CITY OF INDIAN WELLS

CITY OF INDIAN WELLS NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 766 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND RECASTING TITLE 16 OF THE INDIAN WELLS MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24); INCLUDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE); THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE); THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE); THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE); THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2024 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA & HOT TUB CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE); THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE); AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO. Notice is hereby given that on November 6, 2025, the City of Indian Wells, California, adopted Ordinance No. 766, repealing and recasting Title 16 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code; adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) and related uniform codes. Ordinance 766, repeals and recasts Title 16 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and related uniform codes, together with local amendments necessary to address unique climatic, geological, and topographical conditions in Indian Wells. Adoption ensures that the City remains consistent with state law, aligns its fire code provisions with Riverside County Fire, and maintains the ability to enforce building and fire safety standards locally. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council by the following vote: AYES: Penna, Reed, Sanders, Taylor, Whitman NOES: None Note: The above is simply a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted in the City Clerk's office at 44-950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210. Date: November 12, 2025 Angelica Avila, MMC City Clerk Publication Dates LYRK0407353