(a) All vacant properties within the city shall be kept free of weeds, dry brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of papers or documents, except those required by federal, state or local law, and discarded personal items, including but not limited to, furniture, clothing, appliances, printed materials or any other items that contribute to the appearance that the property is abandoned or that constitute evidence of vacancy.
(b) All vacant properties shall be maintained free of graffiti, tagging or similar markings by removing or painting over the graffiti with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior of the structure.
(c) Visible front and side yards shall be landscaped and maintained according to the standards set forth in the La Mirada Municipal Code and applicable land use approvals for the property in question. Maintenance required for visible front and side yards also includes, but is not limited to, regular watering, cutting, pruning and mowing of landscape and removal of all yard trimmings.
(d) Pools and spas shall be secured in a safe and lawful condition with approved fences and devices as required by the city's building code. Pools and spas shall be drained and kept dry or kept in working order so that the water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris.
(e) All properties shall be maintained in compliance with Chapter 21.72, and in such a manner so as not to constitute a public nuisance as described and prohibited in Chapter 21.15, of this code.
(f) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to excuse any violation of any other provision of this code pertaining to maintenance or security of property or structures. (Ord. 626, §1, 2009).