HomeMy WebLinkAbout0889ORDINANCE NO. 889 (1981 Series)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VIII,
( "DEMOLITION AND MOVING OF BUILDINGS "), OF THE SAN
LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 8800.11 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code hereby is
amended to add the following sentence to Except A thereof:
Provided that if the building is less than 20 feet from public property
lines, adequate protection shall be provided for pedestrians and public
property, to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
SECTION 2. Section 8810.1.E of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code hereby is
amended to make plural the word EXCEPTION, i.e., "EXCEPTIONS ", number the current
exception "1" and add the following two exceptions:
2. On single -story structures not exceeding 500 square feet, the Building
Official may reduce the amount of the cash bond to $250.00.
3. No bond will be required where the demolition is permitted as part of a
redevelopment project.
SECTION 3. Subsection C of Section 8810.1 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code hereby is amended to read as follows:
C. Procedure for Processing Applications for Demolition Permits.
Upon receipt of an application for a demolition permit, the Building
Official shall refer the application to the Architectural Review
Commission for placement on their next open agenda.
1. Nonsignificant Structures. If the demolition project is not in
conjunction with a replacement project and the ARC cannot
determine any historical, architectural or aesthetic significance
to the community, the ARC shall refer the matter back to the
Building Official with direction-to issue the demolition permit.
The demolition permit shall be effective on date of issue.
2. Significant Structures. If the structure to be demolished is
determined by the ARC to have historic, architectural or aesthetic
significance to the community, the ARC shall direct the applicant
to submit plans for ARC revfew pursuant to Subsection 3, below..
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Upon ARC's determination that an application to demolish involves
a significant structure, the Building Official shall notify the
City Clerk, who, within ten (10) days after notification, shall
place an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in
the city, announcing the proposed demolition. The ad shall show
the location of the structure on a vicinity map with the street
address. The City Clerk shall also, within the aforementioned ten
(10) days, notify by first -class mail, any persons or
organizations that have asked to be notified of applications for
demolition permits.
3. Findings Required. When a significant structure is proposed for
demolition, plans for its replacement shall be submitted to the
Architectural Review Commission for review and approval prior to
the issuance of a demolition permit. The ARC must determine that
the proposed replacement structure is as, or more, compatible with
neighboring development than the existing structure, consistent
with ARC guidelines.
Upon making this determination, the ARC will direct the Building
Official to issue the demolition permit. If this determination
cannot be made, the demolition permit shall not be issued.
4. Exceptions. Upon determination by the Building Official that the
structure to be demolished is a dangerous building, as defined in
the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the
Building Official may, with the Community Development Director's
concurrence, issue the demolition permit without the above ARC
review and findings. Accessory buildings, sheds, garages and
similar buildings will not need ARC review.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
at a meeting held on the 16th day of June , 1981, on motion of
ouncilman Settle , seconded by Councilwoman Dovey , and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Settle, Councilwoman Dovey, and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilmembers Bond and Dunin
ABSENT: None
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Prifor to the shutting off of Such lines, the property owner. shall.
ObLAin the approval of the uril.ity service agency or department
involved.
C. TEMPORARY SERVICE. If it is necessary to maintain any power,
water, or other lines during demolition or moving, such lines shall
be temporarily relocated or protected to the satisfaction of the
Construction Regulations Division and utility agency and in accordance
with all applicable ordinances.
SECTION 8800.14. License Reauirements.
Contractors engaged in demolition and moving work within the City of
San Luis Obispo shall have a valid California State Contracting License and
a City business license.
All building moving operations and demolition of all buildings except
one and two story wood frame, and and two family residential buildings,
shall be accomplished by State licensed contractors. One and two story
wood frame, one and two family residential buildings may be demolished by
the owner thereof.
PART I - DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
SECTION 8810.1. Demolition Work.
A. Permit Required. The work of demolishing any building or
structure shall not commence until a permit has been issued by the
Building Official in accordance with the provisions set forth in
other portions of this Code.
B. Application for Permit. All applications for permits to wreck,
demolish, or raze a building or structure shall be made to the Build-
ing Official and every application shall state:
1. The precise location of the building or structure to be
wrecked.
2. The type of equipment to be used to wreck said building.
3. The length, width, height and principal materials of con-
struction of the building.
4. The length of time required to complete the proposed work.
5. The name and address of the owner(s) of the building,.
6. Proof of permission from the owner(s) and other vested
interests to do the proposed work.
7. Method (s) of demolition.
C.- Issuance.
1. Requirement to Issue. If the applicant complies with the
provisions of this Code and other City ordinances, the Building
Official shall issue a permit for the proposed work as soon as
l0 practicable, except when a.45 -clay waiting period is required by
(�Yeast aragraph 2 below. 'The permit holder shall notify the deparrrient at
24 hours before starting the work. (ORDINANCE NO. 349, 1980 Sei.i_e;;l
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ATTEST:
City Clerk pAmE VOG
City Admi trative Officer
Zit Attorney
Community evelopmen Qf irector
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• 2. Significant Structures.
a. If the structure: involved is historically, arclruectut::tll
or aesthetically significant, a demolition permit ,h; l..l nut: he
issued sooner than 45 days after the application ir, filed,
the structure poses an Imminent threat to the puhiJ._, The
following structures sha.l.l be considered s gnaficaw: for ln.tr.pot�e
of this provision:
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i. Principal buildings completed before 1960 (e::clud.i_n },
Croup 1`i occupancies as defined :in the UBC) .
ii. Structures designated by resolution of the Council
to have historic, architectural or aesthetic significance to
the community.
b. The City Clerk shall be notified when the city receives
an application to demolish a significant structure. Within 1.0
days after the application is filed, the Clerk shall place a
prominent display advertisement in a newspaper of general circu-
lation to the City, announcing the application. The ad shall also
include the structure's address and a vicinity map showing its
location. Also within 10 days the Clerk shall notify by fi_rst.•-
class mail, any persons or organizations that have asked to he
notified.of applications for demolition of such structure,.
C. The 45 -day waiting period shall. not apply to any
strucctire which is an imminent danger to the publ.i,, :as defined it,
the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
(ORDINANCE NO. 849, 1980 Series)
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ORDINANCE NO. 889
(1981 Series)
FINALLY PASSED this 7th day of July ,
19 81, on motion of Councilman Settle seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey , and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Bond, Dunin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None .
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Pa la'Voges