p o s e s t h e hi l l s i d e s t o e x t r e m e f i r e h a z a r d . T h e C i t y C o u n c i l s p e c i f i c a l l y f i n d s t h a t t h e s e t o p o g r a p h i c c o n d i t i o n s n e c e s s i t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s m o d i f i c a t i o n s as f u r t h e r de s c r i b e d in t h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e s . No i s e c o n d i t i o n s : Th e C o u n t y o f S a n D i e g o , D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c W o r k s A i r p o r t D i v i s i o n , o w n s a n d o p e r a t e s M c C l e l l a n -Pa l o m a r A i r p o r t ( P a l o m a r Ai r p o r t ) a s a p u b l i c -us e f a c i l i t y i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h F e d e r a l A v i a t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s . P a l o m a r A i r p o r t i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 3 2 a c r e s , w h i c h co n s i s t s o f ap p r o x i m a t e l y 2 3 1 a c r e s d e f i n e d a s t h e a c t i v e a i r f i e l d a n d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 0 . 7 a c r e o n a d j a c e n t c o u n t y -ow n e d l a n d f o r l o c a t i o n o f t h e e x i s t i n g na v i g a t i o n a l l i g h t i n g s y s t e m . T h e A i r p o r t i s a c c e s s i b l e v i a I n t e r s t a t e 5 ( I -5) , o n e o f t h e r e g i o n ’ s m a j o r n o r t h -so u t h h i g h w a y s t h a t e x t e n d s th r o u g h Sa n D i e g o C o u n t y . T h e A i r p o r t i s l o c a t e d t h r e e m i l e s e a s t o f I -5 o n P a l o m a r A i r p o r t R o a d , w h i c h i s t h e A i r p o r t ’ s p r i n c i p a l g r o u n d a c c e s s r o u t e . Th e A i r p o r t i s g e n e r a l l y b o u n d e d b y P a l o m a r A i r p o r t R o a d t o t h e s o u t h a n d E l C a m i n o R e a l t o t h e e a s t . Th e I -5 W i d e n i n g P r o j e c t a d d s t w o H O V l a n e s a n d o n e g e n e r a l p u r p o s e l a n e i n e a c h d i r e c t i o n f r o m t h e S t a t e R o u t e 5 6 I n t e r c h a n g e t o t he S ta t e Ro u t e 7 8 I n t e r c h a n g e . T h e p r o j e c t a l s o a d d s a u x i l i a r y l a n e s . O n a n a v e r a g e d a y , I -5 a l o n e s e r v e s m o r e t h a n 7 0 0 , 0 0 0 t ri p s , i n c l u d i n g c o m m u t e r s , go o d s m o v e m e n t , l o c a l t r i p s , v i s i t o r s , a n d r e c r e a t i o n a l u s e r s . So m e l a n d u s e s a r e c o n s i d e r e d m o r e s e n s i t i v e t o a m b i e n t n o i s e l e v e l s t h a n o t h e r s b e c a u s e o f t h e a m o u n t o f n o i s e e x p o s u r e ( b o t h e x p o s u r e du r a t i o n a n d i n s u l a t i o n f r o m n o i s e ) a n d t h e t y p e s o f a c t i v i t i e s t y p i c a l l y i n v o l v e d . R e s i d e n c e s , s c h o o l s , r e s t h o m e s , c h u r c h e s , a n d h o s p i t a l s a r e mo r e s e n s i t i v e t o n o i s e t h a n c o m m e r c i a l a n d i n d u s t r i a l l a n d u s e s . F r o m a n o i s e c o m p a t i b i l i t y s t a n d p o i n t , t h e n o i s e / l a n d u s e a c c e p t a b i l i t y c r i t e r i a fo r s e n s i t i v e l a n d u s e s a t 6 5 C N E L f o r o u t d o o r a r e a s a n d 4 5 C N E L f o r i n d o o r a r e a s o f re s i d e n t i a l l a n d u s e s . T h e C i t y C o u n c i l s p e c i f i c a l l y f i n d s t h a t th e s e n o i s e c o n d i t i o n s n e c e s s i t a t e g r e a t e r n o i s e p r o t e c t i o n t h a n t h a t p r o v i d e d b y t h e C a l i f o r n i a B u i l d i n g S t a n d a r d s C o d e as f u r t h e r d e s c r i b e d i n th e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e s . Ot h e r c o n d i t i o n s : Ad dit i o n a l a m e n d m e n t s a r e f o u n d t o b e e i t h e r a d m i n i s t r a t i v e o r p r o c e d u r a l i n n a t u r e o r c o n c e r n t h e m s e l v e s w i t h s u b j e c t s n o t co v e r e d i n t h e C a l i f o r n i a B u i l d i n g S t a n d a r d s C o d e . T h e s e c h a n g e s i n c l u d e p r o v i s i o n s m a k i n g t h e C BS C co m p a t i b l e w i t h o t h e r c o d e s , i n c l u d i n g b u t no t l i m i t e d t o a d m i n i s t r a t i v e a n d p r o c e d u r a l o r d i n a n c e s e n f o r c e d b y t h e c i t y . SE C T I O N 1 : 2 0 2 2 CA L I F O R N I A BU I L D I N G C O D E Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 13 of 46 Th e mo d i f i c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h e 2 0 2 2 C a l i f o r n i a B u i l d i n g C o d e , l o c a t e d in Ca r l s b a d M u n i c i p a l C o d e C h a p t e r 1 8 . 0 4 ( “ B u i l d i n g C o d e ” ) , ar e d e t a i l e d in t h e o r d i n a n c e . Un l e s s o t h e r w i s e n o t e d b e l o w , t he a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e 2 0 22 C a l i f o r n i a B u i l d i n g C o d e ar e n o t s u b s t a n t i v e i n n a t u r e a n d a r e li m i t e d t o a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e u s e a n d e n f o r c e m e n t o f t h i s cod e . Pu r s u a n t t o s t a t e l a w , t he cit y m a y a m e n d th e b u i l d i n g c o d e to im p o s e m o r e r e s t r i c t i v e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i f e x p r e s s f i n d i n g s a r e m a d e t h a t s u c h a m e n d m e n t s a r e n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f l o c a l c lim a t i c , ge o log i c a l, or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . N o f i n d i n g s a r e n e c e s s a r y t o e n a c t l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s n e c e s s a r y t o c a r r y ou t p r o c e d u r e s b y t h e cit y re l a t i n g t o c i v i l , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e , o r c r i m i n a l p r o c e d u r e s a n d r e m e d i e s a v a i l a b l e f o r e n f o r c i n g c o d e v i o l a t i o n s , a n d t h a t d o n ot e s t ab l i s h b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s . Ta b l e A: 20 2 2 B u i l d i n g C o d e A d o p t i o n M a t r i x CM C Se c t i o n Se c t i o n am e n d e d Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d o r ad m i n i s t r a t i v e c h a n g e Fi n d i n g Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 1 5 Ad o p t i o n o f A p p e n d i x H ( S i g n s ) Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o e n s u r e si g n d e s i g n a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n un d e r cha l l e n g i n g en v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 18 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s ba s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c , or to p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 1 5 Se c t i o n 1 0 1 am e n d e d t o e n s u r e t h a t ma i n t e n a n c e o f d e c k s a n d b a l c o n i e s co m p l i e s w i t h t h e H e a l t h a n d S a f e t y Co d e Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 2 0 Se c t i o n 1 0 4 a m e n d e d t o cl a r i f y t h e au t h o r i t y o f t h e b u i l d i n g o f f i c i a l an d t o es t a b l i s h r e b u i l d t h r e s h o l d s f o r co n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s Co m b i n a t i o n o f a d m i n . an d bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o pr o v i d e a r e a s o n a b l e an d a p p r o p r i a t e d e g r e e o f Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 14 of 46 pr o p e r s e c u r i t y a n d f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t y i n t h i s ju r i s d i c t i o n . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 17 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o th e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s b a s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , ge o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . T he c i t y i s su r r o u n d e d b y o p e n s p a c e s c o n s i s t i n g o f gr a s s l a n d a n d u n d e r d e v e l o p e d o r u n d e v e l o p e d ar e a s , w h i c h i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e d r y a n d so m e t i m e s w i n d y l o c a l c l i m a t e c r e a t e s a ha z a r d o u s f i r e s i t u a t i o n t h a t c o u l d l e a d t o ex t e n s i v e g r a s s a n d b r u s h f i r e s a n d p o s e a d a n g e r to l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y . D u r i n g t h e s u m m e r a n d e a r l y fa l l m o n t h s t h e r e i s l i t t l e , i f a n y , m e a s u r a b l e pr e c i p i t a t i o n . T h e t e m p e r a t u r e s a r e u s u a l l y be t w e e n 7 0 a n d 9 0 d e g r e e s , w i t h l i g h t t o g u s t y we s t t o e a s t w i n d s ( i . e . , d r y i n g c o n d i t i o n s ) . T h e s e dr y i n g w i n d s , w i t h o c c a s i o n a l S a n t a A n a e v e n t s , mi x e d w i t h t h e n a t u r a l v e g e t a t i o n , c r e a t e a ha z a r d o u s f u e l c o n d i t i o n , w h i c h f u r t h e r c r e a t e s ex t e n s i v e g r a s s a n d b r u s h l a n d f i r e r i s k . W i n d a n d te r r a i n -dr i ve n f i r e s c o u l d h a v e a s e v e r e co n s e q u e n c e t o i m p r o v e d p r o p e r t i e s a t r i s k . Wh i l e i t i s u n d e r s t o o d t h a t t h e a d o p t i o n o f s u c h re g u l a t i o n s t o c l a r i f y re b u i l d r e q u i r e m e n t s ma y no t p r e v e n t t h e i n c i d e n c e o f f i r e , t h e im p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e a m e n d m e n t s he l p s re s o l v e di s p u t e s , p l a n n i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n , a n d su p p o r t i n g t r a n s a c t i o n s . T h e t h r e s h o l d h o l d s im m e n s e s i g n i f i c a n c e i n d i f f e r e n t s c e n a r i o s a s i t as s i s t s p r o p e r t y o w n e r s a n d b u y e r s t o p r e v e n t le g a l c o n f l i c t s a n d t o de s c r i b e p r o j e c t s t h a t w o u l d be s u b j e c t t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s (s u b s t a n t i a l re m o d e l s a n d n e w c o n s t r u c t i o n d e f i n i t i o n s ) . Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 15 of 46 Sub s t a n t i a l i m p r o v e m e n t s a r e a d d r e s s e d by di f f e r e n t a g e n c i e s in d i f f e r e n t c o n t e x t s . E a c h ag e n c y h a s a d e f i n i t i o n o f s u b s t a n t i a l im p r o v e m e n t t h a t t r i g g e r s c o m p l i a n c e re q u i r e m e n t s u n d e r t h e i r s p e c i f i c a u t h o r i t y . T h e pr o p o s e d c h a n g e s h a l l n o t b e c o n s t r u e d t o ch a n g e t h o s e co m p l i a n c e r e q u i r e m e n t s . F o r ex a m p l e , t h e F E M A d e f i n i t i o n o f s u b s t a n t i a l im p r o v e m e n t i s u s e d t o r e g u l a t e m a j o r a d d i t i o n s an d o t h e r i m p r o v e m e n t s t o b u i l d i n g s i n t h e fl o o d p l a i n i f t h e c o s t o f t h e i m p r o v e m e n t e x c e e d s 50 % o f t h e b u i l d i n g ’ s v a l u e ( co s t o f i m p r o v e m e n t di v i d e d b y m a r k e t v a l u e o f t h e b u i l d i n g i s > 5 0 % ) . Un d e r t h i s r u l e , t h e f l o o d p l a i n r e g u l a t i o n s f o r ne w c o n s t r u c t i o n w i l l a p p l y a n d t h e b u i l d i n g m u s t me e t t h e p o s t F l o o d I n s u r a n c e R a t e M a p ( F I R M ) fo r d e v e l o p m e n t s i n t h e f l o o d p l a i n . Th e or d i n a n c e al s o d o e s n o t i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e ad m i n i s t r a t i o n o r e n f o r c e m e n t o f C A L G r e e n Se c t i o n 3 0 1 . 