(A)

Adoption of 2022 California Residential Code and the 2022 California Building Code. The Code of rules, regulations and standards, published by the International Code Conference under the title, 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code Part 2.5 as well as the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2 and Section 3109 of volume 2, and including the following appendices: Appendix C Agricultural Buildings (Group-U), Appendix I Patio Covers; and Appendix J Grading, hereinafter collectively called "California Residential Code" and the "California Building Code," regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the Town of Woodside, is hereby adopted, and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Residential Code and the Building Code of the Town of Woodside. The mandatory requirements of the appendix to the Building Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the Building Code. Any amendments and supplements of this Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the California Building Code.

(B)

Powers and duties of the Building Official. Section 104 Chapter 1 Administration of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended with the addition of the following language:

Right to disconnect utility service. The Building Official or his or her authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect or order discontinuance of any utility service or energy supply to buildings, structures, or equipment therein regulated by this Code and the construction codes in cases of emergency or where necessary for safety to life or property. Such utility service shall be discontinued until the emergency is abated or it is determined that the threat to life or property has been corrected.

(C)

Fees. Fees shall be assessed according to the current Town of Woodside fee schedule adopted by Town Council resolution.

(D)

Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Fire Hazard Severity Zones designated on a map titled "Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in LRA - Woodside," dated May 2, 2008, and retained on file at Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062, are Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones for the purpose of applying Chapter 7A, Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure, of the California Building Code, as determined in division (J).

(E)

Materials and construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure.

(1)

Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, Section 701A.3, Application; is modified to read as follows:

(a)

New buildings as determined in division (J) for which a complete building permit application is submitted after September 1, 2012, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Any addition, alteration, or repair to any building, unless determined a new building in division (J), or otherwise exempted by this Code shall comply with the requirements specified for the following:

(i)

Section 705A, Roofing and division (F).

(ii)

Section 706A, Venting, when required due to roof or exterior wall covering replacements.

(iii)

Section 707A, Exterior Covering, when the replacement of the wall exceeds 80 percent of the exterior wall surface to an existing building or structure within any one (1) year period from the date of permit final. The exterior venting in the affected area of work only shall be replaced with exterior venting complying with section 706A.

(iv)

Section 708A, Exterior Windows and Doors.

(v)

Section 709A, Decking.

(2)

Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, Section 701A.3, Application, Exceptions; is amended as follows:

(a)

Exception 2 is removed.

(b)

Exception 3 is modified to read: Buildings classified as a Group-U Agricultural building, including barns as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code (see also Appendix C-Group-U Agricultural buildings), when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building. Any future changes to a barn (converting to living quarters or any other non-agricultural defined use) that change occupancy type would require applicable fire-resistant construction materials and methods that are in affect at time of proposed changes.

(c)

Exception 4 is removed.

(F)

Roofing requirements. Section 1505 of the California Building Code is hereby amended with the addition of the following language:

The roof covering or roof assembly for all structures shall be Class A fire retardant. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this Code shall be as specified in Table No. 1505.1 and as classified in Section 1505. The roof-covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a roof-covering classification. Detached patio covers, spa covers, gazebos, sheds with 120 square feet or less of roof area and awning covers are exempt. Roof covering repairs of less than 300 square feet in a 12-month period are exempt from the provisions of this paragraph. These standards shall apply when there is conflict with less stringent standards of the California Building Code.

Existing and new exterior roof venting that is in the area affected by the work shall comply with the requirements of exterior venting in 706A of the current California Building Code.

(G)

Automatic fire-extinguisher systems. Section 903.2 of the California Building Code and Section R313.3 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended with the addition of the following language:

(1)

The following requirements shall apply to all new buildings or structures which require a building permit from the Town of Woodside for which a complete building permit application is submitted after May 1, 2000:

(a)

Except as otherwise provided by this section, or as provided under section 903.2 of the California Building Code, or as provided under Section R313 in the California Residential Code (whichever is most stringent) automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in every new building or structure of any type, use, occupancy or size which requires a building permit issued by the Town of Woodside.

