§ 8-22.03. Local amendments.

The provisions of this Chapter shall constitute local amendments to the cross-referenced provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code and shall be deemed to replace the cross-referenced section of the California Green Building Standards Code with the respective provisions set forth in this Chapter.

DIVISION 4.4 MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY.

SECTION 4.408 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING.

This section is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.408.1 Construction waste reduction of at least 75 percent. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 75 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition debris.

Exceptions:

1. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris

2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist or are not located reasonably close to the jobsite.

FINDINGS:

Topographic — The City of Simi Valley has varied topography that requires special grading precautions. As a result, the disposal area of the landfill that serves the City is limited in size and the allowed amount of solid waste that may be deposited. This conservation measure is incorporated into code to reduce the amount of solid waste that is deposited in the landfill thereby reducing the amount of grading required for disposal of solid waste, and the demand on limited topographic resources. For this reason, this jurisdiction determines that this amendment is reasonably necessary.

(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1262, eff. January 5, 2017)