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Palmdale adopts 2025 California Building Code with local amendments, eases permit-expiration fees
Summary
The council adopted the 2025 California Building Code and local amendments, including a 20 psf snow-load and administrative changes; staff also approved policy to allow up to two 12-month no-cost permit extensions (potentially 36 months total), drawing council questions about electrification and revenue impacts.
The Palmdale City Council voted Oct. 7 to adopt the 2025 California Building Code and related local amendments, including administrative provisions and a 20 pounds-per-square-foot snow-load adjustment intended to reflect local climatic conditions.
Brian George, Palmdale's building official, told the council the state model codes are updated every three years and jurisdictions have 180 days to adopt local amendments that can be more stringent but not less protective than state standards. As part of the local changes, staff…
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