1 . 1 , C h a p t e r 7 A o f t h e C B C ( f o r Wi l d l a n d U r b a n I n t e r f a c e ) , p r o p e r t y t a x c o l l e c t i o n fr o m t h e C A S t a t e B o a r d o f E q u i l i z a t i o n , o r s c h o o l de v e l o p m e n t i m p a c t f e e s t h r o u g h C A E d u c a t i o n Co d e S e c t i o n 1 7 6 2 0 ( B ) , e t c . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e , a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s , a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 2 5 Se c t i o n 1 0 5 a m e n d e d t o id e n t i f y c e r t a i n im p r o v e m e n t s as ex e m p t , al l o w el e c t r o n i c s u b m i s s i o n of a p p l i c a t i o n s , ex t e n d p l a n c h e c k a n d p e r m i t e x p i r a t i o n Co m b i n a t i o n o f a dm i n . an d b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 16 of 46 to 1 2 m o n t h s , an d p r o v i d e cr i t e r i a f o r pl a n c h e c k a n d p e r m i t e x t e n s i o n s pr o v i d e a r e a s o n a b l e a n d a p p r o p r i a t e d e g r e e o f pr o p e r s e c u r i t y a n d f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t y i n t h i s ju r i s d i c t i o n . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 17 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o th e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s b a s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , ge o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . T he c i t y i s su r r o u n d e d b y o p e n s p a c e s c o n s i s t i n g o f gr a s s l a n d a n d u n d e r d e v e l o p e d o r u n d e v e l o p e d ar e a s , w h i c h i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e d r y a n d so m e t i m e s w i n d y l o c a l c l i m a t e c r e a t e s a ha z a r d o u s f i r e s i t u a t i o n t h a t co u l d l e a d t o ex t e n s i v e g r a s s a n d b r u s h f i r e s a n d p o s e a d a n g e r to l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y . D u r i n g t h e s u m m e r a n d e a r l y fa l l m o n t h s t h e r e i s l i t t l e , i f a n y , m e a s u r a b l e pr e c i p i t a t i o n . T h e t e m p e r a t u r e s a r e u s u a l l y be t w e e n 7 0 a n d 9 0 d e g r e e s , w i t h l i g h t t o g u s t y we st t o e a s t w i n d s ( i . e . , d r y i n g c o n d i t i o n s ) . T h e s e dr y i n g w i n d s , w i t h o c c a s i o n a l S a n t a A n a e v e n t s , mi x e d w i t h t h e n a t u r a l v e g e t a t i o n , c r e a t e a ha z a r d o u s f u e l c o n d i t i o n , w h i c h f u r t h e r c r e a t e s ex t e n s i v e g r a s s a n d b r u s h l a n d f i r e r i s k . W i n d a n d te r r a i n -dr i v e n f ir e s c o u l d po s e a s e v e r e co n s e q u e n c e t o i m p r o v e d p r o p e r t i e s a t r i s k . Wh i l e i t i s u n d e r s t o o d t h a t c e r t a i n p e r m i t ex e m p t i o n s m a y no t p r e v e n t t h e i n c i d e n c e o f fi r e , t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e a m e n d m e n t s re d u c e s t h e s e v e r i t y a n d p o t e n t i a l l o s s o f l i f e a n d pr o p e r t y wh e n s u c h f i r e s o c c u r . Th e t o p o g r a p h y o f t h e c i t y i s a l s o b u r d e n e d b y ma j o r s t r u c t u r e s . A s a g e n e r a l s e t t i n g , r o l l i n g fo o t h i l l s f r a m e m u c h o f t h e c i t y ’ s l a n d . M a n y pr o p e r t i e s h a v e s c e n i c v i e w s . T h e t o p o g r a p h y o f th e c i t y l e n d s i t s e l f t o n o t i c e a b l e c h a n g e s t o t h e Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 17 of 46 ex i s t i n g v i s u a l c h a r a c t e r w h e n l a n d im p r o v e m e n t s a r e m a d e . T h e p r o p o s e d c o d e ch a n g e t o e x e m p t s p e c i f i e d i m p r o v e m e n t s f r o m bu i l d i n g p e r m i t s st i l l r e q u i r e s co m p l i a n c e wi t h ba s i c z o n i n g s t a n d a r d s . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e , a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s , a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 3 0 Se c t i o n 1 0 7 a m e n d e d t o c l a r i f y c r i t e r i a fo r c o n s t r u c t i o n d r a w i n g s an d p r o v i d e di r e c t i o n f o r p l a n s e x a m i n a t i o n , in c l u d i n g a n e e d f o r su r v e y c e r t i f i c a t i o n to r e d u c e r i s k o f i n a d v e r t e n t l y b u i l d i n g to o c l o s e t o p r o p e r t y l i n e s o r s e t b a c k s Co m b i n a t i o n o f a d m i n . an d b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o pr o v i d e a r e a s o n a b l e an d a p p r o p r i a t e d e g r e e o f pr o p e r s e c u r i t y a n d f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t y i n t h i s ju r i s d i c t i o n . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 17 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o th e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s b a s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , ge o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Th e c i t y h a s b e a c h e s , c r e e k s , a n d o t h e r l o w -ly i n g ar e a s p r o n e t o f l o o d i n g . T h e c i t y i s a t r i s k t o co a s t a l s t o r m s , e r o s i o n , a n d f l o o d i n g . T h e r e i s br o a d s c i e n t i f i c c o n s e n s u s t h a t t h e e a r t h w i l l co n t i n u e t o w a r m , a n d s e a l e v e l s w i l l r i s e im p a c t i n g b e a c h e s , r oa d s , p r o p e r t i e s , in f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s e n s i t i v e ar e a s . Th e t o p o g r a p h y o f t h e c i t y i s a l s o b e i n g bu r d e n e d b y m a j o r s t r u c t u r e s . A s a g e n e r a l se t t i n g , r o l l i n g f o o t h i l l s f r a m e m u c h o f t h e c i t y ’ s la n d . M a n y p r o p e r t i e s h a v e s c e n i c v i e w s . Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 18 of 46 Th e t o p o g r a p h y of t h e c i t y ha s l e d t o t h e de v e l o p m e n t o f b u i l d i n g s o n s m a l l l o t s . I n m o s t re s i d e n t i a l z o n i n g d i s t r i c t s , h o u s i n g i s c o n s t r u c t e d cl o s e t o t h e s i d e p r o p e r t y l i n e s . G i v e n t h i s h i s t o r i c pa t t e r n o f d e v e l o p m e n t , a n y e x t e r i o r co n s t r u c t i o n i n h a s t h e c a p a c i t y t o n e g a t i v e l y imp a c t n e i g h b o r i n g p r o p e r t y . T h e t o p o g r a p h y o f th e c i t y a n d l o c a t i o n i n c o a s t a l z o n e d a r e a s l e n d s it s e l f t o n o t i c e a b l e c h a n g e s t o t h e e x i s t i n g v i s u a l ch a r a c t e r w h e n l a n d i m p r o v e m e n t s a r e m a d e . It is i m p o r t a n t t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s f o r p r o p e r t y (e n a b l i n g a c c u r a t e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f l a n d bo u n d a r i e s a n d p r o v i d i n g a v a l u a b l e r e s o u r c e f o r re s o l v i n g d i s p u t e s a n d f o r p l a n n i n g a n d e x e c u t i n g co n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s ) . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e , a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s , a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 3 5 Se c t i o n 1 0 9 a m e n d e d t o r e f l e c t c u r r e n t fe e c o l l e c t i o n p r a c t i c e s a n d c o s t re c o v e r y s e r v i c e s a n d i m p o s i n g a pe n a l t y f o r d o i n g w o r k w i t h o u t a p e r m i t Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 4 0 Se c t i o n 1 1 0 a m e n d e d t o c l a r i f y t h e ci t y ’ s re q u i r e m e n t s i n t h e in s p e c t i o n p r o c e s s Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 4 5 Se c t i o n 1 1 1 a m e n d e d t o c l a r i f y t h e re q u i r e m e n t s f o r o c c u p a n c y Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 5 0 Se c t i o n 1 1 2 a m e n d e d t o i n c l u d e v a r i o u s us e r e s t r i c t i o n s a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e pr o v i s i o n s t o e n h a n c e t h e c i t y ’ s a b i l i t y to i m p l e m e n t t h e c o d e a n d p r o v i d e re m e d i e s t o s a f e g u a r d l i f e o r l i m b , he a l t h , p r o p e r t y a n d p u b l i c w e l f a r e Ad m i n . -- - Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 19 of 46 Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 5 5 Se c t i o n 1 1 3 am e n d e d to e s t a b l i s h a n ap p e a l p r o c e s s a n d s t a n d i n g c o m m i t t e e to r e v i e w s u c h a p p e a l s , c o n s i s t i n g o f su b j e c t m a t t e r e x p e r t s Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 6 0 Se c t i o n 1 1 4 a m e n d e d t o r e p u b l i s h ex i s t i n g p r o v i s i o n s f r o m t h e 2 0 1 9 c o d e ad o p t i o n a n d r e v i s i o n s t o C h a p t e r 1 . 1 0 of t h e C ar l s b a d M u n i c i p a l C o d e Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 6 5 Se c t i o n 1 1 5 a m e n d e d t o e n s u r e t h e s t o p wo r k o r d e r n o t i c e c o v e r s t h e sa m e sc o p e a s C h a p t e r 1 . 1 0 o f t h e C ar l s b a d Mu n i c i p a l C o d e Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 7 0 Se c t i o n 1 1 7 a m e n d e d t o i n c l u d e u n s a f e bu i l d i n g a p p e n d a g e s t o s a f e g u a r d l i f e o r li m b , h e a l t h , p r o p e r t y , an d w e l f a r e Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 7 5 Re s e r v e d f o r f u t u r e u s e Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 8 0 Se c t i o n 1 2 0 6 . 4 . 1 a m e n d e d t o es t a b l i s h pr e s c r i p t i v e s t a n d a r d s f o r i n t e r i o r n o i s e co n s t r u c t i o n i n n e w m u l t i -fa m i l y h o m e s ad j a c e n t t o f r e e w a y s a n d t h e a i r p o r t Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Th e c i t y s t r i v e s t o a c h i e v e u n i f o r m i t y a m o n g t h e lo c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n s i n t h e e n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . T o t h a t e n d , m i n i m i z i n g t h e nu m b e r o f a m e n d m e n t s t o s t a t e c o d e s i s t h e pr i m e g o a l . Ho w e v e r , t he r e a r e n o i s e c o n d i t i o n s th a t a r e u n i q u e i n t h e c i t y , i n c l u d i n g t h e e x i s t i n g op e r a t i o n o f t h e M c C l e l l a n -Pa l o m a r A i r p o r t (P a l o m a r A i r p o r t ) a n d i t s p o t e n t i a l e x p a n s i o n ; an d 2 ) t h e I n t e r s t a t e 5 N o r t h C o a s t C o r r i d o r ( I -5 NC C ) a n d i t s f r e e w a y e x p a n s i o n . N o i s e c o n d i t i o n s in t h e c i t y w a r r a n t p r e s c r i p t i v e m e a s u r e s f o r in d o o r n o i s e i n s u l a t i o n i n m u l t i -fa m i l y un i t s wi t h i n a n o i s e i m p a c t b o u n d a r y o f a n a i r p o r t o r fr e e w a y as d e f i n e d i n S e c t i o n 1 2 0 6 . 