Note: Prior ordinance history: Ord. 18.
The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, adopted by the State of California, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated in this section by reference as amended.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, the appendices, including BF – Patio Covers, BG – Sound Transmission, and BB – Tiny Homes thereto, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference as amended.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, including the appendices, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, copyrighted by the State of California, the appendices, including G – Sizing of venting systems on appliances with draft hoods, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, including Appendices A – Recommended Rules for sizing the water supply system; B – Explanatory notes on combination waste and vent systems; C – Alternate plumbing systems; D – Sizing storm water drainage systems; I – Installation standards; J – Combination of indoor and outdoor combustion air; and K – Portable rainwater catchment systems, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, including the appendices, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, including the appendices, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, including the appendices, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
There is adopted by the town for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, those certain amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code duly adopted by the South Placer Fire District (the "local amendments"). Pursuant to Assembly Bill 130, this adoption does not include any new local amendments. All amendments previously adopted in 2022 remain valid and are carried forward without modification into the 2025 code cycle. Pursuant to Section 50022.6 of the California Government Code, at least one copy of the 2025 California Fire Code and the local amendments shall be kept in the office of the town clerk.
(Ord. 292 § 1, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, including the appendices, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code as published by the International Code Council, including the appendices, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, adopted by the State of California, including the appendices, copies of which are on file as required by law in the office of the town clerk, is adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference.
(Ord. 83 § 10, 1990; Ord. 165 § 10, 1996; Ord. 271 § 1, 2017; Ord. 286 § 1, 2020; Ord. 291 § 2, 2022; Ord. 302, 12/9/2025)
A. 
The purpose of this section is to clarify when a residential remodel project (with or without an addition) involving repair, alteration, or reconstruction of an existing building shall be considered a new building for the purposes of fee calculations, building code compliance, and permit/activity type.
B. 
When the scope(s) of work involves the removal of a portion of the building greater than sixty percent of the existing walls, the project shall be considered a new building, and the entire building shall comply with all currently adopted codes. Plan review and permit fees shall be based on the valuation of the entire project as a new building.
C. 
The linear feet of walls include the length of doors and windows. If at least forty percent of the existing walls remain, the building is considered a remodel. If less than forty percent of the existing walls remain, the building is considered a new building.
D. 
Discovery of rotted members, or any unforeseen need for additional demolition during construction shall be included in a recalculation of this formula.
E. 
"Removed" or "rebuilt" refers to wall studs which have been removed from their point of attachment, or wall studs which are left in place but are not structurally necessary. Wall studs which have been removed and reused are considered removed or rebuilt. Framing which is stored in place shall be considered existing.
(Ord. 282 § 3, 2019)
A. 
Charges imposed by various sections of the adopted Uniform Codes as due and payable upon the first day of the calendar month next following mailing of said notice of charge and are payable on said first day of the month at the office of the town clerk in the Town Hall if no other earlier date for payment is provided thereafter.
B. 
In the event of disputed charges, the person obligated shall deposit the amount demanded with the town clerk and the matter shall be referred to the town council for decision.
(Ord. 83 § 11, 1990)
A. 
Charges imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be a lien upon the premises as provided by statute. Whenever a charge imposed remains unpaid twenty days after the payment is due, the town clerk may file with the recorder of Placer County, a statement of lien claim. This statement shall contain the legal description of the premises charged, the amount of the unpaid charges, and a notice the town claims a lien for this amount.
B. 
If the person charged is not the owner of the premises, and the clerk has notice of this, then notice shall be mailed to the owner of the premises, if his or her address is known to the clerk, whenever such charge remains unpaid for a period of twenty days after the charge assessed is due.
C. 
The failure of the clerk to record such lien or to mail such notice, or the failure of the owner to receive such notice, shall not affect the right to foreclose the lien for unpaid charges as mentioned herein.
D. 
If through error or otherwise the charge plus penalties thereon as stated in said list shall be incorrect, such error shall be disregarded and shall not affect or invalidate the filing.
(Ord. 83 § 12, 1990)
Property subject to a filed lien for unpaid charges imposed by this chapter shall be sold for non-payment of the same, and the proceeds of such sale shall be applied to pay the charges, after deducting costs, as in the case of the preclosure of statutory liens.
(Ord. 83 § 14, 1990)
As a separate, distinct, and cumulative remedy established for the collection of said charges and penalties thereon an action may be brought in the name of the town in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce a lien of the charge and penalties thereon.
(Ord. 83 § 15, 1990)
The town attorney is authorized to bring an action against any person obligated to pay any sum due under the provisions of this chapter and to seek reimbursement for any court costs and attorney fees expended in connection with such action.
(Ord. 83 § 16, 1990)
The provisions of this chapter including the penalties for violation thereof, insofar as they relate to procedures for abatement of nuisances, unsafe or unsanitary buildings, housing, or yard conditions, shall be deemed to be cumulative to any and all other procedures or remedies the town shall have at law or at equity, and a complete and alternative procedure to such remedies for the abatement of or remedy of such conditions.
(Ord. 83 § 19, 1990)
Violation of any provision of this chapter, including the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to one thousand dollars or up to six months in jail.
(Ord. 83 § 17, 1990)