(b)

The term AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM as used in this section means an integrated system of underground and overhead piping, including a water supply such as a gravity tank, fire pump, reservoir, pressure tank, or connection by underground piping to a fire main, which system complies in all respects with the requirements for such systems contained in standards issued by the National Fire Protection Association based upon occupancy classification.

(c)

As referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, Section 13D, Chapter 2, Section 2-1 - General Provisions: Every automatic sprinkler system shall have at least one automatic water supply. Where stored water is used as the sole source of supply, the minimum quantity of water shall equal the water demand rate (as specified in Chapter 4 of Section 13D of the NFPA standards) times ten minutes. Exception: Dwelling units that are one story in height and less than 2,000 square feet in floor area shall have a water supply of at least seven minutes for the two sprinkler demand that is typically required (as specified in Chapter 4 of Section 13D of the NFPA standards).

(d)

As referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, Section 13D, Chapter 2, Section 2-2 - Water Supply Sources: The following water supply sources shall be considered to be acceptable by this standard:

1.

A connection to a reliable waterworks system with or without an automatically operated pump.

2.

An elevated tank.

3.

A pressure tank designed to ASME standards for a pressure vessel with a reliable pressure source.

4.

A stored water source with an automatically operated pump (which could also be used to supply the residence's domestic water supply).

(2)

The following structures are exempt from the requirements of this section:

(a)

Agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the 2022 California Building Code (including but not limited to greenhouses), which are located at least 60 feet from any residential structure and barns unless otherwise specified in this Code.

(b)

Not used.

(c)

MANUFACTURED HOUSING, as defined by California Health and Safety Code § 18007.

(d)

Structures not exceeding 1,000 square feet in area, except for a dwelling unit (which is not exempt), as defined in the 2022 California Building Code Section 202, and as defined in the 2022 California Residential Code Section 202, and as provided under the 2022 California Residential Code Section R313.

(e)

Mausoleums of Type I construction, as defined by the 2022 California Building Code, which do not contain offices, chapels or other places where the public assembles on a regular basis.

(f)

Open-air parking garages of Type I construction as defined by the 2022 California Building Code, which do not contain offices, stores or other places of public occupancy for purposes other than parking of vehicles.

(g)

Roofed structures with no walls or doors.

(3)

The requirements of this section are intended to present minimum standards for new construction. Nothing in this section shall prevent any fire authority having jurisdiction from adopting and enforcing any regulations which impose more stringent requirements. Further, any requirement of the current California Building Code, the Uniform Fire Code or the State Building Standards Code, which is more restrictive, specifies higher standards or mandates specific locations within a structure for automatic sprinkler systems, shall be applicable.

(4)

Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, no existing residential building or structure shall be required to conform to the requirements of this section, unless the addition, alterations or repairs to the existing building or structure within any 12-month period exceed the mandatory compliance threshold percentage of alteration limits as set forth in WMC Section 150.01(J).

(5)

Residential structures with attached garages for which a complete building permit application is submitted after May 1, 2000 shall have automatic fire sprinkler heads installed in the garage in addition to those required in the 13D standards of the National Fire Protection Association. The number and location of such fire sprinkler heads shall be such that full coverage of the garage will be obtained.

(6)

When a stored water source with an automatically operated pump system is installed, the Woodside Fire Protection District will conduct an annual inspection of the system to ensure reliability. Any deficiencies found to exist by the District as a result of such inspections shall be corrected by the property owner within 30 days of receipt of written notice from the District requiring such deficiencies to be corrected.

(H)

Intentionally left blank.

(I)

Intentionally left blank.

(J)

Compliance with the requirements of divisions (D), (E) and (G).

(1)

Compliance with divisions (D), (E) and (G) shall be required whenever:

(a)

A structure has become uninhabitable due to lack of sanitary facilities, cooking facilities, or ability to maintain heat as defined by the California Building Code.

(b)

Over 50 percent of the foundation is replaced or reinforced, other than the repair of a foundation failure, within a three-year time period from date of permit final.

(c)

Over 50 percent of the framing above the foundation is removed, altered and/or replaced and/or new walls are added or the sheetrock, wall siding and/or covering are removed and/or replaced, based on total length of all walls interior/exterior structural and/or non-structural walls at each floor level. This includes but is not limited to underfloor, floor, wall, and/or cladding if done within a three-year time period from date of permit final.

(d)

An addition which exceeds 50 percent of the original total floor area or is greater than 1,000 square feet is built within a three-year time period from date of permit final. Additions include but are not limited to all floor levels, including basements.

(e)

An alteration to an existing building results in greater than 500 square feet of non-habitable space becoming habitable space within a three-year time period from date of permit final.

(f)

When any combination of foundation, framing, addition, or conversion to habitable space exceeds 50 percent (20 percent framing + 30 percent addition = 50 percent) if done within a three-year time period from date of permit final.

(g)

Any change in use or occupancy which creates a more hazardous fire/life safety condition as determined by the Building Official if done within a three-year time period from date of permit final.

(h)

A structure is converted from non-habitable to habitable within a three-year time period from date of permit final.

(i)

New basements are constructed regardless of size, or existing basements are expanded by more than 50 percent within a three-year time period from date of permit final.

(2)

A fire hydrant which complies with the Fire Code as adopted by the Woodside Fire Protection District and ratified by the Town of Woodside shall be required for all structures when the total of (f) is 75 percent or greater.

(3)

Driveways shall be required to comply with Woodside Fire Protection District Standards whenever (f) is 50 percent or greater.

(Ord. 1999-499, effective 11-25-99; Am. Ord. 2000-502, effective 3-9-00; Am. Ord. 2005-525, effective 5-12-05; Am. Ord. 2006-531, effective 8-10-06; Am. Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2009-544, effective 4-9-09; Am. Ord. 2010-545, effective 3-25-10; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2012-552, effective 7-26-12; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

(A)

The Code of rules and regulations known and designated as the 2022 California Electrical Code, based on the 2022 National Electrical Code, including the Appendix chapters, printed therein, and all supplements subsequently issued thereto, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, regulating all electrical work in or on any building or property, or similar installation in the Town of Woodside, is hereby adopted, and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Electrical Code of the Town of Woodside. Any amendments and supplements to this Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if fully contained in the body of the National Electrical Code.

(B)

Exemption from permit requirements. Permits are not required for the following:

(1)

Any electrical work done by an employee of a public utility in connection with rendering of electric service to any building or structure by said public utility.

(2)

The ordinary care and maintenance of an established installation of electric equipment by the owner, operator, or user thereof, except that ordinary care and maintenance shall not be construed as including additions to such installation or other work such as the repair or replacement of any electric wiring, appliances, or apparatus which is a fixed part of such installation. The replacement of lamps and fuses, plugging-in apparatus, repair of plugging-in apparatus and similar work shall be construed as ordinary care and maintenance.

(3)

The repair of appliances, apparatus, and materials which are not a fixed part of an established installation of electric equipment or which have been detached from such an installation for the purpose of repair.

(Ord. 1999-499, effective 11-25-99; Am. Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

(A)

The Code of rules and regulations known and designated as the 2022 California Plumbing Code, based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the appendix chapters, prepared and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, providing for the protection of the public health and safety, requiring a permit and inspection for the installation or alteration of plumbing drainage systems; creating an Administrative Authority and describing its duties; defining certain terms; establishing minimum regulations for the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems and the inspection thereof; providing penalties for its violation and repealing conflicting ordinances, is hereby adopted for the Town of Woodside, and by this reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Plumbing Code of the Town of Woodside.

(B)

Section 104.5 and Table 104.5 entitled "Permit Fees" is deleted.

(Ord. 1999-499, effective 11-25-99; Am. Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

(A)

The Code of rules and regulations known and designated as the 2022 California Mechanical Code, based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code including Appendix Chapters, prepared and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the standards printed therein, hereinafter called "California Mechanical Code," regulating the installation, maintenance, alteration, or repair of heating, ventilating, comfort, cooling and refrigeration systems; and providing for the issuance of permits and the collections of fees therefore, defining terms, providing penalties for its violation, is hereby adopted and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Mechanical Code of the Town of Woodside. Any amendments and supplements to this Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the California Mechanical Code.

(B)

Section 104.5 and Table 104.5 entitled "Permit Fees" is deleted.

(Ord. 1999-499, effective 11-25-99; Am. Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

The Code of rules and regulations known and designated as the 2022 California Energy Code, with all previously approved errata and supplements is hereby adopted, and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Energy Code of the Town of Woodside.

(Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

The Code of rules and regulations known as and designated as the 2022 California Historical Building Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted, and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Historical Building Code of the Town of Woodside.

(Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

The Code of rules and regulations known as and designated as 2022 California Existing Building Code, "Appendix Chapter Al Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings" and "Appendix Chapter A3 Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings" excluding section A304.2, Foundations, based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code as published by the international Code Council, is hereby adopted, and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Existing Building Code of the Town of Woodside.

(Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-570, effective 2-25-16; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

The Code of rules and regulations known as and designated [as] 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, is hereby adopted, and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provide, as the Referenced Standards Code of the Town of Woodside.

(Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08; Am. Ord. 2010-546, effective 1-13-11; Am. Ord. 2013-562, effective 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

The Code of rules and regulations known as and designated as 2022 California Green Building Standards Code as published in the referenced California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11, is hereby adopted and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Green Building Standards Code of the Town of Woodside.

(Ord. 2013-562, passed 1-9-14; Am. Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

The Code of rules and regulations known as and designated as 2022 California Existing Building Code as published in the referenced California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10, is hereby adopted and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Green Building Standards Code of the Town of Woodside.

(Ord. 2016-580, effective 1-12-17; Am. Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19; Ord. 2022-629, § 3, effective 11-24-22)

(A)

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, no building permit or other permit authorizing the construction, reconstruction, repair, alteration, or remodeling of any building or structure on any parcel of land shall be issued until the Building Official certifies, on the face of such permit, that the following provisions of this Code have been complied with:

(1)

Sections 54.01 through 54.07 entitled "Water Standards."

(2)

Sections 95.01 through 95.05 entitled "Encroachments."

(3)

Chapter 151 entitled "Site Development."

(4)

Chapter 152 entitled "Subdivisions."

(5)

Chapter 153 entitled "Zoning."

(B)

In the event any violation of said provisions, or of the conditions of any permit issued pursuant to said provisions, is found to exist, the building permit or other permit authorizing the construction, reconstruction, repair, alteration, or remodeling of any building or structure on any parcel of land shall not be issued until such time as the violation has been rectified to the satisfaction of the Town Manager. A monthly report of the permits issued shall be made to the Council by the Building Official.

(Ord. 1992-462, effective 11-10-92)

No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, keep, or demolish any building or structure or make any installation, alteration, or improvement to the electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system in a building, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining the prescribed permits for each such building or structure from the Building Official.

(Ord. 1992-462, effective 11-10-92)

(A)

The Building Official shall issue mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits in accordance with the following procedure. The application and any required plan and data filed by an applicant for a mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit shall be checked by the Building Official. If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described and the application conform to the requirements of the construction codes and the supplements and appendices thereto, and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the appropriate fees have been paid, he/she shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. The Building Official may issue a working, maintenance, or interim permit to a qualified applicant where he/she is satisfied that the full scope of the proposed work is unknown at the time of application and further that adequate information and statements have been filed indicating compliance with the requirements of this Code. All such interim permits issued shall be supplemented by a regular permit as the scope of the work in progress becomes known.

(B)

The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the ordinances and codes adopted by reference by the provision of this chapter. No permit purporting to give the authority to violate or cancel any of the provisions of this chapter or said ordinances and codes shall be valid.

(Ord. 1992-462, effective 11-10-92)

The purpose of this subchapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This subchapter encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the Town of Woodside, and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems. This subchapter allows the Town of Woodside to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

(Ord. 2015-568, effective 10-8-15)

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

ASSOCIATION. A nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.

COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENT. Any of the following:

(1)

A community apartment project;

(2)

A condominium project;

(3)

A planned development; or

(4)

A stock cooperative.

ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL. The utilization of one or more of the following:

(1)

Email; or

(2)

The internet.

REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. Those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.

RESTRICTIONS THAT DO NOT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE COST OF THE SYSTEM OR DECREASE ITS EFFICIENCY OR SPECIFIED PERFORMANCE.