4 . 1 . H e a l t h an d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n 1 7 9 2 2 . 7 a u t h o r i z e s t h e ad o p t i o n o f b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s r e l a t i n g t o n o i s e in s u l a t i o n a s a r e r e a s o n a b l y n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s d u e t o s u b s t a n t i a l n o i s e Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 20 of 46 ge n e r a t e d b y a i r p o r t s , ro a d w a y s , or c o m m e r c i a l an d i n d u s t r i a l a c t i v i t i e s i m m e d i a t e l y s u r r o u n d i n g or a d j a c e n t t o s u c h p r o p o s e d d w e l l i n g s . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Se c t i o n 18 . 0 4 . 0 8 5 Se c t i o n 1 5 0 1 . 1 am e n d e d t o c o v e r t h e sc o p e o f r o o f a s s e m b l y a p p l i c a t i o n s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o e n s u r e co m p l i a n c e a n d e n h a n c e d r o o f p e r f o r m a n c e a n d a r e a s o n a b l e a n d a p p r o p r i a t e d e g r e e o f p r o p e r se c u r i t y a n d f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t y i n t h i s j u r i s d i c t i o n . It f oc u se s on b e t t e r p e r f o r m a n c e u n d e r cha l l e n g i n g e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 18 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s ba s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c , or to p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Se c t i o n 1 8 . 0 4 . 0 9 0 Se c t i o n 1 5 0 5 a m e n d e d t o p r o v i d e a f i r e cl a s s i f i c a t i o n f o r r o o f t o p m o u n t e d ph o t o v o l t a i c Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Th e c i t y s t r i v e s t o a c h i e v e u n i f o r m i t y a m o n g t h e lo c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n s i n t h e e n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . T o t h a t e n d , m i n i m i z i n g t h e nu m b e r o f a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e s t a t e c o d e s i s t h e pr i m e g o a l . Ho w e v e r , fir e i s o n e o f t h e b i g g e s t th r e a t s t o l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y . T o r e d u c e t h i s po t e n t i a l h a z a r d , r o o f t o p m o u n t e d ap p u r t e n a n c e s s h o u l d h a v e a h i g h e r f i r e cl a s s i f i c a t i o n r a t i n g . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e Se c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s ba s e d o n Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 21 of 46 lo c a l cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . T he c i t y i s s u r r o u n d e d b y o p e n s p a c e s co n s i s t i n g o f g r a s s l a n d a n d u n d e r d e v e l o p e d o r un d e v e l o p e d a r e a s , w h i c h i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e dr y a n d s o m e t i m e s w i n d y l o c a l c l i m a t e c r e a t e s a ha z a r d o u s f i r e s i t u a t i o n ( w i n d a n d t e r r a i n -dr i v e n fi r e s c o u l d l e a d t o e x t e n s i v e g r a s s a n d b r u s h f i r e s an d p o s e a d a n g e r t o l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y ) . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e , a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s , a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . SE C T I O N 2: 2 0 2 2 C A L I F O R N I A RE S I D E N T I A L CO D E Th e pr o p o s e d mo d i f i c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h e 2 0 2 2 C a l i f o r n i a Re s i d e n t i a l Co d e i n C h a p t e r 1 8 . 20 of t h e C a r l s b a d M u n i c i p a l C o d e (“ Re s i d e n t i a l Co d e ” ) ar e d e t a i l e d i n t h e o r d i n a n c e . Un l e s s o t h e r w i s e n o t e d b e l o w , t he p r o p o s e d a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e 2 0 22 C a l i f o r n i a R e s i d e n t i a l C o d e ar e n o t su b s t a n t i v e i n n a t u r e a n d a r e l i m i t e d t o a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e u s e a n d e n f o r c e m e n t o f t h i s cod e . Pu r s u a n t t o s t a t e l a w , t he cit y m a y am e n d th e re s i d e n t i a l c o d e t o i m p o s e m o r e r e s t r i c t i v e s t a n d a r d s i f e x p r e s s f i n d i n g s a r e m a d e t h a t s u c h a m e n dm e n t s a r e n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f lo c a l c lim a t i c , g e o log i c a l, or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . N o f i n d i n g s a r e n e c e s s a r y t o e n a c t l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s n e c e s s a r y t o c a r r y ou t p r o c e d u r e s b y th e cit y r e l a t i n g t o c i v i l , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e , o r c r i m i n a l p r o c e d u r e s a n d r e m e d i e s a v a i l a b l e f o r e n f o r c i n g c o d e v i o l a t i o n s , a n d t h a t do n o t e s t ab l i s h bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 22 of 46 Ta b l e B: 20 2 2 Re s i d e n t i a l Co d e A d o p t i o n M a t r i x CM C Se c t i o n Se c t i o n A m e n d e d Bu i l d i n g S t a n d a r d o r Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e C h a n g e Fi n d i n g Se c t i o n 1 8 . 2 0 . 0 1 0 Ad o p t i o n o f Ap p e n d i x A H ( P a t i o C o v e r s ) , AK ( S o u n d T r a n s m i s s i o n ) , A Q ( T i n y Ho u s e ) , A X ( S w i m m i n g P o o l S a f e t y A c t ) an d A Z ( E m e r g e n c y H o u s i n g ) Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o e n s u r e pa t i o , t i n y h ou s e , a n d e m e r g e n c y h o u s i n g d e s i g n an d c o n s t r u c t i o n un d e r cha l l e n g i n g en v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s . Mo r e o v e r , l o c a l c o n d i t i o n s m a k e i t n e c e s s a r y t o ad o p t A p p e n d i x AK . No i s e i s a n i m p o r t a n t a n d co m p l e x i s s u e i n C a r l s b a d . A l m o s t e v e r y p a r t o f th e c i t y i s s u s c e p t i b l e t o n o i s e i m p a c t s , d u e ma i n l y t o t h e p r e s e n c e o f m a j o r n o i s e ge n e r a t o r s . S i g n i f i c a n t s o u r c e s o f n o i s e i n t h e c i t y in c l u d i n g t h e e x i s t i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e M c C l e l l a n - Pa l o m a r A i r p o r t ( P a l o m a r A i r p o r t ) a n d i t s po t e n t i a l e x p a n s i o n ; a n d 2 ) t h e I n t e r s t a t e 5 N o r t h Co a s t C o r r i d o r ( I -5 N C C ) a n d i t s f r e e w a y ex p a n s i o n , a n d r a i l r o a d t r a c k s . Th e c i t y ’ s l a n d u s e pa t t e r n g e n e r a l l y a c c o m m o d a t e s t h e s e co n d i t i o n s bu t n o i s e c o n d i t i o n s i n t h e c i t y wa r r a n t p r e s c r i p t i v e m e a s u r e s f o r i n d o o r n o i s e in s u l a t i o n as a m e a s u r e t o r e d u c e s o u n d a n d ef f e c t i v e l y m i t i g a t e a n y a d v e r s e n o i s e l e v e l s t h a t co u l d i m p e d e a p e r s o n ' s u s e o f a r e s i d e n t i a l st r u c t u r e . Com p l i a n c e w i t h p o o l s a f e t y l a w s a n d r e g u l a t i o n s is e s s e n t i a l f o r en s u r i n g t h e s a f e t y a n d s e c u r i t y o f Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 23 of 46 sw i m m e r s i n b o t h p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e p o o l s e t t i n g s as r e q u i r e d p e r H e a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 11 5 9 0 -11 5 9 2 9 . Mo r e s p e c i f i c a l l y , t h i s se c t i o n o f la w i n c r e a s e s th e s a f e t y o f p u b l i c s w i m m i n g p o o l s an d s p a s b y e n s u r i n g t h a t p u b l i c s w i m m i n g p o o l s an d s p a s a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h p r o p e r s a f e t y de v i c e s , w h i c h i s p r o v i d e d u n d e r A p p e n d i x A X . Fo r t h e m o s t p a r t , m o s t s w i m m i n g p o o l s w i l l b e fo u n d i n w a r m e r a r e a s o f t h e s t a t e , s u c h a s co a s t a l S a n D i e g o C o u n t y . L o c a l c o a s t a l co n d i t i o n s m a k e i t n e c e s s a r y t o a d o p t A p p e n d i x AX. He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 18 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s ba s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c , or to p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Se c t i o n 18 . 20 .02 0 Se c t i o n R10 1 a m e n d e d to c l a r i f y t h e au t h o r i t y o f t h e b u i l d i n g o f f i c i a l Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 20 .0 30 Se c t i o n R1 0 5 am e n d e d to i d e n t i f y ce r t a i n i m p r o v e m e n t s a s e x e m p t , al l o w el e c t r o n i c s u b m i s s i o n s o f a p p l i c a t i o n s , ex t e n d p l a n c h e c k a n d p e r m i t e x p i r a t i o n to 1 2 m o n t h s , an d p r o v i d e cr i t e r i a f o r pl a n c h e c k a n d p e r m i t e x t e n s i o n s . T h i s se c t i o n a l s o i s a m e n d e d t o c l a r i f y t h e au t h o r i t y o f t h e b u i l d i n g o f f i c i a l to es t a b l i s h r e b u i l d t h r e s h o l d s f o r co n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s Co m b i n a t i o n o f a d m i n . an d b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o pr o v i d e a r e a s o n a b l e an d a p p r o p r i a t e d e g r e e o f pr o p e r s e c u r i t y a n d f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t y i n t h i s ju r i s d i c t i o n . