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Home My Public Portal AboutA2009-07-29 PLANNING COMMISSION.~MEfIU CrtY c~ Ctty vUeettng CaaQQenges (O ~ D D I 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 603-0220 Hilario Esparza Board Member Walter Lopez Board Member Lorene Reed Board Member Constance Webb Board Member Annette Johnson Board Member DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF Jonathan Colin, Rita Manibusan, Director Interim Manager ~4~ ®~ ®~ LYNW®®® ®ESIGN R'EVI~I~ B®AR® CI~°Y ~AdL COUNCIL CFIAMBERS ~~~, ~~~ 11330 BULLIS ROAD ~ECE~~ LYNWOOD, CA 902E 2 ]uly 29, 2009 5.®® PeM^ DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JUL 2 3 2009 CITY OF LYN1A20UD CITY CLERKS OFFICE `~~ ~,~:~ Karen Figueredo, Planning Assistant 1 ®~'E~RIN~ CEREMONgES 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Flag Salute. 3. Roll call of Board members. 4. Certification of Agenda Posting. 5. Minutes of Design Review Board meeting: Continue. PUBLIC ORALS 6. At this time, any member of the public may comment on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Design Review Board. CONTINUED ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 7. NONE NEW ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 8. Front Yard Setback Parkins Pad APPLICANT: City of Lynwood Proposal The City of Lynwood is requesting that the Design Review Board review a potential Ordinance that would allow a 9' x 20' parking pad in the front yard setback area in residential zones, to include applicable development standards, stipulations, screening and review process. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Design Review Board review and provide recommendations to the Traffic and Parking Commission, Planning Commission and City Council. 9. Appeal APPLICANT: Sharon P. Harris 11128 Linden Street APN 6193-013-027 Pro osal Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 001414 2 Recommendation Staff recommends that the Design Review Board deny the Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 001414, uphold the Administrative Fine and direct the property owner to work with staff to abate the violations stated in the citation in a timely manner. ~®.~®l9Ri~NgE~T Adjourn to the next schedule meeting of the Lynwood Design Review Board in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, 90262. '`'~`~ AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: July 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Design Review Board Committee FROM: Jonathan Colin, Director of Development Services BY: Karen Figueredo, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Front Yard Setback Parking Pads Prooosal For the Design Review Board review a potential ordinance that would allow a 9' X 20' parking pad in the front yard setback area in residential zones to include applicable development standards, stipulations, screening and review process. Background The City of Lynwood is parking deficient in most residential neighborhoods. Extensive growth in population and development has severely limited the supply of street parking. In addition, previous zoning codes had minimal parking requirements that do not address the large families and multiple vehicles present at most households. Staff has investigated potential methods to help relieve the street parking deficiency and congestion to include a garage conversion task force, amending the zoning code to require additional parking, strictly enforcing illegal street parking and even prohibiting overnight parking from 2:00 am to 6:00 a.m. A City Council member inquired about the possibility of permitting a parking pad in the front setback area under certain circumstances with adequate screening. Council also recommended that the front yard setback parking pad option be reviewed by the Design Review Board and that their recommendation be forwarded to the Traffic and Parking Commission, Planning Commission and the City Council for consideration. Similar requests were made in 2006 and 2007, and were unanimously denied. Analysis & Discussion Staff surveyed twenty-four (24) cities of which twenty-two (22) returned phone calls. Only the cities of La Habra Heights and Lawndale allow front yard setback parking pads. 1 La Habra He~hts has large two acre minimum parcels and no sidewalks, curbs or gutters which is not comparable to Lynwood. Lawndale is small (i.e. two square miles), densely populated, and allows the front yard setback parking pads subject to standards and findings to include: • Property must have nonconforming parking availability on-site; • Location of existing structures prohibits additional parking; • All parking structures and spaces on-site must be used for parking; • Parking pad for maximum of two residences, no multi-family; No garage conversions or other violations present; • Property must be owner occupied or obtain written permission from the owner; • Submit site plan, obtain a permit, staff inspection and final approval; • Screening and landscaping to buffer the parking pad; • Passenger vehicles only; • Parking pad can only be 90 degrees; • Parking pad cannot exceed 10' X 20' (200 square feet) in area; • Parking pad requires Planning Commission approval. In 2006, a Legislative Committee comprised of City Council members was formed, and recommended that the front yard setback parking pad option be reviewed by the Traffic and Parking Commission. The request was also presented to the Planning Commission who discussed the issue on October 10, 2006 and unanimously objected to front yard parking pads. In addition, the Traffic and Parking Commission discussed a potential ordinance to allow parking pad in the front yard setback area on March 22, 2007, which was also rejected. The decision to reject the parking pad proposal was based on findings that the front yard is the property "show piece" that keeps properly values up. An aesthetically attractive and landscaped front yard benefits the community. The Design Review Board should weigh the benefits against the detriments of such an ordinance. An aesthetically attractive and landscaped front yard benefits the residents and the City. If the Design Review Board does support an ordinance, the Commission should recommend standards, stipulations, review and processing. Screening with landscape materials would be essential to promote aesthetics and maintain property values. Attached are photographs of un-permitted front yard setback parking pads in the City of Lynwood. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Design Review Board review front yard setback parking pads and make recommendations for staff to forward to the Planning and Traffic Commission. 2 Attachments: Survey City Lawndale Ordinance Planning Division Survey Is Parking In The Front Yard Setback Allowed? City _ i Yes iVo _ Lakewood ~ X - - '~--= - Montebello ~' X La Mirada -- X { - _ Maywood ' X Cerritos Commerce ~ I, X Compton 'I X Bellflower Bell Gardens ~ X Duarte _ Norwalk Huntington Park Paramount ~~ ~__ Witthier Torrance i I X Sante Fe Springs i ~ X_ Signal Hill _ Redondo Beach ~ '~~, X _ Gardena ~ X ____ La Habra Heights i X X_ , I X Rolling Hills Estate ~~ -~-- Rancho Palos Verdes ~; X Pico Rivera ~I ~ - -- Carson ~ ~ _ _ _ _ __ _' it 'i i'~'~~~' i' ~_ ~ _. _ - r''..~'c'. Crtirlx ~i ert'I~Y~ t_`'i` ri`€X~l°."L k°z F..C1~#t~~:~ 5.~ C~~' ~S°'.~u' ...k.'®I. ~~ -•-S'1s ~r~2n's,, ~-s~~e,~`.I Urw ~,c=e ~'s' G er ~• Alnr1~15C T`132:T :s~iP~i'OF-:GPs'? A.P~~.~~s_I i~s_. I's'O, g1-98 P'L`l~`i~°IC€~O PAFk~IF~G P1s17S II3 PAST-U'~E~'~~~i I~RO~'1' S~P6AC"r.,~^ . 6vHEREAS, the lack of av'afia'sie lot area may be a hardship far legal non-conforming properties which do not meet the minimum an-site parking requirements; and WHEREAS, the lack of available street parking may be ~ hardship for some residential properties; and WHEREAS, the proposed Planning Text Amendment would apply in limited situations and be subject to a permit, conditions of approval and site inspections; and WHEREAS, the proposed Planning Text amendment would not be dekrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare; and WHEREAS, on July S, 1992 a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held by the Lawndale Planning Commission on Planning Text Amendment No. 91-9; and WHEREAS, evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same and from members of the City Staff and City Council having reviewed, analy2ed and studied said proposal; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 92-14 and Planning Text Amendment No. 91-9 thereby allowing parking pads in residential front setbacks subject to findings, a permit, development standards and inspections. THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF I.AWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREHX ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Section 17.72.090 of the Lawndale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 17.73.090. Front setback restrictions-- Vfolation--Penalty. ORDINANCE H0. 7tl4-92 APPROVING PTA 91-9 PERNYTTTNG PARKING PADS IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACKS -1° /2GE+6 16:5? 31097u2163 CITY OF LP.4dtdUF1L~ k ~ ~.a •~ +~ F E~i~ i7~~c~F-; ~. tY~1.1 (.ta I. °i~r,-If for 1:7~r`ft ti: }" ~_in ;.1 <: <<a~"~, i-r~a t,e, :ante. ~. ~•F~t~~,= ~ ~ r C°,e ~=i`a,~~' ifi ~~Y?i1 ViY~ iY. s~: SY i_, t~'C ESei C; l( ~5"~~ 4%:. cztt;. Cit~'~~ ~. ].tiU,° UU T'a ~.tr ~:te €~.e-;ip~ S. F'1 `~.~tu t- S2Cr`_'ti .i Ci l'1 :3 tom. C:15.G ~k.'G Cii settaack u~•ew trtil9.