It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to regulate the repair or replacement of structures on both public and privately owned property.
(Ord. 188 § 1, 1994)
Damaged structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as a result of an earthquake, and its aftershocks, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
A. 
When the estimated valuation of repair does not exceed 10% of the replacement cost of the structure, the damaged portion(s) may be restored to their pre-earthquake condition.
B. 
When the estimated valuation of repair is greater than 10%, but less than 50%, of the replacement cost of the structure, the damaged portions, as well as all critical ties associated with those portions, shall be repaired and/or brought into conformance with the Uniform Building Code, and all other applicable uniform codes currently in force.
C. 
When the estimated valuation of repair exceeds 50% of the replacement cost of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable uniform codes currently in force.
Exception: The cost of repairing damaged chimneys in Group R, Division 3 occupancies shall be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement cost.
(Ord. 188 § 1, 1994)
All new masonry chimneys or reconstructed portions of damaged masonry chimneys shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Uniform Building Code and other applicable uniform codes currently in force. Further, all new or reconstructed chimneys shall be anchored to the structure in accordance with the current code. Where the portion of the chimney extending above the roof line exceeds two times the least dimension of the chimney, the portion extending above the roof line shall be braced to the roof structure.
(Ord. 188 § 1, 1994)
All damaged buildings determined to be constructed of unreinforced masonry shall be repaired and strengthened to comply with the currently adopted edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, Appendix Chapter 1.
(Ord. 188 § 1, 1994)
Valuation, building permit and plan check fees for masonry garden walls shall be as set forth in the latest resolution of the city council of the city of Moorpark relating to permit fees.
(Ord. 188 § 1, 1994; Ord. 395 § 1, 2010)