HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 236 1997 0820ORDINANCE NO. 236
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE
15 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE CURRENT
EDITION OF CERTAIN MODEL CODES AS FOLLOWS: UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1994 EDITION.
WHEREAS, Government code Section 50022.1, et se°.. provides that
ordinances and codes of the Federal, State, or any agency of either of them, may be adopted
by reference, provided that prior to such adoption by reference a notice public hearing has
been held; and,
WHEREAS, a noticed public hearing has been held by the City Council, at
which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter
of adopting amendments to the Uniform Administrative Code, 1994 Edition.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Title 15 of the Moorpark Municipal Code is amended
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.04
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
15.04.010 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ADOPTED. Except as hereinafter
provided the Uniform Administrative Code, 1994 Edition, published by the International
Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted by reference as the Administrative Code
of the City of Moorpark. A copy of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1994 Edition shall be
maintained in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Moorpark and shall be made available
for public inspection while this Code is in force.
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15.64.620 15.04.040 PERMIT FEES. Section 304.2 of the Uniform Administrative
Code is hereby amended to read:
Section 304.2 PERMIT FEES. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth
by resolution of the City Council of the City of Moorpark.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of these Codes shall be
made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and
building plan review fLvs shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit
is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air -
conditioning, elevators, fire- extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
15:64.E}3615,04.050 PLAN REVIEW FEES. Section 304.3 of the Uniform
Administrative Code is hereby amended to read:
Section 304.3 PLAN REVIEW FEES. When submittal documents are required by
Section 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal
documents for review. The plan review fee shall be as set forth by resolution of the City
Council of the City of Moorpark.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees
specified in Section 304.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. Where plans are incomplete
or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall he
charged as set forth by resolution of the City Council of the City of Moorpark.
i5J�i.64H 15.04.060 LIABILITY. Section 202.9 of the Uniform Administrative Code is
hereby amended to read:
Section 202.9 LIABILITY. The Building Official, or his authorized representative
charged with the enforcement of this Code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and
without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself personally liable
for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of
any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the Building
Official, agent or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the
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enforcement of any provision of such Codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances
implemented through the enforcement of this Code or enforced by the code enforcement
agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and
any judgement resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
The provisions of this section shall apply if the Building Official or his authorized
representative are employees of this jurisdiction and shall also apply if the Building Official
or his authorized representative are acting under contract as agents of the jurisdiction.
Such Codes shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person
owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building service equipment therein
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 reason of the
inspection authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.
45.04.0 15.04.070 DISASTER RESPONSE: The City Manager may enter into mutual
aid agreements for emergency Building and Safety Services for the purpose of assuring
adequate and effective response in the event of earthquake or other unforeseen emergencies.
t5.04.06 15.04.080 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. (a) It shall be unlawful for
any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any land, building or structure,
building service equipment, machine or equipment; or cause or permit the same to be done
in violation of this Code or the Technical Codes. Each such person shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of
any of the provisions of this Code or the Technical Codes is committed, continued, or
permitted.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, deface, alter, or obstruct from view a
posted notice of the Building Official or duly appointed representative when such notice
constitutes a stop work order or a warning of substandard or hazardous conditions or
prohibits or restricts the occupancy or use of a building, structure, or building set-vice
equipment regulated by this Code or the Technical Codes.
(c) Every violation of this Code or the Technical Codes shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
(d) Any person convicted of a misdemeanor, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than
one thousand dollars ($1,(x1()) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6)
months or by both such tine and imprisonment.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. Pursuant to Section § 17958.5 of
the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, The City Council of the City of
Moorpark hereby finds that amendments to the Uniform Administrative Code, 1994 Edition,
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MOORPARK
1 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark,
California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing Ordinance No. _ 236 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Moorpark at a meeting held on
the 20th day of AUGUST , 1997, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS EVANS, PEREZ, TEASLEY, WOZNIAK AND
MAYOR HUNTER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City
this 25th day of AUGUST 1997.
ill an E. Hare
City Clerk
PATRICK HUNTER BERNARDO M. PEREZ CHRISTOPHER EVANS DEBBIE RODGERS TEASLEY JOHN E. WOZNIAK
Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember