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RESOLUTION 2022-07
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR
THE SPRING HILL SCHOOL ADDITION
LOCATED AT 705 NORTH WEBSTER STREET
APNs: 006-371-039, -002, 006-441-020
FILE NO. PLSR-2021-0032
WHEREAS, Seth Nobmann of Advanced Building Solutions, on behalf of the property owner Spring
Hill School, submitted an application for Site Plan and Architectural Review for an addition to the Spring
Hill School campus, including construction of three new per-built classroom structures and associated site
improvements, located on an 2.86-acre site comprised of three parcels at 705, 709, and 735 North
Webster Street (APNs 006-371-039, -002, 006-441-020) (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2017, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
for operation of the Spring Hill School as a School - Elementary, Secondary, or College, Private land use
in CIF and R2 zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Site Plan
and Architectural Review for the Project on May 10, 2022, at which time all interested parties had the
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, public notice of the Planning Commission hearing was published in the Petaluma Argus-
Courier and mailed to residents and occupants within 1,000 feet of the Project site in compliance with
state and local law; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing sign was posted on site at least 17 days prior to the Planning
Commission meeting, consistent with the City Council Resolution No. 2018-107; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report, dated May 10,
2022, and all public testimony provided prior to and at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the Planning Commission considered a staff report analyzing the
application,including the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") determination included therein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Based on its review of the entire record herein, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
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California Environmental Quality Act
a. Consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration was previously prepared and approved by the Planning Commission in
August 2017 and included analysis of the subject site. The Initial Study did not identify any
significant environmental effects. This project was analyzed under the previously approved Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. It was found that this project will not have new impacts
that were not previously discussed and that the project will not increase any of the previously
analyzed impacts to a significant impact because for all potentially significant effects, mitigation
measures reducing their severity to a less than significant level were incorporated into the project
and agreed to by the applicant. In addition, the proposed project is categorically exempt from
the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which
involves repair, maintenance and minor alterations of existing private structures involving
negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.The project is also exempt under Section 15303
(New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) which involves construction and location of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures such as accessory structures.
General Plan
b. The Project is consistent with the General Plan 2025 Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) and Low Density
Residential (RL) land use designations in that the P/SP classification includes proposed gateways,
public utility facilities, government offices, and community service uses and lands, and the RL
designation represents the majority of existing stock of detached single-family dwellings. The
project site is located within the West subarea of the General Plan which includes schools and
important public uses such as the nearby Petaluma Junior High School and Valley Vista Elementary
School. Spring Hill School is allowed through a CUP within the Residential 2 (R2) implementing
zoning district, as adopted in Planning Commission Resolution 2017-20.
c. The Project is, for the reasons discussed in the May 10, 2022, Planning Commission staff report,
consistent with the following General Plan policies:
Policy 1-P-2 Use land efficiently by promoting infill development, at equal or higher density and
intensity than surrounding uses.
Policy 1-P-3 Preserve the overall scale and character of established residential neighborhoods.
Policy 1-P-14 Require provision of street trees, landscaping, parking, and access features to help
integrate land uses and achieve an effective transition between uses of disparate
intensities.
Policy 5-P-23 Require the provision of pedestrian site access for all new development.
Policy 6-P-25(D) Within the Development Code, encourage the use of public facilities, schools,
churches, and spaces within other facilities for childcare facilities.
Policy 7-P-4 Assist other local and regional public and nonprofit agencies and service providers
in locating facilities and resources needed to maintain, improve, and expand
community services and programs that address specific needs in the Petaluma
community.
Policy 7-P-15 Improve and expand safe pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access to all school sites
and campuses.
Implementing Zoning Ordinance
d. The Project is consistent with all development standards of the Residential 2 (R2) zoning districts,
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including but not limited to, those pertaining to setbacks, building height, and parking.
e. The project is consistent with the allowable land uses and planning permit requirements of the R2
zoning district. The project is consistent with Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-20, which
approved a CUP for operation of the Spring Hill School as a School - Elementary, Secondary, or
College, Private land use in CF and R2 zoning districts.
f. The project is consistent with Implementing Zoning Ordinance§24.010-Site Plan and Architectural
Review, in that all required findings found in §24.010(G) can be made as follows:
i. The project includes the use of quality materials, such as cedar siding, cedar panels, standing
seam metal siding, black aluminum window frames,and board form concrete.The use of these
materials, which match the existing classroom building, ensures harmony and proportion with
the overall design of the site. The project includes these materials, as well as various
architectural design features (e.g. flat roof, translucent wall panels, and fa(;ade articulation),
applied intermittently across all building elevations.
