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A 2009-07-29 - LYNWOOD DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
c~>t~ ~ ~ •LL~MEEIU LILY ~ Ctty E~1Aeettng CI~aQPenges 1 O O D D t 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 603-0220 ~~f~l®®~ ®I~SYG~1 ~f~VY~ ~®AR® ~EC~~~~ JUL 2 3 2009 Hilario Esparza Board Member Walter Lopez Board Member Lorene Reed Board Member Constance Webb Board Member Annette Johnson Board Member ®EVE~.®~PRENT SERVICES STAFF Jonathan Colin, Rita Manibusan, Director Interim Manager ®ESIt9Rl REVIEW BOAR® CITY OF LYNVdc~C)I CITY CLERKS OFFICE Karen Figueredo, Planning Assistant i ~~ENI~I~ ~CE(I~E~iI®~IIES 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. f~flD~I~IC ®~0_S 6. At this time, any member of the public may comment on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Design Review Board. ~®N~'INi,DE® I~ER~S F®~ ~®NSI®E6~TI®N 7. NONE NEB! I~E8~5 F®R C®NSI®Ei~~I®N 8. Fr®nt Vard Setisaclc 9~arlcina PatB 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. ~pea1 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 iri a timely manner. ~~.9®~& ~$~ RBI ~f~~ Adjourn to the next schedule meeting of the Lynwood Design Review Board in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, 90262. 3 .. ,~ , > ~ ~ , ~~~ AGEtV®~ STA~~ ~~~®RT 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 Proposal 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. La Habra Heights 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: . Properly 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 property 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 Commision. Attachments: Survey City Lawndale Ordinance Planning Division Survey Is Parking in The Front Yard Setback Allowed? Yes No City ~ _ _ Lakewood _ _'__ _ ~ _ X _ ___ Montebello ~ ~', X La Mirada_ _~ Maywood ~ ~ X _ I X Cerritos Commerce X _ Compton ~; X Bellflower ~ Bell Gardens - -~- I X - ~ Duarte ~ Norwalk Huntington Park ~~I Paramount I X Witthier ~ Torrance Sante Fe Springs _~ _ I_ X X Signal Hill ~ Redondo Beach ~X - I X __ Gardena ~ La Habra Heights X I X - - X ~_ Rolling Hills Estate ~~ Rancho Palos Verdes ~!_ I X Pico Rivera ~ Carson I r; !fit: ~,F e,f`2E~4+t;~. ka f:i;(}< /'f,t<; "'c~/_ „'.iFti3 !.u`atFa.E.`P~.+7,~.i`4~}.'` 445' ~. ('.=~k`v~L°~4~,T~X~'1 q, L3~" ~~Z/.°I{'~~~,~~ppcyy.. eyy~.s`55-~~f ~a2~' S.au'~.y~'3C~ayLy.T.Z'~e~~{:~,i G°~s.s~'x t~31'yv~ry~g'.a gt^SryC°S:tL'tlS~SY~~a ¢~.1eVy 9~~[L{ig'f~-YB~ip'ya RL'{~~y~y g~~~g9 ~~5'i.S~E~g FY +f a y~{Iyi. "g'~ 4^~ ~~pG'cSig~F';Lry.~~.yfl..L wB`~iryiSy,+.~P~~t~~.RpgIryL2 ~3 S'83Ue ~L~v ~.b_K`~L~ ~ S."' `. £' m 43~~ JPa 1 VA1.sYi~3 a wHEREA5, the laefC of available lot area may be ,s hardship for legal non-conforming properties which do not meet the minimum on•-site parking requirements? and wHRREAS, the lack of available street parking may by ~ 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 8, 1992 a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held by trie Lawndale Planning Commission on Planning Text Amendment No. 91-9; and WHEREAS, evidence was heard and presented from ail persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same and from members of the City Staff and city Council having reviewed, analy28d and studied said proposal; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 92-1a 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA, DUES HEkEbY 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-- Violation--Penalty. ORAINANCE NO. 704-92 APPROVING PTA 91-9 FER?9YTTTNG PARKZNG PADS IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACKS a/?Fin6 16:5:' 31~~97UL153 -1- CITY OF LR'dNE~C~f.,F ~ / ~ry .. [vim E~e~a~~17 sha .1 p <. e a.:'i-f r'?t=s!`3 ~d.~ c,: °51`ler~~; rr:~~.}fyi ~ };'rQ ilt t~Z ~E ti7 ~~: Y' [Ah?Zfi~i-' t-i S. ~~1? n `Gh~ iL°C~nia SCE-'~k3~C~t ~Y'L'~ 'v ~,: Ft;r ~}",.,yzall ?11c~ tln tF„; ek:Ese pt S. PI lapis ~. pGt'~SC}Cl P1 i. fS.E 'i 1. r~Yi se~taacFf at'ea utili.~e+3 as a driveway got ttie principal vehicular aocess to the parking spaces car structure on the premises except as authcr~i.zed herein. s. A property owner may file a plot plan with the Community Development Department to be approved by the Planning Commission for a public heating subject to Section 17.40.150 to park no more than one vehicle in the front setback area. Said plot plan may be approved provided that all of th= following findings are made: (1) That the property as currently developed is 'c~gally non-conforming 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 the existing location of structures the property is unable to comply with current applicable 2arkinq requirements related to location and design. (3) That all existing parking structures and parking spaces are being used for the parking o£ operable motor vehicles and not being used for storage of household items or other incompatibl6 uses. (4) That the property shall be developed with no more than two dwelling units. (5) That no illegal garage conversions are present on the property. (6j That the applicant shall receive a preliminary and ;Rival inspection by the Community Development Department to ensure compliance with all required findings and development standards. ORDINANCE NQ. 70a-92 APPROVING PTA 91-9 PERMITTING PARKING PADS IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACKS ^Z° ,,. -- - :.,y~l~ ~ -. ~.. 4-;~ {'.'f~~ i .,id fly, ~f.~' ~. ~~ p ilu ,. ~ ~ r~~`ec. ~° 4'-. ire ~~f,3t31 ti. G: r'S n`t'. sha17. ~~~. 2::hP ni-in USL ~iY t11 £' ~,y C~G~rs y-~~~,~~ .t.~ ~Y?~ ap~+i. i-C~f9 i~ i.~ ~ ~~tta t't u.~ s: ~-+~~J 1..L 4's`~,n ~: .`".°. ~c31 !. ~i1C`iw tts .l, `t.