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AGENDA
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LYNWOOD, CA 90262 RECEIVED
August 26, 2009
5:00 P.M.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Hilario Esparza
Board Member
Lorene Reed
Board Member
Walter Lopez
Board Member
Constance Webb
Board Member
Annette Johnson
Board Member
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Jonathan Colin, Rita Manibusan,
Director Interim Manager
AUG 2 0 2009
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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Karen Figueredo,
Planning Assistant
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OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Flag Salute.
3. Roll call of Board members.
4. Certification of Agenda Posting.
PUBLIC ORALS
5. 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
6. NONE
NEW ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION .
7. Front Yard Setback Parking 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.
8. Anneal
APPLICANT: Sharon P. Harris
11128 Linden Street
APN 6193 - 013 -027
Proposal
Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 001414
Recommendation
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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.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ORALS
STAFF ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next schedule meeting of the Lynwood Design Review Board in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, 90262.
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rL(G�rlll AGENDA STAFF R
DATE: August 26, 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.
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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:
• 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 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 Commission.
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Attachments:
Survey
City Lawndale Ordinance
Planning Division Survey
Is Parking In The Front Yard Setback Allowed?
City
Yes
No
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Lakewoo
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Montebello
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L a Mirada —�
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M aywood
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Cerritos
Comme
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Compto _
Bellflower i J
Bell Gardens
X
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Duarte
Norwal
Huntington P ark
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Paramo
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Torrance
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Sante Fe Springs
X
Sig Hill
R edondo Beach
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Gardena
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La Habra Heights
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Rolling Hills Estate
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Rancho Palos Verdes
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Pico Rive
Carson
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A i ORDINP -14CSg OF `_ E CITY C=FICIL OF
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APEYROVING %'`s':F€ MI G TEXT AI£E"MMiT
No. 97-S, P 11TTL€1G PARKING PADS IN
RF�SIDZHTIALT FRO"m"T- SETBArms.
WHEREAS, the lack of available lot area may be a hardship
for legal non - conforming properties which do not meet the minimum
on -site parking requirements; and
WHEREAS, the lack of available street parking may be a
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 detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare;
and -
WHEREAS, on July 9, 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HERE$Y 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
ORDINANCE NO. 704-92
APPROVING PTA 91 -9
PERMITTING PARKING PADS
IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT
SETBACKS
Front setback restrictions- -
Violation-- Penalty.
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x/2006 16:52 3169782183
CIT! OF LAIANECtLC
No shall park or stare any vGhiclo,
troller, boat Or Sl
dEi. Ce within the €rant setback area v{ '
1 elling ullit, € % cept in that portion of the ,front
setbae;'. area utilized as a driveway for the
principal vehicular access to the parking spaces or
structure on the premises except as authorized
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 hearing
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 the
following findings are made!
(1) That the property as currently developed is
legally 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 parking
requirements related to location and design.
(3) 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
Incompatible uses.
(4) That the property shalt be developed with no
more than two dwelling units.
(5) That no illegal garage conversions are present
on the property.
(6) That the applicant shall receive a preliminary
and final inspection by the Community
Development Department to ensure compliance
with all required findings and development
standards.
ORDINANCE NO. 704 -92
APPROVING PTA 91 -9
PERMITTING PARKING PADS
IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT
SETBACKS -2-
7 , _... :.� e „ Vl a �t3z skEall. be the owner of the
prope S afar appl.ica iv is r v[iE i6,
applicant shall snow written permission from
the owrief .
(e) That the property shall be subject to periodic
review to determine compliance with all
^_ onditions of approval, and be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and revoked if the
property owner fails to comply with such
conditions. The procedure for revocation
shall comply with Section 17.12.110 of the
Lawndale Municipal Code.
C. Any permit for 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 ta.,ity
feet (20 ten feet (10') 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 by the
existing driveway.
(1) That no additional curb cut or expansion of
the existing driveway width be permitted to
accommodate the parking space.
(4) That any remaining area around the parking
space be landscaped excluding existing
walkways and driveways within the setback area
in accordance with the landscaping plan
approved by the Planning Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 704 -92
APPROVING PTA 91 -9
PERMITTING PARKING PADS
IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT
SETBACKS -3-
5) That the pal- king space be
improved driveway, and if
unimproved, an improved
current standards shall be
constructed with
s^ the e. isc: res
the driveway i
driveway meeting
installed.