~ed as a driveway f:~r tf1G Pr~.nc~pal vehieular` access to the parking spaces c+r structure on the premises except as auth~rizec's herein- H, A property owner may file a plot plan with the community ^eveiapment Department to be approved by the Planning Commission Eor a public hearing subject to Section 17.40.150 to park no more than one vehicle in th o erdontrovidedk that alsa of pthe plan may be app p following findings are made: (1) That the property as currently developed is ~ugally non-confarminq with fewer parking spaces than required by Section 17.72 of the Lawndale Municipal Code_ (2) That the plan submitted by the applicant demonstrates that because of trie existing location of structures the•praperty is unable to comply with current applicable parking requirements related to location and design. (g) That all existing parking structures and parking spaces are being used for the parking of operable motor vehicles and not being used for storage of household items or other incompatibl6 uses. (a) That the property shall be developed with no more than two dwelling units. (5) That no illegal garage conversions are present on the property. (6) That tha applicant shall receive a preliminary and final inspection by the community Development Department to ensure compliance with all required findings and development standards. ORDINANCE N0. 704-92 APPROVING PTA 91-9 PERMITTING PARKING PADS IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACKS "2° %,!t?~ _c~ii ~ti ~G~ ~'1 [' ~~rC FCC: _'i il' t L'!•,'.: ~'L~ ~ ,.,~~~.~ (5} What the pa~^king space be co~~structed with - lix.e of° t~i',~~e~w £t~:t~=t°i~:? +,ca ihe. es~isi~tng - - improved drive~€ay, and if the driveway is f unimproved,. an improved driveway meeting current standards shall be installed. (5) That the parking ,space be utilNotdtofbe operable passenger vehicles only• used for storage or parking of inoperable vehicles or trailers, boats and recreational vehicle. 0. Any applicant or party aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission may appeal to the City Council pursuant to Sections 17.12.120 through 1?,12.180 of the Lawndale Municipal Code. E. Penalty. Violation of this section shall be deemed an infraction as defined in Sections 1.08.010 through 1.08.060 of this code and the amount of the fine shall 6e such as the City council may establish Prom time to time by resolution," (prior code 4-1-10) SECTION 2. That a Negative DeCleratien aas prepared pursuant to Section 15083 of the California Environmental Quality Act and State EIR guidelines and certified by the Planning Commission on July 8, 1992 and hereby certified by the City Council after having reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration, and further, upon finding that upon the basis of the initial Study together with comments received during the public review process that there is no substantial evidence that there will be any significant adverse environmental effect as a result of Planning Text Amendment No. 91-9, SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance, and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the city Council at which the same is passed and adopted. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after ics final passage and adoption, and within fifteen (16) days after its final passage, the City C1erK aha11 cause it to be published in the j,~awndale Tribune, the City~s adjudicated neaspaper, and shall poet same at the City Hall., the Civic Centsr building and the United States Poet Office, Lawndale Branch. ORDINANCE NO. 704-92 _ APPROVING PTA 919 PERMITTING PAR}CiNG PAD5 IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT - SETBACKS -4- ~: - - ~ ~ y ~._.u -'~:~ u -~ ' U~''i~ i :te,i so IC:,_ ~~ rJ7U '~E;:f i•i f1' 0;' L~`f,;I ~I~~.+LE - t'.aC-= l~=-, J,' 1'A~SEI~r APPROG~ED At3d A~JAPTED gn tkSe -20th. day cSf At~ttxtFSt: ~ 192. I= i Q ~•~ ~~ I r~f"7 " r 1: MAYOR, CTTY OF LAW ALE ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELE5 - ) SS CITY OF LAWNDALE ) I, NEiL K. ROTH, Gity Clerk of the City of Lawndale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance No. 704-92_was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day oP August, 1992, and was duly approved and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of August, 1992, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hofmann, Rudolph, Marthens NOES: Lagerquist, Johnson ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 704-92 was duly reintroduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the lst day of October, 199a, and was duly approved and adopted by the City Council at an adjourned meeting of said Council held on the 29th day of October, 1992, by the following roll call vote: AXES: Hofmann, Rudolph, Marthens NOES: Lagerquist, Johnson ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CITY ~ ~ `aF LA~/N~ALE ORDINANCE N0. 704-92 APPROVING PTA 91-9 PERMITTING PARXING PADS IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACKS APPROVED AS TO FORM ~!r\_.. CITY A EY, CITY OF LAWNDALE -5~ @9/06/2006 16:52 31@9702183 _ - - ,._~~, ~~ _ ~..~::~ ... _ _._ ~ ,~~~.~ x,~=.,r_v. - ___ _ - AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: July 29, 2009 TO: ' Board Members of the Design Review Board APPROVED BY: Jonathan Colin, Development Services Director PREPARED BY: Rita Manibusan, Interim Development Services Manager Arturo Ramos, Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION Sharon P. Harris 11128 Linden Street RECOMMENDATION: __~ _~_..~.~~_~a. Staff recommends that the Design Review Board Deny the Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 001414, uphold the Administrative Fine and direct the property owner to work with staff to abate the violations stated in the citation in a timely manner. BACKGROUND: Section 20 of the Lynwood Municipal Code provides for the issuance of Administrative Citations when a code violation is observed and not abated or removed by the property owner. Section 20-7a states that any recipient of an administrative citation may contest that there was a violation of this code or that he or she is the responsible person by completing a request for hearing form and returning it to the city within thirty (30) days from the date the administrative citation is served. DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS: The location of the property that was issued the Administrative Citation is 11128 Linden Street, Lynwood, CA (commonly known as APN 6193-013-027). On August 11, 2008, city staff received a complaint regarding an unpermitted second unit. _ Code Enforcement protocol requires that Officers schedule an appointment with the reported party, conduct a complete inspection of the property, review any permits on file, and if any violations exist, a Notice of Violation is prepared. If no violations are observed, the code enforcement officer prepares a "Thank You" letter for the property owner/tenant and closes the case. In this case; Code Enforcement Officer Arturo Ramos scheduled an on-site inspection for August 21, 2008. No one was available at the location on that date, and a second appointment letter was sent for September 3, 2008. No one was available at the location and Code Enforcement Officer Arturo Ramos left a written notice at the property to contact the city in order to schedule an appointment. Several visits were done to the property without any response. A final appointment letter was sent for December 30, 2008. No one was available at the location again. On January 5, 2009, Officer Ramos reviewed the case with Rita Manibusan, Development Services Manager to obtain the approval for an entry warrant and the request was approved. During the process of preparing the entry warrant, Code Enforcement Officer Greg Silva and Arturo Ramos were able to make contact with the property owner. Ms. Sharon Harris agreed to the inspection and gave them access to -inspect the rear of the property and the inside of the garage. During the inspection of the property the following violations were observed: 1. A 3/4 bathroom was located inside the garage, 2. Drywall was installed on the ceiling and walls, 3. The garage entrance was sealed and blocked, 4. Carpet was installed on the garage floor (flammable material), 5. A window was installed on the garage door, and 6. Storage was attached to the rear of the garage. The above alterations are code violations of the Unified Building Code, Section 106.1 and California Building Code 2007, section 406. At the end of the inspection Ms. Harris stated that she is currently using the garage for bible studies. Ms. Harris stated that the City authorized the use of the garage for her business. No legal documents or permits were provided by the owner indicating the alleged approval by City officials. A review of the Business license and Building -files showed that a business license issued to Ms. Harris expired on 01/01/2000 and no building permits were found for the bathroom located inside the garage, the storage attached to the rear of the garage and the garage alteration/conversion. No records were found authorizing Ms. Harris to use the garage for any type of business or for bible studies. The first notice of violation was mailed on February 17, 2009, a second notice was mailed on March 17, 2009, and anon-compliance letter was mailed on April 11, 2009. Staff considers that ample time was given to Ms. Harris to comply because she claimed financial hardship. Since Ms. Harris failed to respond to any of the three notices mailed, an administrative warning notice (No. 001652) was posted on the front door of the property. The notice was posted because Ms. Harris refused to come out to sign the administrative warning notice on June 4, 2009. A review of the Building and Safety records on June 18, 2009 showed that no approvals or permits were obtained to-restore the garage back to its original approved use and to remove the storage. Therefore, an administrative citation (No. 001414) was mailed by certified mail on June 19, 2009. ._ ~ _ _:~:. ~:~ Ms. Harris responded with a letter addressed to Rita Menibusan, Development Services Manager indicating her disagreement and intension to appeal` the administrative citation. Ms. Manibusan replied by mailing a response on June 23, 2009 addressing all the code violations and procedures that are needed to resolve this matter. Also, forms were provided for the appeal of the administrative citation. FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended denial of the appeal of administrative citation No. 001414 will have no cost impact on the City. The revenue generated from fees will partially cover administrative and staff cost. Currently, on a typical garage de-conversion, the City receives on an average, $450.00 per unit in fees for both building and code enforcement.. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Lynwood Municipal Code for Administrative Citations LMC 20-3 2. California building Code 1998 Section 106 Permit 3. California Building Code 2007 Section 406.1.3 Garages and Carports 4. Unified Building Code 1997, Section 106 Permits 5. Code Enforcement Officer Memorandum 6. Business License Print out 7. Attachments Submitted by Appellant F - ,~ ._. .. ,. ., _-.~ _ - __ EXHIBIT 1 20-3 ISSUANCE OF ADMII~IISTRATIVE CITATION, FINES: 20-3 ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION, FINES: Page 1 of 2 a.Any person who violates any provision of this code or regulation of the city, any condition of approval of a permit or entitlement, any conditions of an environmental review, or any term or condition of any city agreement made pursuant to the city's police power and regulatory authority may be issued an administrative citation by an enforcement officer as provided in this chapter. A violation of this code includes, but is not limited to, all imposed by any entitlement, permit, and city agreement or environmental review issued or approved pursuant to this code. b.Each and every day that a violation of this code, permit and/or entitlement exists constitutes a separate and distinct offense. A separate citation may be issued for each day a violation occurs. c.A civil fine shall be assessed by means of an administrative citation issued by the enforcement officer and shall be payable directly to the city of Lynwood. d.Fines shall be assessed in the amounts set forth in this chapter, or as alternatively specified by resolution of the city council. In no event, however, may the base fine imposed exceed the following limits: 1. Where the violation would otherwise be an infraction, the administrative fine or penalty shall not exceed: (a) One hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation. (b) Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same ordinance or permit within a twelve (12} month period from the date of the first violation; or five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation of the same building and safety ordinance or permit within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the first building and safety violation. (c) Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the third violation of the same ordinance or permit within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the first violation; or five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third or subsequent violation of the same building and safety ordinance or permit within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the first building and safety violation. 2. Where the violation would othewise be a misdemeanor, the administrative fine or penalty shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). e.A second or subsequent violation need only be of the same ordinance,.term or condition to require the larger fine, and need not involve the same personnel or property, provided that the same responsible person is cited. The fine amounts shall be cumulative where multiple citations are issued. f.lf the violation pertains to building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural or zoning issues that do not create an immediate danger to health and safety, then the responsible person shall be issued a warning only on the first violation. The warning will advise the responsible person of the nature of the violation and the date by which the violation must htm://wwwsterlin¢codifiers.com/CA/Lvnwood/20000000000003000.htm 7/21/2009 20-7 APPEAL OF CITATION: 20-7 APPEAL OF CITATION: Page 1 of 1 a.Any recipient of an administrative citation may contest that there was a violation of this code or that he or she is the responsible person by completing a request for hearing form and returning it to the city within thirty (30) days from the date the administrative citation is served. The request must be made in writing, and may be delivered by mail, it shall be deemed received as of the two (2) days following the date of the posting. The request shall be filed with the code enforcement division of the quality of life services department. The person requesting the administrative review shall set forth, with particularity, the reasons he or she believes a violation did not occur or that the person cited is not the responsible party, together with a copy of the administrative citation in question. Failure to timely file a written request for an administrative hearing shall constitute a bar to any further administrative review rights. b.The request for hearing form must be accompanied by either an advanced deposit of the fine or a request for a hardship waiver. Any administrative citation fine which has been deposited shall be refunded if it is determined, after a hearing that the person charged in the administrative citation was not responsible for the violation(s), or that there was no violation(s) as charged in the administrative citation. (Ord. #1598, ^3) U1t..• /himnv ctcrlinnnnAiFarc ,.n,,,ir o R .,,,.u,,,,~i~nnnnnnnnnnnmonn hhn 7/21/2009 "r~ _- _ ._ -~.~.3~-._ .~.~~~ 11-1.1 Building Code Adopted: . 11-1.1 Building Code Adopted: Page 1 of 1 Except as provided herein, the 2007 edition of the"state of Califomia building code ~ based on the 2006 international building code, including appendix chapter 1,"administration and appendix I, patio covers, 2007 edition, as promulgated and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as "the building code of the city of Lynwood" ("building code" herein). A copy of the 2007 edition of the California building code has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall at all Mmes be maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Code 1972 ^8-1; Ord. #981, ^1; Ord. #1118, ^1; Ord. #1247, ^1; Ord. #1427, ^1; Ord. #1601, ^1) htmJ/wwwsterlinecodifiers.com/CA/Lvnwood/11000001000001000.hhn 7/22/2009 EXHIBIT 2 t-------------, 1998 CL ALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE /~ / SECTION 106 -PERMITS , 7 106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106 2, no braiding or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re- moved, converted or demolished unless a sepazate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building offi- cial. 1 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not 1 be required for the following: 1. One-story detached accessory butdrngs used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and stmilar uses, provided the floor azea does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2). 2 Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. 3 Oil demcks 4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) kvgh. 5 Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the foodng to Ole top of Ote wall, un- less suppomng a surchazge or unpoundtng Class I, II or III-A liq- Utds. 6 Water tanks supported directly upon grade tf Ole capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2.1. 7 Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or-story below. 8 Pamnng, papering and similar finish work. ~'\ l 9. Temporary motion picttue, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Dtvrston 3, and Group U Occupancies when protecting not more than 54 inches (1372 mm). 11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Di- vision 3 Occupancy in which [he pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L). 12. [For SFM] State-owned buildings under the jurisdiction of the state fire marshal. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical penmts wilt be required for the above-exempted items. Exemption from the pemut requirements of [his code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner m violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction 106.3 Application for Permit. 106.3.1 Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in wnhng on a form furnished by the code enforcement agency for [hat purpose. Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which applicahou is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal descnphon, street address or stmilar description [hat will readily identrfy and definitely locate the proposed butlding or work 3 Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended 106 106.3.3.3 ' 4 Bo accompanied by plans. chagranr„ crnnputahons and specrfications and other data as required in Seaton l06 3 2 5. State [he valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an exrsting budding 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent. - 7 Grve such other data and information as may be regmred by the building offictal 106.3.2 Submittal documents. Plans, specifications, engineer- ing calculations, diagrams, soil investigation repons, special m- spechon and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be subtnttted m one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans, are no[ prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be pre- pared by a licensed azclutect or engineer. The building official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prppaed and designed by an engneer or azchi[ect licensed by the state to pmcdce as such even tf not required by state law. EXCEPTION: The budding offictal may waive the submtswon of plans, calculations, construction inspection regmrements and other data tf n is found tbat the nattae of the work applied for is such that te- vtewmg of plans is no[ necessary to obtain compbance wtih this code 106.3.3 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications shall be drawn [o scale upon substantral paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the lceahon, na- ture and extent of the work proposed and show in detail Otat n will conform [o the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordi- nances, rates and regulations. Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required stmctural and fire- resishve integnty will be maintained where penetrations will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and wmmumcation conduits, pipes and similaz systems. 106.3.3.1 (For SFM] Public schools. Plans and specifications for the construction, alteration or addition to any burldrng owned, leased or rented by any public school district shall be submitted to the Division of the State Architect, Office of Regulation Servrces for review and approval. EXCEPTION: Upon the annual submtssmn of a written request by the duef of any crry, county, or ctN and county fire department or$re- protecnon destnet to the Owtsron of the State Architect, Office of Regu- lation Services, approvals regmred 6y thrs subsection shall 6e obtained from the appropriate chief or tits or her amhonud representative In such instances plans and specifrcanons may be submraed to the state fire marshal for relay to the oppropriate total authority or rnny be sub- nuned drreclly to such local authority 106.3.3.2 (For SFM] Movable walls and partitions. Plans or diagrams shall 6e submated to the enforcing agency for approvnl before the tnsta[[atron of, or rearrangement of, any movable wall or parttnon rn any occupancy Approval shall be granted oa(y tf there rs no increase in the fire haznrd. 106.3.3.3 (For SFM] New construction high-rise buildings. 1. Complete plans or specifications, or both, shall be prepared covering all work required to comply with new construction hrgh- rise buildings. Such plans and specrfrcanons shall be submated to the enforcing agency having furisdretion. 2 All plans and specifications shall be prepared under the'te- sponstble charge of an architect or a civil or strucntral engineer authorized by law to develop eonsnuction plans and speccfira- tions, or by both such architect and engineer Plans and syectfica- tions shall be prepared by an engineer duly qualified rn that 1-6.5 ~~ ~' i ~, SPECIAL DETAILED _ 6. [SFM]Winer7~eaveshnvmgafloarlevelusedforhu- man occupancy 3fl feet (~1~-4 anm j ©r ass l~El~sc tare lowest level of exit discharge. 405.2 Construction requirements. The underground portion of the building shall be of Type I construction. [F] 405.3 Automatic sprinkler system. The highest level of exit dischazge serving the underground portions of the building and all levels below shall be equipped with an automatic sprin- kler system installed m accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Water-flow switches and control valves shall be supervised in accordance with Section 903.4 405.4 Compartmentation. Compartmentation shall be to accordance with Sections 405.4.1 through 405.4.3. 405.4.1 Number of compartments. A building having a floor level more than 60 feet (18 288 mm) below the lowest level of exit dischazge shall be divided into a minimum of two compartments of approximately equal size. Such comparhnentation shall extend through the highest level of exit dischazge serving the underground portions of the building and all levels below Exception: The lowest story need not be compartinented where the azea does not exceed 1,500 squaze feet (139 m2) and has an occupant load of less than 10. 405.4.2 Smoke barrier penetration. The compatments shall be sepazated from each other by a smoke barrier in accordance with Section 709. Penetrations between the two compartments shall be limited to plumbing and electrical piping and conduit that are firestopped in accordance with Section 712. Doorways shall be protected by fire door assemblies that are automatic closing by smoke detection in accordance with Section 715.4.7.3 and are installed in accordance with NFPA 105 and Section 715.4.3. Whete provided, each compartment shall have an air supply and an exhaust system independent of the other compartments. 405.4.3 Elevators. Where elevators aze provided, each compartment shall have direct access to an elevator. Where an elevator serves more than one compartment, an elevator lobby shall be provided and shall be sepazated from each compartment by a smoke barrier in accordance with Section 709. Doors shall be gasketed, have a drop sill and be auto- matic closing by smoke detection in accordance wide Section 715.4.7.3. [F] 405.5 Smoke cogtrol system. A smoke control system shall be provided in accordance with Sections 405.5.1 and 405.5.2. [F] 405.5.1 Control system. A smoke"control system is required to control the migration of products of combustion in accordance with Section 909 and the provisions of this section. Smoke control shall restrict movement of smoke to the general area of fire origin and maintain means of egress in a usable condition. [F] 405.5.2 Compartment smoke control system. Where compaz tmentation is required, each compartment shall have an independent smoke control system. The system shall be automatically activated and capable of manual operation in accordance with Section 907.2.18. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY [F] 405.6 Fire alarm systems. A fire alarm system shall be 13rerrd€d=u-}.,ct~e:~u::.,cl bq Sa:.ti3n 907.2.19. [F] 405.7 Public address. A public address system shall be provided where requtred by Section 907.2.19.1. 405.8 Means of egress. Means of egress shall be in accordance with Sections 405.8.1 and 405.8.2. 405.8.1 Number of exits. Each floor level shall be provided with a minimum of two exits Where compartmentation is required by Section 405.4, each compartment shall have a minimum of one exit and shall also have an exit access door- way into the adlommg compartment. 405.8.2 smokeproof enclosure. Every requtred stazrway serving floor levels more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below its level of exit discharge shall comply with the requirements for a smokeproof enclosure as provided in Section 1020.1.7. [F] 405.9 Standby power. A standby power system complying with Section 2702 shall be provided standby power loads spec- ified in Section 405.9.1. 405.9.1 Standby power loads. The following loads are classified as standby power loads. 1. Smoke control system 2. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smokeproof enclosures. 3. Fire pumps. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accor- dance with Section 3003. 405.9.2 Pick-up time. The standby power system shall pick up its connected loads within 60 seconds of fazlure of the normal power supply. [F] 405.10 Emergency power. An emergency power system complying with Secdon 2702 shall be provided for emergency power loads specified in Section 405.10.1. [F] 405.10.1 Emergency power loads. The following loads are classified as emergency power loads: 1. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems. 2. Fire alarm systems 3. Automatic fire detection systems. 4. Elevator car lighting. 5. Means of egress and exit sign illumination as required by Chapter 10. [F] 405.11 Standpipe system. The underground building shall be equipped throughout with a standpipe system in accordance with Section 905. SECTION 406 MOTOR-VEHICLE-RELATED OCCUPANCIES 406.1 Private garages and carports. 406.1.1 Classification. Buildings or parts of buildings clas- sifted as Group U occupancies because of the use or charac~ ter of the occupancy shall nut exceed 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area or one story in height except as provided in Sec- tion 406.1.2. Any building or portion thereof that exceeds 77 EXHIBIT 3 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY the timitanons specified in this section shall be classified is .the occupancy group other than Group U that it most n.,ariy resembles. 406.1.2 Area increase. Group U occupancies used for the ' storage of private or pleasure-type motor vehicles where no repair work is completed or fuel rs dispensed are permitted to be 3,000 square feet (279 m2) when the following provi- sions aze meC: 1. For a mixed occupancy building, the exterior wall and opening protection for the Group U portion of the building shall be as required for the major occupancy of the building. For such a mixed occupancy building, the allowable floor area of the building shall be as per- mitted for the major occupancy contained therein. 2 For a building containing only a Group U occupancy, the exterior wall shall not berequired tohave afire-re- sistance rating and the azea of openings shall not be limited when the fire separation distance is 5 feet (1524 mm) or more. More than one 3,000-square-foot (279 m2) Group U occupancy shall be pemitted to be in the same building, provided each 3,000-square-foot (279 m2) area is separated by fire walls complying with Section 705. x406.1.3 Garages and carports. Carports shall be open on at least two sides. Carport floor surfaces shall be of approved noncombustible material. Carports not open on at least two sides shall be considered a gazage and shall comply with the provisions of this Secfion for gazages. Exception: Asphalt surfaces shall be permitted at ground level in carports. The azea of floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway. 406.1.4 Separation. Separafions shall comply with the fol- lowing: 1. The private garage shall be separated from the dwell- ing unit and its attic area by means of a minimum '/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board applied to the ga- rage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than a 5/e inch Type X gypsum boazd or egmvalent Door openings between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be equipped with either solid wood doors or solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1'/e inches (34.9 mm) truck, or doors in compli- ance with Secfion 715.4.3. Openings from a private garage duecUy into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted Doors shall be self-closing and self-latching. 