~;e i'i ~)~`i"Yt1 ~.G ~'-. C1 (e s LZ13t~ ui1G C7wSi~r .. fig) That the property shall be subject to periodic review to determine eamplianee with all conditions of approval, and be reviewed riy the Planning Commission and revoked if the property owner fails to comply with such conditions. The procedure for revocation shall comply with Seetiort 17.12.110 of the Lawndale Municipal Code. C. Any permit far front setback parking approved pursuant to subsection 8 above shall be subject to the following development standards. (1) That the parking space be uncovered with a minimum dimension of nine feet (9') by tw .1ty feet (20'), ten feet (l0') by twenty feet (20') if the parking pad is next to a fence, wall, or solid obstruction. Parking pads shall be installed parallel to the existing driveway except if in the opinion of the Planning Commission because of the grade of the property a parallel parking pad is impractical or a financial hardship a perpendicular parking pad could be approved, In no event shall a parking pad exceed 200 square feet in area. (2) That the parking space be accessible Dy the existing driveway. (3) That no additional curb cut or expansion of the existing driveway width be permitted to accoaamadate the parking space. (4) That any remaining area around the parking space be landscaped excluding existing waikways and driveways within the setback area in accordance with the landscaping plan approved by the Planning Commission. OROLNANCE NO. 704-92 APPROVING PTA 41-9 PERMITTING PARKING PAD5 IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT ~ET8ACK5 ..3_ _. _ . _ - c;~, ~~ ~~~~~; <~ ~-<< ( r } Lji i; ~e;;~°s''~ 3af: ~ri~. FE~ ~~7$r @ ~~ ~FiS'i°~"~Yi.f'1 q^i 4 2'~€i ~, l~1 ~y~rv l~'~f~ Q1 ,.v~uRy, an'-l. ~.L tite ~r~~~w3~ unimpz=c~vea, att 5rsprovetl driveway t~,~~zlt'r current stand~:rdw shall tyd iris°:.alled• (6~ x'hat the parking space be utilized for operable passenger vehicles on1Y• Not to be used £ar storage or parking of inoperable vehicles or trailers, boats and recreational vehicle. p, Any applicant or party aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission may apgeal to the city Council pursuant to Sections 17.12.12D through 1?,12.180 of the Lawndale Municipal Code. E. Penalty. Violation of this section shall be deemed an infraction as defined in Sections l.os.ola through 1.p8.o6o of this code and the amount of the fine shall be such as the City Council maY establish from time to time by resolution." (Friar code 4-1-10) SECTION 2. That a Negative Declaration was prepared pursuant to Section 15083 of the California EnvironmthtealPQanning Act and State EIR guidelines and certified by Council Commission an July 8, 192 and hereby certified by the City after having reviewed and considered the onffindinonthattupondthe the Negative Declaration, and further, up 4 basis of the Initial Study togetheY 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 m~.ke 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 its final passage and adoption, and within fifteen (15) days after its final passage, the City Clerk shall cause it to be published in the ie w , the City's adjudicated newspaper, and shall post same at the City Nal]-, the Civic Centsr building and the United States Post Office, Lawndale Branch. ORDINANCE No. 704-92 APPROVING PTA 91-9 PERMITTING PARKING PADS IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACKS -4- t=~e"~b}~~. c'k7Fsd~CPiP'~~3 A€+;t~ C~;i~~~~,'En G:1 E ~2*.'1 ~~..1 is ~5 `sE C"; jt (,4f K,:~~;S F:', f L `~ `_~' wj ~ i MAYOR, CITY OF LAW ALE ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 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 ted bontheQC6t~h day of August, 1992, and was duly approved and adop Y Y Council at ~3 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 1st day of October, 1992, 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, Jahneon ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ~}~:g~.a CITY CLERK, CI F LAWNDALE APPROVED A5 TO FORiq FJ/ti._ CITY A EY, CITY OF LAWNDALE ORDINANCE NO. 704-92 APPROVING PTA 919 I~ERYtITTING PARICING PADS IN RESIDENTIAL fiRONT SETBACKS -Sr 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 RECOiWMENDATYON: 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. BACKGROURiD: 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. D%SCUSSIOi~ & AfVALYSIS: 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. o. _. 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. Also, forms were provided for the appeal of the administrative citation. FISCAL IfWPACT: 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. ATTACIiWIEi~TS: 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 ~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ 20-1 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE: QY 20-1 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE: Page 1 of 1 a.The city council finds that there is a need for an alternative method of enforcement for ordinances, permits and entitlements, reviews, and city agreements. The city council also finds that an appropriate method for enforcement of various violations is an administrative citation program that will reduce the burden on the judicial system while providing fulF due prr`cess for those cited. b.The procedures established in this chapter are in addition to criminal, civil or other legal remedies that may be available to the city of Lynwood to enforce the provisions of this code and/or permits and entitlements, as defined in this chapter. c.The city council finds that administrative penalties, which are authorized by California constitution section 7 and Government Code section 53069.4, are an appropriate alternative method of enforcement of the K>ro~r~sions of this code. d.The city council finds and determines that enforcement of the provisions of this code and enforcement of the conditions of entitlements or permits are municipal affairs as well as matters of purely local concern to the citizens of Lynwood. - e.The city council finds that the adoption and implementation of this administrative citation program is within the power and authority of the city of.Lynwood and will achieve the following goals: 1. To protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city of Lynwood; 2. To help ensure compliance with this code and state codes, ordinances, permits and entitlements, reviews, and city agreements in a timely and efficient manner; 3. To provide for an administrative process to appeal the imposition of administrative citations and fines that will fully comport with~iue process; 4. To provide a method to hold parties responsible when they fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this code, ordinances, permits and entitlements, reviews, and city agreements in the city of Lynwood; 5. To reduce the burden of the judicial system and minimize the time and expense of defending the•citation on the part of the person cited. (Ord. #1598, ^3) 4~ http://www.s#erlingcodifiers.com/CAlLynwood/20000000000001000.htm x/21/2009 20-3 ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION, FINES: Page I of 2 20-3 ISSUANCE OF ADI1flINISTRATIVE CITATION, FINES: 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. 