(1)

For water heater systems or solar swimming pool heating systems: an amount not exceeding ten percent of the cost of the system, and in no case more than $1,000.00, or decreasing the efficiency of the solar energy system by an amount exceeding ten percent, as originally specified and proposed.

(2)

For photovoltaic systems: an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency of an amount exceeding ten percent as originally specified and proposed.

SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. All of the following:

(1)

A solar energy system that is no larger than ten kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal.

(2)

A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the Town of Woodside, and all state and Town of Woodside municipal codes.

(3)

A solar energy system that is installed on a single-family or duplex family dwelling.

(4)

A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the Town of Woodside.

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. Either of the following:

(1)

Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.

(2)

Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.

SPECIFIC, ADVERSE IMPACT. A significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

(Ord. 2015-568, effective 10-8-15)

This subchapter applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the Town of Woodside. Small residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this subchapter are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance shall not require a permit.

(Ord. 2015-568, effective 10-8-15)

(A)

All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the Town and the Woodside Fire Protection District.

(B)

Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing Code and California Mechanical Code.

(C)

Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

(Ord. 2015-568, effective 10-8-15)

(A)

All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the Town website.

(B)

Electronic submittal of the required permit application and associated documents for small, residential rooftop solar energy system permits shall be made by email or the internet. As an alternative an applicant may submit a permit application and associated documents at the Building Division front counter during regular business hours.

(C)

An applicant's electronic signature will be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.

(D)

The Town shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems must comply to be eligible for expedited review.

(E)

The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plans, and the checklist shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

(F)

All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy system must comply with Cal. Gov't Code § 65850.55, Cal. Gov't Code § 66015, Cal. Gov't Code § 66016, and Cal. Health and Safety Code § 17951.

(Ord. 2015-568, effective 10-8-15)

(A)

The Building Division shall process, review, and approve the application for the installation or use of a solar system in the same manner as an application for review of an architectural modification to the property.

(B)

If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

(C)

If an application for the installation of a solar system is not denied in writing within 45 days of receipt of a complete application the application shall be deemed approved, unless the delay is the result of a reasonable request for additional information.

(D)

The Town Planning Division may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the Planning Division finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to Town Planning Commission.

(E)

Review of the permit application shall be limited to the Building Division's review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements. If a use permit is required, the building official may deny an application for the use permit if the building official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the Town Planning Commission. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

(F)

A "feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact" includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the Town on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The Town shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of Cal. Civil Code § 714(d)(1)(A) and (B) defining restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance.

(G)

The Town shall not provide conditional approval of an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system on the approval of an association, as defined in Cal. Civil Code § 4080.

(H)

Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Division for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review. During the required inspection, if is found that the installation does not conform to the approved plans and/or comply with the current California Code requirements then additional, follow-up inspection(s) shall be required.

(I)

If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection shall be required but need not conform to the requirements of this subchapter.

(J)

If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection two times, a re-inspection fee will be charged in accordance with the applicable fee indicated on the Town's Schedule of Fees and Charges.

(K)

A separate fire inspection is required and will be performed by the Woodside Fire Protection District.

(L)

The inspection shall be done within three business days and may include consolidated inspections.

(Ord. 2015-568, effective 10-8-15)

Adoption of the 2015 State Model Efficiency Landscape Ordinance. The Code of rules, regulations and standards, set forth by the State of California under Sections 490—495, Chapter 2.7, Division 2, Title 23, California Code of Regulations, and including Appendices A through E, regulating the landscape design, installation, maintenance and management in a water efficient manner in the Town of Woodside, is hereby adopted, and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, as the Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance of the Town of Woodside. The mandatory requirements of the appendix to the MWELO shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the MWELO. Any amendments and supplements of this Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the MWELO. The following modification shall apply:

(1)

Section 492.6(a)(2)(D) is modified as follows: "Covers are required for outdoor pools and outdoor spas, when not in use, for all new outdoor pools and outdoor spas constructed after the effective date of this ordinance."

