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SEC. 91.9305. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
 
91.9305.1. General. The owner of each building within the scope of this division shall cause a structural analysis to be made of the building by a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California, and if the building does not meet the minimum earthquake standards specified in this division, the owner shall cause the building to be structurally altered to conform to such standards or, at the owner's option, cause it to be demolished within the time limits stated in Section 91.9305.2.
 
91.9305.2. Time Limits for Compliance. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,081, Eff. 2/19/16.) The owner of a building within the scope of this division shall comply with its requirements within the following time limits:
 
   1.   Within two (2) years after service of the order described in Section 91.9306, submit to the Department for review and approval:
 
   a.   A structural analysis and plans which shall demonstrate the building, as is, meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in Section 91.9309; or
 
   b.   A structural analysis and plans which shall demonstrate that the proposed structural alteration of the building meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in Section 91.9309; or
 
   c.   Plans for the demolition of the building.
 
   2.   Within three and a half (3.5) years after service of the order, obtain all necessary permits for rehabilitation or demolition.
 
   3.   Within seven (7) years after service of the order, complete construction or demolition work under all necessary permits.
 
   Time limits for compliance shall be based on the service date of the original order from the Department. Transfer of title shall not change compliance dates.