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 otherwise 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 v.._.~~__. ...... ......:..R,.,.a:re..~ ,.,..,,ir e it ,,,,.,,,.,,~i~nnnnnnnnnnnn~nnn hm, 7/21/2009 20-3 ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION, FINES: Page 2 of 2 be corrected. The responsible person will be given fifteen (15) days to correct the violation. If the violation is not corrected within that time period, an administrative citation with a time shall be issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an administrative citation may be issued without compliance with the prior notice requirement, or with a reduced period within which a violation must be corrected if such violation creates an immediate danger to health or safety. (Ord. #1598, ^3) http://wwwsterlingcodifiers.com/CA/Lynwood/20000000000003000.htm 7/21 /2009 20-7 APPEAL OF CITATION: 20-7 i4PPEAL OF CITATIOfiI: 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) ..., ii .•..... r. m __ _ _ __ it ~ it _______ _ ~ /n nnnnnnnnnnnn~nnn t.__ ^~/^f i /7nnn 11-1.1 Building Coda Adopted: 11-1.1 Building Code Adopted: Page 1 of 1 Except as provided herein, the 2007 edition of the state of California 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 times 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) ,.,.... a..,..,.., ...~_,;....,.,.a:+;o.... ,.,..,, i~ n R ..,,.,.,,,,a ii i nnnnn i nnnnm nnn h+,,, v~~/~nn4 ~XH~IT 2 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE SECTION 106 - °ERP111TS 106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, no building or stmemre regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re- moved, cwlve~rted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has firsf been obtained from [he bnilding offi- cial. 106.2 Work Exempt. from Pernut. A building permit shall not be requtred for the following: L One-story derlehe~d accessory buildings used as tool mrd storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 syunre feet (11.15 m~). 2 Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mmj high. 3. Oil den'icks. ~. Movable cases, eonnters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mmj ltigh. 5. Rerouting walla that ai'e not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to [he top of the wall, un- less supporting a surcharge or impomiding Class I, ll or III-A liq- uids. 6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (L8 927 L) and rite ratio of height m diameter or width does not exceed 2: ] . 7. Pl utforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below. 8. PauVing, papering and similar finish work. 9. Temporary motion pichu~e, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 10. Window awnings supported liy an exterior wall of G~oup R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches (1372 mm). 11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group $ Di- vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does ^ot exceed 5,000 gallons (1 S 927 L). t c 12. [For SFMJ Skate-onnred buildings raider the jru'i.rdictiotr ~ c of the stole /ire nrarsha7. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted Ileitis. Exemption from the permit regturemeuts of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization For any work to be done in any mmmer in violation of the provisions of Otis code or any other laws or olaiinances of Ihis jurisdiction. 106.3 Application for Permit 106.3.1 Application. To obtain a permit, Ote applicant shnO first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the code enforcement agency for that propose. Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to he covere4 by the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is ro he done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building m' work. 3. htdicate the use or occupancy For which the proposed work is intended. 106 106.3.3.3 =!. Re accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications and other data as required in Section 106.3.2. 5. Stale the valuation of any new building or sunctura or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent 7. Give such other data and information as n'iay be required by the building official. 106.3.2 Submittal documents. Plans, specifications, engineer- ing calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special in- spection and shnctural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit When such plans are not 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 architect' or engineer. The bnilding 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. E%CGPTION: The building official may waive the submission of pious, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that the aurora of the wm'K applied for is such Ihnt rrr viewing of plans is not necessary [o obtain compliance with This 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 clarity to indicate the locafion, na- ture and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to [he provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordi- nances, miles and regulations. Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group 0 U Occupancies shall indicate how required strucnu:d and fiee- resistive integrity will be maintained where penehations will be made for elechieal, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems. 106.3.3.1 [For SFM] Public schools. Plans mrd speci(r'crrtions for dre construction, alterntimr m~ addition to any building owned, E ]eased m- rented by mrv public Schaaf district shall be submitted to i the Div7simr of the State Architect, Offire of Regulatiml Serrices i for review oral npprovnl. EXCEPTION: Upon Poe mnnml srrGmissimr of a nv-iuen request 6y the chief afoot city, counts, ar ciN and counts fire depmvnent or 74l'e- yrotectimr district to the Dirisimr of the 5'tme Ardritect, OJj'iee of 2e,gu- lation Services, approvals required by this subsectimr Shull be obtained from the appropriate chief or his or' her mrthm~i~ed represenmtire. Lt such ins(mrcec plmrs mrd specifications nmm be submitted to l/rz store flee nrmahalJorrelay to the cpproprtate local outhoriro m' ma_v be sub- nritteddirectly to Stroh loco! ourhm'ite. 106.3.3.2 [For SFM) Moruble walls and partzdores. Plmrs ar diagrnnrs slrnfl be subnrrtterl to lire enforcing agenev for apprornl before the installnfimr of m'renrrangement of nrp~ movable wul7 or pm'titzon 7n mn~ ocmryanw. Approval shall be granted md~~ if there is no iacrense iu the fire hauod. 