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Section R403.1.3 is amended to read as follows: In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted. Exception: In detached one- and two - family dwellings which are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted. SECTION 38: That section 8 -2812 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -2812. Definitions (Section 202). Section 202 Definitions is hereby revised by adding "Hazardous Fire Area" as follows: HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within California Fire Code Section 4906.2 and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation. SECTION 39: That section 8 -2813 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -2813. Building Planning (Chapter 3). (a) Section R309.6 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with habitable space above is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows: Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing carports and /or garages that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8. (b) Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows: Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8. (c) Section R313.2 One- and two - family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows: Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 11 A-31 Page 29 of 67