HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2287 RESOLUTION N0. 2287
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AMENDING THE SEISMIC SAFETY/SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga has initiated an amendment to the
Seismic Safety/Safety Element of the General Plan, relating to
installation of early warning fire alarm systems, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A;" and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 1985, the Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed amendment and following the
conclusion thereof, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution
recommending that the City Council amend the Seismic
Safety/Safety Element of the General Plan as set forth in Exhibit
"A;" and
WHEREAS, at its regular meetig on October 2, 1985, the City
Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment, at
which time any person interested in the matter was given an
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that it would
be in the best interests of the City and its residents to amend
the Seismic Safety/Safety Element of the General plan as set
forth in Exhibit "A," and such amendment will promote the public
health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Saratoga that the Seismic Safety/Safety Element of the General
Plan be, and hereby is, amended by adding thereto Goal No.
SS/S.3.0 and policies thereunder designated as SS/S.3.1, SS/S.3.2
and SS/S.3.3., in the form as set for in Exhibit "A," attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a
re ular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 20th day
offer 1985 b
, , y the following vote:
AYES: Coun~iI'members Fanelli, Hlava, Moyles and Mayor Clevenger
NOES: Councilmember Callon
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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AMENDMENT TO SEISMIC SAFETY/SAFETY ELEMENT OF
THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
The following provisions are hereby added to the seismic safety/safety
element of the City~ General Plan:
SS/S. 3.0 Maximize the protection of residents and property from the hazards of fire
by requiring or promoting the installation of an early warning fire alarm system
consisting of heat and smoke detectors capable of transmitting a signal directly to the
fire station.
SS/S. 3.1 The City shall require the installation of an early warning fire
alarm system in each of the following cases:
(a) All new single family dwellings and any existing single
family dwellings which are expanded by fifty percent or
more in floor area, where such new or expanded dwellings
are located within a designated hazardous fire area.
(b) All new single family dwellings having a gross floor area
in excess of 5,000 square feet.
(c) Any existing single family dwelling which is expanded by
fifty percent or more in floor area which, after such
expansion, will exceed 5,000 square feet in gross floor
area.
(d) All new multi-family dwellings and other new structures
having multiple sleeping units, such as hotels, motels,
apartments, condominiums or other community housing
projects, townhouses and nursing homes.
(e) Any existing multi-family dwelling or other existing
structure having multiple sleeping units such as described
in Paragraph (d) above, which is expanded by fifty percent
or more in gross floor area.
SS/S.3.. 1 .!In]..[}) Implement through amendment of the
subdivision~ zoning and building regulations as contained in the
City Code.
SS/S.3.2 The Chief of the fire district having jurisdiction should be
authorized to require the installation of an early warning fire alarm system
in any new commercial structure or community facility, or expansion of an
existing commercial structure or community facility by fifty percent or
more in gross floor area, whenever the Chief deems such requirement to be
necessary or appropriate on the basis of facts and circumstances in each
individual case.
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SS/S. 3~2 (Imp) Implement through amendment of the
subdivision, zoning and building regulations as contained in the
City Code,
SS/S. 3.3 The City shall encourage all property owners to install an early
warning fire alarm system on a voluntary basis where such owners are not
otherwise required to do so.
SS/S. 3.3 (Imp) Implement by including in the building
regulations a provision allowing voluntary installation of the
system and publicize the availability of the system for any
property located within the City.
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