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EXHIBIT A FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION THAT CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION, ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS ] . In connection with the adoption by reference of the Intenlational Building Code, 2006 Edition, as amended by the State of California in that document entitled "The California Building Standards Code," it is hereby expressly found and determined that the following changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions: Section 7-5-145: MULTIPLE HAZARDS: OUTDOOR STORAGE. (a) When a hazardous material has multiple hazards, all hazards shall be addressed and controlled in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. When overhead noncombustible construction is provided for sheltering exterior hazardous material storage areas, such storage shall not be considered indoor storage when all of the following conditions are met: (]) Supports shall be of noncombustible construction. (2) Supports and walls shall not obstruct more than 25 percent of the perimeter of the storage area. (3) The distance to buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or exits to a public way shall not be less than the distance required for an exterior hazardous material storage area without weather protection. Section 7-5-150: SIDEWALK ARCADES IN REDEVELOPMENT AREA. In an established Redevelopment Project Area, the Redevelopment Agency may approve the installation of sidewalk arcades on public property. Except for vertical columns, such arcades shall be not less than eight feet (8') above the pavement below. Section 7-5-155: NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION Section 4] 4.6.1.3 of the Code is added to read as follows: 414.6.1.3 Noncombustible construction. The overhead struchire shall be of approved noncombustible construction with a maximum area of 3,000 square feet (140m~). 2. The aforesaid local amendment is reasonably necessary in order to lessen the threat to life, safety and property represented by certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of San Leandro.