2. Ducts m a private garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings sepazattng the dwelling unit from the ' garage shall be constructed of a minimum 0.019-inch (0 48 mm) sheet steel and shall have no openings into the gaage = 3. A sepazafion is not required between a Group R 3 and U carport, provided the carport is entirely open on two or more sides and there are not enclosed areas above: 406.2 Parking garages. 406.2.1 Classification. Parking garages shall be classified as either open, as defined in Section 406.3, or enclosed and shall meetthe appropriate criteriain Section 406.4. Also see ~' Section 509 for special provisions for parking garages. 406.2.2 Clear height. The cleaz height of each floor level in vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm). (DSA-AC & HCD 1-ACJ The clear height of vehicle and pedestrian areal required to be accessible shall comply with Chapter IIA or IIB, as applicable ~ - 406.2.3 Guards. Guards shall be provided m accordance with Secfion 1013 at exterior and interior vertical openings on floor and roof areas where vehicles are pazked or moved and where the vertical distance to the ground or surface directly below exceeds 30 inches (762 mm). 406.2.4 Vehicle barriers. Parking azeas shall be provided with exterior or interior walls or vehicle barriers, except at pedestrian or vehiculaz accesses, designed in accordance with Section 1607.7. Vehicle bamers not less than 2 feet (607 mm) high shall be placed at the end of drive lanes, and at the end of pazking spaces where the difference in adjacent floor elevation is greater than 1 foot (305 mm). Exception: Vehicle storage compartments in a mechani- ~ cal access pazking garage. t, .406.2.5 Ramps. Vehicle romps shall not be considered as required exits unless pedestrian facilities are provided. Vehicle ramps that aze utilized for vertical circulation as well as for parking shall not exceed a slope of 1:15 (6.67 percent). - 406.2.6Floor surface. Parking surfaces shall be of concrete or similaz noncombusnble and nonabsorbent materials. Exception: Asphalt pazking surfaces are permitted at .ground level. - Thearea offloor used for pazking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway. ~ 406.2.7 Mixed separation. Pazking garages shall be sepa- ~ " .: rated from other occupancies in accordance with Section 508.3. 406.2.5 Special hazards. Connection of a pazking garage with any room in which there is a fuel-feed appliance shall be by means of a vestibule providing atwo-doorway separa- tion. Exception: A single door shall be allowed provided the _ sources of ignition in the appliance are at least 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor. 406.2.9 Attached to rooms. Openings from a parkuig garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall ; " not be permitted 76 - 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE EXHIBIT 4 -~ 104.2.5 106.2 104.2.5 Occupancy violations. Whenever any butldmg or stmcture or egmpmen[ Iherem regulated by [his code is being used s,ontrary to-the{acovisinns of Wis code. the building official may order such use discontinued and the stmc[ure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be con- tinued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time pre- scribed by the butldmg offictal after receipt of such nonce to make the shucture, or pomon thereof, comply with the requirements of this code. 104.2.6 Liability. The building official chazged with the en- forcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice m the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall no[ thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an actor by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such du- ties. Asuit brought against [he budding official or employee be- cause of such act or omission performed by the butldmg official or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through [he en- forcement of [tits code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final [ermina- tion of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction This code shall no[ be construed [o relieve from or lessen the re- sponsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or s[mcture for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall [he code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by rea- son of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or cemficates issued under this code 104.2.7 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties in- volved m cairymg out the provisions of [tits code, [he building of- ficial may grant modifications for individual cases. The building official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impracfical and [hat the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen any fire-protection requirements or any degree of stmcmral integrity. The details of any action grant- ing modtficatons shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency. 104.2.5 Alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction. The provtstons of this code are no[ intended to pre- vent the use of any material, alternate design or method of cons[mc[ion no[ specifically prescribed by this code, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the building official. The building official may approve any such alternate, provided the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provtsions of this code and [hat the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of [hat prescribed in [his code m suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The~details of any acuon granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered m the files of the code en- ' forcement agency. 104.2.9 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of com- pliance with any of the provisions of this code or evidence that any material or construction does no[ conform to the requirements of this code, the butldmg official may require tests as proof of com- pliance [o be made at no expense to this jurisdiction. 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by other rec- ognized test standards. If there are no recognized and accepted test methods for theproposed alternate, the building official shall de- [ermine test procedures. All tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building official for [he period re- qutred for the retention of public records. 104.2.10 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so faz as is re- quired in the discharge of the du[tes required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance. SECTION 105 -BOARD OF APPEALS 105.1 General. In order [o heaz and decide appeals of orders, de- ctstons or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who aze not employees of the juns- dtction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to Bard boazd but shall have no vote on any matter before [he board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The boazd shall adopt roles of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appel- lant with a duplicate copy to [he building official. 105.2 Limitations of Authority. The boazd of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provtsions of this code not shall the board be empowered [o waive regmremen[s of this code. SECTION 106-PERMITS 106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified m Section 106.2, no budding or stmc[ure regulated by this code shall be erected, constmc[ed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re- moved, converted or demolished unless a sepazate permit for each building or stmcture has first been obtained from [he building offi- cial. 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be required for the following: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similaz uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square fee[ (11.15 m ), 2 Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. 3 Oil derricks. 4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) high. 5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of [he footing [o the [op of [he wall, un- less supporting a surchazge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liq- uids 6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to dratr~eter or width does not exceed 2.1. 7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below 8. Painting, papering and similar finish work f' s, 1-2 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 9. Temporary motion picture, televrston and theater stage sets and scenery l9. WditdnwawttingcsupportedbyanexteriorwallafGronp~?,~ ~' Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when protecting not more than 54 inches (1372 mm). 1 ]. Prefabncated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Dt- vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above [he adtacen[ grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (1S 927 L) Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for [he above-exempted items Exemption from [he permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done m any manner in violation of the provisions of [his code or any other laws or ordinances of this tunsdiction. 106.3 Application for Permit. 106.3.1 Application. To obtain a perm[[, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in venting on a form furnished by the code enforcement agency for that purpose. Every such application shalL• 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by [he perm[ for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which ilia proposed work is [o be done by legal descnpuon, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate [he use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications and other data as required in Section 106.3 2 5. Slate the valuation of any new building or stmc[ure or any addrtion, remodeling or alteration [o an existing building. •6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authonzed agent. 