The city council finds as follows:
A. That, from time to time, there may be buildings, structures and other conditions on or pertaining to real property located in the city which constitute nuisances as defined in this chapter;
B. That the existence of such nuisances is injurious to the public health, safety and welfare;
C. That abatement of such nuisances in the manner provided by this chapter is a proper exercise of the city’s police powers and is specifically authorized by Article 6, Chapter 10, Part 2, Division 3 of the Government Code (commencing with Section 38771);
D. That the vision for Chico is, “A safe place to raise a family, an ideal place for business, and a premier place to live.” The citizens of Chico hereby reaffirm that these qualities of life expressed in our vision represent our aspirations and goals for the future of the City of Chico. These qualities of life require improving the conditions of safety, economic vitality, cleanliness, and beauty. It is hereby reaffirmed that policies and actions which protect and enhance these conditions are favorable to those that are dangerous, dirty, ugly, or detrimental to our local economy.
E. That the city owns public property, and the city should be held responsible, to the extent permitted by law, to abide by the same public nuisance laws that the city imposes on the owners of private property, as a means to ensure the city strives to uphold its vision statement that the City of Chico be a safe place to raise a family, an ideal location for business, and a premier place to live.
F. That abatement of such nuisances in the manner provided by this chapter is reasonable and affords to the owner of the property on which the nuisance is located all of the due process rights guaranteed by the federal and state constitutions.
(Ord. 1891 (part), Ord. 2579 §1 (part))