Nevada County adopts 2025 California building code; supervisors hear concerns about higher snow loads and affordability
The Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 14 amendment) effective Jan. 1, 2026. Staff briefed the board on AB 130, a six‑year moratorium on new residential amendments, higher snow‑load calculations that could raise construction costs, and a new Wildland‑Urban Interface code applying to new construction.
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Nevada County supervisors unanimously adopted an ordinance on Dec. 16 amending Title 14 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, including the new Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) requirements and updated snow‑load standards.
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