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Section 2. Amendment to Code. Section 8-1. 02 (2) (Fire- retardant Roofing) is hereby added to Chapter 1 (Building Code) of Title 8 (Building Regulations) to read as follows: Sec. 8-1.02 (2) . Fire-Retardant Roofing. Roofs on all new structures and additions to existing structures and any reroofing involving three hundred (300) square feet or more of an existing structure must have a fire retardancy classification of A or B, as defined in the 1991 Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards. section 3. Findings. The amendment of the Uniform Building Code made by Section 2 of this ordinance is reasonably necessary because of local climactic, geographical or topographical conditions in that: (a) In the last several years fires in communities located in Bay Area hills have caused extensive property damage and, in some cases, injury and death. (b) The Town of Los Altos Hills is primarily located in 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; Section 4. Environmental Review. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the Council finds that this ordinance will result in no significant environmental impacts. Section S. Effective Date; Posting. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of its passage, and shall be posted within the Town of Los Altos Hills in three (3) public places. INTRODUCED: July 15, 1992 PASSED: August 19,_ 1992 AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard, Johnson and Siegel NOES: None 2 - SII