A. Subsection 105.2 is amended to read as follows:

105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City of Belvedere. Permits shall be required, except for the following work:

Building:

1) Conventionally constructed one-story detached structures accessory to a dwelling, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the structure complies with Zoning regulations. A building permit is required for any associated electrical, plumbing or mechanical work.

2) Fences 7 feet high or lower.

3) Private residential sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and supported directly on existing grade, that are not part of a required accessible route.

4) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar work, except for the purposes of project valuation when a component of a larger project which requires a permit.

5) Swings and other playground equipment.

6) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

7) Decks not exceeding 100 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.

B. Subsection 105.7.1 is hereby added to Parts 2 and 2.5 to read as follows:

105.7.1 Hours when work is permitted. Work covered by any permit issued under this Code shall be performed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work may not be performed any time on weekends or on holidays recognized by the City: New Year’s Day (January 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Presidents’ Day (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Veteran’s Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day and the day following (fourth Thursday and Friday in November), and Christmas Day (December 25). Delivery of construction material such as lumber and cement may be made to the work site only between these hours. Only work on the interior of a building or structure, the performance of which creates no noise which is audible from the exterior of the building, may be performed outside these prescribed hours. The City Manager may, upon his discretion, grant written exceptions to this condition whenever such work can be demonstrated to his satisfaction to be necessary to protect the public’s health and safety; the City Manager’s written permission must be obtained prior to any work being undertaken outside these prescribed hours.

C. The exceptions in subsections R313.1 and R313.2 of Part 2.5 are hereby amended to read as follows:

Exception: Deleted, refer to Section 903.2 of Part 2 as amended in Belvedere Municipal Code Section 16.04.030(E).

D. Subsections 406.3.3 and 406.3.5 of Part 2 and subsections R309.1 and R309.2 of Part 2.5 are hereby amended to add the following:

Where existing carport or garage structures are remodeled or repaired to the extent that fifty percent (50%) or more of the structure is involved, using criteria established by the Building Official, the floor surface must comply with this Section and the structure shall be redesigned to support all vertical and horizontal loads of current code.

E. Subsection 903.2 of Part 2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2 Where required. All occupancies and facilities. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all of the following:

1. Every newly constructed building and facility.

Exceptions:

a. Freestanding Group U occupancies not more than 1,000 square feet and provided with exterior wall and opening protection as per Table 602 of the Building Code.

b. Agricultural buildings as defined in Appendix C of the Building Code and not exceeding 2,000 square feet, having clear unobstructed side yard of combustible materials, exceeding 60 feet in all directions and not exceeding 25 feet in height, and located within an Agricultural zoned district as defined in the Marin County Planning Code.

2. In newly created second units.

Exception: New Second units classified as a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in California Government Code Section 65852.22, that do not result in the Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit creation being classified as a “substantial remodel” per item 3.

3. In all buildings which have more than fifty percent (50%) floor area added or any “substantial remodel,” as defined in California Civil Code Section 1946.2(b)(2)(D)(ii), within any 36-month period. Exceptions may be granted by the Fire Code Official when alternate means of protection are installed as approved by the Fire Code Official.

4. In all buildings except R-3 occupancies, in excess of 3,000 sq. ft. which have more than 10 percent floor area added within any 36-month period. Exceptions may be granted by the Chief when alternate means of protection are installed as approved by the Chief.

5. A change in the use of a structure that results in a higher fire or life safety exposure when the square footage of the area changing use is more than 50% of the square footage of the building.

F. Subsection 903.3 of Part 2 is hereby amended by adding the following thereto:

The requirements for fire sprinklers in this code section are not meant to disallow the provisions for area increase, height increase or Fire Resistive substation if otherwise allowed by Section 504 and 506 of the Building Code. All automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with the written standards of the Fire Code Official and the following:

a. In all residential buildings where fire sprinklers are required any attached garages shall also require fire sprinklers, and except for single-family dwellings, in all residential occupancies the attics shall require fire sprinklers.

b. In all existing buildings, where fire sprinklers are required by provisions of this Code, they shall be extended into all unprotected areas of the building.

c. All single-family dwellings in excess of 5,000 square feet shall have automatic fire sprinkler systems designed in accordance with NFPA Standard 13 or 13R.

G. Subsection 1503.4.4 of Part 2 and subsection 903.4.2 of Part 2.5 are hereby added to read as follows:

Drainage system. Roof and deck drainage shall be directed to an approved on-site drainage system which terminates at a City drainage facility, gutter, the Belvedere Lagoon or San Francisco Bay.

Exceptions:

1. New roof or deck construction less than two hundred square feet in area may discharge at splash blocks, driveways or other appropriate paved surfaces.

2. When topographic features, NPDES requirements, or other constraints preclude conformance, the City may grant an exception pursuant to approval of an alternate drainage plan approved by the City Engineer.

H. Subsection 1505.1.3 of Part 2 and subsection 902.1.3 of Part 2.5 are hereby amended to read as follows:

Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering, or assembly, that is at least Class A.

I. Section 3110, Automatic Vehicular Gates, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 3110 Gates

3110.1 General. Automatic vehicular gates shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3110.2 and 3110.3 and other applicable sections of this code. All other gates shall comply with Sections 3110.4 and other applicable sections of this code.

3110.2 Vehicular Gates Intended for Automation. Vehicular gates intended for automation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.

3110.3 Vehicular Gate Openers. Vehicular gate openers, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.

3110.4 All Other Gates. Any gate more than 48 inches (1219 mm) in width or more than 84 inches (2134 mm) in height shall meet the requirements of ASTM F1184, shall be installed per the manufacturer’s recommendations, and shall be designed, constructed, and installed to meet all of the following:

1. Gate shall not fall over more than 45 degrees from a vertical plane when the gate is detached from supporting hardware.

2. Gate shall be balanced and not move under the gate’s own weight or by gravity.

3. Rolling wheels shall be covered.

4. Gate shall have positive stops.