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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 19 20 21 22 23 M3 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. 0-02-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.56 TO TITLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PLACARDS USED TO DENOTE CONDITIONS RELATING TO CONTINUED OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS The City Council of the City of Colton, State of California, ordains as follows: Section 1. Chapter 15.56 is added to Title 15 of the City of Colton Municipal Code, to read: "Chapter 15.56 Safety Assessment Placards. Section 15.56.010 Intent This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The chapter further authorizes the Building Official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment. Section 15.56.020 Application of Provisions. (a) The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Colton. The Council may extend the provisions as necessary. Section 15.56.030 Definitions. (a) Safety assessment is a visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy. Section 15.56.040 Placards. (a) The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures. Copies of actual placards are attached. (1) INSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure. (2) RESTRICTED USE is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy.