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Selma adopts first reading of ordinance to update city building codes to 2026 state standards
Summary
Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑14 to adopt the California Building Standards Code updates effective Jan. 1, 2026, aligning Selma’s permitting rules with state Title 24 changes.
The Selma City Council on Nov. 4 opened and closed a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑14, which updates the city’s municipal code to adopt the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) updates that become effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Staff said the ordinance brings the city up to date with the state’s building‑standards commission updates and allows Selma to adopt future updates going forward. Staff noted the update is largely technical and tied to statewide sustainability and safety standards; the city may adopt local amendments later if desired.
City Attorney and building‑department staff told council the change is necessary to ensure permits and inspections reflect the 2026 codes. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The council voted to approve the introduction and waive the second reading, advancing the ordinance under standard municipal procedures.
Why it matters: Adopting the state code update ensures that permit reviews and inspections conducted by city staff reference the effective statewide standards on energy, building safety and other technical items beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
What’s next: Staff said local amendments can be considered in subsequent ordinance updates if council identifies a need to adopt local exceptions or clarifications.