(6) That the parking space be utilized for
operable passenger vehicles only- Not to be
used for storage or parking of inoperable
vehicles or trailers, boats and recreational
vehicle.
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
17.12.180 of the Lawndale Municipal Code.
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 be such as the City Council may
establish from time to time by resolution." (Prior
code 4 -1 -10)
SECTION 2. That a Negative Declaration was 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
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 L awndale Tribune the City's adjudicated newspaper, and shall
post same at the City Hall., 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-
PASSED,, & PPROVED AE0 ADOPTED CAF :tic 20th may of Al29U --:,
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MAYOR, CITY OF LAW}
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF LAWNDALE )
I, NEIL K. ROTH, City 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 of 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
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:
AYES: Hofmann, Rudolph, Marthens
NOES: Lagerquist, Johnson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY CLERK, CITY OF LAWNDALE
APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF LAWNDALE
ORDINANCE NO. 704 -92
APPROVING PTA 91 -9
PERMITTING PARKING PADS
IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT
SETBACKS -5-
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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 26, 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:
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 a non - 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 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 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 deconversion, 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
ATTACHMENTS SUBMITTED
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STAFF
EXHIBIT 1
20 -1 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE:
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20 -1 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE:
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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 full due
process 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 proOsions 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 withgAue 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, 113)
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20 -3 ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION, FINES: Page I of 2
20 -3 ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE 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.
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 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. If 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
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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, 0 3)
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20 -7 APPEAL OF CITATION:
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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, 113)
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11 -1.1 Building Code Adopted:
11 -1.1 Building Code Adopted:
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Except as provided herein, the 2007 edition of the state of California building code t 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 118 -1; Ord. #981, ❑1; Ord. #1118, El 1; Ord. #1247, Li 1;
Ord. #1427, 0 1; Ord. #1601, 1-11)
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EXHIBIT 2
1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
SECTION 106 - 9E9%1ITSu
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2,
no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected,
constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re-
moved, converted or demolished unless a separate 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:
L One -story detached accessory buildings used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor
area does not exceed 120 square feet (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 the footing to the top of the wall, un-
less supporting a surcharge 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
diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches
1762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below.
8. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R,
Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more
than 54 inches (1372 mm).
11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Di-
vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the
adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons
(18 927 Q.
L C 12. [For SFMJ State -owned buildings under the jurisdiction
� c of the state fire marshal.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above - exempted
items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not
be deemed to grant authorization for any work to 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.
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106.3.3.3
4_ Re. aecont�,.anicd by pl,urs- dingann, ccnnpua_ +duns
specifications and other data as required in Section 106.32.
5. State the valuation of any new building or structure 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 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 submission of
plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other
data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that re-
viewing of plans is not necessary to 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 location, na-
ture and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will
` conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordi-
nances, rules and regulations.
Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group
U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire -
resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be
made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication
conduits, pipes and similar systems.
106.3.3.1 [For SFMJ Public schools. Plans and specifications
for the construction, alteration: or addition to any building mwled,
leased or rented by any public school district shall be submitted to
the Division of the State Architect, Office of Regulation Services
for review and approval.
EXCEPTION. Upon the annual submission of a written request to
the chief of any city, county, or gin and county fire departmeal or fire-
protection district to the Division of the Slate Architect. Office of Reg l-
litrion Services, approvals required by this subsection shall be obtained
firm die appropriate chief or his or her authorized representative. In
such instances plans and specifications nuy be submitted to the stare
Jae marshal far relay to the appropriate local outhority or nrav be sub-
mitted doecdv to sm'h local authority.
106.3.3.2 [For SFMJ Movable walls and partitions. Plans ar
diagrams.shall be submitted to the enforcing agencvJor approval
before tire installation of, or real rangement of, any movable wall
or partition in airy ocatpancv. Approval .shall be granted only if
there is Ito increase in the f re hazard.
106.3.3.3 [For SFMJ New construction high -rise buildings.
1. Complete plats at specifications, or both, shall be prepared
covering all work required to comply with new con.soieciiaa high=
rise buildings. Such plans and specifications shall be submitted to
the enforcing agency having jurisdiction.
2. All plans and specifications shall be prepared under the re-
sponsible charge of an architect at civil a, engineer
authorized by law to develop consitucuou plans and a'pecgico-
tions, or by both such architect and engineer: Plans and speci(ica-
tims shall be prepared by an engineer duly qualified in that
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SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
6. [SFMJ1lrnervcaneshctvingafloor(ei
man occupancy 30 f et ( 9 1" mm) or Ics; ba°Imv the
lowest level of exit discharge.
