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Council adopts building‑code updates, new ordinances and confirms Aviation Committee appointments
Summary
The council adopted 2025 California building standards with local amendments, passed ordinances restricting railing climbing and revising ADU rules, approved a CalPERS contract amendment, and confirmed five citizen members to the Aviation Committee, including Mary Christine Sangalia.
The Newport Beach City Council on Sept. 9 handled a set of routine but consequential actions: it adopted the 2025 California building standards codes with local amendments related to fire and Wildland‑Urban Interface, approved local ordinances on diving/climbing and accessory‑dwelling unit (ADU) code changes, amended the city’s CalPERS contract to remove a cost‑sharing provision, and completed appointments to a restructured Aviation Committee.
The clerk read ordinance numbers adopted: Ordinance 2025‑9 (prohibiting climbing on railings and…
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