HomeMy WebLinkAboutExplanationThe California Health and Safety Code section 17922 requires that each
jurisdiction in the state adopt the most recent edition of the California Building
Standards Code within 180 days of publication. If it is not adopted by a
jurisdiction, it has the force of law 180 days after publication. When adopting the
California Building Standards Code a jurisdiction may establish more restrictive
standards reasonably necessary based on climatic, geologic or topographic
conditions.
Appendix J of the 2013 California Building Standards Code pertains to grading.
Staff conducted a review of Appendix J of the 2013 California Building Standards
Code and Chapter 15.70, Grading of the National City Municipal Code (NCMC).
Staff recommends the following changes since National City has maintained more
restrictive standards than the State based on our local conditions:
The changes include:
Updating all references to the 2010 California Building Code to reference
the 2013 California Building Code;
• Updating references to the Development Services Department to reference
the Engineering Department;
• Updating references from the Planning Director to reference the Principal
Planner;
• Correcting typographical errors contained within Chapter 15.70;
• Adding clarification to definitions within Chapter 15.70;
• Deleting Section 15.70.050 of the NCMC and Section J103.2.8 of the
California Building Code pertaining to retaining walls less than or equal to
three feet;
• Amending Section 15.70.065 to require grading plans to be signed by a
registered civil engineer and a soil engineer, and setting conditions when
this requirement may be waived;
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• Clarifying when an excavation inspection is required under Section
15.70.080 (C);
▪ Updating Section 15.70.145 Grading Fees, as follows: "The plan review
and permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the current City of
National City Fee Schedule.,,
Updating Section 15.70.165 Bonds, as follows: "The City Engineer shall
require a surety bond in the amount of 100% of the engineers' cost estimate
to ensure that the work, if not completed in accordance with approved plans
and specifications, will be corrected to eliminate any potentially hazardous
conditions."
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Upcoming actions will be to hold a public hearing and Final Adoption of the
Ordinance, currently scheduled for the City Council Meeting on December 3, 2013.