(A) No property owner(s), agent(s), lessee(s), responsible party, any other person(s) or entity having control of, or control over the occupancy of any real property (including City property) within the City shall maintain or allow to be maintained any of the following conditions:
(1) Any building, residence and/or structure, or portion thereof, used for human occupancy in substandard condition, as defined by California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3 et seq.
(2) Any building, residence and/or structure, or portion thereof, used for human occupancy to create a hazardous condition or environment, as defined by California Health and Safety Code section 17920.10 et seq.
(B) Fees.
(1) Upon receiving a formal notification of any substandard housing violations in accordance with Chapter 1.10, the owner(s), agent(s), lessee(s), responsible party(s), and any other person(s) or entity having control of, or control over the occupancy of any real property shall be jointly responsible to cure the violations by completing any required corrective actions or measures as listed and shall be jointly and severally liable for any liability arising from a violation of this section.
(2) Upon deadline lapse and after one (1) re-inspection after which there was no progress noted, the City Manager or their designee may require a re-inspection fee, which may be established by a resolution of the City Council.
(3) Nothing herein shall preclude the City Council from imposing additional fees to pay the cost of administering this section; provided, however, that no fee shall be charged for the inspection of or any inspection report about any property done or prepared pursuant to this section unless the inspection reveals one or more material violations of Health & Safety Code section 17920.10 or deems and declares the property substandard pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 17920.3.
(C) Enforcement. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9.22.030, any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to enforcement under Chapter 1.10, including but not limited to section 1.10.070(C), and to prosecution under Chapter 1.12. (Ord. 23-2250, § 1, 2023)