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the building official 106.3.2 Submittal documents. Plans, specifications, engincer- ing calculations, diagrams, soil investigation repons, special in- spection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submital documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepazed by an architect or engineer, the building official may require [he applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state'law does not require that the plans be pre- pared by a licensed architect or engineer. The building official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to- practice as such even if not required by state law. EXCEPTION: The building official may waive the submtsvon of plans, calculations, construction inspection requuemen[s and other data rf a is found [hat the nature of the work applied for is such that re- viewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with [his code 106.3.3 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clauty to indicate the location, na- ture and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it wil~ conform to the provisions of [his code and all relevant laws, ordi- nances, roles and regulations. 1os.2 106.4.1 Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how regmred structural and fire- resishve integrity will be maintained where Denetrafions will be _ made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similaz systems. - 106.3.4 Architect or engineer of record. 106.3.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be pre- pared by an architect or engineer, the building official may regmre the owner [o engage and designate on the building permit applica- tion an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engi- neer of record. If the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall perform all of [he duties required of [he ongmal architect or engi- neer of record. The budding official shall be notified in wnUng by the owner if [he azchitect or engineer of record is changed or is un- able to continue to perform the duties. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for re- viewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepazed by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with [he design of [he bmlding. 106.3.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of [his section, deferred submittals aze defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at [he time of the apphcadon and that aze to be submitted [o [he building official within a speafied penod. Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the building official The architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on [he plans and shall submit the deferred sub- mittal documents for review by the building official. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be sub- mitted to the architect or engineer of record who shall review them and forward them [o [he building official with a notation indicat- ing that [he defened subiiii[[al documents have been reviewed and that [hey have been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not brio installed until [heir design and submittal documents have been ap~~ proved by [he building official 106.3.5 Inspection and observation program. When special inspection is required by Section 1701, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted [o the building official for approval prior to issuance of the build- ing permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of the work that regmre special inspection and the name or names of the individuals or firms who are to perform the special inspec- tions, and indicate the duties of the special inspectors. The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engi- neer or architect of record, or an agent of the owner, but not the contractor or any other person responsible for the work When structural observation is required by Section 1702, the in- spection program shall name the individuals or firms who are to perform swctural observation and desciibe the stages of constmction at which stmetural observation is to occur. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection re- ports and provide time limits for submission of repons. 106.4 Permits Issuance. 106.4.1 Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, coin- ' potations and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by _ _ ._ other departments of this jurisdretion ro verify compliance wnh any applicable laws under their tunsdtchon. If the bmlding otlicial finds that the work descnbed m an application for a permit and the '. plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to [he ', requirements of [his code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, 1-3 EXHIBIT 5 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 21, 2009 TO: .Karen Figueredo, Planning Assistaht From: Arturo Ramos, Code Enforcement Officer A-~-• Subject: Garage Conversion Inspection -11128 Linden Street. On August 12, 2008, I received an email from Maria Sifuentes from Building and Safety requesting an inspection at 11128 Linden St. for a possible garage conversion. Maria was following up on a complaint she received over the phone. On August 13, 2008, I went to the location to contact the property owner to verify the alleged complaint, but nobody was at the location. I left a business card on the door for the resident so they could contact -our office to schedule an inspection. On this same day. Ms. Sharon Harris called stating that an inspection was not required because there was no garage conversion or second unit and she was the complainant. I explained to her that I still needed to check the garage as part of our operating procedures before I can close the case. She stated that she would contact Maria Sifuentes. On August 18, 2009, I mailed the first appointment letter requesting an inspection for Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. On the day of the inspection, August 21, 2008, nobody was at the location to conduct the inspection. Two additional appointment letters were mailed (08/25/08-and 12/22/008) without any response from Ms. Harris. Several visits were done to the property and business cards were left on the door asking Ms. Harris to contact our Code Enforcement Division to schedule an inspection. No calls were ever received from Ms. Sharon Harris. On January 2009, I reviewed the case with Rita Manibusan, Development Services Manager to obtain her approval for an entry warrant and she approved the request. On January 5, 2009, I went to the location again and I took a picture of the garage door from the public right away (street) for the entry warrant. . On February 12, 2009, Code Enforcement Officer Silva and I (Ramos) were driving by this location and noticed that someone was at this location and we made contact. We spoke with Ms. Sharon Harris and explained her that I was in the process to obtain an entry warrant for refusing an inspection of the garage. She' finally agreed and gave us access -to. the~rear. of the {property and ~ to the inside of the garage. During this inspection of the garage we observed a 3/< bathroom, drywall on the ceiling, the garage door sealed, carpet on the garage floor and a window on the garage door. Ms. Harris stated that she uses the garage for bible-studies. Also, a structure used as storage was attached to the rear of the garage. Ms. Harris stated that the City authorized her to use her garage as a business and she used to have a business license for her business. No legal documents or permits were provided by the owner indicating the alleged approval by City officials. A review of the Business license and Building files showed that a business license issued to Ms. Harris expired on 01/01/2000. Also, no building permit was found for the $/. bathroom inside the garage, the storage attached to the rear of the garage and the garage alteration/conversion. No records were found authorizing Ms. Harris to use the garage for bible studies. The -first notice of violation was mailed on February 17, 2009, a second notice was mailed on March 17, 2009, and anon-compliance letter was mailed on April 11, 2009. Ms. Harris failed to respond to any of the three notices mailed. I went to the property on June 4, 2009 to issue or post an administrative warning notice (# 001652). Ms. Harris was at the location and she refused to come out to sign the warning notice so I posted the administrative notice. Ms. Harris came to the front counter on June 9, 2009 to request a copy of the case file and I referred her to the City Clerk's office. On June 18, 2009, I checked the Building and Safety records and no permits were found to restore the garage back to its original approved use and to remove the storage: Therefore, I mailed an administrative citation (# 001414) by certified mail on June 19,-2009. Ms. Harris responded with a letter addressed to Rita Manibusan, Development Services Manager indicating her disagreement and intension to appeal the administrative citation. Ms. Manibusan replied by mailing a response on June 23, 2009 addressing all the code violations and procedures that are needed to resolve this matter. EXHIBIT 6 Firm Harris ~ Associates Court Reporting Account# 02529 ...' ..'-{'^` ,: La .. " 4'fx, s.e n,. 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'" ~ . ,e ' : , ,y; iploy s e .. _ . a a , ,:. a ~z $0 00 '' , Raeelpta Fae - " K, % ~ ~ ~ =' "jienalty Fee , -: ~`~:"„ ~ $0.00 .` - ~, ' ~ '~• , - ~ , -. .f,"~`:•' ' UNts Fee ^ •~ `-$0.00 ~ r _ ~`;,,:•. „.=~,~;` ;•.. '~' `> ~i - - '"~+tPenaltlsa Fraier „ ~ ` '.", ig Fee's r` ~ $U 00,.. ~- VenAl ': ;, r ;; ~ 'Atl(uslmenls . "~~ ';~_ ;;°,: ~ , ~., , ~($t 7.25) `, ~ ~f ' , ~~' - a;, - , ,,. ~.c'': _ ~ ,, . F ~ ~ ~ , y ! ~r ' ~ . ~0t • n i' •4h ' . $ Bee • - 4 `. $0 BGlal },- e Y ", ~'S`.