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reasonably necessary because of local climatic,geographical, ortopographical conditions for the following reasons: (a) In past years fires in Bay Area hillside communities have caused extensive property damage and, in some cases, injury and death; (b) The Town of Los Altos Hills is primarily located in an area of steep hills,with relatively limited access to many residences,and contains areas which are susceptible to dangerous fire conditions; (c) The Town of Los Altos Hills was the scene of such a fire in 1985 which resulted in the destruction of property and injury to firefighters; (d) Roofs which are not fire-retardant contribute to the spread of fires, and therefore pose a risk to the safety of the Town's citizens and their property. B. The amendment of the Bracing provision in the Uniform Building Code set forth in Section 8-1.03(2)of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical, or topographical conditions for the following reasons: (a) The Town of Los Altos Hills is within a very active seismic area (Seismic Zone 4); (b) Gypsum wallboard and exterior Portland cement plaster have. performed poorly during recent.California seismic events; (c)- The shear values for gypsum wallboard and Portland cement stucco contained in the Uniform Building Code are based on monodirectional testing; and (d) The limitation on the use of these systems as set forth in this. ordinance is a more restrictive standard_ which will better prevent damage which can result from local conditions. 3. Amendment of CABG One and Two Family Dwelling Code. Chapter 1.6 (CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code)of Title 8 [Building Regulations] of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 1.6 CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE 8-1.60 —Adoption of CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code 8-1.61 — Deletions 4 N:\DATA\Clients\L\LAH\Ord\UBC2.ord