Ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments

The City of Corte Madera is adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code through Ordinance No. 1048, amending Title 15 of its municipal code to enhance code administration, improve energy efficiency, and strengthen requirements for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction and renovation projects within the city limits. This regulatory action is categorized as a forecast and is exempt from detailed competitive procurement processes under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically relying on categorical exemptions outlined in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308. The ordinance does not constitute a traditional contract with pricing, deliverables, or vendor selection; instead, it represents a legislative update to local building regulations enforced by the city’s Community Development Department, with Amy Lyle serving as the primary point of contact for implementation and oversight. Compliance with the updated code will be monitored through local building inspections conducted at sites within Corte Madera, CA 94925, with no formal contracting officer, payment terms, invoicing system, or financial obligations outlined. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract values, or commercial procurement elements such as CLINs, SLINs, evaluation factors, or socioeconomic certifications are applicable, as this is a municipal regulatory action rather than a federally funded or competitively awarded contract. There is no solicitation number, contract type, or delivery schedule, and no packaging, marking, or shipping requirements are specified. The only required submission is the certified document of exemption finding, which is tied to the environmental review process and filed with the state planning office. The ordinance’s impact is administrative and enforceable through the city’s building permit and inspection systems, with no external contractors or vendors engaged under this action. All enforcement, compliance, and reporting responsibilities reside with the City of Corte Madera, and no additional reporting obligations beyond the CEQA exemption filing are triggered.