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 17 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o th e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s b a s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , ge o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . The c i t y i s su r r o u n d e d b y o p e n s p a c e s c o n s i s t i n g o f gr a s s l a n d a n d u n d e r d e v e l o p e d o r u n d e v e l o p e d ar e a s , w h i c h i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e d r y a n d so m e t i m e s w i n d y l o c a l c l i m a t e c r e a t e s a ha z a r d o u s f i r e s i t u a t i o n t h a t c o u l d l e a d t o ex t e n s i v e g r a s s a n d b r u s h f i r e s an d p o s e a d a n g e r Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 24 of 46 to l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y . D u r i n g t h e s u m m e r a n d e a r l y fa l l m o n t h s t h e r e i s l i t t l e , i f a n y , m e a s u r a b l e pr e c i p i t a t i o n . T h e t e m p e r a t u r e s a r e u s u a l l y be t w e e n 7 0 a n d 9 0 d e g r e e s , w i t h l i g h t t o g u s t y we s t t o e a s t w i n d s ( i . e . , d r y i n g c o n d i t i o n s ) . T h e s e dr y i n g w i n d s , w it h o c c a s i o n a l S a n t a A n a e v e n t s , mi x e d w i t h t h e n a t u r a l v e g e t a t i o n , c r e a t e a ha z a r d o u s f u e l c o n d i t i o n , w h i c h f u r t h e r c r e a t e s ex t e n s i v e g r a s s a n d b r u s h l a n d f i r e r i s k . W i n d a n d te r r a i n -dr i v e n f i r e s c o u l d h a v e a s e v e r e co n s e q u e n c e t o i m p r o v e d p r o p e r t i e s a t r is k . Wh i l e i t i s u n d e r s t o o d t h a t t h e a d o p t i o n o f s u c h re g u l a t i o n s t o c l a r i f y p e r m i t e x e m p t i o n s m a y n o t pr e v e n t t h e i n c i d e n c e o f f i r e , t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n of t h e a m e n d m e n t s r e d u c e s t h e s e v e r i t y a n d po t e n t i a l l o s s o f l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y i n t h e e v e n t o f su c h f i r es . Th e t o p o g r a p h y o f t h e c i t y i s a l s o b e i n g b u r d e n e d by m a j o r s t r u c t u r e s . A s a g e n e r a l s e t t i n g , ro l l i n g fo o t h i l l s f r a m e m u c h o f t h e c i t y ’ s l a n d . M a n y pr o p e r t i e s h a v e s c e n i c v i e w s . T h e t o p o g r a p h y o f th e c i t y l e n d s i t s e l f t o n o t i c e a b l e c h a n g e s t o t h e ex i s t i n g v i s u a l c h a r a c t e r w h e n l a n d im p r o v e m e n t s a r e m a d e . T h e e x e m p t i o n o f sp e c i f i e d i m p r o v e m e n t s f r o m bu i l d i n g p e r m i t s st i l l r e q u i r e s c o m p l i a n c e w i t h b a s i c z o n i n g st a n d a r d s . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e , a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s , a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . 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He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 17 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o th e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s b a s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , ge o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Th e c i t y h a s b e a c h e s , c r e e k s , a n d o t h e r l o w -ly i n g ar e a s p r o n e t o f l o o d i n g . T h e c i t y i s a t r i s k t o co a s t a l s t o r m s , e r o s i o n , a n d f l o o d i n g . T h e r e i s br o a d s c i e n t i f i c c o n s e n s u s t h a t t h e e a r t h w i l l co n t i n u e t o w a r m , a n d s e a l e v e l s w i l l r i s e im p a c t i n g b e a c h e s , r oa d s , p r o p e r t i e s , in f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s e n s i t i v e ar e a s . Th e t o p o g r a p h y o f t h e c i t y i s a l s o b e i n g bu r d e n e d b y m a j o r s t r u c t u r e s . A s a g e n e r a l se t t i n g , r o l l i n g f o o t h i l l s f r a m e m u c h o f t h e c i t y ’ s la n d . M a n y p r o p e r t i e s h a v e s c e n i c v i e w s . Th e t o p o g r a p h y of t h e c i t y ha s l e d t o t h e de v e l o p m e n t o f b u i l d i n g s o n s m a l l l o t s . I n m o s t re s i d e n t i a l z o n i n g d i s t r i c t s , h o u s i n g i s c o n s t r u c t e d cl o s e t o t h e s i d e p r o p e r t y l i n e s . G i v e n t h i s h i s t o r i c pa t t e r n o f d e v e l o p m e n t , a n y e x t e r i o r co n s t r u c t i o n i n h a s t h e c a p a c i t y t o n e g a t i v e l y imp a c t n e i g h b o r i n g p r o p e r t y . T h e t o p o g r a p h y o f th e c i t y a n d l o c a t i o n i n c o a s t a l z o n e d a r e a s l e n d s it s e l f t o n o t i c e a b l e c h a n g e s t o t h e e x i s t i n g v i s u a l ch a r a c t e r w h e n l a n d i m p r o v e m e n t s a r e m a d e . It is i m p o r t a n t t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s f o r p r o p e r t y Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 26 of 46 (e n a b l i n g a c c u r a t e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f l a n d bo u n d a r i e s a n d p r o v i d i n g a v a l u a b l e r e s o u r c e f o r re s o l v i n g d i s p u t e s a n d f o r p l a n n i n g a n d e x e c u t i n g co n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s ) . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e , a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s , a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Se c t i o n 18 . 20 .0 50 Se c t i o n R10 9 a m e n d e d t o c l a r i f y t h e ci t y ’ s r e q u i r e m e n t s i n t h e in s p e c t i o n pr o c e s s Co m b i n a t i o n o f a d m i n . an d b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o pr o v i d e a r e a s o n a b l e an d a p p r o p r i a t e d e g r e e o f pr o p e r s e c u r i t y a n d f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t y i n t h i s ju r i s d i c t i o n . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 17 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o th e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s b a s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , ge o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Th e c i t y h a s b e a c h e s , c r e e k s , a n d o t h e r l o w -ly i n g ar e a s p r o n e t o f l o o d i n g . T h e c i t y i s a t r i s k t o co a s t a l s t o r m s , e r o s i o n , a n d f l o o d i n g . T h e r e i s br o a d s c i e n t i f i c c o n s e n s u s t h a t t h e e a r t h w i l l co n t i n u e t o w a r m , a n d s e a l e v e l s w i l l r i s e im p a c t i n g b e a c h e s , r oa d s , p r o p e r t i e s , in f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s e n s i t i v e ar e a s . Th e t o p o g r a p h y o f t h e c i t y i s a l s o b e i n g bu r d e n e d b y m a j o r s t r u c t u r e s . A s a g e n e r a l se t t i n g , r o l l i n g f o o t h i l l s f r a m e m u c h o f t h e c i t y ’ s la n d . M a n y p r o p e r t i e s h a v e s c e n i c v i e w s . Th e t o p o g r a p h y of t h e c i t y ha s l e d t o t h e de v e l o p m e n t o f b u i l d i n g s o n s m a l l l o t s . I n m o s t Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 27 of 46 re s i d e n t i a l z o n i n g d i s t r i c t s , h o u s i n g i s c o n s t r u c t e d cl o s e t o t h e s i d e p r o p e r t y l i n e s . G i v e n t h i s h i s t o r i c pa t t e r n o f de v e l o p m e n t , a n y e x t e r i o r co n s t r u c t i o n i n h a s t h e c a p a c i t y t o n e g a t i v e l y im p a c t n e i g h b o r i n g p r o p e r t y . T h e t o p o g r a p h y o f th e c i t y l e n d s i t s e l f t o n o t i c e a b l e c h a n g e s t o t h e ex i s t i n g v i s u a l c h a r a c t e r w h e n l a n d im p r o v e m e n t s a r e m a d e . It i s i m p o r t a n t t o es t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s f o r p r o p e r t y ( e n a b l i n g ac c u r a t e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f l a n d b o u n d a r i e s a n d pr o v i d i n g a v a l u a b l e r e s o u r c e f o r r e s o l v i n g di s p u t e s a n d f o r p l a n n i n g a n d e x e c u t i n g co n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s ) . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e , a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s , a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Se c t i o n 18 . 20 .0 60 Se c t i o n R 1 1 1 am e n d e d t o i n c l u d e va r i o u s u s e r e s t r i c t i o n s a n d ad m i n i s t r a t i v e p r o v i s i o n s t o e n h a n c e t h e ci t y ’ s a b i l i t y t o i m p l e m e n t t h e c o d e a n d pr o v i d e r e m e d i e s t o s a f e g u a r d l i f e o r li m b , h e a l t h , p r o p e r t y , an d p u b l i c we l f a r e Ad m i n . -- - Se c t i o n 18 . 20 .07 0 Se c t i o n R 9 0 1 . 1 a m e n d e d t o c o v e r t h e sc o p e o f r o o f a s s e m b l y a p p l i c a t i o n s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o e n s u r e co m p l i a n c e a n d e n h a n c e d r o o f p e r f o r m a n c e a n d a r e a s o n a b l e a n d a p p r o p r i a t e d e g r e e o f p r o p e r se c u r i t y a n d f i r e a n d l i f e s a f e t y i n t h i s j u r i s d i c t i o n . It f oc u se s on b e t t e r p e r f o r m a n c e u n d e r Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 28 of 46 cha l l e n g i n g e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s . He a l t h a n d Sa f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 au t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s ba s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c , or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . SE C T I O N 3: 2 0 2 2 C A L I F O R N I A ME C H A N I C A L CO D E Th e pr o p o s e d mo d i f i c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h e 2 0 2 2 C a l i f o r n i a Me c h a n i c a l Co d e i n C h a p t e r 1 8 . 10 of t h e C a r l s b a d M u n i c i p a l C o d e (“ Me c h a n i c a l Co d e ” ) ar e d e t a i l e d i n t h e o r d i n a n c e . Pu r s u a n t t o s t a t e l a w , t he cit y m a y a m e n d th e me c h a n i c a l co d e to i m p o s e m o r e r e s t r i c t i v e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i f ex p r e s s f i n d i n g s a r e m a d e t h a t s u c h a m e n d m e n t s a r e n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f l o c a l c lim a t i c , g e o log i c a l, or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . N o f i n d i n g s ar e n e c e s s a r y t o e n a c t l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s n e c e s s a r y t o c a r r y ou t p r o c e d u r e s b y t h e cit y r e l a t i n g t o c i v i l , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e , o r c r i m i n a l p r o c e d u r e s a n d re m e d i e s a v a i l a b l e f o r e n f o r c i n g c o d e v i o l a t i o n s , a n d t h a t d o n o t e s t ab l i s h b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . Ta b l e C: 20 2 2 Me c h a n i c a l Co d e A d o p t i o n M a t r i x CM C Se c t i o n Se c t i o n Am e n d e d Bu i l d i n g S t a n d a r d o r Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e C h a n g e Fi n d i n g Se c t i o n 18 . 