Category IIB Flashcards
What are neighborhood design guidelines?
Neighborhood design guidelines:
Administered by private neighborhood associations on the property.
1. Material palette
2. Rooflines and massing
3. Visibility of structure and parking lots from the street
4. Landscaping
What are Code, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R)?
Agreements though homeowner associations. Pet Parking Spaces Recreational facilities Sub-leasing
HOA has legal right to impose fines and initiate legal enforcement.
What is a variance?
Granted by zoning authorities.
Variances give the owner the right to deviate from the zoning ordinance.
The proposed deviation must be in the public interest.
What is a Conditional Use Permit?
Conditional Use Permits
Special land use that does not fit into the existing zones:
Hospital, School, Fire station, Park, and others such as engine repair shops
The local Zoning Ordinances typically specifies those uses for which a CUP may be requested, which zones they may be request in and the public hearing procedure.
The site is located in an historic district. How does this affect the project?
The project must comply with the local historic preservation plan. Major changes must be compatible with the existing character of the historic district.
What is the purpose of a zoning ordinance?
Local law to implement the policies of the General Plan.
The distribution of residential, commercial, industrial and other zones are based on the land use pattern established by the General Plan.
- Specify the zoning classification
- Sets restrictions, such as height limit, lot size, setbacks, and parking requirement.
What are subdivision regulations?
The division of land parcels for sale, lease or financing is regulated by ordinances based on the State Subdivision Map Act.
They protect the public interest by regulating:
1. Street Layout
2. Street Design
3. Street Names and Numbers
4. Lot size, configurations and public access
5. School, park, and preservation of natural features.
What is the difference between a general plan and a specific plan?
1. General plan is a city or county's comprehensive long term blueprint for development. Safety Circulation Conservation Housing Open Space Land Use Noise
- Specific Plan is a community plan or specific neighborhood plan for a more narrowly defined or particular geographic area within a city.
When would a project need a permit from the department of public works?
For any construction on public property or in a public right of way:
Sidewalks Driveways Curbs Sewers Storm Drains Trees and tree wells Street Lights
A navigable stream is located adjacent to the site. How will this affect the project?
US Army Corps of Engineers permit is required for:
- All project on a navigable stream or waterways, and
- All projects located in a wetland area.
Which of the following federal environmental laws are enforced by California State agencies with EPA oversight?
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- Toxic Substances Control Act
- CERCLA
Clean Air Act (State Air Resources Board)
Clean Water Act (State Water Resources Control Board)
California has its own regulations regarding toxic substances and contamination which are in addition to the federal requirements.
Describe the areas of expertise for the following national standards.
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
- ANSI
- ASTM
- Factory Mutual
- UL - Electrical equipment / lighting, and fire rated assemblies.
- ANSI - All areas of design and construction
- ASTM - Metals and Construction Materials
- FM - Fire alarms and suppression system
Name 4 laws or codes that the US EPA administers.
- National Environmental Policy Act
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- Toxic Substances Control Act
- CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act)
What does the cost of the work includes?
Total cost to the Owner to construct all element of the Project designed or specified by the Architect.
= Contractor’s general condition costs, overhead and profit
*Not include:
Compensation to Architect
Cost of land
Right of way and financing, contingencies for changes in the work
What is the function of Design Review Boards?
Enforce Local Design Guidelines.
Encourage compatible design within existing neighborhood.
Design Review Board approval is a prerequisite for obtaining a building permit.
Name the three primary functions of the building and safety departments.
- Review accessibility, fire and life safety through enforcement of CBC.
- Issuance of permit.
- Provides inspection services during construction.
Your project is located in a flood plain. Besides the building and safety department, from which local agency will you need a permit to start construction?
Flood Control District.
You have been chosen to design a cogeneration plant.
Name two permits that may be needed to construct this project other than a building permit.
- Authority to Construct from AQMD (emitting pollutants)
- Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permit from Federal EPA (Pollutant exceeds 100 tons a ear and exceed the ambient air quality standard.
When do you need a permit from the environmental health department in design and construction?
- Public food preparation
- Public swimming pool
- Water wells
- Septic systems
Name 3 responsibilities of the Department of Fish and Game with respect to design and construction.
- Permit for the project with endangered species (plants and animals) on the site. = Endangered Species Act
- Lead Agency / Trustee Agency (CEQA)
- Review of project that alter lake or stream beds where there may be an affect on the fish and wildlife.
Name lists included in the Statement of Special Inspection.
- Type and extent of each test and special inspection
- Work requires special inspection
- Requirements for seismic and wind
- Requirements for continuous and periodic inspections
Define Conditional Use Permit.
- Authorizes uses not routinely allowed on a particular site according to the zoning ordinance.
- Not a change in zoning.
- Requires a public hearing.
Is HVAC a dead load or a live load?
Dead load per CBC chapter 16.
Is non-bearing partition a dead load or live load?
Live load per CBC chapter 16.
