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Prior history: Ords. 1014 and 1029.
The Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, including all appendices, tables and indices thereto is adopted as part of the building code of the city of San Jacinto (copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk) with the following modifications:
A. 
Section 301.2.1, paragraph (2) is amended to read as follows:
Fences not over eighteen inches (18") shall not need a building permit.
B. 
Section 304.3 is amended to read as follows:
Plan Review Fees: When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee for buildings or structures shall be 65% of the established building permit fee.
The plan review fees for electrical, mechanical and plumbing work shall be equal to 25% of the total permit fee for each. The plan review fee for grading work shall be 35% of the grading permit fee. The plan review fee for energy shall be 15% of the building permit fee.
The plan review fee for public and private improvements shall be as established by City Council resolution. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require an additional plan review an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the established rate.
(Ord. 1074 § 2, 1999; Ord. 08-01 § 2; Ord. 10-11 § 2; Ord. 13-07 § 3; Ord. 16-15 § 3; Ord. 19-19 § 3)
The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is hereby adopted as part of the Building Code of the City of San Jacinto with the following modifications:
A. 
Section 105.2, Building, Item 1 is amended to read as follows:
"1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2). It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by Section 710A, despite exemption from permit. However, a permit is required for any concrete flat work associated with the structures."
B. 
Section 105.2, Building, Item 2 is amended to read as follows:
"2. Fences and walls accessory to Group R-3 occupancies and located on lots used exclusively for single-family residential purposes shall not require a building permit where the height does not exceed six (6) feet measured from adjacent grade, provided they comply with the San Jacinto Municipal Code, Development Code (Title 17), and California Building Standards Code. Retaining walls over eighteen (18) inches in height, and any fence or wall that includes a retaining wall over eighteen (18) inches in height with a freestanding fence on top, shall require a building permit."
C. 
Section 105.2, Building, Item 5 is amended to read as follows:
"5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1 and any associated concrete flat work."
D. 
Section 105.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Permits shall expire where the work authorized has not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days of issuance, or where work is suspended or abandoned for one hundred eighty (180) days. The Building Official may grant a single extension for good cause not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days. Additional extensions require written request and approval by the Building Official."
E. 
Section 109.1 (Payment of Fees) is amended to read as follows:
"A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. When plans or other data are required to be submitted under Section 107, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submittal. Plan review fees shall be calculated and collected in accordance with the City's Master Fee Schedule, as adopted by City Council resolution and as may be amended from time to time. The fee shall cover the cost of examining plans, specifications, and supporting documents for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Where plans are incomplete, substantially revised, or resubmitted for additional review, an additional plan review fee may be assessed in accordance with the City's Master Fee Schedule."
F. 
Section 1616.3.3 is added to Chapter 16, "Structural Design," of the CBC is amended to include the following local provision read as follows:
"1616.3.3 Block Walls. Block walls within the City shall be designed for a basic wind speed of one hundred (100) miles per hour, due to documented local wind conditions and historic regional wind events."
G. 
Appendix J (Grading), Section J110.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
"J110.3 Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion and provide stability. Where cut slopes are not subject to erosion due to erosion-resistant character of materials, such production may be omitted. Unless otherwise recommended in the approved soil engineering or engineering geology report, cut and fill slopes shall be planted in accordance with this Section. The protection for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final permit approval.
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General Requirements. Cut slopes equal to or greater than 5 feet in vertical height and fill slopes equal to or greater than 3 feet in vertical height shall be planted with grass or ground cover to protect the slope from erosion and instability. Other slopes as deemed necessary by the Community Development Director shall also be planted.
B.
Slopes exceeding 15 feet in vertical height shall be planted with shrubs, spaced at not more than 10 feet on center; or trees, spaced not to exceed 20 feet on center; or a combination of shrubs and trees at equivalent spacings, in addition to the grass or ground cover. The plants selected and planting patterns may be varied upon the recommendation of a landscape architect or a slope control specialist with approval of the Community Development Director. If a species other than those from the recommended list of plants is selected, a written statement shall be submitted by a landscape architect or slope control specialist certifying the plants suitable for erosion control and slope stability. This statement must accompany the grading plan at the time of submittal.
C.
All Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.325 of the Development Code."
(Ord. 1074 § 3, 1999; Ord. 08-01 § 3; Ord. 10-11 § 3; Ord. 13-07 § 4; Ord. 16-15 § 4; Ord. 19-19 § 4; Ord. 22-18 § 3; Ord. 25-08 § 3)
The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Mechanical Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 1074 § 4, 1999; Ord. 08-01 § 4; Ord. 10-11 § 4; Ord. 13-07 § 5; Ord. 16-15 § 5; Ord. 19-19 § 5; Ord. 22-18 § 4; Ord. 25-08 § 4)
The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Residential Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 10-11 § 5; Ord. 13-07 § 6; Ord. 16-15 § 6; Ord. 19-19 § 6; Ord. 22-18 § 5; Ord. 25-08 § 5)
The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Plumbing Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 1074 § 5, 1999; Ord. 08-01 § 5; Ord. 10-11 § 6; Ord. 13-07 § 7; Ord. 16-15 § 7; Ord. 19-19 § 7; Ord. 22-18 § 6; Ord. 25-08 § 6)
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Green Building Standards Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 10-11 § 7; Ord. 13-07 § 8; Ord. 16-15 § 8; Ord. 19-19 § 8; Ord. 22-18 § 7; Ord. 25-08 § 7)
The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, including all appendices, tables and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk), is adopted as the Uniform Housing Code of the city of San Jacinto.