10 .02 0 Ne w s e c t i o n ad d e d t o t h e C M C to es t a b l i s h s c r e e n i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r me c h a n i c a l e q u i p m e n t Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Th e c i t y s t r i v e s t o a c h i e v e u n i f o r m i t y a m o n g t h e lo c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n s i n t h e e n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . T o t h a t e n d , m i n i m i z i n g t h e nu m b e r o f a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e s t a t e c o d e s i s t h e pr i m e g o a l . Ho w e v e r , the c i t y i s l a r g e l y u r b a n i z e d an d n e a r i n g b u i l d -ou t w i t h r e s i d e n t i a l su b d i v i s i o n s , c o m m e r c i a l a n d i n d u s t r i a l u s e s , a n d re c r e a t i o n a n d o p e n s p a c e s . As a g e n e r a l s e t t i n g , ro l l i n g fo o t hi l l s f r a m e s m u c h o f t h e c i t y ’ s l a n d . Ma n y p r o p e r t i e s h a v e s c e n i c v i e w s . Th e to p o g r a p h y o f t h e c i t y l e n d s i t s e l f t o n o t i ce a b l e ch a n g e s t o t h e e x i s t i n g v i s u a l c h a r a c t e r wh e n Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 29 of 46 la n d i m p r o v e m e n t s a r e m a d e . T h e p r o p o s e d c o d e ch a n g e ad d r e s s e s s c r e e n i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a l l ne w m e c h a n i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d he l p s m a x i m i z e th e v i s u a l q u a l i t y an d a e s t h e t i c v a l u e of a l l pr o j e c t f r o n t a g e s . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e Se c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e s mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s ba s e d o n cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c o r t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s , wh i c h i s fu r t h e r su b s t a n t i a t e d i n t h e o r d i n a n c e . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Se c t i o n 18 . 10 .0 30 Ne w s e c t i o n ad d e d t o t h e C M C to es t a b l i s h r o o f t o p h a z a r d a v o i d a n c e Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Ro o f s a f e t y i s a s y s t e m o f p r e v e n t a t i v e a n d s a f e t y me a s u r e s . A ny m e c h a n i c a l d e v i c e s o r a c c e s s po i n t s th a t a r e l o c a t e d c l o s e t o a r o o f ’ s e d g e re q u i r e s s a f e t y g u a r d r a i l i n g s a t t h e e d g e o f t h e bu i l d i n g ’ s r o o f . T h e p l a c e m e n t o f a s a f e t y r a i l o r fe n c e a t t h e e d g e o f a r o o f l i n e h a s t h e p o t e n t i a l to de g r a d e t h e q u a l i t y o f v i e w s o f t h e bu i l d i n g fr o m th e si t e , it s s u r r o u n d i n g s , an d fr o m ne a r o r fa r va r i o u s t o p o g r a p h i c a l a d v a n t a g e s . H e a l t h a n d Sa f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 au t h o r i z e s m o d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e bu i l d i n g st a n d a r d s b a s e d o n c l i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c o r to p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s , w h i c h i s fu r t h e r su b s t a n t i a t e d i n t h e o r d i n a n c e . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 30 of 46 SE C T I O N 4: 2 0 2 2 C A L I F O R N I A PL U M B I N G CO D E Th e pr o p o s e d mo d i f i c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h e 2 0 2 2 C a l i f o r n i a Pl u m b i n g Co d e i n C h a p t e r 1 8 . 16 (“ Pl u m b i n g Co d e ” ) a r e d e t a i l e d i n t h e o r d i n a n c e . Pu r s u a n t t o s t a t e l a w , t he cit y m a y a m e n d th e b u i l d i n g c o d e to i m p o s e m o r e r e s t r i c t i v e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i f e x p r e s s f i n d i n g s a r e m a d e t h a t s u c h am e n d m e n t s a r e n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f l o c a l c lim a t i c , g e o log i c a l or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . N o f i n d i n g s a r e n e c e s s a r y t o e n a c t l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s ne c e s s a r y t o c a r r y ou t p r o c e d u r e s b y t h e cit y r e l a t i n g t o c i v i l , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e , o r c r i m i n a l p r o c e d u r e s a n d r e m e d i e s a v a i l a b l e f o r e n f o r c i n g c o d e vi o l a t i o n s , a n d t h a t d o n o t e s t ab l i s h b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . Ta b l e D: 20 2 2 Pl u m b i n g Co d e A d o p t i o n Ma t r i x CM C Se c t i o n Se c t i o n A m e n d e d Bu i l d i n g S t a n d a r d o r Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e C h a n g e Fi n d i n g Se c t i o n 1 8 . 16 .0 1 0 Ad o p t i o n o f Ap p e n d i x H ( Pr i v a t e S e w a g e Di s p o s a l S y s t e m s ) an d M ( Pe a k W a t e r De m a n d C a l c u l a t o r ) Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i n o r d e r t o e n s u r e sa f e d e s i g n an d c o n s t r u c t i o n of p r i v a t e s e w a g e di s p o s a l s y s t e m s un d e r cha l l e n g i n g en v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s . Fo r t h i s r e a s o n , i t i s ne c e s s a r y t o a d o p t A p p e n d i x H . Th e a m e n d m e n t to t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s n e c e s s a r y t o pr e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e a n d s a f e t y o f re s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d p r o p e r t y w i t h i n t h e ci t y . To a s s i s t p l u m b i n g s y s t e m d e s i g n e r s a n d t o en c o u r a g e p r o p e r u s e a n d p r o m o t e u n i f o r m ap p l i c a t i o n o f t h e n e w a p p r o a c h e s f o r e s t i m a t i n g pe a k w a t e r de m a n d s , i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o a d o p t Ap p e n d i x M . E s t i m a t i n g p e a k w a t e r s u p p l y de m a n d f o r d i f f e r e n t p r o j e c t t y p e s w o u l d re s u l t in m o r e a c c u r a t e l y s i z e d s y s t e m s c o n s i s t e n t w i t h Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 31 of 46 th e l o w e r f l o w r a t e s a n d c o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s fr o m w a t e r -ef f i c i e n t p l u m b i n g f i x t u r e s a n d ap p l i a n c e s . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 18 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s ba s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c , or to p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Se c t i o n 18 . 16.02 0 Se c t i o n 1 5 0 5 a m e n d e d t o id e n t i f y mi n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r b y p a s s t e e s re c y c l e d w a t e r s y s t e m s . T h i s i t e m wa s ad o p t e d in 2 0 1 9 a s Se c t i o n 1 8 . 1 6 . 0 8 0 . Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Th i s p r o v i s i o n i s a l r e a d y a d o p t e d , p e r Or d . C S - 36 4 . Se c t i o n 18 . 16.0 30 Ne w s e c t i o n t o e s t a b l i s h th e a p p r o p r i a t e si z i n g o f r o o f d r a i n a g e s y s t e m s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Th e c i t y s t r i v e s t o a c h i e v e u n i f o r m i t y a m o n g t h e lo c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n s i n t h e e n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . T o t h a t e n d , m i n i m i z i n g t h e nu m b e r o f a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e s t a t e c o d e s i s t h e pr i m e g o a l . Ho w e v e r , the c o d e n e e d s t o in c o r p o r a t e a r a i n f a l l i n t e n s i t y f o r s i z i n g o f s t o r m wa t e r d r a i n a g e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e f o r r o o f s t h a t i s co n s i s t e n t w i t h lo c a l l y do c u m e n t e d s t o r m e v e n t s an d d r a i n a g e r e p o r t s . Th e pr o p o s e d a m e n d m e n t ad j u s t s th e r a t e t o r e f l e c t c o n c e n t r a t e d s u r g e s (i . e . , 1 - ho u r s t o r m r a i n f a l l a m o u n t s ) a n d du r a t i o n in t e n s i t ie s th a t w e r e m o d e l e d acc o r d i n g t o t h e Sa n D i e g o H y d r o l o g y M a n u a l a n d t h e i s o p l u v i a l ma p s p r o v i d e d . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 17 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 1 8 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e s mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o th e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s ba s e d o n c l i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c or t o p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s , w h i c h i s f u r t h e r su b s t a n t i a t e d i n t h e o r d i n a n c e . Th e a m e n d m e n t t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e a n d Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 32 of 46 sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . SE C T I O N 5: 2 0 2 2 C A L I F O R N I A EN E R G Y CO D E Th e pr o p o s e d mo d i f i c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h e 2 0 2 2 C a l i f o r n i a En e r g y C o d e in C h a p t e r 1 8 . 30 (“ En e r g y Co d e ” ) a r e d e t a i l e d i n t h e or d i n a n c e . Pu r s u a n t to s t a t e l a w , t he cit y m a y a m e n d th e En e r g y C o d e to i m p o s e m o r e r e s t r i c t i v e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i f e x p r e s s f i n d i n g s a r e m a d e t h a t s u c h am e n d m e n t s a r e n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f l o c a l c lim a t i c , g e o log i c a l or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . N o f i n d i n g s a r e n e c e s s a r y t o e n a c t l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s ne c e s s a r y t o c a r r y ou t p r o c e d u r e s b y t h e cit y r e l a t i n g t o c i v i l , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e , o r c r i m i n a l p r o c e d u r e s a n d r e m e d i e s a v a i l a b l e f o r e n f o r c i n g c o d e vi o l a t i o n s , a n d t h a t d o n o t e s t ab l i s h b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . Ta b l e E: 20 2 2 En e r g y Co d e A d o p t i o n M a t r i x CM C Se c t i o n Se c t i o n Am e n d e d Bu i l d i n g S t a n d a r d o r Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e C h a n g e Fi n d i n g Se c t i o n 1 8 . 3 0 . 0 1 0 Ad o p t i o n o f Ap p e n d i x 1-A (St a n d a r d s an d D o c u m e n t s R e f e r e n c e d ) Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s un d e r cha l l e n g i n g en v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s . He a l t h a n d S a f e t y C o d e S e c t i o n s 1 7 9 5 8 . 7 a n d 18 9 4 1 . 5 a u t h o r i z e mo d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s ba s e d o n lo c a l cl i m a t i c , g e o l o g i c , or to p o g r a p h i c a l c o n d i t i o n s . Se c t i o n 18 . 30 .02 0 Se c t i o n 1 2 0 . 1 1 a m e n d e d t o c h a n g e t h e so l a r o r r e c o v e r e d e n e r g y r e q u i r e m e n t s fo r n o n r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Th e s e p r o v i s i o n s a r e a l r e a d y a d o p t e d , p e r Or d . CS -36 4 . Fa i l u r e t o a d d r e s s a n d s u b s t a n t i a l l y re d u c e l o c a l g r e e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n s c r e a t e s a n in c r e a s e d r i s k t o t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y , a n d w e l f a r e of c i t y r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s . a n d o t h e r co m m u n i t y m e m b e r s . En e r g y e f f i c i e n c y e n h a n c e s Se c t i o n 18 . 