TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison - Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Michael Zimmer, Chief Building Official
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendments, California Residential Code (Fire Hardening)
RECOMMENDATION
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SET MATTER 10:05 AM - 10 Minutes
Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services (PBES) requests the following:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending various sections of Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of the Napa County Code to provide additional protection for new and rebuilt structures from wildfires; and
2. Adoption of a resolution finding that the local amendments are necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions within Napa County.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Beginning in 2017, Napa County has experienced four major wildland fire events, the Napa Fire Complex in 2017, the Steele Canyon fire in 2018, the LNU Fire Complex in 2020, and the Glass Fire in 2020. These wildland fires resulted in a cumulative loss of over 1,329 residences and 371 commercial structures.
After consideration by the Board at its meeting on April 6, 2021, the Building Division of PBES prepared code amendments that incorporate the following local modifications into Title 15 of the Napa County Code:
1. Reducing the Length of Eaves
2. Noncombustible Materials for Accessory Structures
3. Prohibiting Vents on the Underside of Eaves
4. Heavy Timber or Enclosed Decks and Balconies
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff reports.
2. Public Comments.
3. Motion, second, discussion and vote on intention to adopt the ordinance.
4. Motion, second, discussion and vote to adopt the resolution.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
No Fiscal Impact
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Discretionary Justification:
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Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
None
Consequen...
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