ii. The architectural style of the proposed building is appropriate and compatible with the overall
character of the neighborhood in that building features exemplify a simple school structure
that matches the existing classroom building onsite and is harmonious with other school
buildings in the neighborhood through the use of natural materials and horizontal roof lines.The
project will provide an addition to a cohesive school campus design aimed at improving the
overall aesthetics of the site.
iii. The siting of the new classroom structure is consistent with the siting of other structures found
within the neighborhood in that other surrounding school sites (e.g., Valley Vista Elementary
School) exhibit buildings placed further back from the street frontage with landscaping sited
between buildings and the street. The proposed structure exceeds the required side yard
setback area and will generally maintain setbacks of the existing classroom structure from
nearby residences. In addition, the project proposes a 12'-8" low-profile, single-story building,
screened from view from Townview Lane by a combination of a 6-foot-tall fence with
enhanced 2-foot lattice and a vegetative hedge. The applicant is proposing a flat roof and
the project is conditioned to prevent any off-stie glare due to roof material and color to the
extent allowed by CalGreen.
iv. No signs are proposed with the proposed project. The size, location, design, color, number,
lighting, and materials of any future signs will be reviewed through the Sign Permit and in
conformance with IZO Chapter 20 (Signs and Sign Structures).
v. The bulk, height, and color of the proposed structure is in harmony with existing structures in the
immediate neighborhood in that the contemporary design would incorporate a low-profile,
single-story building with a roof height of 12'-8" which does not exceed the maximum allowed
building height of 25 feet for the R2 zone. In addition, the bulk and height will be screened from
view from Townview Lane by a combination of a 6-foot-tall fence with enhanced 2-foot lattice
and a vegetative hedge. The building will be painted to match the existing classroom building
at the front of the property.
vi. The project proposes a landscaped outdoor area adjacent to the additional classrooms that
includes both hardscape and plantings. The outdoor area includes contemporary outdoor
furniture and board form concrete planters in keeping with the character of the overall site.
The planters include a mix of trees and shrubs. In addition, an opaque evergreen hedge is
proposed along the northern property line as vegetative screening for the new classrooms as
viewed from the adjacent residential properties. As conditioned,the evergreen hedge is to be
maintained at a height of 12-14 feet to effectively screen the proposed structure. As noted on,
the Site Areas & Landscape Plan, Sheet T2.3, included in Attachment C, the existing trees
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located in the northwest corner of the site will be retained.
vii. New pedestrian walkways are provided throughout the outdoor space adjacent to the
proposed classrooms including expansion of the existing ramp to the new classrooms. The
project proposes 3 additional classrooms resulting in 24 additional students and 2 additional
staff members. Therefore, the proposed operational characteristics including off-street
automobile and bicycle parking facilities are consistent with Planning Commission Resolution
No. 2017-20, Attachment B. A drop-off/pick-up loading zone was studied and constructed with
the original CUP approval at the front of the site to accommodate school activities, including
adequate queuing space for nine vehicles,without interfering with traffic along North Webster
Street. The site will continue to operate with specific drop-off and pick-up times that are
staggered from nearby school operations in order to reduce potential conflicts.The Pedestrian
and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) reviewed the 2017 CUP project on June 7, 2017. No
substantial changes are proposed to the operations of the site including access and
circulation. Therefore, the project's ingress, egress, internal circulation for bicycles and
automobiles, off-street automobile and bicycle parking facilities,and pedestrian ways promote
safety and convenience and conform to City standards.
3. Based on its review of the entire record herein, including the May 10, 2022 Planning Commission staff
report, all supporting, referenced, and incorporated documents, and all comments received, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Project, subject to
the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
ADOPTED this 1 Oth day of May 2022, by the following vote:
Commission Member Aye No Absent Abstain
Councilmember McDonnell X
Chair Potter X
Vice Chair Bauer X
Hooper X
Rider X
Whisman X
Vacant
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Heidi Bauer, Vice Chair
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Exhibit 1
SPAR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Spring Hill School Addition
Located at 705 North Webster Street
APN: 006-441-020
File No. PLSR-2021-0032
Standard Conditions of Approval
Planning Division
1. Plans submitted to the City of Petaluma for purposes of construction shall be in substantial
conformance with plans on file with the Planning Division and date stamped February 18,2022,
except as modified by these conditions of approval.
