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Porterville, CA Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CITY CHARTER
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3 ADVERTISING AND SIGNS
CHAPTER 4 AIRPORT
CHAPTER 4A AMBULANCES
CHAPTER 5 ANIMAL CONTROL
CHAPTER 5A ARTS COMMISSION
CHAPTER 6 BICYCLES
CHAPTER 7 BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
CHAPTER 8A SIDEWALK VENDING
CHAPTER 9 CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
CHAPTER 10 RESERVED
CHAPTER 11 DANCES AND DANCE HALLS
CHAPTER 12 FIRE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 13 GARBAGE AND REFUSE
CHAPTER 14 LIBRARY
CHAPTER 15 LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 16 MINORS
CHAPTER 17 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 18 OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
18-0: ATTACHMENT OF WIRES, CABLES, DEVICES OR EQUIPMENT TO CABLE ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM:
18-1: RESERVED:
18-2: PUBLIC NUDITY:
18-2.1: RESERVED:
18-3: GAMBLING; MECHANICAL MACHINES AND DEVICES:
18-4: RESERVED:
18-5: INTERFERENCE WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT1:
18-6: RESERVED:
18-6.1: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
18-7: MEETINGS, ASSEMBLIES, AND PARADES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; PERMIT REQUIRED:
18-7.1: PARADES; APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE:
18-7.2: MEETING OR ASSEMBLY; APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE:
18-7.3: MEETING, ASSEMBLY OR PARADE CONSIDERATIONS OF POLICE CHIEF:
18-7.4: PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS:
18-7.5: PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 18-7 THROUGH 18-7.3:
18-8: RESERVED:
18-8.1: RESERVED:
18-8.2: SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
18-9: RADIOS, RECORD PLAYERS DISTURBING PEACE IN NEIGHBORHOOD:
18-10: RADIOS, RECORD PLAYERS DISTURBING PEACE IN NEIGHBORHOOD; INTERFERENCE WITH RADIO RECEPTION:
18-11: RADIOS, RECORD PLAYERS DISTURBING PEACE IN NEIGHBORHOOD; INTERFERENCE WITH RADIO RECEPTION; NOT APPLICABLE TO STATIONS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES:
18-12: RESERVED:
18-13: RESERVED:
18-14: LOUDSPEAKERS, OUTSIDE AMPLIFIERS; PERMIT REQUIRED:
18-15: RESERVED:
18-16: WATERWAYS; OBSTRUCTION GENERALLY:
18-17: WATERWAYS; OBSTRUCTIONS OF GUTTERS:
18-17.1: WATERWAYS; PORTER SLOUGH DECLARED NUISANCE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; ABATEMENT:
18-18: WATERWAYS; OPEN WATER DITCHES; PROHIBITED GENERALLY; PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT:
18-19: WATERWAYS; OPEN WATER DITCHES; VIOLATION OF PRECEDING SECTION:
18-20: RESERVED:
18-21: RESERVED:
18-22: DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS; EXCEPTION:
18-23: ALARM SYSTEMS:
18-24: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PARKS1:
18-25: PARKING OR STORING OF VEHICLES ON LAWNS:
18-26: NEGLECT OF REAL PROPERTY:
18-27: RESERVED:
18-28: KEEPING OF BEES:
ARTICLE II. GRAFFITI
ARTICLE III. SALE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE IV. AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
ARTICLE V. PROXIMITY OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS TO CHILDREN'S FACILITIES
ARTICLE VI. USE OF SKATEBOARDS
ARTICLE VII. UNAUTHORIZED CAMPING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE VIII. RESERVED
ARTICLE IX. NOISE
ARTICLE X. SHOPPING CARTS
ARTICLE XI. CANNABIS ACTIVITIES AND USE (NON-COMMERCIAL)
CHAPTER 19 PARKS
CHAPTER 19A STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 20 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 21 DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 22 TAXATION
CHAPTER 23 TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 24 TRAILERS AND TRAILER CAMPS
CHAPTER 24A UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
CHAPTER 25 WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
CHAPTER 26 WELLS
CHAPTER 27 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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18-26: NEGLECT OF REAL PROPERTY:
   A.   Purpose: The city hereby finds and determines that the regulation of all real property, which is neglected, is necessary to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people in that neglected real properties can have a detrimental effect upon surrounding property values and upon the attitude, mentality, and productivity of the general public.
   B.   Definitions: For purposes of this section only, the following definitions shall apply:
   NEGLECTED: The maintenance (or lack thereof) of any real property in such a manner as to cause or allow the real property to become defective, unsightly, or in such other condition of deterioration or disrepair. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
      1.   Any improvement on the real property, including, but not limited to, buildings, garages, carports, or roofs or gutters when the condition of the patio, curtilage, stucco, siding, or other exterior coating has become so deteriorated as to permit decay, weathered appearance, peeling paint, excessive inspection, cracking, broken windows, or warping, rendering the building unsightly and in a state of disrepair.
