SECTION J104 – PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTALS

J104.3  Replace the exception as follows:

   Exception:[ ← ]   Grading conforming to all of the follow- ing requirements:

   1.   No cut section is greater than 10 feet (3.048 m) in vertical height.

   2.   No cut slope is steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical.

   3.   The tops of cut banks are separated from any structure or major improvement by a distance, measured horizontally, equal to not less than the height of the bank.

   4.   Not more than 5,000 cubic yards (3825 m3) shall be involved in grading.

   5.   Grading performed at a site outside the limits of known slide areas.

   All other grading shall require soils report and the grading plans shall include, but not limited to, the following information:

   (1)   The design of retaining walls or other structures used to support cuts or fills. Such retaining walls or structures, except when part of a building, may be constructed under this permit, provided the cost of same is included in the valuation shown on the application.

   (2)   The sequencing of cut and fill operations in a manner that assures interim stability of the site.

SECTION J106 – EXCAVATIONS

[ ← ]J106.1  Delete all exceptions.

SECTION J109 – DRAINAGE AND TERRACING

J109  Add the following section:

J109.5  Surface Drainage.  All areas which are surfaced with asphalt, concrete or other paving of similar imperviousness, and which exceed a total area of 200 square feet (18.58 m2 ), shall have storm- and casual water drained directly to a public sewer or storm drain.

   Drainage shall not be directed to flow onto adjacent property or to drain onto public sidewalks. See Section 1503.4 for roof drainage.

SECTION J112 – GRADING FEES

J112  Add the following section:

SECTION J112  GRADING FEES

The permit and the plan review fees shall be per Section 110A, Table 1A-F – Specialty Permit Fees, Table 1A-A – Building Permit Fees. The valuation shall be based on the volume of earthwork.

(CBC) APPENDIX K
GROUP R-3 AND GROUP R-3.1 OCCUPANCIES PROTECTED BY THE FACILITIES OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION PLAN

This appendix is not adopted in San Francisco

(CBC) APPENDIX L
EARTHQUAKE RECORDING INSTRUMENTATION

No San Francisco Building Code Amendments

(CBC) APPENDIX M
TSUMANI-GENERATED1 FLOOD HAZARD

This appendix is not adopted in San Francisco

CODIFICATION NOTE

1.   So in Ord. 225-16.

(CBC) APPENDIX N EMERGENCY HOUSING

San Francisco adopts Appendix N subject to the modifications set forth below

SECTION N101 – GENERAL

N101.1  Scope.  This appendix shall be applicable to emergency housing and emergency housing facilities, as defined in Section N102. The provisions and standards set forth in this appendix shall be applicable to emergency housing established pursuant to the declaration of a shelter crisis under Government Code section 8698 et seq. and located in new or existing buildings, structures, or facilities owned, operated, erected, or constructed by, for, or on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco on land owned or leased by the City and County of San Francisco.

(Added by Ord. 60-19, File No. 190045, App. 4/4/2019, Eff. 5/5/2019)

SECTION N102 – DEFINITIONS

N102.1  General.  The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this appendix, have the meanings shown herein. Refer to Chapter 2 of this code for general definitions.

   DECLARATION OF SHELTER CRISIS. The duly proclaimed existence of a situation in which a significant number of persons are without the ability to obtain shelter, resulting in a threat to their health and safety. (See Government Code Section 8698.)

   DEPENDENT UNIT. Emergency housing not equipped with a kitchen area, toilet, and sewage disposal system. Recreational vehicles that are not self-contained and without utility service connections shall be considered dependent units.

   EMERGENCY HOUSING. Housing in a permanent or temporary structure(s), occupied during a declaration of state of emergency, local emergency, or shelter crisis. Emergency housing may include, but is not limited to, buildings and structures constructed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code; and emergency sleeping cabins, emergency transportable housing units, and tents constructed and/or assembled in accordance with this appendix.

   EMERGENCY HOUSING FACILITIES. On-site common use facilities supporting emergency housing. Emergency housing facilities include, but are not limited to, kitchen areas, toilets, showers and bathrooms with running water. The use of emergency housing facilities is limited exclusively to the occupants of the emergency housing, personnel involved in operating the housing, and other emergency personnel.

   EMERGENCY HOUSING SITE. A site containing emergency housing and emergency housing facilities supporting the emergency housing.

   EMERGENCY SLEEPING CABIN. Relocatable hard-sided structure constructed in accordance with this appendix, which may be occupied only for emergency housing if allowed by the authority having jurisdiction.

   EMERGENCY TRANSPORTABLE HOUSING UNIT. A single or multiple section prefabricated structure that is transportable by a vehicle and that can be installed on a permanent or temporary site in response to a need for emergency housing. Emergency transportable housing units include, but are not limited to, manufactured homes, mobilehomes, multifamily manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and park trailers. For the purposes of this appendix, emergency transportable housing units do not include factory-built housing as defined in the Health and Safety Code Section 19971.

   LANDING PLATFORM. A landing provided as the top step of a stairway accessing a loft.

   LOCAL EMERGENCY. Local Emergency as defined in the Government Code, Section 8558.

   LOFT. A floor level located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the main floor and open to it on at least one side with a ceiling height of less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm), used as a living or sleeping space.

   MANUFACTURED HOME. A structure designed to be used as a single-family dwelling, as defined in the Health and Safety Code, Section 18007.

   MOBILEHOME. A structure designed to be used as a single-family dwelling, as defined in the Health and Safety Code, Section 18008.

   MULTIFAMILY MANUFACTURED HOME. A structure designed to contain not less than two dwelling units, as defined in the Health and Safety Code, Section 18008.7.

   PARK TRAILER. A trailer designed for human habitation that meets all requirements in the Health and Safety Code, Section 18009.3.

   RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation, that meets all requirements in the Health and Safety Code, Section 18010.

   STATE OF EMERGENCY. State of Emergency as defined in the Government Code, Section 8558.

(Added by Ord. 60-19, File No. 190045, App. 4/4/2019, Eff. 5/5/2019)