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ORDINANCE NO. l88S AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND ADDING A PART 6 TO CHAPTER 7 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SECURITY BARS, METAL GRATES AND SIMILAR SECURITY DEVICES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia is concerned about the trend to use unsightly, and at times hazardous bars and other similar security devices on commercial and industrial buildings throughout the City and in view of the negative aesthetic affect and the detrimental impact of such devices on the community, and the hazard that the unregulated use of such devices may pose: and WHEREAS, the Downtown Revitalization Strategy of the City of Arcadia recommends nonexterior use of security devices in order to promote and preserve the appearance and economic vi tali ty of the City of Arcadia; and WHEREAS, the placement of the referred to devi ces can be done, in commercial and industrial buildings, In a manner consistent with public safety and the health, safety and welfare of the community and with appropriate safety requirements which will mitigate the limitations on access and exiting caused by , security bars. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Section 8130.2.5 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follow: 1885 / 8130.2.5. AMENDMENT. Subsection (a) of Section 301 of Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 30l(a). Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repalr, move, improve, remove, install, convert or demolish any building or structure regulated by this code or to erect, install, construct and maintain security bars, gates, panels, grates Subsect ion (b) or similar devices except cause the as specified In same to be done of this Section, or wi thout first obtai ning a separate permi t for each buildi ng or structure from the building official. SECTION 2. That Sect ion 8130.21. 5 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: 8130.21.5. AMENDMENT. Section 3802 of Chapter 38 of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Subsection (b) 1 of said Section 3802 is amended as follows: (b) Except for Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed. 1. In every story or basement of all buildings when the floor area excees 1,500 square feet and where there is not provided at least 20 square feet of opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story or basement on at lease one side of the building. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 inches. Such openings shall be accessible to the -2- 1885 fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. When openings In a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet from such openings, the story shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings as specified above shall be provided on at least two sides of an exterior wall of the story. If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from openings required In this Section, the basement shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The use of security bars, panels, sliding metal grates, or other similar security devices is prohibited on the exterior of any building openlngs of all structures In commercial or industrial zones of the City. Subject to obtaining a permit pursuant to Uniform Building Code Section 30l(a) (AMC 8130.2.5) and compliance with design review requirements per Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 9295 et seq as a prerequisite to the granting of any such permit, security bars, panels, gates, metal grates, or other similar security devices may be installed, in compliance with applicable Bui lding Code requi rements, on the interior of a commercial or industrial structure provided that the entire building is equiped with an automatic sprinkler system, which has been installed under a permit from the Building Department and inspected pursuant thereto for compliance with the approved plans. Plans for such security devices must meet the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. -3- 1885 SECTION 3. That a Part 6 to Chapter 7 is hereby added to Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: PART 6 SECURITY BARS 8760. COMMERCIAL COMPLIANCE. The owners of commercial buildings or industrial buildings which currently have exterior or interior security bars, sliding metal grates or other similar security devices which have been installed in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Bui lding Code, on the effect i ve date of this Ordinance, but which are not in compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance, shall have one (1) years from the effective date of this Ordinance to bring said use into compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance. 8761. VARIANCES. Building Code variances to the requirements may be applied for pursuant to Section 8040 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st.day of June 1988. /.' ><~0U~f Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: Arcadia '- -4- .', ~ 1885 ,'\ ' ..- -:-- " STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS: CITY OF ARCADIA I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1885 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21st day of June , 1988 and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Lojeski, YouQg and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Gilb (. rcadia City -5- 1885