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Council introduces ordinance to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code
Summary
City council introduced and read by title the ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code to align local regulations with state requirements; council held a public hearing and voted to introduce the ordinance by title.
The Lincoln City Council opened and closed a public hearing Tuesday and introduced an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code by title, aligning the city’s local building regulations with the state’s three‑year building code cycle.
Will (last name not specified in presentation) from the Community Development Department explained the code update is required by the California Building Standards Commission’s triennial adoption, and the city updates Title 15/18 to remain consistent with state law. Staff told the council the action does not approve any development project and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff noted implementation costs for training, codebooks and outreach are budgeted and day‑to‑day plan review, permitting and inspection costs are supported by permit fees. During public hearing Byron Chapman asked for clarification on the dollar amount of the city’s cost; staff responded there is no direct fiscal impact to general fund operations beyond routine purchases such as code books.
A motion to introduce the ordinance by title only passed on roll call; Council Member Reedy, Mayor Pro Tem Brown, Council Member Pearl and Mayor Andrea voted yes.