„tl n s ~ ~ . . F p ~ .Amoun[ Pald~ ' $33 75'~~„ Q91301~1,999 _ ~ ' :; _ ~ <~ ~"~ ~~~- -'Date Pale ~ _ ATTACHMENTS SUBMITTED BY THE APPELLANT EXHIBIT 7 City of Lynwood 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, California 90262 Attention: City Clerk _ Attached hereto is what was represented to me by Ms. Rita Manibusan as being a Request for Hearing Form. My reasons for requesting a hearing are clearly spelled out in my letter dated June 16, 2009 to Ms. Manibusan, which is attached. Upon completion of modifications to my garage space, I contacted the proper City of Lynwood officials for approval to use my garage space as an office and was granted that approval, as evidenced by the attached copy of my business license. At the time of inspection for that license, no mention was made of a need to have a permit at all; however, the officer did state that when I sold the property I would have to restore it to its original condition. Had I been informed of a need to obtain a permit, I would have attempted to obtain whatever was necessary at that time as it was my intent to legalize my office space. ! I have been a resident of Lynwood since 1983, and the City of Lynwood well knows that in the years prior to my obtaining my business license, and up 1 until around 2003, residents were allowed to modify ~ their property in small ways, such as patios and storage additions, as well as putting drywall inside their garages, as long as the garage was not to be used'as living space, since that could be ( hazardous. All cities, including Lynwood, have the authority to allow such modifications at their discretion. It is my belief that I received such discretionary approval for my garage space to be used as office space. I believe I followed accepted practices when obtaining my business license, and I see no reason I should have to incur the unnecessary expense of "deconverting" a space which is ' July 20, 2009 ~, basically used_as a place, for my grandchildren to shower and change clothes upon coming out of the' pool at this point in time. Also enclosed are copies of the Lynwood 'N Perspective newsletters for April 2009 and June/July 2009, which outline the fact that garages cannot be used as living space. Those newsletters, as well as others that have been circulated in recent years, mention unsafe living conditions as the primary reason for not using garages as living space. As was noted by the officers who visited my home, no one lives in my garage. There is a 3/4 bathroom which, according to your officers, is allowed since I do have a swimming pool. I do agree with the City's statements in their newsletters that garage conversions THAT ARE MADE INTO LIVING QUARTERS do overload the city and detract from its beauty. However, my garage is not being used in that manner and in no way overloads the City's sewer systems, nor does my home have numerous cars that need to be parked on the street since I live alone and park my one vehicle in my driveway. As further proof of the City's tacit approval, in .the year 2004, I had a second-story addition built on my residence, at which time no mention was made about the need to "deconvert" the garage or obtain any permit. Attached is a copy of the Building Inspection Card with signatures by City officials at various stages approving my property as it was in 2005, with the converted garage. If ever there was a time to cite me for a code violation, that would have been the time, since my property was literally crawling with inspectors and other City officials. As was stated in my letter to Ms. Manibusan, the City of Lynwood has been on my property many times and has never mentioned a need for any modifications until February 12, 2009. Each time I allowed them to enter, my property because I had nothing to hide since I had followed the proper procedures to obtain the right to use my garage space in its modified form nearly 10 years ago, in 1999. __ .~.s.~.a~~__~.__i...._i~ur..Siuw4rL...~_~~_w.rdi.V"~3S. ~'tr..iii.iww~.:aY~.%uv5" Y.evdm2.fwi:4~~~~~4~.i..+9h.M~'3 For the foregoing reasons, I believe that the City has should not retroactively disallow my garage to stand in its current condition. Cord' lly, 1 Sharon P. arr' Attachments: Photos of subject property (3) Request for Hearing Form (/.) Letter to R. Manibusan(2~ Copy of Business License <~~ Lynwood 'N Perspective for April & _ June/July 2009 lad Building Inspection Card (i~ Gn ~d~~n~S~t~~~'`J2~ 1 ~f, yak- ~~~der~ i ~. i .- 'rb~ Ir-, It~~ia+V l~lfl ~I ~1,,o1, 1;~~,.I Piy-_ ,+ ~i~ ,L' I ~ I :n In l+- t+•.`Pr + • I ~ ' I I' III daW'1 - VS t~ 6f+ U(t° fGlln 170.+dr t+c h'J:w: -' i ~. ,: i i r . t h';1, ('1'4;!d ~j /J p /7 ~ / ~J ~l ~(!~~' ;` t.t {d~t.l.+`. 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Reviewed gy. - .._, Date: DETERMINATION: ~ ~ fa Defendant I_fabla" 47 Defendsnt tJOt Liable u fim8 I.Imif = Erceaded ~-Penalty Dne, iJo outer rexurse available. 9 •~aliiry unctsl pan?Iliy.d peQurv uu lei lire h+w~ of r(r,; yt&G: Ca Ga(i(UIII(e1 that OIt tSrp d2tb U9i0'rt Set ~cpu3ltaU thh nOlb,'~; lIT lh~? I1:S th~it aUd183SeCl a:. rN91 (olf(I ab0're ~h EI 38aIB+J el"+1't3IGPc, pC1St21(~fi fUI ('+ran~td. ,;une 16, "1009' ~£.7iL1~~EG"I~iXrL ~ir.y tf „rnwoo3 ' Rx tii f~c•Tn: shusra'] ievu.-~,.•ni~~+t Services Uapartmet.t 11'!.3;! euTl+s Read Lynw~~oc. Cal.f~~rnia y.a~62 - 12e: f !2t+ I~T'.~l=:r, Street Attentlnr•.: 12, to ManJ 5r. .18d:`. r)r. Fei.rr)ary ±Z, 2^09, T was uis.~-erl k;y two f??'t'iC"T'3 f'rOi;T tl'i E! CC'dF F.n:t`I'CE)(TI F_L L Depart-m~I,t, aftF'r w~..cn I r~rceivecl K i7ntire of N'~n-cc,mpi~.ance Sat <.~a Al^r 11 ' ' , 20(1:?. ' !+t fir.=.~ t~rae o~ ~hE n~.±ia1 v; sit h} t:.e ~~f 1CF?C_~, i 1P fc:rlTlE~d tttefi that L })dC rP_^E?1 Ved f. rCn 1 {'76 C'1•-Y :)f .T. Y'r.WUO(I a 1CBn5E t~ oper Rte d k+,1S'i.PS~ 1!'i t'iie Sl.k)JF.Ct cT'ea ?I ny prU~'f::T} f~Y reGOrdS :nd~Cate tn3t -hat zCE•I,:=r- :vas ).as+_e=~ September l1 , r'd99. At the l~rnr/ ~ ,nspFSr•t T.r: prior tc applrxva:. ar_d _ ,5U3""-. ref thr bts, ~,ess la.cense, the sub-yect al•~n _., ]... t~:~ same c•onaition ~.; .t. _~ prese,l'1. 't ,s, therefore, ^])' bai-ref that - at thr+ time cf Issuance nt.thr>t. :r~•en5e tre City rf .-ynwnod aF~pxovecl cf the Tcu_Pxcaticns that ti]~n ex.ste3 a*1d which c:nntir.:,~~ to exist r~] ^Y f F"'r'.+~'f?r ~ l'; .:~t r]erw 19E?, they ^er La.,..11y w•]) ! ~{ ,., t have apF,I cued of its use ~cl bc,~ ], :~s.-> purpose. . m;,F?;=2 f_.~,t rs wire Ll cugtrt t !-};e at tentl~n o` the of°_ r ~'el s. at +.he ti^2E o= t he: r February i ; , ~pnq •,xs,t t~~ my h^.,*e; however, on ~unr 4, [00'? 1 wa.~ _:aneQ ~a^ Offic-_a1 tdarr._ng Notice by 19+:. Artulo Raa~cs of t},c, c"ride Er:farcement Da~part~nerxc tnd•Tr.•at_irx+~ the zxeed for rt)e to ~-~raa~t "-Te Fiar+alny Depxrtme:+t. a",d the- _ Bu:.!ct;~,•~ DepcC=-f'IEn~ w:_ttln "~ anc3 daye rara:~ru=:~i}.. 1~, r~spor.se, c). Jure~9, ?009 spc,1<E zTerscr:a_.-~ rr,th *_epresertatl.•res` f_~1m k?nt)' ~l~pa--tm~_,1 s :.~eyaldlr~u tni:e matter, ar.~l Wdri int;':'R~ed t}ci:t Y')i.l 'r~F.~:' ti~l: :lE'XC pets:. f: 1 Ar I have r.} ~es:.re to mvd~fy ny property in a;iy wa~~ at thls time, this letter is being sent to yc,i .n air effort to step the harassing a*'~11 ~_s*u:bir.g xr:tr~.xs~ons on my personal right tc• E,~-iva~.y by rrea-is of letters and visits tc ry h Mme rF+gaxd!ng this matter. '_ woi;l~l apFrxec: ite a respunsF ~n tY:_s re yard ac soon as Fossir,Ie. S~ncef~aly, ~ ~~ Shat-^n F'. Hard Edrive Hands ~ Assocdates Covert Reportdro# Account # 02S$~ _ s+s~ ~~ ~« •smaswMN naa awsr 9aa. moi0o f19 Mas N~+,+v cwe~auw~a Is/29{,.md~n~ tynwow, cA e6ies I s s19b~ilndao 9t- Lynwoo0. CA 9m99Q NNhROOe R8) 04139!3909 hdl Oawr / 9haroh NRrth w ~."ice:.:; L.o. uyw aaRSaY ~,~ pJ~pWNp.8U8iP18S61NPPoD mooAlae leis. NM ~,,.,,.. ®,w,., osro/19am Naga all. ooeoom • ~Inamea aNecaa. neeoe9o-Un0aMNtl aw syRS NCI . NOME OOOUPA71ON A!N a9YlM ~ Owtw 9lplaoiRl Amlua,(4918OftNo) R9aN C:on4 aural C:adWsnYV .or..9aMOO Adfdo w, ~, s emus d. ~,,,, osolos Awasa... ~ oessvre99 msao.9etlo Soh Preprh inMRe04~Wo Tiii4 Mo 933.78 Apameimsa RaIla1YN Aowun~! a.. 9000 maaoorol Anralol (4nm of oRC> arR.IRI. 90.0o ale. o9rzsn999 6 kha@fmMao O/Hll/3000 fgImJ7M~ 848SM 11rU1NO Poo 90.00 mNlpao9aRlao W.00 -Ri4aaoo 90A10 nleooplb9No 90.00 Raailgaw 90.E 1//418 Rae 9D.t10 peaiYtMlM Fnsea WMMm ROO 90.00 A+tlprKlpowto (91138) aROel~l Reoo 90A0 •iee.wt Row (33.75 aloe Ryw ODf30Hm99 ~_>. APRIL / ABRIL 2009 ,-~.. ~, '`~." ROKR'THE CITY Roger L. Haley Garages are intended to be used for the parking and storage of vehicles, and for the storage of items. Garages cannot be converted nto living quarters because they don't meet the minimum standards. tf a garage is converted to livin quarters the garage must be restored to its original intended use~ln this case, residents must pay a "de-conversion"fee of $412;ehargesinclude $294 for the structure, $59 for electrical, and $59 for plumbing. In response to the increasing problem of garage conversions, the Development Services Department will begin participating in the State of California Franchise Tax Board's Substandard Housing Program . ("the program"). This prog~r}m will help local agencies i 4abating unsafe living conditions. hrough the program, the Fr hise Tax Board disallows interest, taxes, amortization, and depreciation deductions pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17274 and 24436.5 relating to substandard property. We hope this program will help promote compliance with substandard properties by not allowing the substandard property owners to deduct certain expenses on their tax returns, and the additional tax collected from the assessment is allocated to assist in rehabilitation. Once the property/garage is brought up to code, a notice of compliance will be issued by the City. However, income tax deductions will be disallowed from the date of noncompliance to the date of compliance. The program will be useful in cases of repeated offenses