30 .0 30 Se c t i o n 1 4 0 . 5 a m e n d e d t o c h a n g e t h e wa t e r h e a t i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r no n r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 33 of 46 Se c t i o n 18 . 30 .0 40 Se c t i o n 1 4 1 . 2 a m e n d e d t o ch a n g e t h e no n r e s i d e n t i a l p h o t o v o l t a i c re q u i r e m e n t s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d th e p u b l i c h e a l t h a n d w e l f a r e b y p r o m o t i n g t h e en v i r o n m e n t a l a n d e c o n o m i c h e a l t h o f t h e c i t y th r o u g h i n c o r p o r a t i n g g r e e n p r a c t i c e s i n t o t h e de s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n , m a i n t e n a n c e , a n d o p e r a t i o n of n e w a n d e x i s t i n g b u i l d i n g s . I n s t a l l a t i o n o f re n e w a b l e e n e r g y s y s te m s t o p r o v i d e a b u i l d i n g ' s en e r g y a n d w a t e r h e a t i n g n e e d s e n h a n c e s t h e pu b l i c h e a l t h a n d w e l f a r e b y r e d u c i n g a i r po l l u t i o n a n d g r e e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n s t h a t co m e f r o m f o s s i l f u e l c o m b u s t i o n . A c c o r d i n g t o th e C a r l s b a d C l i m a t e A c t i o n P l a n , c o m m u n i t y - wi d e G HG e m i s s i o n s n e e d t o b e r e d u c e d 4 9 pe r c e n t b y 2 0 3 5 t o h e l p a c h i e v e s t a t e w i d e re d u c t i o n t a r g e t s n e c e s s a r y t o r e d u c e i m p a c t s fr o m c l i m a t e c h a n g e . R e s i d e n t i a l l a n d u s e s ac c o u n t f o r 2 5 p e r c e n t o f t h e c o m m u n i t y ' s G H G em i s s i o n s , w h i l e c o m m e r c i a l a n d i n d u s t r i a l u se s ar e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a b o u t 3 2 p e r c e n t . Im p l e m e n t a t i o n o f e n e r g y e f f i c i e n c y , ph o t o v o l t a i c e n e r g y a n d a l t e r n a t i v e w a t e r he a t i n g s y s t e m s i n n e w a n d e x i s t i n g r e s i d e n t i a l an d n o n r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s w i l l s i g n i f i c a n t l y re d u c e e m i s s i o n s f r o m t h e s e u s e s . Th e f o l l o w i n g s t u d i e s d e m o n s t r a t e t h a t t h e l o c a l am e n d m e n t s a r e c o s t e f f e c t i v e a n d d o n o t r e s u l t in b u i l d i n g s c o n s u m i n g m o r e e n e r g y t h a n i s pe r m i t t e d b y t h e C a l i f o r n i a E n e r g y C o d e . ( A l l st u d i e s c a n b e f o u n d o n t h e L o c a l E n e r g y C o d e s an d S t a n d a r d s w e b s i t e a t: ht t p s : / / l o c a l e n e r g y c o d e s . c o m Se c t i o n 18 . 30 .0 50 Se c t i o n 1 5 0 a m e n d e d t o c h a n g e t h e so l a r o r r e c o v e r e d e n e r g y r e q u i r e m e n t s fo r s i n g l e f a m i l y h o m e s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Se c t i o n 18 . 30 .0 60 Se c t i o n 1 5 0 . 2 a m e n d e d t o ch a n g e en e r g y e f f i c i e n c y r e q u i r e m e n t s o n s i n g l e fa m i l y h o m e a l t e r a t i o n s a n d a d d i t i o n s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Se c t i o n 18 . 30 .0 70 Se c t i o n 1 8 0 . 5 a m e n d e d t o c h a n g e en e r g y e f f i c i e n c y r e q u i r e m e n t s o n m u l t i - fa m i l y h o m e a l t e r a t i o n s a n d a d d i t i o n s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 34 of 46 1) 20 2 4 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : E x i s t i n g Si n g l e -Fa m i l y R e s i d e n t i a l B u i l d i n g Up g r a d e s ( M a y 2 3 , 2 0 2 4 ) 2) 20 2 4 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : S i n g l e - Fa m i l y N e w C o n s t r u c t i o n ( M a y 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 ) 3) 20 2 3 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : N e w Mu l t i -Fa m i l y B u i l d i n g s ( M a y 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 ) 4) 20 2 3 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : N o n - Re s i d e n t i a l N e w C o n s t r u c t i o n ( J a n . 3 1 , 20 2 3 ) SE C T I O N 6: 2 0 2 2 C A L I F O R N I A GR E E N B U I L D I N G S T A N D A R D S CO D E Th e pr o p o s e d mo d i f i c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h e 2 0 2 2 C a l i f o r n i a Gr e e n B u i l d i n g S t a n d a r d s Co d e i n C h a p t e r 1 8 . 21 (“ Gr e e n B u i l d i n g S t a n d a r d s Co d e ” ) a r e de t a i l e d i n t h e o r d i n a n c e . Pu r s u a n t t o s t a t e l a w , t he cit y m a y a m e n d th e Gr e e n B u i l d i n g S t a n d a r d s C o d e to i m p o s e m o r e r e s t r i c t i v e b u i l d i n g st a n d a r d s i f e x p r e s s f i n d i n g s a r e m a d e t h a t s u c h a m e n d m e n t s a r e n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f l o c a l c lim a t i c , g e o log i c a l or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . N o fi n d i n g s a r e n e c e s s a r y t o e n a c t l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s n e c e s s a r y t o c a r r y ou t p r o c e d u r e s b y t h e cit y r e l a t i n g t o c i v i l , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e , o r c r i m i n a l pr o c e d u r e s a n d r e m e d i e s a v a i l a b l e f o r e n f o r c i n g c o d e v i o l a t i o n s , a n d t h a t d o n o t e s t ab l i s h b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . Ta b l e F: 20 2 2 Gr e e n Bu i l d i n g S t a n d a r d s Co d e Ad o p t i o n M a t r i x CM C Se c t i o n Se c t i o n A m e n d e d Bu i l d i n g S t a n d a r d o r Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e C h a n g e Fi n d i n g Se c t i o n 18 . 21 .02 0 Se c t i o n 2 0 2 a m e n d e d t o c l a r i f y t h e sc o p e o f d e f i n i t i o n s . Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Th e s e p r o v i s i o n s a r e a l r e a d y a d o p t e d , p e r Or d . CS -36 4 . Fa i l u r e t o a d d r e s s a n d s u b s t a n t i a l l y re d u c e l o c a l g r e e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n s c r e a t e s a n in c r e a s e d r i s k t o t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y , an d w e l f a r e of t h e c i t y r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d o t h e r co m m u n i t y m e m b e r s . En e r g y e f f i c i e n c y e n h a n c e s th e p u b l i c h e a l t h a n d w e l f a r e b y p r o m o t i n g t h e en v i r o n m e n t a l a n d e c o n o m i c h e a l t h o f t h e c i t y Se c t i o n 18 . 21 .0 30 Se c t i o n 4 . 1 0 6 a m e n d e d t o a d o p t m o r e re s t r i c t i v e E V r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r re s i d e n t i a l ( c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n st a n d a r d s ) Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Se c t i o n 18 . 21 .0 40 Se c t i o n 5 . 1 0 6 a m e n d e d t o a d o p t m o r e re s t r i c t i v e E V r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 35 of 46 no n r e s i d e n t i a l ( c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d in s t a l l a t i o n s t a n d a r d s ) th r o u g h i n c o r p o r a t i n g g r e e n p r a c t i c e s i n t o t h e de s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n , m a i n t e n a n c e , an d o p e r a t i o n of n e w a n d e x i s t i n g b u i l d i n g s . I n s t a l l a t i o n o f re n e w a b l e e n e r g y s y s t e m s t o p r o v i d e a b u i l d i n g ' s en e r g y a n d w a t e r h e a t i n g n e e d s e n h a n c e s t h e pu b l i c h e a l t h a n d w e l f a r e b y r e d u c i n g a i r po l l u t i o n a n d g r e e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n s t h a t co m e f r o m f o s s i l f u e l c o m b u s t i o n . A c c o r d i n g t o th e C a r l s b a d C l i m a t e A c t i o n P l a n , c o m m u n i t y - wi d e G H G e m i s s i o n s n e e d t o b e r e d u c e d 4 9 pe r c e n t b y 2 0 3 5 t o h e l p a c h i e v e s t a t e w i d e re d u c t i o n t a r g e t s n e c e s s a r y t o r e d u c e i m p a c t s fr o m c l i m a t e c h a n g e . R e s i d e n t i a l l a n d u s e s ac c o u n t f o r 2 5 p e r c e n t o f t h e c o m m u n i t y ' s G H G em i s s i o n s , w h i l e c o m m e r c i a l a n d i n d u s t r i a l u s e s ar e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a b o u t 3 2 p e r c e n t . Im p l e m e n t a t i o n o f e n e r g y e f f i c i e n c y , ph o t o v o l t a i c e ne r g y a n d a l t e r n a t i v e w a t e r he a t i n g s y s t e m s i n n e w a n d e x i s t i n g r e s i d e n t i a l an d n o n r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g s w i l l s i g n i f i c a n t l y re d u c e e m i s s i o n s f r o m t h e s e u s e s . Th e f o l l o w i n g s t u d i e s d e m o n s t r a t e t h a t t h e l o c a l am e n d m e n t s a r e c o s t e f f e c t i v e a n d d o n o t r e s u l t in b u i l d i n g s c o n s u m i n g m o r e e n e r g y t h a n i s pe r m i t t e d b y t h e C a l i f o r n i a E n e r g y C o d e . ( A l l st u d i e s c a n b e f o u n d o n t h e L o c a l E n e r g y C o d e s an d S t a n d a r d s w e b s i t e a t: ht t p s : / / l o c a l e n e r g y c o d e s . c o m 1) 20 2 4 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : E x i s t i n g Si n g l e -Fa m i l y R e s i d e n t i a l B u i l d i n g Up g r a d e s ( M a y 2 3 , 2 0 2 4 ) Se c t i o n 18 . 21 .0 50 Ap p e n d i x A 5 ad o p t e d t o a d o p t c e r t a i n no n r e s i d e n t i a l v o l u n t a r y m e a s u r e s a n d am e n d e d t o c h a n g e t h e s e r v i c e w a t e r he a t i n g a n d o n -si t e r e n e w a b l e e n e r g y re q u i r e m e n t s Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 36 of 46 2) 20 2 4 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : S i n g l e - Fa m i l y N e w C o n s t r u c t i o n ( M a y 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 ) 3) 20 2 3 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : N e w Mu l t i -Fa m i l y B u i l d i n g s ( M a y 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 ) 4) 20 2 3 C o s t E f f e c t i v e n e s s S t u d y : N o n - Re s i d e n t i a l N e w C o n s t r u c t i o n ( J a n . 3 1 , 20 2 3 ) SE C T I O N 7: 2 0 2 2 EX I S T I N G B U I L D I N G CO D E Th e pr o p o s e d mo d i f i c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h e 2 0 2 2 C a l i f o r n i a E x i s t i n g B u i l d i n g C o d e in C h a p t e r 1 8 . 