Santa Cruz Municipal Code Ch. 6.100 prohibits natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings as a climate measure tied to local sea-level-rise and wildfire vulnerability.
§6.100.040 bars natural gas piping and fittings in newly constructed buildings, with revocable exemptions available under §6.100.055 for limited cases. Findings under §6.100.010 cite coastal vulnerability to sea-level rise (projected ~$1 billion in property exposure), wildland-urban interface fire risk, and public health impacts of methane combustion. The CalGreen and California Energy Code apply as a baseline; this chapter adds a citywide all-electric requirement.
Building permit denial; violations under §6.100.090; additional remedies under §6.100.100.
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