because the deductions for interest, taxes, amortization, and depreciation are disallowed at a rate of 1/12'for each month the property is in noncompliance. ( We know that these compliance methods sound harsh, however it is the City's primary objective to safeguard the health and safety of ~ residents. i r Please help us make our neighborhoods, and City a better place to ' live. rl ; DEL Roger L. Haley Los garajes tienen la intencidn de ser utilizados para. el estacionamiento yalmacenamiento de vehiculos, y para.el almacenamiento de articulos. Los garajes no pueden convertirse en cuartos de vivienda porque no cumplen con los estandares minimos. Si un garaje se convierte en cuartos de vivienda, el garaje debe ser restablecido a su use previsto original. En este caso, los residentes pueden pager un arancel de "transformaadn" de $412; los gastos incluyen $294 para la estructura, $59 para la electricidad, y $59 para plomeria. En respuesta al problems cads vez mayor de las transformaciones de garaje, el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo comenzara a partiapar en el State of California Franchise Tax Board's Substandard Housing Program (Programs de Vrviendas de Calidad Inferior del Consejo Regulador de Impuestos de Franquicia del Estado de California) ("el programa"). Este programa ayudar3 a las agencies locales a disminuir las condiciones de vivienda inseguras. A trav~s de este programa, el Consejo Regulador de Impuestos de Franquicia anula los intereses, impuestos, amortizaciones y deducciones de amortizati6n conforme al Cddigo de Ingresos e Impuestos de California Artlculos 17274 y 24436.5 relacionado con la propfedad en calidad inferior. Esperamos que este programa ayude a promover el cumplimiento con las propiedades de calidad inferior no permitiendo que los propietarios de ese tipo de propiedades deduzcan determinados gastos sobre sus declaraciones de impuestos y el impuesto adicional cobrado de la evaluaci6n se asigna a ayudar en la rehabilitaci6n. Una vez que la propfedad o el garaje se armonicen con las leyes en la materia, la Ciudad emitir5 una notificaci6n de cumplimiento. Sin embargo, las deducaones del impuesto sobre la rents ser3n anuladas desde la fecha de no cumplimiento haste la fecha de cumplimiento. EI programa serf 5til en casos de reincidencia de delitos porque las deducciones para intereses, impuestos, amortizacion y depreciacibn se anulan en una tasa del 1/12 por coda mes que la propfedad no cumpla. Sabemos que estos m€todos.de cumplimiento suenan duros, sin embargo, es el objetivo principal de la Ciudad salvaguardar la salud y seguridad de los residentes. Por favor, ayudenos a hacer que nuestros vecindarios y que la Ciudad Sean un mejor lugar para vivir. tV/V,,ekr~ pf is;a' neutral"third party, organization that allows informants to stay,agonymous`Thg Hotline isanswered by bi-lingual live operators, 24 hqurs a day,`365 days a year.. '~ HOW IT WORKS ' At no time do you have to give your name or identify yourself in any way.; Questions are asked and heve~been,developed to obtain the maximum amount of,.information. If there is an arrest~and'convicnon, you may be offered a reward.' If so, you are given a 3 part code to idenbfy,yourself. ` WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Tip informaton is' typed into the WeTip crime database.--~~Each;tip is reviewed and; disseminated-'to law enforcement. Disposition of the`case status is received from law enforcement. WeTip verifies conviction and,sentencing status. through tips are M' , "',p""' WeTip es una organizacidn de terceros que permite que lo: informantes permanezcan wmpletamente en el anonimato. L lines grotuita es atendida por operodores biling0es en diredo, lay 24 horas del d(a, ios 365 alas del ono.. , Types of crimes that can * ~Tipos.de delitos que pueden - be,ieported to WeTip ihformarse a WeTip • Violent Cnmes • Graffdi Vandals " • Property Destruction • Threats and Bullying • Unsafe Conditions / Safety Violations • Drugs/Illegal Substance or Alcohol Use • Arson/ Tercorism I Bombs • Theft /Robbery /Burglary • Delitos violentos • VSndalos de graffitis • Deslruccidn de la propiedad • Amenazas • Condiciones no seguras / _Violaciones a la segundad • Uso de drogas / sustancias ilegales y alcohol • Incendios intencionales / Terronsmo / Bombas . • Robo I Huno ~CbMO FUNCIONA? En nmgtin momento tiene qur dar su nombre o identifica~se de ninguna forma. Las preguntas sr preguntan y se han desarrolladt pars obtener la mayor cantidar de informacid_n. Si exlste ui arresto o una condena, es posiblr que le ofrezcan una recompensa Si es asi, se le dard un cddggr de 3 panes pars identificarse [QUESUCEDEDESPU~S? La information se ingress en la basr de datos de delitos_ WeTip. Cad, pista es revisada y comunicada , la policia. Disposidn del estatu del caso es recibido de pane de I, policia.WeTip verifica el estado di la condena y sentencia. RECOMPENSAS Cufil es el Problems con las Transformaciones de Garajes? Las recompensas se pagan de manes andnima a travels del correo utilizando nombres en cddigo y niimeros. Se ofrecen recompensas de hosts $1,000 cuando las pistas Ilevan a arresto ~ y condenas. Las recompensas se pagan segrin la consideracidn de las recomendaciones de ios investigadores. What's the Problem with Garage Conversions Anyway? ~Ithough the City closed and settled a multitude of cases of illegal garage conversions last year, there are currently various open cases. You may ask: Why is it a problem in Lyn od7 Garage conversions are illegal in the City and oftentimes ar dangerous living quarters. When the garage is not used to park ve les, then it adds to the public parking issues because more vehicles re on public streets instead of in the garage on private propertyy~ The Administrative Citation can also become a costly problem to the homeowner who does.not comply with the City's codes. The fine can be $100 for their first offense, $200 for the second and $500 for the third. These citations can be cumulative and a new citation can be issued for EACH DAY that the violation exists. Once a Cof~ Enforcement Officer has observed a garage conversion,~h v main concern is to remove the tenants from the illegal u e~Normally a property owner is given 30 days to remove the tenant. Then the property owner will be notified that they must obtain a building permit to de-convert the garage back to its original use. Incases where a full kitchen or bath exist, the owner must also obtain plumbing and electrical permits and the work must be completed within six months. For more information on garage conversions, contact Building and Safety at (310) 603-0220 ~ext.260. (~ i bien la Ciudad terra y acordd a multitud casos de (J\J transformaciones de garajes ilegales el ar~o pasado, existen a ur diverso casos abiertos. Se pods preguntar: LCual es el problem en Lynwood? Las transformaciones de garojesson ilegales en la Ciudac y frecuentemente son cuartos de vivienda peligrosos. Cuando el garajt no se utilize paro aparcar vehiculos, entonces sumo un problems ma: ', a Ios problemas de aparcamiento piiblicos ya que mss veh(culos estdr en las Galles ptiblicas en vez de ester en ios garages en la propiedac pnvada. La Citacidn Administratrva tambidn puede convertirse en un problem. costoso pars el propietano de un hogar que no cumple con ios cddigo: de la Ciudad. La multa puede ser de $100.00 por la pnmero violacidn ~~ $200 por la segunda y $500 por la tercera. Estes ntaaones pueder ser acumulaovas y una nueva citacidn puede emitirse CADA D(A que I. '~~ violacidn exists. Una vez que un Funcionario de Aplicacidn del cddigo hays observadr una transformacidn de gars/e, su principal preocupacidn sera hate ~i que ios inquifinos dejen de utilizarlo en forma ilegal. Normalmente se le elan 10 dias al propietano pars que ios mgwlinos se marchen Luego ei propietano sera notificado que debe obtener un permiso d. construccidn pars volver a transformer el garaje pars su use original ~ En casos en donde exlste una coons o bano completos, el propietarii deberatambienobtenerpermisosdeplomeriayelectricidadyeltrobaj~ ~ debera ester finalizado dentro de sets meses. ~ w Para mss information sobre transformaciones de garajes, contacte construccidn y Seguridad al (310) 603-0220 ext. 260 j I~t -3 SEcT ~iPo/~~"~P7~' .sU 13 J C cT ' ~ o~E~ -- ~,e . ~ ~~ ~.~ V~`5i`~, 2 -~' Id a II i n1S~cc`~ars W~D ViIS (~e.d ~ra~per~l 1 d~ari r~eri~od~l o~ ~am~ 2~c~c~,,r~ _~ See~n~, 5-~ar~~ - ~~ ';~ _~:> .. ; ~ `- - ,~j _,~ #-, -~ a ~. I a ~ ~ ~F„y' C SOILDING INSPECTION CARD City of Lynwood, California CITY HALL ANNEX Call (310) 603-0220, Ext. 289 11330 Bullis Road during office hours for Inspection Inspector's Office Hours 7-1 Dam & 3-epm requests Tor the next working day. Monday through Thursday Business Office Hours lam-Bpm This Card shall be placed in a safe and conspicuous p~~ T~+ ,place on the job. Calls received will be.made within IYO I ~LE 24 to 48 hours. Final inspections deferred until all ' suh-contractors are listed. Street No. ' ~' "- Permit No ~~~"~~~~ Date Issued ~~ ~~O ~~ Permit Is va/Id for E/ Permiso es valido por 780 days ONLY Y80 dies SOLAMENTE / ~ ~ ~~CONTRACTOR PROJECT U~ ~~ /%~~ 1l~~~1L~~ TYPE OFI SPECTION DATE INSPECTOR REMARKS BUILDING SETBACK-FOOTINGS :+' i ' . +( ~t* %~ ~~ SLAB GRADE ' NDER FLOOR JOIST - ~ ROOF SHEATHING COMM (;; .. RO FRAMING ~ / u -f INSULATION D ~ DRV WALL NAILING _ AJS EXT LATH Z>~..~Y T-BAR SHEAR PANELS ROOF SHINGLES FINALINSP J PLUMBING SEWER OR CESSPOOL GROUND WORK ROUGH PLUMBING T O / V ., - GAS TEST WATER FINAL INSP s ELECTRICAL = ~ ~ ' GROUND WORK ROUGH WIRING (43 . FINISH WIRING SERVICE FINALINSP MECHANICAL GROUND WORK % DUCT WORK • 1'3 c.~ HEATER FINALINSP - CLEARED BY FIRE DEPT PLANNING PUBLIC WORKS MASONRY FOOTINGS GROUT FINAL INSP SWIM POOLS • DO NOT PLASTER POOL UNTIL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE SIGNED: STEEL/BOND ,~ ' ` ,~F' '~','~ , ~ ~ ~ - _; _ __ _. --_ ~i ` .~ ~ 1 ~_ w - ~-+-1 ~PIInB.!~liaN io pi