(Ord. 2016-572, effective 3-24-16)

The purpose of this subchapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations that complies with AB 1236 (Chapter 598, Statutes 2015, Cal. Gov't Code § 65850.7) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging stations. The subchapter encourages the use of electric vehicle charging stations by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the Town of Woodside, and expanding the ability of property owners to install electric vehicle charging stations. The subchapter allows the Town of Woodside to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

(Ord. 2017-588, effective 8-24-17)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION(S) or CHARGING STATION(S) means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 3 California Electrical Code Article 625, as it reads on the effective date of this subchapter or as it may be amended, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

SPECIFIC, ADVERSE IMPACT means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

(Ord. 2017-588, effective 8-24-17)

This subchapter applies to the permitting of all electric vehicle charging stations in the Town of Woodside. Electric vehicle charging stations legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this subchapter are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance shall not require a permit.

(Ord. 2017-588, effective 8-24-17)

(A)

All electric vehicle charging stations shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the Town.

(B)

Electric vehicle charging stations shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

(Ord. 2017-588, effective 8-24-17)

(A)

All documents required for the submission of an electric vehicle charging station system application shall be made available on the Town of Woodside website.

(B)

Electronic submittal of the required permit application and associated documents for electric vehicle charging station system permits may be made by email. As an alternative an applicant may submit a permit application and associated documents at the Building Division front counter during regular business hours.

(C)

An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.

(D)

The Building Division shall adopt a checklist of all requirements with which the electric vehicle charging stations shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The electric vehicle charging station permit process, standard(s) and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for permitting, including the checklist and standards contained in the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" published by the Office of Planning and Research.

(E)

All fees prescribed for the permitting of electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with Cal. Gov't Code § 65850.55, Cal. Gov't Code § 66015, Cal. Gov't Code § 66016, and State Health and Safety Code § 17951 as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the Town Council.

(F)

The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the electric vehicle charging station permit and plan review shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as any other equipment.

(Ord. 2017-588, effective 8-24-17)

(A)

The Building Official shall implement an administrative review process to expedite approval of electric vehicle charging stations. Where the application meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standards and there are no specific, adverse impacts upon public health or safety, the Building Division shall complete the building permit approval process, which is nondiscretionary. Review of the application for electric vehicle charging stations shall be limited to the Building Official's review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

(B)

The Building Official may require an applicant to apply for an "electric vehicle charging station use permit" if the Building Official finds, based on the initial application submittal, that the electric vehicle charging stations could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. The Building Official's decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission.

(C)

If an electric vehicle charging station use permit is required, the Building Official may only deny an application for the electric vehicle charging station use permit if the official makes written findings based upon substantial evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. The Building Official's decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission.

(D)

If the Building Official issues an electric vehicle charging station use permit, the permit may include conditions designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

(E)

A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the Town on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit.

(F)

If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission. A separate fire inspection may be performed by the Woodside Fire Protection District, if required.

(Ord. 2017-588, effective 8-24-17)

(A)

Intent. This section establishes standards for placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy in conformance with the Statewide program administered by the California Office of Emergency Services (hereafter CalOES) for ease in the rapid assessment of damaged structures after a disaster. This section further authorizes the Building Official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

(B)

Application of Provisions. The provisions of this section are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the Town of Woodside.

(C)

Definitions. Safety assessment means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.

(D)

Safety assessment program (SAP) means a Statewide voluntary program managed by the CalOES and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which establishes the protocol for a uniform placarding program that can be used anywhere in the United States using the ATC-20 system.

(E)

Placards:

(1)

The following are verbal descriptions of the official placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures:

(a)

"INSPECTED — Lawful Occupancy Permitted" is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean there is no damage to the building or structure. This placard is printed on a green background.

(b)

"RESTRICTED USE" is to be posted on any building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restriction on continued occupancy. This placard is printed on a yellow background.

(c)

"UNSAFE — Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on any building or structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the Building Official, or his or her authorized representatives. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered. This placard is printed on a red background.

(2)

The number of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the name and address of the jurisdiction and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard.

(3)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the Building Official.

(Ord. 2019-603, § 3, effective 12-12-19)

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the general penalty provisions as set forth in Section 10.99 of this Code.

(Ord. 1992-462, effective 11-10-92; Am. Ord. 2007-539, effective 1-10-08)

Cross reference— Code compliance; judicial and administrative remedies, see §§ 10.40 through 10.53.