Wood-Frame Retrofit: Altadena vs El Monte
How do wood-frame retrofit rules compare between Altadena, CA and El Monte, CA?
Altadena and El Monte have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
LA County Ordinance 2017-0061 added Title 26 Chapter 95 requiring seismic retrofit of soft-story wood-frame multi-unit buildings in unincorporated areas. Owners of pre-1978 buildings with five or more units over open parking must evaluate and retrofit on a phased schedule.
View full Altadena rules →El Monte, CA
Los Angeles County
LA County Ordinance 2017-0061 added Title 26 Chapter 95 requiring seismic retrofit of soft-story wood-frame multi-unit buildings in unincorporated areas. Owners of pre-1978 buildings with five or more units over open parking must evaluate and retrofit on a phased schedule.
View full El Monte rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Code section | Title 26 Chapter 95 | Title 26 Chapter 95 |
| Adopted | Ordinance 2017-0061 | Ordinance 2017-0061 |
| Buildings covered | Pre-1978 5+ unit soft-story | Pre-1978 5+ unit soft-story |
| Retrofit deadline | Seven years from Order | Seven years from Order |
| Design standard | CEBC Chapter A4 or ASCE 41 | CEBC Chapter A4 or ASCE 41 |
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Altadena FAQ
Does the ordinance apply to single-family homes?
No. Title 26 Chapter 95 covers multi-unit buildings with five or more dwelling units. Single-family homes and duplexes are exempt, though voluntary Brace + Bolt retrofits qualify for state CRMP grants up to $3,000.
Can owners pass retrofit costs to tenants?
In RSO units under Title 8.52, owners may apply for a capital-improvement pass-through capped at half the cost amortized over ten years. Non-RSO units allow rent increases at lease renewal subject to AB-1482 caps.
El Monte FAQ
Does the ordinance apply to single-family homes?
No. Title 26 Chapter 95 covers multi-unit buildings with five or more dwelling units. Single-family homes and duplexes are exempt, though voluntary Brace + Bolt retrofits qualify for state CRMP grants up to $3,000.
Can owners pass retrofit costs to tenants?
In RSO units under Title 8.52, owners may apply for a capital-improvement pass-through capped at half the cost amortized over ten years. Non-RSO units allow rent increases at lease renewal subject to AB-1482 caps.
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