(A) Engineering analysis. Owners of each building within the scope of this subchapter who have not completed an engineering analysis in accordance with § 150.069 of the Eureka Municipal Code shall prepare and submit an engineering analysis to the Building Department by January 1, 2003.
(B) Construction plans and permits. By January 1, 2004, owners of each building within the scope of this subchapter shall prepare seismic retrofit construction plans in conformance with the provisions of the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation and this subchapter, and obtain a seismic retrofit building permit. Work authorized by the seismic retrofit permit shall be completed and the permit finaled by January 1, 2005.
(C) Progress reports. Building owners shall submit a progress report to the Building Official no later than January 1, 2003 and annually thereafter. The report shall include name and phone number of contact person, name and phone number of architect or engineer of record, proposed project schedule, and description of work completed to date.
(D) Placards. Within 30 days of notification by the Building Official, building owners who have not complied with any of the time limits established in § 150.070 shall post a notice in a conspicuous location at each entrance acceptable to the Building Official. The notice must state the following in clear bold face type with 36 point minimum size letters:
WARNING
This is an unreinforced masonry building.
This building may be unsafe in the
event of a major earthquake.
This building may be unsafe in the
event of a major earthquake.
(E) Time extension. Any person having record title, equitable or legal interest in the subject building may request, before the City Council, an extension of the time limits set forth herein. The City Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the time required for preparation of upgrading design or completion of required upgrading work for any period deemed reasonable provided the following conditions are first met: The circumstances dictating the need for a time extension and a commitment to complete the required work by a specified date shall be provided in writing to the City Council by the owner.
(Ord. 504-C.S., passed 11-21-89; Am. Ord. 564-C.S., passed 1-6-94; Am. Ord. 651-C.S., passed 2-5-02; Am. Ord. 687-C.S., passed 5-3-05)