2. The colors, materials, landscaping, and fencing shall be in substantial conformance with those
noted on the plan set dated February 18, 2022, and the color board dated December 12,
2021.
3. Non-glare roof materials of a color compatible with the approved project materials shall be
used on all new structures to the extent allowed by CalGreen for flat roofs, and subject to
Planning Manager approval.
4. The approved screening hedge located between the new classrooms and the north property
line shall be comprised of an opaque evergreen trimmed hedge or opaque evergreen
informal screen planting and is required to be maintained at a height of 12-14 feet.
5. The five deciduous trees located in the northwest corner of the property are to be retained
and protected during construction activities as shown diagrammatically on the approved
landscape plan. The applicant shall provide at the time of construction drawing submittal
tree protection notes for each of the five deciduous trees located in the northwest corner of
the site. Tree protection notes shall be consistent with IZO Chapter 17.080.
6. The applicant shall comply with all applicable mitigation measures specified in the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program as adopted in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-
19, including but not limited to:
a. Construction activities shall comply with the following measures and all shall be noted on
construction documents:
i. Compaction: All compaction activities using a vibratory roller shall not occur within
twenty (20) feet of the neighboring property line to the north.
ii. Notification: Notify adjacent building occupants of scheduled construction activities,
and schedule construction activities with the highest potential to produce perceptible
vibration during hours with the least potential to affect nearby occupants.
b. Noise Disturbance Coordinator: Developer shall designate a "noise disturbance
coordinator" who will be responsible for responding to any local complaints about
construction noise. This individual would most likely be the contractor or a contractor's
representative. The disturbance coordinator would determine the cause of the noise
complaint (e.g., starting too early, bad muffler, etc.) and would require that reasonable
measures warranted to correct the problem be implemented. The telephone number for
the disturbance coordinator shall be conspicuously posted at the construction site.
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7. Spring Hill School shall continue to operate in compliance with all conditions of approval
associated with the Conditional Use Permit adopted in Planning Commission Resolution No.
2017-20.
8. The day following approval, the applicant shall provide the Planning Manager a check made
payable to the Sonoma County Clerk, in the amount required and published by the Sonoma
County Clerk to file the CEQA Notice of Exemption ("NOE") and the State Department of Fish
and Wildlife environmental filing fee (as required under Fish and Wildlife Code Section 71 1.4d)
to the Sonoma County Clerk's office.
9. Prior to the issuance of any development permit, the applicant shall revise a first sheet of the
office and job site copies of the Building Permit plans to list these Conditions of Approval as
notes. A copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on-site when construction activities
are occurring.
10. At Building Permit issuance, the applicant shall provide the City with an electronic copy of
final/approved plans in PDF format on either a CD or USB drive.
11. Prior to building permit issuance and prior to final inspection of building permits, all costs owed
on the processing of this application shall be paid in full.
12. This approval is granted for and contingent upon construction of the project as a whole, in a
single phase, with the construction and/or installation of all features approved and required
herein. Phasing of one block ahead of the other may be authorized by staff subject to a
Constriction Agreement. Modifications to the project, including but not limited to a change in
construction phasing, shall require Site Plan and Architectural Review in accordance with IZO
§24.010.
13. This approval is, as provided for at IZO §24.010(I), effective for a twelve (12) month period
unless the permit has been exercised or unless an extension of time is approved in compliance
with IZO §24.010(J).
14. Prior to building permit issuance all applicable development impact fees, including the public
art in-lieu fee if applicable, shall be paid.
15. At all times the site shall be kept cleared of garbage and debris. No outdoor storage shall be
permitted.
16. Construction activities shall comply with the following measures and all shall be noted on
construction documents:
a. Construction Hours/Scheduling: Noise-generating activities at the construction site shall be
between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Construction activities on
Saturdays shall be limited to interior work and landscaping and only between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and all holidays recognized
by the City of Petaluma.
b. Construction Equipment Mufflers and Maintenance: All construction equipment powered
by internal combustion engines shall be properly muffled and maintained.
c. Idling Prohibitions: All equipment and vehicles shall be turned off when not in use.
Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines is prohibited.