106.3.3.3 [For SFM/ New corrstrnctiou high-rise Luildiugs. 1. Complete pions m~ specifications, or botlL s7rn71 be prepnrer7 catering nil work required to canrph~ with Herr i~onsh~uction high- rise buildin,es. Such plmrs mrd specificnfions sha77 be subnrilted tIi t7re enforcing agency having fin~isdictiorr. 2. A77 plmis mrd spe~'ificatimvs shn77 be prepared under t7te re- sponsible charge of an m'chitect or a civil or suvctural engineer maleoriaed 6~~ law to develop corrsn~uctiore p&uns and specifira- tions, or7>v Goth such nrclritecl <md engineer: Plmrs mrd specifica- tions s}rall be prepm~ed by an engineer dul~~ qualified in lhnt 1-6.5 SPECIAL DETAILE6 REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY 6. (SFM]Wines,vcarashm~iihnflonrlevelusedforhu- marl. occrrp.4ncv 30 feat ~ S'L~ n~mj ©r lass ba;~sr tAe loirastlehel oferirdischm'ge. 405.2 Construction requirements. The underground portion of the building shall be of Type I construction. [F] 405.3 Automatic sprinkler system. The Ivghest level of exit discharge. servi ng the ander~~ound portions of the building and all levels below shall be equipped with an automatic sprin- kler system installed in accordance wiCh Section 903.3.1.1. Water-flow swi('ches and control valves shall be supervised in accordance with Section 903.4. 405.4 Cmnparhnentation. Compartmentation shall be in accordance with Sections 405.4.1 tlu~ough 405.4.3. 405.41 Number of compartments. A building having a floor level more than 60 feet (18 288 urns) below the lowest level of exit discharge shall be. divided into a mhnimum of two compaemtents of approximxtaly equal size. Such comparhuentatioo shall extend through the. highest level of exit dischazge serving the underground portions of Che building and all levels below. Exception: The Lowest story need uotbe compartmented where the area does no[ exceed 1,500 square fezt (139 nt'--) and has an occupant load of less than 10. 405.4.2 Smoke barrier penetration. The compartments shall be separated front each other by a smoke ban'ier in accordance with Section 709. Penetrations between the two comparnneuts 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 aze installed in accordance with NPPA 105 and Section 715.4.3. Where provided, each comparmtent shall have an air supply and an exhaust system independent of the other compartments. 405.4.3 Elevators. Where elevators are provided, each compaztment shall have direct access to an elevator. Where an elevator serves more than one comparument, an elevator lobby shall be provided and shall be separated from each compartment by a smoke banier in accordance with Secfiou 709. Doors shall be gasketed, have a drop sill uid be auto- matic closing by smoke detection in accordance with Section 718.4.7.3. (F] 405.5 Smoke control system. A smoke control system shall be provided iu aceordauce with Sections 408.5.1 and 405.5.2. [F] 405,5.1 Control system. A smoke conu'o] system is required to control die migration of products of combustion in accordance with Section 909 and the provisions of this section. Smoke control shall reshict movement of smoke to the general area offu'e origin and maintain means of egress in a usable condition. [F] 405.6 Fire alarm systems. A fire alarm system shall be pr~,~~'~~-1z~~.;„quir.ri1' , ° ..,;;n uL7.".; 9. [F] 405.7 Public address. A public address system shall be provided where required by Section 907 x.19. i. 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 door level shall be provided with a minimum of two exits. Where wmparunentation is required by Section 405.4, each compartment shall have a minimum of one exit: and steal I also have an exi f access door- way into the adjoining compartment. 405.8.2 SmokeprooP enclosure. Every required stairway serving floor levels more than 30 feel (9 L44 mnt) below its level of exit discharge shall comply with the requirements forasmokeprooPenclosareasprovidedinSection 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 failure of the normal power supply. [F] 405.10 Emergency power. An emergency power system complying with Section 2702 shall be provided for emergency power loads spe~ciPied in Section 405.10.1. [F] 405.10.1 Emergency power loads. The following loads ar'e classified as emergency power loads: I. Emergency voice/alu'm communications systems. 2. Fire alarm systems. 3. Automatic fire detection systems. 4. Elevator car lighting. 5. Means of egress and exit signillmninationasregnired by Chapter 10. [I'] 405.11 Standpipe system. The underground building shall be equipped throughouC with a standpipe system in accordance with Section 905. SECTION 406 MOTOR-VEHICLE-RELATED OCCUPANCIES 406.1 Private garages and carports. [F] 405.5.2 Compartment stuolze control system. Where compar[meutatiun is required, each compartment shah have an ilxlependent smoky condo] system. The system shall bo automatically activated and capable of manual operation in accordance with Section 907.2.18. 406.1.1 Classification. Buildings orpauts ofbnildii~as clas- silied as Group U oecup~ucies because ofthe use rn~ ch.;rac- ter of dte occupancy shall not excezd 1,000 syuare Peet (93 nr) in a<'~-a or one story in height except as provided in Sec- tion 406.1.2. Auy building or portion thereof that exceeds 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 77 ~ ~~ SPECIAL DETAILED I~EOUIREMENTS RASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY the limitations specified in this section shall be classified in the occupancy graxtp other tlxan Group U dxat it rxest nearly resembles. 