      2.   Buildings or structures, which are abandoned, boarded up, partially destroyed, or left in a state of partial construction or repair for an unreasonable time; a period of ninety (90) days shall serve as the standard in determining whether an unreasonable time has elapsed.
      3.   Abandoned or broken equipment or machinery, visible from a public street or sidewalk, or from adjoining property unless separated by a fence at the height otherwise required pursuant to city regulations and standards.
      4.   Property with excessive trash and debris, visible from a public street or sidewalk, or from adjoining property unless separated by a fence at the height otherwise required pursuant to city regulations and standards.
      5.   Storage of household items customarily used inside a dwelling area including, but not limited to, appliances and furniture in any front yard setback or driveway area.
      6.   Storage or placement of equipment, construction materials or machinery upon public property or public right of way except during necessary work or repair.
      7.   The maintenance of real property so out of harmony or conformity with the adjacent or surrounding properties as to cause diminution of the enjoyment, use, or value of such properties.
   REAL PROPERTY: All land and accompanying structures, whether attached to the land or mobile, for commercial or residential use.
   C.   Failure To Properly Maintain Property: Neglect of "real property", as defined by this section, shall result in a detailed notice from the city requiring conformity to this section within ninety (90) days. Failure to conform to the requirements of this section within ninety (90) days may result in a declaration by council of the real property as a public nuisance and summary abatement as provided in section 1-10 of this code, civil injunction, and/or any other remedies permitted by law. To the extent permitted by law, the city shall be entitled to recover all costs for abatement of the nuisance, any costs incurred by the city in remedying any violation of this section, and any and all litigation and enforcement costs, including reasonable attorney fees and costs related to any civil enforcement action. (Ord. 1682 § 1, 11-1-2005)
18-27: RESERVED:
(Ord. 1537 § A, 8-6-1996)
18-28: KEEPING OF BEES:
   A.   Unlawful: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to bring, have, keep or maintain, within the city, at any time from sunrise to sunset in any year, any swarm or swarms, colony or colonies of honeybees.
   B.   Public Nuisance: Any swarm or swarms, colony or colonies of honeybees so brought, had, kept or maintained within the city shall be and constitute a public nuisance; and it is hereby made the duty of the police officers of the city to abate any such nuisance by destroying any such bees, or by removing or causing the same to be removed from the city.
   C.   Exemption: Placement of bees on property that has crops dependent upon bee pollination for crop production shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. Only the number of bees reasonably necessary to pollinate the crops located on the subject property during the time pollination is required shall be so exempt. (Ord. 1351 §§ 1, 3, 4, 6-17-1986)
ARTICLE II. GRAFFITI
SECTION:
18-31: Purpose And Intent
18-32: Definitions
18-33: Graffiti Prohibited
18-34: Recovery Of Costs And Obligation For Expense
18-35: Recovery Of Summary Abatement Costs; Lien
18-36: Recovery Of Costs; Special Assessment
18-37: Civil Liability
18-38: Criminal Penalties
18-39: Nuisance
18-40: Sale Of Aerosol Paint Containers Or Wide Tipped Marker Pens To Minors
18-41: Possession By Minors
18-42: Restitution And Community Service
18-43: Alternatives
18-44: Evidentiary Use
18-45: Severability
18-31: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
   A.   The city council hereby finds and determines that the writing, spraying, scratching, etching or otherwise affixing graffiti or other inscribed materials on public or privately owned real or personal property without the consent or permission of the owner thereof is a public nuisance and obnoxious, as well as injurious to the public health, safety and welfare, for the following reasons:
      1.   Such markings are often placed on said structures by gangs to indicate illicit control over certain locations or areas for purposes of criminal activity.
      2.   Such markings directly and indirectly encourage gang warfare, including drive-by shootings, and other acts of violence which result in injuries and fatalities to gang members and innocent bystanders, alike.
      3.   Such markings are destructive to publicly and privately owned property and cause depreciation in the value of said property and depreciation in the value of adjacent and surrounding properties as well.
      4.   Such markings result in blight and deterioration of property and business values in the community and lead to economic loss and the destruction of property in general.
   B.   The purpose and intent of the city council, through the adoption of this chapter, are to protect public and private property from acts of vandalism and defacement. It is the further intent of the city council, through the adoption of this chapter, to provide notice to all those who disregard the property rights of others, that the law enforcement agencies of the city will strictly enforce the law and vigorously prosecute and hold accountable those persons engaging in violations of this article. (Ord. 1638 § 1, 8-19-2003)
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