09 (“ Ex i s t i n g B u i l d i n g C o d e ”) a r e d e t a i l e d i n t h e or d i n a n c e . Pu r s u a n t t o s t a t e l a w , t he cit y m a y a m e n d th e Ex i s t i n g B u i l d i n g C o d e to i m p o s e m o r e r e s t r i c t i v e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s i f e x p r e s s f i n d i n g s ar e m a d e t h a t s u c h a m e n d m e n t s a r e n e c e s s a r y b e c a u s e o f l o c a l c lim a t i c , g e o log i c a l or t o p o g r a p h i c a l co n d i t i o n s . N o f i n d i n g s a r e n e c e s s a r y t o en a c t l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s n e c e s s a r y t o c a r r y ou t p r o c e d u r e s b y t h e cit y r e l a t i n g t o c i v i l , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e , o r c r i m i n a l p r o c e d u r e s a n d r e m e d i e s av a i l a b l e f o r e n f o r c i n g c o d e v i o l a t i o n s , a n d t h a t d o n o t e s t ab l i s h b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s . Ta b l e G: 20 2 2 Ex i s t i n g B u i l d i n g C o d e Ad o p t i o n M a t r i x CM C Se c t i o n Se c t i o n A m e n d e d Bu i l d i n g S t a n d a r d o r Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e C h a n g e Fi n d i n g Se c t i o n 18 . 09 . 0 1 0 Ad o p t i o n o f Ap p e n d i x A ( G u i d e l i n e s f o r th e S e i s m i c R e t r o f i t o f E x i s t i n g B u i l d i n g s ) an d B ( S u p p l e m e n t a r y A c c e s s i b i l i t y Re q u i r e m e n t s f o r E x i s t i n g B u i l d i n g s a n d Fa c i l i t i e s ) Bu i l d i n g s t a n d a r d Lo c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n t h e pr e v e n t i o n o f m a j o r l o s s f i r e s , m a j o r e a r t h q u a k e da m a g e , a n d t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l i f e a n d p r o p e r t y lo s s , m a k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s to t h e s t a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s un d e r cha l l e n g i n g en v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s . Ea r t h q u a k e d a m a g e t o s t r u c t u r e s c a n b e c a u s e d by g r o u n d r u p t u r e , l i q u e f a c t i o n , g r o u n d s h a k i n g , an d p o s s i b l y i n u n d a t i o n f r o m t s u n a m i ( a s di s c u s s e d a b o v e ) . T h e l e v e l o f d a m a g e a t a lo c a t i o n r e s u l t i n g f r o m a n e a r t h q u a k e w i l l Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 37 of 46 de p e n d u p o n t h e m a g n i t u d e o f t h e e v e n t , t h e ep i c e n t e r d i s t a n c e , t h e r e s p o n s e o f g e o l o g i c ma t e r i a l s , a n d t h e d e s i g n a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n qu a l i t y o f s t r u c t u r e s . Al t h o u g h t h e r e a r e n o a c t i v e fa u l t s w i t h i n C a r l s b a d , t h e c i t y i s l o c a t e d w i t h i n a se i s m i c a l l y a c t i v e r e g i o n a n d e a r t h q u a k e s h a v e th e p o t e n t i a l t o c a u s e g r o u n d s h a k i n g o f si g n i f i c a n t m a g n i t u d e . Fo r t h i s r e a s o n , a n d be c a u s e t h e c i t y h a s a l o t o f o l d e r s t r u c t u r e s , so m e w h i c h a r e u n r e i n f o r c e d m a s o n r y s t r u c t u r e s it i s n e c e s s a r y t o a d o p t A p p e n d i x A . Th e am e n d m e nt t o t h e c o d e d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i s ne c e s s a r y t o p r e s e r v e t h e h e a l t h , w e l f a r e a n d sa f e t y o f r e s i d e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d p r o p e r t y wi t h i n t h e c i t y . Re g a r d i n g A p p e n d i x B , u nd e r t h e Tit l e I I AD A re g u l a t i o n , s t a t e a n d l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t s m u s t pr o v i d e p r o g r a m ac c e s s i b i l i t y in e x i s t i n g f a c i l i t i e s , an d t h e u n d e r t h e Tit l e I I I r e g u l a t i o n p u b l i c ac c o m m o d a t i o n s m u s t r e m o v e a r c h i t e c t u r a l ba r r i e r s i n e x i s t i n g f a c i l i t i e s w h e r e i t i s “ r e a d i l y ac h i e v a b l e . ” Pu b l i c e n t i t i e s , s u c h a s C a r l s b a d mu s t r e a s o n a b l y m o d i f y t h e i r r u l e s , p o l i c i e s , a n d pr o c e d u r e s t o a v o i d d i s c r i m i n a t i n g a g a i n s t p e o p l e wi t h d i s a b i l i t i e s. T h i s p r o p o s e d a m e n d m e n t i s re l a t e d t o t h e p u b l i c e n t i t i e s ’ p r o gr a m ac c e s s i b i l i t y o b l i g a t i o n s . L o c a l c o n d i t i o n s , in c l u d i n g a n e w h i s t o r i c l o c a l r e g i s t e r , w a r r a n t ma k i n g n e c e s s a r y c h a n g e s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h e st a t e b u i l d i n g s t a n d a r d s un d e r cha l l e n g i n g en v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s to a c c o m m o d a t e al t e r a t i o n s o f c h a n g e s o f o c c u p a n c y t o q u a l i f i e d hi s t o r i c b u i l d i n g s a n d f a c i l i t i e s . Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 38 of 46 Exhibit 2 BUILDING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (TITLE 18) Amend the various titles and sections of the Building Ordinance to read as specified below, signified as replacements, additions, or revisions to existing text. The proposed amendments update building standards amendments that have previously been adopted by the city. Revisions to existing text are shown in order by section number, with yellow back shaded strikeout typeface (i.e. strikeout) illustrating deletions and yellow back shaded underline typeface (i.e. underline) illustrating new text. A clean copy of the proposed changes will be provided in the ordinance that is presented to the City Council for review and consideration. SECTION 1. GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 18.21.030 Section 4.106 (Site Development) of the California Green Building Standards Code amended A.Section 4.106 is amended to read as follows: 4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction and major residential renovations. New construction and major residential renovations shall comply with Section 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625. Notwithstanding these requirements, the following exceptions apply: Exceptions: 1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions: 1.1. Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate power. 1.2. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project. 2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional parking facilities. 3. Where major residential renovations for one and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages do not include an electrical service panel upgrade, the requirements of Section 4.106.4.1shall apply to the maximum extent that does not require an electrical service panel upgrade. Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Highlight Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 39 of 46 4. In major residential renovations, where there is evidence substantiating that meeting the requirements of this section presents an unreasonable hardship or is technically infeasible, the building official may consider an appeal from the project sponsor to reduce the number of EV ready spaces, EV capable spaces, and EVSE installed spaces required or provide for EV charging elsewhere. 5. Where alternative and innovative parking systems will be installed as determined by the building official. 4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with attached private garages. For each dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit to provide an EV ready space. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate to the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at enclosed inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces. The service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere 208/240-volt minimum dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device. 4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as "(EV) READY". The receptacle or charger shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV READY". 4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, major residential renovations to existing multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels, and new residential parking facilities. When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels shall meet the requirements of Section 4.106.4.2.12. The provisions of this section shall also apply to major residential renovations. Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by ordinance of a local jurisdiction or any other applicable law. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details. 4.106.4.2.1 Multifamily development projects, major residential renovations to existing multifamily dwellings, and hotels and motels. The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to this section. 1. EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV capable spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 40 of 46 -- - The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Exceptions: 1. When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number equal to or greater than the required number of EV capable spaces. 2. When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number less than the required number of EV capable spaces, the number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed. Notes: a. Construction documents shall show locations of future EV spaces. Construction documents shall also provide information on amperage of future EVSE, raceway methods and electrical load calculations to verify that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system has sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge future EVs at all EV capable spaces at the full amperage. b. There is no requirement for EV capable spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use. 2. EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with lower power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit. Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts. 3. EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be available for use by all residents or guests. When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EVSE shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical capacity to the required EV capable spaces. 4.106.4.2.2 When a single EV space is required, it shall be an EVSE installed space with EV charger. 4.106.4.2.2.1 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Vehicle spaces with EV chargers and other electric vehicle charging stations required by Section 4.106.4.2.1, Item 3, shall comply with Section 4.106.4.2.2.1. Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations serving public accommodations, public housing, motels and hotels shall not be required to comply with this section. See California Building Code, Chapter 11B, for applicable requirements. 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 Location. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 41 of 46 EVCS shall comply with at least one of the following options: 1. The charging space shall be located adjacent to an accessible parking space meeting the requirements of the California Building Code, Chapter 11A, to allow use of the EV charger from the accessible parking space. 