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P V` (b)Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of
ROADWAY/DRIVEWAY STANDARDS 1273.01. travel and the opposite direction.
AltRoad Width
Allroads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of two nine-foot traffic lanes providing (c)Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway,they shall be mounted on a
two-way traffic flow,unless other standards are provided in this article,or additional single post.
requirements are mandated by local jurisdictions or local subdivision requirements. (d)Where a roadway provides access solely to a single commercial or
Roadways can serve more than one parcel. industrial business,the address sign shall be placed at the nearest road intersection providing
access to that site.
1273.10(a)All
Driveways
linew driveway Coe 4290 roadway
a an extension of.an existingadriveway only
shall comply with [I(a) for Structure Defensible
1 acre and larger shall provide a minimum 30 foot setback for buildings
PubliccResources Code 4290 roadway requirements.Driveways can only serve a single and(accessory buildings from all property lines and/or the center of the road.
parcel. b For parcels less than I acre,the local jurisdiction shall provide for the same practical
(b)All driveways shall provide a minimum 10 foot traffic lane and unobstructed vertical []O
clearance of 15 feet along its entire length. effect.
(c)Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length,but less than 800 feet in length,shall provide a Same Practical Effect Requirements for buildings less then 30 feet from property line:
tumout near the midpoint of the driveway.Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet,turnouts []If the Building Setback is less then 30 feet from all property lines and/or the center of the
shall be provided no more than 400 feet apart. road,the following shall be required:
Class A roof
(d)A turnaround shall f be provided it all building sites on driveways over 300 feet in length, Fully enclosed eaves on entire structure
p27 shall be within y feet ri the y Sura. Fire rated metal doors on side toward property line with insufficient setback
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27 sur Rhadway id Dnobway ted acces Siding on entire structure from the following list:
he surface shall provide unobstructed access to conventional drive vehicles,including (a)Stucco-3 coat
edans and fre engines.Surfaces should be established in conformance with local ordinances, (b)Non combustible Board,Plank or similar sidingnd be capable of supporting a 40,000 pound load.4"of class 2 aggregate base shall be (c)Masonry �,s4- ,eequired for all driveways„h1m0,Lls and turnarounds. (d)Metal r[/rrww
1273.03❑Roadway 0 Driveway Grades (e)Other Butte County Fire approved materials
The grade for all driveways shall not exceed 15%without being paved.Oradea over 15% 1276.02 Disposal of Flammable Vegetation and Fuels
shall have 20%.of class 2 aggregate base and 2"of asphalt concrete.No driveways allowed in Disposal,including chipping,burning or removal to a landfill site approved by the local
excess of jurisdiction,of flammable vegetation and fuels caused by site development and construction,
1273.04❑waydway 0 have Driveway Radius oad and driveway construction,and fuel modification shall be completed prior to completion
additional No roadway surface widthi afeeshthorizontal insidedtradius r curvatureof 50-00lfse than s;0 feet and 4 of road construction or final inspection of a building permit.
of 4 fee[shall be added to curves of 50-t00 feet radius;2 feet to Public Resources Code 4621 thru 4628 and California Forest Practice Rules
thosefrom100-200thfverticalct. Prior to any lot clearing activity or cutting of trees,contact the Butte area Forester at(530)
(b)The length of curves in roadways,exclusive lessof gutters,ditches,and drainage 072-6353 to determine the need for a less then 3 acre conversion exemption permit or a
s s designed to hot divert water,shall be not than 100 feet. timber harvest plan.
!r 273.05 0 Roadway y Turnarounds California Building Code Chapter 7A,
/ Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads as specified in this article.The Materials&Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be 40 feet from the center line of the road.If a 704A.1 Roofing
hammerhead-T is used,the top of the'7'shall be a minimum of 60 feet in length. 704A.1.1 General.Roofs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 7A and Chapter 15.
1273.06Turnouts
❑Roadway 0 Driveway 0 Turnouts Roofs shall have a roofing assembly installed in accordance with its listing and the
ndall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 30 feet long with a minimum 25 foot taper manufacturer's installation instructions.
