Any person owning, renting, occupying, managing, or otherwise having charge of any single family residence, multi-residential, commercial and industrial property shall maintain the property in accordance with the following minimum standards. Failure to comply with these minimum standards shall constitute a violation of this Code.
A. Exterior Requirements.
1. Lack of Landscaping. All required setbacks abutting a public right-of-way and front and visible side yards shall be landscaped (except for improved surfaces including, but not limited to walks and driveways) with trees, shrubs, ground cover, decorative rock, redwood bark and/or grass.
2. Unmaintained Landscaping. Trees, shrubs, lawns and other planted vegetation shall be maintained, including regular irrigation, pruning of trees, trimming of shrubs and cutting of lawns.
3. Weeds, Dry Brush and Overgrown Vegetation. Property shall be free of overgrown or dead vegetation, including, but not limited to weeds, trees or limbs, bushes and other planted vegetation. Weeds include sage brush, dry grass, chaparral and any other brush or vegetation which attains extensive growth and becomes a fire menace when dry.
4. Trash, Debris and Improper Storage. Property shall be free of trash, litter, debris, packing boxes, lumber, junk, salvage materials (except where otherwise permitted by this code), broken or inoperative furniture, appliances, machinery, equipment, any furniture (except for furniture specifically designed for outdoor use) including, but not limited to furniture on porches, balconies, sun decks and in front yards, and any other improperly stored personal property causing an unsightly appearance.
5. Vehicle and Recreational Vehicle Storage. All operable vehicles and recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored in designated, screened areas, a garage, carport or on an improved surface. None of the above shall be occupied.
6. Inoperable and Abandoned Vehicles. Property shall be free of inoperable or abandoned vehicles and parts of vehicles unless they are safely stored in a garage or other enclosed storage area. This section shall not apply to a vehicle, or part thereof, which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the lawfully authorized and permitted business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer or a licensed junkyard; provided however that this exception shall not authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined by applicable laws.
7. Condition of Structures. All improvements on the property, including, but not limited to buildings, garages, carports, porches, gates, fences, doors, windows, roofs, gutters, signs, permanent or temporary structures, stairs, handrails, retaining walls and trash enclosures shall be painted/ preserved and maintained in good repair and condition. Paint or preservatives shall not be worn, peeling or cracking.
8. Improved Surfaces. Walkways on private property, driveways, parking areas and all improved surfaces shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. Parking lot striping and handicap markings shall be maintained in good condition.
9. Graffiti. Buildings, structures, sidewalks, driveways, other improved surfaces and any other personal property placed on real property, including vehicles, shall be free of graffiti.
10. Rodent and Vermin Control. Property shall be free from infestation of termites, insects, vermin or rodents.
11. Sewage. Improved property shall be properly connected to a sewage disposal system or a sanitary sewer and free from sewage seepage.
12. Pools and Spas Pools and spas shall be securely fenced and adequately maintained in accordance with the Development Code and other applicable laws.
13. Construction. All buildings or structures in a state of partial construction, repair or rehabilitation shall have an active/valid permit and shall be completed during the term of an active/valid building permit or other time frame ordered by the City. The owner or responsible person shall be progressing diligently to complete the repair, construction or rehabilitation of the building or structure.
14. Fencing. All fencing shall be constructed in compliance with the Development Code and other applicable laws with acceptable fencing materials such as wood, vinyl, masonry or wrought iron.
B. Interior Requirements. The interiors of all buildings and structures on the property, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in good repair and safe, sanitary conditions in conformance with the building code under which it was built or remodeled and any retroactive codes.
(Ord. MC-1292, 2-03-09; Ord. MC-679, 9-19-89)