2. The charging space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined in the California Building Code, Chapter 2, to the building. Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations designed and constructed in compliance with the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, are not required to comply with Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, Item 3 4.106.4.2.2.1.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) dimensions. The charging spaces shall be designed to comply with the following: 1. The minimum length of each EV ready space, EV capable space, and EVSE installed space shall be 18 feet (5486 mm). 2. The minimum width of each EV ready space, EV capable space, and EVSE installed space shall be 9 feet (2743 mm). 3. One in every 25 charging spaces, but not less than one, shall also have an 8-foot (2438 mm) wide minimum aisle. A 5-foot (1524 mm) wide minimum aisle shall be permitted provided the minimum width of the EV space is 12 feet (3658 mm). a. Surface slope for this EV space and the aisle shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2.083 percent slope) in any direction. 4.106.4.2.2.1.3 Accessible EV spaces. In addition to the requirements in Sections 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, all EVSE, when installed, shall comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers in the California Building Code, Chapter 11B. EV ready spaces and EVCS in multifamily developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter 11A, Section 1109A. 4.106.4.2.3.9.1 EV space requirements. 1. Single EV space required. When a single EV ready space, or EV capable space, or EVSE installed space is required, it shall be an EVSE installed space. Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40- ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space, at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Formatted: Highlight Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 42 of 46 2. Multiple EV spaces required. Construction documents shall indicate the raceway termination point and the location of EVSE installed spaces, or EV ready spaces, or EV capable spaces, or receptacles, or EV chargers. Construction documents shall also provide information on amperage of installed or future receptacles or EVSE, raceway method(s), wiring schematics and electrical load calculations. Plan design shall be based upon a 40-ampere minimum branch circuit. Required raceways and related components that are planned to be installed underground, enclosed, inaccessible, or in concealed areas and spaces shall be installed at the time of original construction. 3. Exception. Notwithstanding subsection (2), a A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code. 4.106.4.2.4.9.2 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code. 4.106.4.2.5 Electric Vehicle Ready Space Signage. Electric vehicle ready spaces shall be identified by signage or pavement markings, in compliance with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s). 4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities serving existing multifamily buildings. When new parking facilities are added, or electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered and the work requires a building permit, ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces added or altered shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV capable spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Notes: 1. Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project's capability and capacity for facilitating future EV charging. 2. There is no requirement for EV capable spaces to be constructed or available until EV chargers are installed for use. Formatted: Highlight Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 43 of 46 SECTION 2. BUILDING CODE Chapter 18.04 BUILDING CODE 18.04.055 Section 113 (Means of Appeals) of the California Building Code amended. A. Section 113.1 is amended to read as follows: 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, its amendments and building requirements of the jurisdiction, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall also hear appeals of orders, decisions, and determinations made by the city, as an enforcing agency, relative to the application and interpretation of the California Building Code and other regulations governing construction, use, maintenance, and change of occupancy. An appeal of any public nuisance determination premised on a violation of Title 18 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code must also be heard by the Board of Appeals. B. Section 113.3 is amended to read as follows: 113.3 Qualifications and membership. The Board of Appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters and reach decisions on matters pertaining to building construction and applicable building codes, local ordinances, and other applicable law. The Board shall include five regular members, consisting of the building official from the cities of Oceanside, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido. Voting members of the Board shall not be employees or residents of the jurisdiction whose building official made the determination or took the action that is being appealed. The term shall be considered indefinite provided that the person is authorized and directed by one of the aforementioned jurisdictions to carry out the functions of that jurisdiction's building division. Three members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and three affirmative votes shall be necessary to render a decision. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation and will not be reimbursed for their service. The City Council is hereby designated as the Board of Appeals to hear and decide all appeals described in Section 18.04.055(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. 113.3.1 Standing committee. The Board of Appeals shall have no regular meetings, and all meetings shall be special meetings noticed pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. The Board shall be considered a "standing committee" with a continuing subject matter jurisdiction. The Board shall meet when an appeal is filed pursuant to this section; or as called upon by the building official to provide advisory comments regarding issues related to this code, such as the potential adoption of new codes or alternative methods and materials. 113.3.2 Hearing examiner or chairperson. The Board of Appeals may temporarily select one member to serve as a hearing examiner or chairperson to conduct a hearing and to report the Board's findings. The examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of hearings until a decision is made on the appeal and the business of the meeting has concluded. Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 44 of 46 C. Section 113.4 is addedamended to read as follows: 113.4 Secretary. The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as the secretary to the Board of Appeals and shall keep the minutes thereof but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board. All meetings of the Board shall be conducted pursuant to the terms of this section and called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 et seq.). D. Section 113.5 is added to read as follows: 113.54 Appeal to the Board of Appeals. Within 10 calendar days from the date the building official's decision, order, determination, or decision was issued, or within 10 calendar days from the date of issuance of a building-related order, determination, or decision as described in Section 18.04.055(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, any interested person or entity dissatisfied with such order, determination or the decision may file with the City Clerk a written appeal to the Board of Appeals specifying the reasons for the appeal, together with an appeal fee established by resolution of the City Council. Any appellant who is financially unable to pay the required appeal fee may file a written request for an appeal fee hardship waiver. The written request must be filed prior to or contemporaneous with the filing of the appeal. The appellant requesting the appeal fee hardship waiver shall indicate on the written appeal that an appeal fee hardship waiver request has been filed. The hardship waiver shall be considered by the city pursuant to the standards in Carlsbad Municipal Code section 1.10.120. Failure of any person or entity to file a timely appeal in accordance with this section shall constitute a waiver of the right to an appeal hearing and the building official's decision or action shall become final. ED. Section 113.65 is added to read as follows: 113.65 Hearing and conduct. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal and appeal fee, the Board shall fix a date, time, and place for the hearing of the appeal by the Board. The Board shall hold a public hearing on the matter within 60 calendar days of the filing of the written appeal, or as soon thereafter as a quorum can be assembled. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant and any interested parties of record discovered through reasonable diligence, through either personal service or first-class mail, each appellant at the address shown on the appeal, and to the interested parties of record at the parties' last known address. Notice by mail shall be deemed effective on the date of deposit. Hearings before the Board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the building official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant shall be considered in the hearing of the appeal. The Board of Appeals may continue the hearing for good cause. FE. Section 113.76 is added to read as follows: Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 45 of 46 113.76 Decision. The Board of Appeals shall hear the matter and approve, disapprove, or modify the order, determination, or decision of the building official or the building-related order, determination, or decision as described in Section 18.04.055(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The Board of Appeals shall make written findings and render a written decision on each appeal which it hears; and shall cause a copy of same to be furnished to the appellant, to the building official, and to any person requesting it. The Board's written determination shall be final. There is no further administrative appeal. GF. Section 113.87 is added to read as follows: 113.87 Effect of building official's decision during appeal period. Except for orders, decisions, or determinations issued by the building official or by the city, as an enforcing agency, because of conditions that represent an immediate threat to life or safety of the public or adjacent properties, enforcement of any notice and order, decision or determination of the building official shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed. Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Highlight Oct. 8, 2024 Item #9 Page 46 of 46 -7 7 -I I ~ 1 7