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<br />2. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as "Santa Ana" wind
<br />conditions, which can reach wind speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. In addition, the convergence
<br />of the marine shore air flow and the desert air flow creates steady winds on a daily basis in the
<br />region. Finally, the City's topography is such that portions of the City contain small, brush -
<br />covered hillsides, which either contribute to or create gusty wind conditions by causing natural
<br />funneling effects and contribute to the increased potential for brush fires in the area.
<br />Applicable Code Amendments: CBC 903.2, 903.2.8; CFC 305.5, 503.2.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.7, 503.4,
<br />505.1, 507.1, 507.5.1, 509.2.1, 901.4.2, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4,
<br />903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.4.1, 903.2.7, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.3.1.1.1, 910.3.2.2, 1910,
<br />1910.1, 1910.2, 1910.3, 1910.4, 1910.5, 1910.6
<br />3. The City periodically experiences drought conditions and limited water supplies. The drought
<br />conditions and limited storage capacity for water resources demands prudent management of
<br />existing water supplies so that contamination is avoided and water conservation is encouraged so
<br />that sufficient water supplies are available for fire suppression and other purposes.
<br />Applicable Code Amendments: CBC 903.2, 903.2.8; CFC 305.5, 503.2.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.7, 503.4,
<br />505.1, 507.1, 507.5.1, 509.2.1, 901.4.2, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4,
<br />903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.4.1, 903.2.7, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.3.1.1.1, 910.3.2.2, 1910,
<br />1910.1, 1910.2, 1910.3, 1910.4, 1910.5, 1910.6
<br />4. The City, like much of the surrounding region, is subject to moderately strong ground shaking
<br />from nearby earthquake faults, including the Elsinore and Chino Fault Lines. Existing and
<br />planned developments are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults. Thus, improved
<br />standards are needed to ensure that maximum safety is provided to persons and property.
<br />Applicable Code Amendments: CBC 903.2, 903.2.8; CFC 305.5, 503.2.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.7, 503.4,
<br />505.1, 507.1, 507.5.1, 509.2.1, 901.4.2, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4,
<br />903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.4.1, 903.2.7, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.3.1.1.1, 910.3.2.2, 1910,
<br />1910.1, 1910.2, 1910.3, 1910.4, 1910.5, 1910.6
<br />5. The City's existing topography and geology creates significant barriers to timely emergency
<br />response, including the existence of 2 interstate highways, older, narrow streets, traffic signals and
<br />railroad tracks.
<br />Applicable Code Amendments: CBC 903.2, 903.2.8; CFC 305.5, 503.2.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.7, 503.4,
<br />505.1, 507.1, 507.5.1, 509.2.1, 901.4.2, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4,
<br />903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.4.1, 903.2.7, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.3.1.1.1, 910.3.2.2, 1910,
<br />1910.1, 1910.2, 1910.3, 1910.4, 1910.5, 1910.6
<br />6. Certain local amendments are necessary for administrative clarification, and do not modify a
<br />building standard pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958, 17985.7 and/or
<br />18941.5. These amendments establish administrative standards for the effective enforcement of
<br />the building standards in the City of Colton.
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