405,2 Construction requirements. The underground portion
of the building shall be of Type 1. construction.
[F] 405.3 Automatic sprinkler system. The highest level of
exit discharge serving the underground portions of the building
and all levels below shall be equipped with an automatic sprin-
kler system installed in 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 in
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 discharge shalt be divided into a minimum of
two compartments of approximately equal size_ Such
compartmentation shall extend through the highest level of
exit discharge serving the underground portions of the
building and all levels below.
Exception: The lowest story need not be compartmented
where the area does not exceed 1,500 square feet (139
111 2 ) and has an occupant load of less than 10.
405.4.2 Smoke barrier penetration. The compartments
shall be separated 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. Where
provided, each compartment shall have an air supply and an
exhaust system independent of the other compartments.
405.4.3 Elevators. Where elevators are 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 shalt be separated 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 with
Section 715.4.7.3.
[F] 405.5 Smoke control system. A smoke control system
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 405.5.1 and
405.52.
[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] 405.6 Fire alarm systems. A fire alarm system shall be
,:
[F] 405.7 Public address. A public address system shall be
provided where required by Section 9072.19.1.
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 adjoining compartment.
405.8.2 Smokeproof enclosure, Every required stairway
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 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 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.
[F] 405.5.2 Compartment smoke control system. Where
compartmentation is required, each compartment shall have
an independent smoke control system. 1'he system shall be
automatically activated and capable of manual operation in
accordance with Section 907.2.18.
406.1.1 Classification. Buildings or pans of buildings clas-
sified as Group O occupancies because of the use or charac-
ter of the occupancy shall not exceed 1,000 square feet (93
m"-) in area or one story in height except as provided in Sec-
tion 406.1.2. Any building or portion thereof that exceeds
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the limitations specified in this section shall be classified in
the occupancy group other than Group U that it most nearly
resembles.
406.1.2 Area increase. Group L' occupancies used for the
storage of private or pleasure -type motor vehicles where no
repair work is completed or fuel is disuensed are permitted
to be 3,000 square feet (279 my when the following provi-
sions are met:
I. 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 wal I shall not be required to have a fire -re-
sistance rating and the area of openings shall not be
limited when the fire separation distance. is 5 feet
(t524 mm) or more.
More than one 3,000 - square -foot (279 m 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: Asphalt surfaces shall be permitted at
ground level in carports.
The area 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. Separations shall comply with the fol-
lowing:
1. The private garage shalt be separated from the dwell-
ing unit and its attic area by means of a minimum
'/, -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' / inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent.
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% inches (34.9 mm) thick, or doors in compli-
ance with Section 715.4.3. Openings from a private
garage directly into a room 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 ceilings separating 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
Ih� garrr�
3. A separation is not required between a Group R -3 and
U carport, provided the carport i en +.irel y openor two
or more sides and there are not enclosed areas above.
406.2 Parking garages.
406.2.1 Classification. Parking earages shall be classified
as either open, as defined in Section 406.3, or enclosed and
shall meet the appropriate criteria in Section 406.4. Also see
Section 509 for special provisions for parking garages.
406.2.2 Clear height. The clear height of each floor level in
vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas shall not be less than 7
feet (2134 mm). [DSA -AC & HCD I -AC[ The clear height
of vehicle and pedestrian areas required to be accessible
shall complt with Chapter IlA or I1B, as applicable.
406.2.3 Guards. Guards shall be provided in accordance
with Section 1013 at exterior and interior vertical openings
on floor and roof areas where vehicles are parked 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 areas shall be provided
with exterior or interior walls or vehicle barriers, except at
pedestrian or vehicular accesses, designed in accordance
with Section 1607.7. Vehicle barriers not less than 2 feet
(607 mm) high shall be placed at the end of drive lanes, and
at the end of parking spaces where the difference in adjacent
floor elevation is greater than I foot (305 min). _
Exception: Vehicle storage compartments in a mechani-
cal access parking garage.
406.2.5 Ramps. Vehicle ramps shall not 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 surface. Parking surfaces shall be of concrete
or similar noncombustible and nonabsorbent materials.'
Exception: Asphalt parking surfaces are permitted at
ground level.
The area of floor used for parking of automobiles or other
vehicles shall be sloped to facilitatethe movement of liquids
to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway.
406.2.7 Mixed separation. Parking garages shall be sepa-
rated from other 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 fuel -fired appliance shall
be by means of a vestibule providing a two - 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 parking
garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall
not be perriiuud.
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104.2.5
106.2
104.2.5 Occupancy violations. Whenever any building or
structure or equipment therein regulated by this code is being used
contrary to the provisions of this code, the building 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 nine pre-
scribed by the building official after receipt of such notice to make
the structure, 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 not 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 discharge of such du-
ties. A suit brought against the building official or employee be-
cause of such act or omission performed by the 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 the inspections authorized by this code or any permits 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
strict letter of this code impractical and that 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 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 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 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 this code in 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 action granting approval of an
alternate shall be recorded and entered in 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 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.
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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 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 retained by the 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, the assistance and
cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is re-
quired in the discharge of the 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, de-
cisions 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 are not employees of the juris-
diction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and
shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote on any
matter before the board. The 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 conducting 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 be empowered to waive
requirements of this code.
SECTION 106 — PERMITS
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2,
no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected,
constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re-
moved, converted or demolished unless a separate 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 tool and
storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor
area does not exceed 120 square feet (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 the footing to the top of the wall, un-
less supporting a surcharge or impounding Class 1, 11 or I1I -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
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. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
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9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
10- Window awnings supported by an exttziur w�tl of Group n
Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more
than 54 inches (1372 mm).
11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Di-
vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the
adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons
(I8 927 L).
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above - exempted
items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not
be deemed to grant authorization for any work to 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 structure 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 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 submission of
plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other
data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that re-
viewing of plans is not necessary to 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
clod, and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, na-
ture and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will
conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordi-
nances, rules and regulations.
106.2
106.4.1
Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group
U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural 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 General. When it is required that documents be pre-
pared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require
the owner to 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 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 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 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 submittal items shall be sub-
mitted to the 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
that they have been found to be in general conformance with the
design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be'
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 official for approval prior to issuance of the build-
ing permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of
the work that require 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 structural observation and describe the stages of
construction at which structural observation 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 permit shall be
reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by
other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with
any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. It the budding otl:ciat
finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the
plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the
requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances.
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EXHIBIT 5
�t MEM
/rY
DATE: July 21, 2009
TO: Karen Figueredo, Planning Assistant
From: Arturo Ramos, Code Enforcement Officer A-Vu'
Subject: Garage Conversion Inspection — 11128 Linden Street.
On August 12, 2008, 1 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, 1 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, 1 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 (08/25108 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, 1 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, 1 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 %
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 a non - 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, 1 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
Finn
Hams 8 Associates Court Reporting
Summary Screen
Bus. Status
Active
Firm (Add'1)
Title
Lic. Status
Delinquent
Street
11128 Linden St
Acct No
02529
city
Lynwood, CA 90262
License Expirm 01/01/2000
License
010101
Location
Inside Loc. Type
NNIC Code 000000- Undefined
Phone
(310).631 -3848
Mail (Add
Alt Phone
Mail Addr
11128 Linden St
start Date
09 /21/1999
Mail City
Lynwood, CA 90262
- Close Date
APH
Bus. Rate
Home Occupations
Ownership
Sole Proprietorship
Mailing List 'No
BID Area
PBID BID Rate PARKING- BUSINESS IMPRO
Goo Area
Confidential
'
Special Conditions No
Insp. Area
Insp. Status
Last Rec Update
04 /2812008 hdl
Summary Screen
Owner 1 Sharon Harris P
Title
Owner
Phone Confidential
�Licomm Issued 09/21/1999
Application
Renewal
License Expirm 01/01/2000
Renewal
Annual (end of Dec)
NNIC Code 000000- Undefined
`SIC Code 0000000- Undefined
Sus Type HO - HOME OCCUPATION
APH
FEIN
Confidential
Mailing List 'No
'BEAN
-SEIN
Confidential
Special Conditions No
Fees
STD
Total Fee
$33.75
Application
Renewal
Amount Due
$0.00
Renewal
.Annual (end of Dec)
Receipts
$0.00
Lic. Issued
09121/1999
- Employees
0
- Lic. Expires -
01/01/2000
Flat Fee
$45.00
Vehicle,Fee
$0.00 ''..