406.1.2 Area increase. Group U occupancies used for the storage ofprivate orpleasure-Type motes' vehicles wlxere no repair work is completed orfuel is dispensed are permitted to be 3,000 sguare feet (279 m"-) when dxe, following provi- sions are rnet: L Foramixedoccupancybnildicg,theexteriorwalland opening protection for dxe Group U portion of the building shall be as required for the major occupancy of the building. For such a m fixed occupancy buildi ug, the allowable floor area of the building shall be. as per- mitted for dxe major occupancy contained therein. 2. For a building containing only a Group U occupaccy, the exterior wall shall noT be regnired tohave a fi re-re- sistuice rating and the area 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 nx'j Group U occupancy shall be permitted to be in the same building, provided each 3,000-square-foot (279 m°) area is separated by fire walls complying with Section 705. 406.1.3 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 garage and shall comply with the. provisions of this section for garages. Exception: Asphadt surfaces shall he permitted at ground level in carports. The area of floor used for pat'king of automobiles or odxer vehicles shall be eloped to facilitate the movementof lignids to a drain or towu'd the main vehicle enh'y doorway. 406.1.4 Separation. Separations 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 mininuun '/~~-inch (12.7 mm) gypsunx board applied to the ga- rage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be~ separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than a'/8 inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent. Door openings between a private garage and dxe dwelling unit shall be equipped widx either solid wood doors or solid or honeyconxb core steel doors not less Chan 13/s inches (34.9 nun) thick, or doors in compli- ance with Section 715.4.3. Opetnngs from a private garage directly into aroorn used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Doors shall be. self-closing and self-latching. 2. Ducts in a private garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceili ngs separati ng the dwelling unit from the garage shall be constricted of a micinuun 0.019-inch (0.48 nun) shezt sa:el and shall have no openings into the garz~e. 3. A separation is nppoC regnired between a Group R-3 and U Pat 110t t pTl1V I~yP(I the CRCpQCt ]C PTrll'el`I (~1YlPylr olt h#9 or more sides and there are not enclosed areas above. 406.2 Parking garages. 406.2.1 Classitlcafion. Parking gtuages shall be classified as eit9ter open, as defined in Section 406.3, or enclosed and shall meetthe appropriate criteria in Section 406.4. Also see r Section 509 for special provisions for parking garages. 406.2.2 Clear height. The clearheight of each Ploor levelin vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 nun). (RSA-AC & 17CD 1-AC] The clear height of vehicle and pedestrian areas required to be accessiG(e shall conaph~ rvifh Chapter 11A or IIB, as appGcahle. 406.2.3 Guards. Guards shall be provided in accordance with Section L013 at exterior and interior vertictil openings on floor and roof areas where vehicles are parked or moved and where the vertical distance w the geonnd a' sw'face directly below exceeds 30 inches (762 mm). 406.2.4 Vehicle barriers. Parking areas shall be provided with exterior or interior walls or vehicle bar'iers, except at pedestrian or vehiculu' accesses, designed in accordance with SuCion 1607.7. Vehicle barriers rxoti less than 2 feet (607 nun) high shall be placed aC the end of drive lanes, and at the end of parking spaces where tlxe difference i n adjacent floor elevation is greater than 1 foot (305 Imn). Exception: Vehicle storage compartments in a mechani- r' cal access parking garage. i 406.2.5 Ramps. Vehicle ramps shall noC be considered as required exits unless pedestrian facilities are provided. Vehicle ramps that are utilized for vertical circulation as well as for parking shall not exceed a slope of 1:15 (6.67 percent). 406.2.6 Floor surYace. Parking surfaces shall be of concrete or similar noncombustible and nonabsorbent materials. >;xception: Asphalt parking surfaces are permitted at ground level. The area of floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped toi'acilitate themovement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway. 406.2.7 Mixed separation. Parking garages shall be sepa- rated from oUxet' occupancies in accordance with Section 508.3. 406.2.8 Special hazards. Connection of a parking garage with any room in which there is a fttel-fired appliance shall be bymeans of a vestibuleproviding atwo-doorway separa- tion. );xception: A single door shall be allowed provided the sources of ignition in the appliance tu-e at least 18 inches (457 mm) above the door. 406.2.4 Attached Yo rooms. Openings from a parking garage directly into a room used for sleeping pm'poses shall. not be permitted. 76 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ~~~8~~~ ~ 104.2.5 106.2 104.2.5 Occupancy violations. Whenever u~y building or structure or equipment therein regulated by this code is being used contrary [o-the:provisians of,this.code, thebuilding official may order such use discontinued and the structure, 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 building official after receipt of such notice to make the stmcture, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this code. 104.2.6 Liability. The building official charged with the en- forcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in 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 act or by reason of an act or omission in the dischmge of such du- ties. Asuit brought against the building official or employee be- cause of such act or omission performed by [he building official or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the en- forcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termina- tion of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the re- sponsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by rea- son of [he inspections authorized by this code or any penni[s or certificates issued under this code. 104.2.7 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties in- volved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building of- ficial may grant modifications for individual cases. The building official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the s[dct letter of this code impractical and [hat the modification is in conformance with the intent an¢ purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen any fire-protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of any action grant- ing modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency. 104.2.8 Alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to pre- vent the use of any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by.