(Ord. 1074 § 6, 1999)
The California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Administrative Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 13-07 § 9; Ord. 16-15 § 9; Ord. 19-19 § 9; Ord. 22-18 § 8; Ord. 25-08 § 8)
The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Energy Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 13-07 § 10; Ord. 16-15 § 10; Ord. 19-19 § 10; Ord. 22-18 § 9; Ord. 25-08 § 9)
The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition, and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 1074 § 8, 1999; Ord. 13-07 § 11; Ord. 16-15 § 11; Ord. 19-19 § 11; Ord. 22-18 § 10; Ord. 25-08 § 10)
The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Referenced Standards Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 13-07 § 12; Ord. 16-15 § 12; Ord. 19-19 § 12; Ord. 22-18 § 11; Ord. 25-08 § 11)
The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, including Article 89 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the "Electrical Code of the City of San Jacinto."
(Ord. 1074 § 10, 1999; Ord. 08-01 § 6; Ord. 10-11 § 8; Ord. 13-07 § 13; Ord. 16-15 § 13; Ord. 19-19 § 13; Ord. 22-18 § 12; Ord. 25-08 § 12)
A. 
All buildings for which permits are issued shall, prior to final inspection, paint with black numbers on a white reflective background on the front curb face the address of said building. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches high.
B. 
All new single-family dwellings and duplexes with garages shall have an illuminated address attached to the left side of the front garage wall facing the street, sixty inches above the driveway surface. The illumination shall be one hundred ten (110) volt with photocell switching. The address numbers shall be one inch by four inches.
C. 
The owners of all buildings in the city shall be responsible for installing the address on the mailbox and on the structure itself. Such numbers shall be a minimum of three inches tall and on a contrasting background.
(Ord. 1074 § 10, 1999)
Pursuant to Section 15.04.020, certain developer fees are required to be paid. The purpose of these fees is described in detail below. The minimum fees will be established by city council resolution and may be amended from time to time by a resolution of the city council of the city.
A. 
Water capital improvement fund. For the upgrade and replacement of existing wells, reservoirs, booster systems and distribution systems of the water department.
B. 
Public safety capital improvement fund.
1. 
Structures. For the acquisition and construction of public safety-related buildings, ground and fixtures.
2. 
Equipment. For the acquisition of capital equipment for public safety purposes including vehicles, radios, furniture and other equipment with a cost exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
C. 
Storm drain improvement fund. For the development of the master drainage plan and other storm drain systems.
D. 
Traffic signalization fund. For the construction of traffic safety improvements such as traffic signals, warning lights, and signal coordinating equipment.
E. 
Sewer connection fund. For upgrade and replacement of the sewer collection system.
F. 
Lighting and landscape district fund. For the establishment, maintenance, and administration of lighting and landscape maintenance districts.
(Ord. 1074 § 11, 1999)
The police chief and officer of the police department, the city attorney, the fire chief, fire prevention officer, the building official, the planning director, city planners, building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and all city officials charged with the issuance of licenses and permits shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and are authorized to issue a citation for violation thereof.
A. 
No Permits to Be Issued. No permit of any nature shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter which is not in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any permit issued contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be void and of no effect.
B. 
Legal Procedure. Any building or structure erected or maintained, any grading, or any use of property contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the city attorney shall immediately commence action or actions, proceeding or proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof, in the manner provided by law; and shall take such other steps, and shall apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such building, structure or use and restrain and enjoin any person from setting up, erecting or maintaining such building or structure, grading, or using any property contrary to the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the right and the duty of every citizen to participate and assist the city officials in the enforcement of this chapter.
C. 
Remedies. All remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. The conviction and punishment of any person hereunder shall not relieve such person from the responsibility of correcting prohibited buildings, structures or improvements, nor prevent the enforced correction or removal thereof.
D. 
Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or of the adopted codes or standards are hereby repealed.
(Ord. 1074 § 12, 1999)
The Building Official is authorized to issue stop-work orders where construction is occurring without a permit or in violation of the conditions of a permit. Work shall not resume until the violation has been corrected, applicable fees have been paid, and the stop-work order has been rescinded by the Building Official.
(Ord. 25-08 § 13)
A. 
Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure, or cause or permit the same to be done, in violation of this Code.
B. 
Violation of the provisions of this chapter or the 2025 Building Code is deemed to be a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment, or by both fine and imprisonment. A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he or she commits, continues, or permits a violation of this chapter or the 2025 Building Code.
C. 
Violations of this chapter are declared to be a public nuisance, and the City Attorney may institute necessary legal procedures for the abatement, removal, or enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law, or may take such other steps as deemed necessary to accomplish these ends. The application of any penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
(Ord. 1074 § 13, 1999; Ord. 08-01 § 7; Ord. 10-11 § 9; Ord. 13-07 § 14; Ord. 16-15 § 14; Ord. 19-19 § 14; Ord. 22-18 § 13; Ord. 25-08, 11/18/2025§ 14)