12 each end. 704A.1.2 Roof coverings.Where the roof profile allows a space between the roof covering
()All ❑Roadway❑Det,and
privatevlures and roof decking,the spaces shall be constructed to prevent the intrusion of flames and
other All driveway,an road,crest,and pplane roadway structures o shoulders)der cshall and embers,be firestopped with approved materials or have one layer of No.72 ASTM cap sheet
ed to ca y at least which supplement load
the roadway bed shall be installed over the combustible decking.
constructed Vehicle torte Code least the maximum lo57 and provide the minimum vertical clearance as 704A.1.3 Roof valleys.When provided,valley flashings shall be not less than 0.019-inch
by required by eeions 35550,35750 and 35250.All bridges shall be certified (0.48mm)(No.26 galvanized sheet gage)corrosion-resistant metal installed over a minimum
(b)
a Appropriaterree CivilnEngineer.including36-inch-wide(914 mm)underlayment consisting of one layer of No.72 ASTM cap sheet
one-way signing,le l conditions,but not alt re fltot weight caor pability
clearance ge.a limitations, running the full length of the valley.
road withor single lane traffic
nestab auto the d by th ity of each jurisdiction;d704A.1,5 Roof gutters.Roof gutters shall be provided with the means to prevent the
(c)A bridge only one edilane may be one end to the the local ts however,th it accumulation of leaves and debris in the gutter.
shall provide for unobstructed visibility from end to other and turnouts at both ends. 704.A.2 Attic Ventilation.
All12oone- ay Roads 704.A.2.1 General.When required by Chapter 15,roof and attic vents shall resist the
localju-wdy roads may approve be one-wayne-ted to roads.provide a minimum of one l connectont traffic lane.The intrusion of flame and embers into the attic area of the structure,or shall be protected by
d jurisdictiony atothennale acAll an
roads shalld fr to a twoethanlane corrosion-resistant,noncombustible wire mesh with%-inch(6 mm)openings or its
roadway at both ends,and shall provide access to an area currently zoned for no more IO equivalent.
dwelling units.In no case shall it exceed 2640 feet in length.A turnout shall be placed and e0u3ale.2 Eave or cornice vents.Vents shall not be installed in eaves and cornices.
constructed3.09.Dead-End at approximately the midpoint of each one-way road. Exception:Eave and cornice vents may be used provided they resist the intrusion of flame
()The. Roads and bunting embers into the attic area of the structure.
The maximum length of a d thegod road,includingmall dead-end roads accessed the from thers 704A.23 Ease protection.Eaves and soffits shall meet the requirements of SFM 12-7A-3 or
dead-end road,shall not exceed following cumulative lengths,regardless of the numbers shall be protected by ignition-resistant materials or noncombustible constructian on the
of parcels served: exposed underside.
14.
parcels zoned for less than one acre 800feet 704A.3 Exterior Walls.
parcels zoned for 5 to 4.99 acres 2,6.340 feet 704A.3.1 General.Exterior walls shall be approved noncombustible or ignition-resistant
parcels zoned for 5 to acres acres 2,640 feet material,heavy timber,or log wall construction or shall provide protection from the intrusion
parcels thseh for be a from g2 o0 feet of flames and embers in accordance with standard SFM 12-7A-1.
All ins shalltthe measured from the r ac oaths roadway ionface at the intersection ttothat 704A.3.1.1 Exterior wall coverings.Exterior wall coverings shall extend from the top of the
begins the road to end farthest the road surface at the intersection that begins the road the end foundation to the roof,and terminate at 2-inch(50.8 mm)nominal solid wood blocking
of the parcelc surface requiring its differentpoint.Where a dead-end road crosses areas llof h differinghalapply. between rafters at all roof overhangs,min the case of enclosed eaves,terminate at the
zoned sizes, length limits,the shortest allowable length shall
(b)Where parcels are zoned 5 acres or larger,turnarounds shall be provided ata maximum of enclosure.70closu.2 Exterior wall openings.Exterior wall openings shall be in accordance with this
1320 Each foot intervals.dead-end section.
12 roads Drivewayri a a GateaterEntd constructed at its terminus. 704A3.2.1 Exterior wall vents.Unless otherwise prohibited by other provisions of this code,
ODae 0 Roteshall❑ two Entrance vent openings in exterior walls shall resist the intrusion of flame and embers into the structure
(a)Gate entrances be a[least feet wider on both ends then the width of the traffic or vents shall be screened with a corrosion-resistant,noncombustible wire mesh with ti-inch
lane(s)serving that gate. (6mm)openings or its equivalent.
(b)e All gates an shall penaccess aroma ed to a driveway sop obe located in at least on feat from 704A3.2.2 Exterior glazing and window walls-Exterior windows,window walls,glazed
_ (croadway and shall open allowaa vehicletfitolstop withoutosobstructing to ag traffic on that ra 40. doors,and glazed openings within exterior doors shall be insulating-glass units with a
(c)Where a one-way shall road withsa single traffic lane provides access to a gated entrance;a 40 minimum of one tempered pane,or glass block units,or have a fire-resistance rating of not
Soot turuing radius e used. less than 20 minutes,when tested according to ASTM E 2010,or conform to the performance
STREET&ROAD SIGNS requirements of SFM 12-7A-2.