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d. Equipment Location and Shielding: All stationary noise-generating construction
equipment,such as air compressors, shall be located as far as practical from the adjacent
homes. Acoustically shield such equipment when it must be located near adjacent
residences.
e. Quiet Equipment Selection: Select quiet construction equipment, particularly air
compressors, whenever possible. Motorized equipment shall be outfitted with proper
mufflers in good working order.
f. Staging and Equipment Storage: The equipment storage location shall be sited as far as
possible from nearby sensitive receptors.
g. Generators: No generators shall be utilized during nighttime hours (i.e., sunrise to sunset) to
power equipment (e.g., security surveillance) when normal construction activities have
ceased for the day. All such equipment should be powered through temporary electrical
service lines.
h. Construction Access. Construction vehicle parking and loading of materials and
equipment is prohibited on Townview Lane.
17. The contractor(s) shall implement basic and additional air quality construction measures set
forth by BAAQMD, including the following:
a. Watering of all active construction areas (staging, parking, soil piles, graded areas,
unpaved driveways, etc.) shall be performed at least twice daily.
b. Cover all haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose materials offsite.
c. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas, and staging
areas. Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is deposited onto
adjacent roads.
d. Limit traffic speeds on any unpaved roads to 15 mph.
e. Suspend construction activities that cause visible dust plumes that extend beyond the
construction site.
f. A certified mechanic shall verify that equipment used for construction purposes is properly
tuned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
g. Idling times shall be limited to 5 minutes or less pursuant to the "no idling" rule for in-use off-
road diesel-fueled vehicles. Signage during construction shall be posted at the
construction site indicating the idle time limitation.
h. All diesel-powered off-road equipment larger than 50 horsepower and operating at the
site for more than two days continuously shall meet U.S. EPA particulate matter emissions
standards for Tier 2 engineer or the equivalent.
i. Diesel-powered generators or air compressors shall not be used on-site for more than two
days continuously, unless under emergency conditions.
j. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number of designated person and person to
contact at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints.This person shall respond and take
corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District's phone number shall also be visible to
ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
18. If during the course of ground disturbing activities, including but not limited to excavation,
grading, and construction, a potentially significant prehistoric or historic archeological
resource is encountered, all work within a 100-foot radius of the find shall be suspended for a
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time deemed sufficient for a qualified and city-approved cultural resource specialist to
adequately evaluate and determine significance of the discovered resource and provide
treatment recommendations. Should a significant archeological resource be identified, a
qualified archaeologist shall prepare a resource mitigation plan and monitoring program to
be carried out during all construction activities.
19. In the event that paleontological resources,including individual fossils or assemblages of fossils,
are encountered during construction activities all ground disturbing activities shall halt and a
qualified paleontologist shall be procured to evaluate the discovery and make treatment
recommendations.
20. In the event that human remains are uncovered during earthmoving activities,all construction
excavation activities shall be suspended, and the following measures shall be undertaken:
a. The Sonoma County Coroner shall be contacted to determine that no investigation of the
cause of death is required.
b. If the coroner determines the remains to be Native American, the coroner shall contact
the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours.
c. The project sponsor shall retain a City-approved qualified archaeologist to provide
adequate inspection, recommendations and retrieval, if appropriate.
d. The Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the person or persons it believes
to be the most likely descended from the deceased Native American and shall contact
such descendant in accordance with state law.
e. The project sponsor shall be responsible for ensuring that human remains and associated
grave goods are reburied with appropriate dignity at a place and process suitable to the
most likely descendent.
21. All lighting shall be glare-free, hooded, and downcast in order to prevent glare into bicyclists'
and pedestrians' eyes and/or light pollution onto adjacent properties.
22. The applicant shall provide HVAC model specifications, including noise levels, at the time of
building permit submittal. All HVAC equipment shall comply with the performance standards
of IZO Chapter 21 in order to prevent any off-site noise disturbance.
23. The applicant should consider the use of equipment-specific noise reduction devices such as
hoods or sound blankets to dampen the noise levels of the HVAC equipment.
24. All plantings shall be maintained in good growing condition.Such maintenance shall include,
where appropriate, pruning, mowing, weeding, cleaning of debris and trash, fertilizing and
regular watering. Whenever necessary, planting shall be replaced with other plant materials
to ensure continued compliance with applicable landscaping requirements. Required
irrigation systems shall be fully maintained in sound operating condition with heads periodically
cleaned and replaced when missing to insure continued regular watering of landscape areas,
and health and vitality of landscape materials.
25. Herbicides/pesticides shall not be applied in areas used by pedestrians/bicyclists within the
project without first providing appropriate signs warning of the use of chemicals. The project
shall utilize Best Management Practices (BMPs) regarding pesticide/herbicide use and fully
commit to Integrated Pest Management techniques for the protection of bicyclists and
pedestrians.
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26. All tree stakes and ties shall be removed within one year following installation or as soon as
trees are able to stand erect without support.
27. No signage is approved by this permit. Separate sign permits in compliance with Chapter 20
of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance shall be obtained prior to the installation of signage.
28. Prior to commencing construction activities, a sign shall be posted on the site regarding the
allowable hours of construction and contact information for complaints. Proof of sign
installation shall be provided to the Planning Manager prior to construction commencing.
29. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or any of its boards,
commissions, agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against
the City, its boards, commissions, agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or
annul any of the approvals of the project,when such claim or action is brought within the time
period provided for in applicable State and/or local statutes.The City shall promptly notify the
applicants/developers of any such claim, action, or proceeding. The City shall coordinate in
the defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the City from participating in a
defense of any claim, action, or proceeding and if the City chooses to do so appellant shall
reimburse City for attorneys' fees by the City.
Building Division
30. A soils investigations prepared by a state licensed civil engineer is required for the new
buildings. Where soil hazards are identified, the investigation shall indicate preparations,
recommendations, and corrective actions to prevent structural defects.
31. A solution for compliance with building code requirements for building construction in relation
to parcel lines is required as a condition of approval. Existing or proposed construction in
relation to property lines will need to be compliant with building code requirements.
32. Civil and grading plans in compliance with CBC Appendix J will be necessary for construction.
Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all
surface drainage and water flows.
33. Proposed project will require building permit application and construction plan approval in
compliance with current California Building Standards Code. For the 2019 Building Standards
Code cycle effective June 16, 2021, the City of Petaluma has adopted CalGreen at the Tier 1
level for wholly new buildings, with the exception Energy Efficiency, which is adopted at the
mandatory level only.
Public Works and Utilities
34. An encroachment permit is required for any work within the public right of way or within a City
Utility Easement.
35. Utilize tap tight for lateral connection to main versus cutting into main with wye fitting.
36. Comply with El 2 post construction storm water treatment requirements. Submit a construction
level report and plans with the building permit applications for the portables demonstrating
compliance with the E12 requirements. The applicant is required to enter into the City's
standard operation and maintenance agreement for treating storm water prior to
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acceptance of the building permit. The executed Stormwater Facilities Maintenance
Agreement shall be recorded prior to issuance of first certificate of occupancy.
Fire Department
37. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion
of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus
access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150
feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first
story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or
facility.
38. The Sanctuary Building shall not be used for occupancy until further improvements, including,
but not limited to installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system is completed. Limited
storage may be allowed upon completion of a fire safety plan for the building that is
submitted, reviewed and approved by the Fire Department.
39. Valves controlling water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps,tanks,water levels and
temperatures, critical air pressures and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit. CFC 903.4. Installation of the fire
alarm system, or sprinkler monitoring systems, must be conducted with approved plans and
permit obtained from the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to work commencing. The fire alarm
submittal shall include a permit application of plans, cut sheets, and calculations for review.
The system shall comply with NFPA-72.
40. Approved fire alarm systems in new buildings and renovated structures shall be provided in
locations described in this section, CFC 907. Installation of the fire alarm system requires
approved plans and permit from the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to work commencing. The
owner/contractor shall submit a permit application with three (3) sets of plans, cuts sheets and
calculations. This system shall comply with NFPA-72.
41. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be constructed and provided prior to construction of any
buildings on the site. Fire apparatus access roads shall be maintained for fire department
operations at all times during the construction process. Closure or changes of fire apparatus
access roads shall be reviewed and approved by the Petaluma Fire Prevention prior to closure
or changes. CFC 503.
42. All required fire hydrants shall be installed and accepted by the Petaluma Fire Prevention
Bureau prior to loading of any combustibles on site or construction of the building. CFC
Appendix D.
43. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured opening or
where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code
official is authorized to require a key box be installed in an approved location. The key box
shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037 and shall contain keys to gain
necessary access as required by the fire code official. Installation of the key boxes requires
approved plans and permit from the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to work commencing. The
owner/contractor shall submit a permit application with three (3) sets of plans, cuts sheets and
calculations. This system shall comply with CFC Section 506.
44. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M,
and S occupancies. Portable extinguishers shall be installed and maintained in locations as
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required by CFC 906.1
45. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated address numbers or
letters. They shall be contrasting with the background and be plainly visible from the street or
road fronting the property. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetic letters.
Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the
public way, a monument, pole, or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the
structure. Address identification shall comply with Fire Department Standards.
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