Except as provided in this chapter, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, (Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code, as adopted by the state of California, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference and shall become the "the Palm Desert Existing Building Code" for the purpose of regulating the Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings, in existing buildings in the city. The California Existing Building Code will be on file for public examination in the office of the building official.
(Ord. 1439, 1/8/2026)