Size of
1274.01.Size of sNumbers and Symbols for sign and RoadseaSigns im 704A3.2.3 Exterior door assemblies.Exterior door assemblies shall conform to the
Sizeheight,, numbers,and symbols for street and road signs shallc gr a nd color 3 inch performance requirements of standard SFM 12-7A-1 or shall be of approved noncombustible
letter 3/8 inch stroke,Legibility
Sir,contrasting with the background color of the sign. construction,or solid core wood having stiles and rails not less than 1 3/8 inches thick with
Street 1274.02.Visibility and Legibility of Street and Road Signs interior field panel thickness no less than 1'/.inches thick,or shall have afie-resistance
Streetandofat last 100 fel be visible and legible and from both directions ifo m ccountytrawide,el dor and rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to ASTM E 2074.
met distance of I least feet Height d street and road signs shall be uniform Exception:Noncombustible or exterior fire-retardant treated wood vehicle access doors are
meet the Heightaihof
hcetand standards this article. not required to comply with this chapter.
1274.0
Heights. of Street and Road Signs 70433.1 Decking.
Height of street and road signs shall be Uniform County wide,and meet the visibility and 704A.4.1.1 Decking surfaces.Decking,surfaces,stair treads,risers,and landings of decks,
legibility standards of this article.All street signs installed will be in accordance with porches,and balconies where any portion of such surface is within 10 feet(3048 mm)of the
1274.05. 5-12 and Intersecting Roads,aStreetsa 13.03-6). primary structure shall comply with one of the following methods:
SignsOe.required
byile nyi and Private Lanes I)Shall be constructed of ignition-resistant materials and pass the performance requirements
required this article identifying intersecting roads,streets and private lanes shall be of SFM I2-7A-4,Parts A and B.
placed at the intersection of those roads,streets,and/or private lanes. 2)Shall be constructed with heavy timber,exterior fire-retardant-treated wood or approved
1274.06.Signs Identifying Traffic Access limitations noncombustible materials.
A sign identifying traffic access or flow limitations,including but not limited to weight or 3)Shall pass the performance requirements of SFM 12-7A-4,Part A,12-7A-4.7.5.1 only with
vertical clearance limitations,dead-end road,one-way road or single lane conditions,shall be a net peak heat release rate of 25kW/sq-ft for a 40 minute observation period and:
placed: a)Decking surface material shall pass the accelerated weathering test and be identified as
(a)at the intersection preceding the traffic access limitation,and exterior type,in accordance with ASTM E 84 and;the exterior wall covering to which it the
(b)no more than 100 feet before such traffic access limitation, deck is attached and within 10(3048mm)feet of the deck shall be constructed of approved
1274,07.Installation of Road,Street and Private Lane Signs noncombustible or ignition resistant material.
Road,street and private lane signs required by this article shall be installed prior to final Exception:Walls are not required to comply with this subsection if the decking surface
acceptance by the local jurisdiction of road improvements. material conforms to ASTM E-84 Class B flame spread.
1274.08.Addresses for Buildings The use of paints,coatings,stains,or other surface treatments are not an approved method of
ft All buildings shall be issued an address by the local jurisdiction which conforms to that ,.lection as required in this chapter.
sdiction's overall address system.Accessory buildings will not be required to have a 704A.4.2.1 Underside of appendages and floor projections.The underside of cantilevered
4/separate address;however,each dwelling unit within a building shall be separately identified. and overhanging appendages and floor projections shall maintain the ignition-resistant
1274.09.Size of Letters,Numbers and Symbols for Addresses integrity of exterior walls,or the projection shall be enclosed to the grade.
'ze of letters,numbers and symbols for addresses shall be a minimum 3 inch letter height, 704A.4.2.2 Unenclosed under floor protection.Buildings shall have all under floor areas
t, 3/8 inch stroke,reflectorized,contrasting with the background color of the sir _ enclosed to the grade with exterior walls in accordance with Section 704A.3
1274.10.Installation,Location and Visibility of Addresses Exception:The complete enclosure of under floor areas may be omitted where the underside
0 (a)All buildings shall have a permanently posted address,which shall be placed at each of all exposed floors,exposed structural columns,beams and supporting walls are protected
away entrance and visible from both directions of travel along the road.In all cases,the # , rrqu-,with exterior ignition-resistant material construction or be heavy timber.
, address shalldrbe posted at the a and e constfrom he road
and shht be maddress is located.
r -in�o call: (53 )538-6226
and the address shall be visible and legible fr�o,,m which[�h�eroad,�o�nthe address is located.
Revised 12/15/2007