- Employee Fee
x$0.00
Past Fees
$0.00
Receipts Fee
:$0.00
Penalty Fee
Units Fee
$0.00
Penalties From
Vending Fee
i $0.00
Adjustments
($11.25)
Special Fees
-
$0.00
- Amount Paid
$33.75
Date Paid -
09/30/1999
ATTACHMENTS SUBMITTED
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THE APPELLANT
EXHIBIT 7
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 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
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' lly,
i
Sharon P. arr'
Attachments:
Photos of subject property (3)
Request for Hearing Form 0/
Letter to R. Manibusan(2)
Copy of Business License(/)
Lynwood 'N Perspective for April &
June /July 2009 (D)
Building Inspection Card O
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11330 Bulils Road
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Lynwood, CA
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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 -
If a garage is convert ed to living quarters the garage must be restored
to its original intended useAln this case, residents must pay a
"de- conversion" fee of $412; arges include $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 progr m will
help local agencies i (abating
unsafe living conditions. hrough
the program, the Fra hise Tax Board
amortization, and depreciation deductio
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.
Los garajes tienen - la intencion de ser utilizados para el
estacionamiento y almacenamiento 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 pagar un arancel de "transformacion" de
$412; los gastos incluyen $294 para la estructura, $59 para la
electricidad, y $59 Para plomeria.
En respuesta al problema cada vez mayor de las
transformaciones de garaje, el Departamento de Servicios de
Desarrollo comenzara a participar en el State of California
Franchise Tax Board's Substandard Housing Program (Programa
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 amortizacion 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 evaluacion se
asigna a ayudar en la rehabilitacion.
a
Una vez que la propiedad o el garaje se armonicen con las leyes
en la - materia,- la Ciudad emitfra una notificacion de 'eq
cumplimiento. Sin embargo, las deducciones del impuesto
sobre la renta seran anuladas desde la fecha de no '9
cumplimiento hasta la fecha de cumplimiento. El programa
sera util en casos de reincidencia de delitos porque las
deducciones Para intereses, impuestos, amortizacion y
depreciation se anulan en una tasa del 1/12 For cada mes que
la propiedad no cumpla.
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 objetivo principal de la Ciudad salvaguardar
residents. la salud y seguridad de los residentes.
For favor, ayudenos a hacer que nuestros vecindarios y que la
Ciudad sean un mejor lugar Para vivir.
Roger L. Haley Roger L. Haley
disallows interest, taxes,
ns pursuant to California
Please help us make our neighborhoods, and City a better place to
live.
W eTIp is a neutral third party organization that allows informants
to stay anonymous. The Hotline is answered by bi- lingual live operators,
24 hours 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 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 numbers.
Rewards up to $1,000 are offered when tips
lead to arrests and conviction. Rewards are
paid with consideration of the investigators'
recommendation.
Violent Crimes
Graffiti Vandals
Property Destruction
Threats and Bullying
Unsafe Conditions /
Safety Violations
Drugs /Illegal Substance or
Alcohol Use
Arson/ Terrorism / Bombs
Theft / Robbery / Burglary
What's the Problem with
Garage Conversions Anyway?
' n Ithough the City closed and settled a multitude of cases
�{ of illegal garage conversions last year, there are currently
�J various open cases. You may ask: Why is it a problem in
Lyn ad? Garage conversions are illegal in the City and often times
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
pro 1.
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 Co Enforcement Officer has observed a garage
conversion, h it 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
text. 260.
W eTi p es una organization de terceros que permite que log
informantes permanezcan completamente en el anonimato. La
linea gratuita es atendida par operadores bilingues en directo, lac
24 horas del dfa, los 365 dfas del ano.
Violations a la segundad LQUE SUCEDE DESPUES?
• Use de drogas 1 La information se ingresa en la bas(
sustancias ilegales y alcohol de dates de delitos WeTip. Cad:
pista es revisada y comunicada a
• Incendios intencionales / la policia. Disposi6n del estatu,
Terronsmo / Bombas del case es recibido de parte de k
• Bobo / I policia.WeTip verifica el estado d(
la condena y sentencia.
RECOMPENSAS
Las recompensas se pagan de manera an6nima a trav6s del
correo utilizando nombres en cddigo y numeros. Se ofrecen
recompensas de hasta $1,000 cuando las pistas Ilevan a arresto .
y condenas. Las recompensas se pagan segun la consideracdn
de las recomendaciones de los investigadores.
Cual es el Problema con las
Transformaciones de Garajes?
i bien la Ciudad cerr6 y acordd a multitud cases de
^`l transformaciones de garajes ilegales el ano pasado, existen a un
v diverso cases abiertos. Se podra preguntar. t.Cual es el problema
en Lynwood? Las transformaciones de garajes son ilegales en la Ciudad
y frecuentemente son cuartos de vivienda peligrosos. Cuando el garaje
no se utiliza para aparcar vehiculos, entonces suma un problema ma<-
a los problemas de aparcamiento publicos ya que mas vehiculos estar
en las calles publicas en vez de estar en los garajes en la propiedac
privada.
La Citaci6n Administrativa tambi6n puede convertirse en un problema
costoso para el propietario de un hogar que no cumple con los codigw
de la Ciudad. La multa puede ser de $100.00 par la primera violaci6n.
$200 par la segunda y $500 par la tercera. Estas citaciones pueder
ser acumulativas y una nueva citation puede emitirse CAI DIA que Ia
violation exista.
Una vez que un Funcionario de Aplicaci6n del Codigo haya observadc
una transformation de garaje, su principal preocupacidn sera hacel
que los inquilinos dejen de utilizarlo en forma ilegal. Normalmente
se le dan 10 dfas al propietario para que los inquilnos 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 cases en donde existe una cocina o bano completos, el propietari(
deberatambienobtenerpermisosdeplomeriayelectricidadyeltrabaj(
debera estar finalizado dentro de seis meses
Para mas information sobre transformaciones de garajes, contacte i
Construction y Seguridad al (310) 603 -0220 ext. 260
LCOMO PUNCIONA?
En ningun momento tiene qu(
dar su nombre o identificarse de
ninguna forma. Las preguntas se
Delitosviolentos
preguntan y se ban desarrollad(
para obtener la mayor cantida(
Vandalos de graffitis
de informacon. Si existe ur
Destruction de la propiedad
arresto o una condena, es posibl(
que le ofrezcan una recompensa
Amenazas
Si es asi, se le dara an c6dig(
Condiciones no seguras /
de 3 partes para identificarse
Violations a la segundad LQUE SUCEDE DESPUES?
• Use de drogas 1 La information se ingresa en la bas(
sustancias ilegales y alcohol de dates de delitos WeTip. Cad:
pista es revisada y comunicada a
• Incendios intencionales / la policia. Disposi6n del estatu,
Terronsmo / Bombas del case es recibido de parte de k
• Bobo / I policia.WeTip verifica el estado d(
la condena y sentencia.
RECOMPENSAS
Las recompensas se pagan de manera an6nima a trav6s del
correo utilizando nombres en cddigo y numeros. Se ofrecen
recompensas de hasta $1,000 cuando las pistas Ilevan a arresto .
y condenas. Las recompensas se pagan segun la consideracdn
de las recomendaciones de los investigadores.
Cual es el Problema con las
Transformaciones de Garajes?
i bien la Ciudad cerr6 y acordd a multitud cases de
^`l transformaciones de garajes ilegales el ano pasado, existen a un
v diverso cases abiertos. Se podra preguntar. t.Cual es el problema
en Lynwood? Las transformaciones de garajes son ilegales en la Ciudad
y frecuentemente son cuartos de vivienda peligrosos. Cuando el garaje
no se utiliza para aparcar vehiculos, entonces suma un problema ma<-
a los problemas de aparcamiento publicos ya que mas vehiculos estar
en las calles publicas en vez de estar en los garajes en la propiedac
privada.
La Citaci6n Administrativa tambi6n puede convertirse en un problema
costoso para el propietario de un hogar que no cumple con los codigw
de la Ciudad. La multa puede ser de $100.00 par la primera violaci6n.
$200 par la segunda y $500 par la tercera. Estas citaciones pueder
ser acumulativas y una nueva citation puede emitirse CAI DIA que Ia
violation exista.
Una vez que un Funcionario de Aplicaci6n del Codigo haya observadc
una transformation de garaje, su principal preocupacidn sera hacel
que los inquilinos dejen de utilizarlo en forma ilegal. Normalmente
se le dan 10 dfas al propietario para que los inquilnos 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 cases en donde existe una cocina o bano completos, el propietari(
deberatambienobtenerpermisosdeplomeriayelectricidadyeltrabaj(
debera estar finalizado dentro de seis meses
Para mas information sobre transformaciones de garajes, contacte i
Construction y Seguridad al (310) 603 -0220 ext. 260
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