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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ORDINANCE NO. 1903 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON AMENDING SECTION 20.08.012 OF THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 20.08.120 AND 20.08.121 OF THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 17958.5 allow the City, by ordinance, to make amendments to the State Building Standards Code and other regulations adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety code Section 17922; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 requires that such amendments must be determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical or topographical condition. WHEREAS, such amendments are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Pleasanton because of local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions, including the following: Local climatic conditions include a low amount of average yearly rainfall, which tends to be concentrated from October through April. From May through September, a dry period occurs &tring which daily temperatures remain high and there is little measurable precipitation. In addition, the local climate frequently includes high winds, which sweep down through the valley. In developed areas of the City, fires can occur in buildings, rubbish, automobiles, and grass fires on vacant lots. In the undeveloped areas of the City, there is a risk of large brush and grass rites. If a fire occurs in either a developed or undeveloped area of the City, the local dry conditions combined with high winds create the risk of a potential firestorm. In addition, local residential development is occurring in previously undeveloped areas adjacent to wild fire hazard areas. These new developments increase the chance of fire while simultaneously being located further from fire stations, delaying critical response times.