Butte County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Butte County Grand Jury Report 2009-2010 City of Oroville – Codes, Ordinances, and Permits Report
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
The single-family residence is built in a subdivision not zoned for single-family use.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Procedures should be observed which prohibit unauthorized approvals of the permit process. The required departments should sign off to indicate approval before a permit is issued.
F2
The zoning was not amended prior to issuing a building permit.
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R2
Staff should inform applicants of permitted uses and zoning requirements at the time of application for a building permit.
F3
The City Administrator issued a building permit but was not authorized to do so.
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R3
The City Administrator, Planning Department, Planning Commission, and the City Council should immediately take the necessary steps to amend the 2030 General Plan to correct this problem. CITY HALL, ATTIC, AND BASEMENT CODE VIOLATIONS FINDINGS
F4
The City’s actions have created obstacles to the status of the single-family residence in the subdivision. Mission Olive Ranch Subdivision Recommendations
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R4
Sprinkler systems should be installed throughout City Hall and the basement according to code.
F5
Some sprinkler systems in the City Hall are ineffective and the City Hall basement has no sprinkler system.
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R5
The City should remove the combustible materials located close to the gas water heater, along with the boxes and wires in the basement that are a fire hazard.
F6
Combustible materials are located close to the gas water heater and boxes and wires in the basement are a fire hazard.
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R6
A door that is a fire rated assembly should be installed at the entrance to the basement and should be kept closed.
F7
The door to the basement is often held open by a doorstop and the door is not a fire rated assembly, thus causing a safety hazard if there is a fire in the basement.
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R7
The side rails on the attic access ladder on the outside of the building should be extended at least 42 inches. Table Mountain Golf Course Clubhouse Remodel Findings
F8
The side rails on the ladder going up to the attic from the outside are too short making it hazardous to those entering the attic. City Hall, Attic, and Basement Code Violations Recommendations
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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