[his 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 provisions of this code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in [his code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. The building official shall require Chat sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims [hat may be made regarding its use. The details of any action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in [he. files of [he code en- forcement agency. ]04.2.9 Tests. Whenever thete is insufficient evidence of com- pliance with any of the provisions of this code or evidence lhat any material or construction does not conform to the requirements of this code, the building official may require tests as proof of com- pliance to be made at no expense to this jurisdiction. 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by odter rec- ognized test standards. If Chere are no recognized and accepted test methods for the_proposed alternate, the building official shall de- termine test procedures. All tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be reL~ined by [he building official for the period re- quired for the retention of public records. 104.2.10 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may request, and shall receive, [he assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is re- quired inthe discharge of [he duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance. SECTION 105 -BOARD OF APPEALS 105.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, tie- cisimrs or determinations made by the building offiicial relative to the application and interpretation of this wde, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training [o pass on matters pertaining to building constmc[ion and who are not employees of the juris- diction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary [o said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. 'Phe board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conduc[ine its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appel- lant with a duplicate copy to the building official. 105.2 Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board he empowered to waive requirements of this code. SECTION 106 -PERMITS 106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, no building or stmc[ure regulated by this code shall be erected, constmcted, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re- moved, wnverted or demolished unless a sepat'ate permit For each building or structure has first been obtained from the 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 mol and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 mz). 2 Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. 3. Oil derricks_ 4. Movable cases, counters and partitions no[ over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 nmr) high. 5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to dre top of the wall, un- less supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIl-A liq- uids. 6. Water tanks supponed directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 Lj and the ratio of height to dimneter or widdr does not exceed 2:1. Z Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or stogy below. b. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 1-2 1997 UNIFORM DUII_DING CODE S 06.2 106.4.1 9. Temporary motion picture, television and (heater stage sets and scenery. 1 U. Windowawnings.sapported byart estuior wall:of-G;oup s ~' Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting no[ more than 54 inches (1372 mm). 11. Prefabricated swirmning 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). 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 [o grant authorization for any work [o be done in any manner in 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 writing 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 the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate the 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. State the valuation of any new building or s[mcmre or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. ~6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent. 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the building official. 106.3.2 Submittal documents. Plans, specifications, engineer- ing calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special in- spection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate tbat state law does not require Orat 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 otScial may waive [he submission of plans, calculations, constmetion inspection requirements and other data if it is foetid that Oie nature of the wo[k applied fo[ is such that re- viewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this wde. 106.3.3 Infm-mation on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications shall be. drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shat! be of sufti~icnt clarity to indicate the location, ua- mrc and extent of the work proposed and show in detail [hat it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordi- nances, ndes :md regulations. Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group 8 U Occupancies shall indicate how required strucmral and fire- resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems. 106.3.4 Architect or engineer of record. 106.3.4.1 Gencrat. When it is required that documents he pre- pared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require the owner W 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 [he circumstances require, the owner may designate a substiurte architect or engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of the original architect or engi- neer of record. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the architect or engineer of record is changed or is rat- able to continue to perform the duties. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for re- viewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. 106.3.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. 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 the plans and shall submit the deferred sub- mittal documents for review by the building official. Submittal documents for deferred submiual items shall be sub- mitted to [he architect or engineer of record who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicat- ing that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and [hat [hey have been found to be in general confortnance with [he design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not bef installed until their design and submittal documents have been ap= proved by the 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 to the building of£cial for approval prior to issuance of the build- ing permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of the work [hat require special iuspection 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 structural observation and describe the stages of consn~uction at which stuctural observatiat is to occur. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection re- ports and provide time limits for submission of reports. 106.4 Permits Issuance. 106.4.1 Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, com- putations and other data filed by an applicant for a pernit shall be reviewed by the building official Such plans may be r eriewed by other departments of this jm~isdic[ion to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the huilding oli'ieial finds th¢[ the work described in an application for a permit and the. plans, specifications and other data tiled therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, 1-3 ~~~ 8 ~~ ~~=~ f~l~l~l®G~f~ ~~ f~ DATE: July 21, 2009 TO: Karen Figueredo, Planning Assistant From: Arturo Ramos, Code Enforcement Officer A-n-• 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 3/4 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. ~~~8~~ ~ ~uu~ovfl G~l~pu~us ~ e~ss®~a~~~s ~®aoo~ ~3~px®~4auv~ ~cc®aaa~4 ~ ®~5~~ .Firm Harris & Associates Court Reporting Bus. Status Active Firm (Add'1) Lic. Status Delinquent Street 11128 Linden St Acct No 02529 City Lynwood, CA 90262 License 010101 Location Inside Loc. Type Phone (310) 631-3848 Mail (Ad81) AIt Phone Mail Addr 11128 Linden St Start Date 09/21/1999 Mail City Lynwood, CA 90262 Close Date Bus.Rate Home Occupations ownership Sole Proprietorship BID Area PBID BID Rate PARKING-BUSINESS IMPRO Geo Area Insp. Area Insp. Status Last Rec Update 04/28/2008 hdl Summary Screen trimer ~ Sharon Harris P Title Owner Phone Con fidential License Issued 09/21/1999 Application Renewal License Expiree 01/01/2000 Renewal Annual (end of Dec) NAIC Code 000000 -Undefined SIC Code 0000000 -Undefined Bus Type HO -HOME OCCUPATION APN FEIN Confidential Mailing List No BEAN SEIN Confidential SpeciaP Conditions NO Fees STD Total Fee $33.75 application Renewal Amount Due $0.00 Renewal Annual (end of Dec) Receipts $0.00 Lic. Issued 09/21/1999 Employees 0 tic. Expires 01/01/2000 Flat Fee $45.00 Vehicle Fee ~ $0.00 Employee Fee $0.00 Past Fees $0.00 Receipts Fee $0.00 Penalty Fee $0.00 Units Fee $0:00 Penalties From Vending Fee ~ $0.00 Adjustments ($11.25) ' ~ Special Fees $0.00 Amount Paid $33.75 Date Paid ~ 09/30/1999 ~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~Q~ ~ r July 20, 2009 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 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 a.l.low 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 inr_ur the unnecessary expense of "deconverting" a space which is 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. For the foregoing reasons, I believe that the City has should not retroactively disallow my garage to stand in its current condition. Cord' 11y, L Sharon P. arr' Attachments: Photos of subject property (3) Request for Hearing Form (iJ Letter to R. Manibusan(2) Copy of Business License <~~ Lynwood 'N Perspective for April & June/July 2009 (a~ Building Inspection Card (~~ '~~ u~~ ii i'Y! c~ ~' r '~'~ C i1'f 1 ~- , _ ~~,, ~, , ~ cxY C> ~~ t ._ _ It 1 i.i ,t ~ =,t, - Y'i~.;in=~ i Ir4.F-:. ~j ~ ~ _. ~O ..~ / ~ ~~ `~~ !i +I I P~~ut I_~ 'l Li >!:. .. 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ImapW 08l2ir7898 67wpngcap. ii ~;r..m alr0if2006 Dame Pd•a ®49.00 lrwtiseio eroo 514.66 Paa 50.00 Pace P.ewa 50.00 Parr 50.00 fey Poa 50.00 BOa 50.00 Pormeefes:tlroaa Paa~ SO.tlO _ (51 t.7lr) __..____ _.__. Ntmwti~ 53.1.75 pgyu plet9'i 08r30f7~1 ,____. _ APRIL / ABRIL 2009 (•K'.. ROMTHE 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 ` into living quarters because they don't meet the minimum standards. r / i{ If 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; arges include $294 for the structure, $59 for electrical, and $69 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 program will help local agencies i (abating unsafe living conditions. hrough the program, the Fran hise Tax Board disallows interest, taxes, amortization, and depreciation deductions pursuant to California Revenue and Taxatlon 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 nn 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. i• ~~;'Y~~n .~ MENSAJE DEL Roger L. Haley Los garajes tienen la intenci6n 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 estzndares 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 pagar un arancel de "transformacidn" de $412; los gastos incluyen $294 para la estructura, $59 para la eleccricidad, y $59 para plomeria. En respuesta al problems cada vez mayor de las transformaciones de garaje, el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo comenzara a pardcipar en el State of California Franchise Tax Board's Substandard Housing Program (Programs de Viviendas de Calidad Inferior del Consejo Regulador de Impuestos de Franquicia del Estado de California) ("el programa"). Este programa ayudara a las agencias locales a disminuir las condiciones de vivienda inseguras. A traves de este programa, el Consejo Regulador de Impuestos de Franquicia anula los intereses, impuestos, amortizaciones y deducciones de amortizaci6ri conforme al Codigo de Ingresos e Impuestos de California Artfculos 17274 y 24436.5 relacionado con la propiedad 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 rehabilitacidn. Una vez que la propiedad o el garaje se armonicen con las leyes en la materia, la Ciudad emitira una notificaci6n de cumplimiento. Sin embargo, las deducciones del impuesto sobre la rents seran anuladas desde la fecha de no cumplimiento hasta la fecha de cumplimiento. EI programa sera Gtil en casos de reincidencia de delitos porque las deducciones para intereses, impuestos, amortization y depreciacidn se anulan en una tasa del 1/12 por cada mes que la propiedad no cumpla. a We know that these compliance methods sound harsh, however it is Sabemos que estos metodos de cumplimiento suenan duros, the City's primary objective to safeguard the health and safety of sin embargo, es el objettvo principal de la Ciudad salvaguardar residents. la salud y seguridad de los residentes. 't Please help us make our neighborhoods, and City a better place to Por favor, ayudenos a hater que nuestros vecindarios y que la live. Ciudad Sean un mejor lugar para vivir. WeTI p,is a neutral third party organization that allows informants to stay anonymous. The Hotline isanswered by bi-lingual live operators, 24 hqurs a day,'366 days a year. HOW IT WORKS At no time do you have to give you r name or identify yourself in any way. Questions are asked and have been developed to obtain the maximum amount of information. If there is an arrest and conviction, you may be offered a reward. If so, you are given a 3 part code to identify yourself. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Tip information 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. REWARDS Rewards are paid anonymously through post offices using code names and nu tubers. Rewards up to $1,000 are offered when tips lead to arrests and conviction. Rewards are paid,with consideration of the investigators' recommendation.: ~~ ~d .t / d I Violent Crimes Graffiti Vandals ' Property Destruction Threats and Bullying Unsafe Conditions / Safety Violations Drugslllleyal Substance or Alcohol Use Arsonl Terrorism /Bombs What's the Problem with Garage Conversions Anyway? /)f 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 ~i 0 Lyn od? Garage conversions are illegal in the City and oftentimes ar dangerous living quarters. When the garage is not used to park ve cles, then it adds to the public parking issues because more vehicles~re on public streets instead of in the garage on private property. 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 C~ Enforcement Officer has observed a garage conversion, hit main concern is to remove the tenants from the illegal u e~Normally a property owner is given 10 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. In cases 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 ~xt. 260. WeTip es una organization de terceros que permite que log informantes permanezcan completamente en el anonimato. L~ Ifnea gratuita es atendida por operadores biling0es en directo, lay 24 horas del dfa, los 365 dias del ano. [COMO PUNCIONA? ~~' En ningtin momento tiene quc z.~'"~,:- ~zM~ dar su Hombre o identificarse dt ninguna forma. Las preguntas sf Delitos violentos preguntan y se han desarrolladc para obtener la mayor cantidac VAndalos de graffitis de information. Si existe ui arresto o una condena, es posibh Destruction de la propiedad que le ofrezcan una recompensa Amenazas Si es asf, se le dara un codigc de 3 partes para identificarse Condiciones no seguras / Violaciones a la seguridad i.QUE SUCEDE DESPU CS? Uso de droyas I La information se ingress en la base sustancias ilegales y alcohol de datos de delitos WeTip. Cad; pista es revisada y comunicada ; Incendios intencionales I la policia. Disposion del estatu. Terrorismo I Bombas del caso es recibido de parte de h Robo/Hurto policia.WeTip verifica el estado di la condena y sentencia. RECOMPENSAS Las recompensas se pagan de manera anonima a traves del correo utilizando Hombres en codigo y ntimeros. Se ofrecen recompensas de hasta $1,000 cuando las pistas Ilevan a arresto y condenas. Las recompensas se pagan segran la consideration de las recomendaciones de los investigadores. Cual es el Problems con las Transformaciones de Garajes? i bien la Ciudad Cerro y acord6 a multitud casos do transformaciones de garajes ilegales el ano pasado, existen a tir diverso casos abiertos. Se podra preguntar: ~Cual es el probleme en Lynwood? Las transformaciones degarajes son ilegales en la Ciudac y frecuentemente son cuartos de vivienda peligrosos. Cuando el garaje no se utiliza para aparcar vehiculos, entonces sums un problema m3~ a los problemas de aparcamiento priblicos ya que mas vehiculos estar en las Galles ptiblicas en vez de estar en los garajes en la propiedac privada. La Citation Administrativa tambien puede convertirse en un problema costoso para el propietario de un hogar que no cumple con los codigo~ de la Ciudad. La multa puede ser de $100.00 por la primers violation $200 por la segunda y $500 por la tercera. Estas citaciones pueder ser acumulativas y una nueva citation puede emitirse CADA DIA que h violation exists. Una vez que un Funcionario de Aplicacibn del Codigo hays observadr ,una transformation de garaje, su principal preocupacion sera hate que los inquilinos dejen de utilizarlo en forma ilegal. Normalmente se le dan 10 dias al propietario para que los inquilinos se marchen Luego el propietario sera notificado que debe obtener un permiso d~ construction para volver a transformar el garaje para su use original En casos en donde existe una cocina o bano completos, el propietario debera tambien obtener permisos de plomeria y electricidad y el trabaj~ debera estar finalizado dentro de seis meses. 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