It is unlawful and is hereby declared a nuisance for any person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any property and any vehicles thereon, in the City to maintain the property in such a manner that any of the following conditions are present:
A. The existence of any garbage, rubbish, refuse or waste matter upon the premises contrary to the provisions of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
B. The existence of weeds upon the premises, including public sidewalks, streets or alleys between said premises and the centerline of any public street or alley.
C. The existence of overgrown, dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, and other vegetation, including but not limited to dead agricultural groves which are:
(1) likely to attract rodents, vermin or other nuisances, or
(2) constitutes a fire hazard, or
(3) is dangerous to the public safety and welfare.
D. Overgrown vegetation including trees, shrubbery, ground cover, lawns and decorative plantings which substantially detract from the aesthetic and property values of neighboring properties.
E. Any abandoned or discarded furniture, stove, refrigerator, freezer, sink, toilet, cabinet, or other household fixture or equipment visible from a public right-of-way.
F. The existence of any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative motor vehicle upon the premises contrary to the provisions of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
G. The storage or parking of certain vehicles as follows:
1. The storage or parking of trucks exceeding the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10, 000 pounds on all areas of all residential zones, and the storage or parking of other vehicles on the landscaped front and street side yard setback area of all residential zones, including but not limited to the front lawn areas, contrary to the provisions of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
2. The storage or parking of vehicles on any unpaved parcel of property where such vehicle is
(a) likely to disrupt traffic flow in the City;
(b) stir up dust from driving on the unimproved surface;
(c) negatively impact the aesthetics of the City;
(d) allow oils and other unwanted substances to drip onto the untreated dirt surface; and/ or
(e) cause traffic obstructions by impeding the line of vision of drivers at intersections.
Vehicles parked in conjunction with a temporary use as permitted under San Bernardino Municipal Code are excepted.
H. The outdoor storage of personal property on private property as follows:
1. Any furniture ( except for furniture specifically designed for outdoor use), on porches, balconies, sun decks, front, side and/ or rear yards, any other personal property not designed for outdoor use and in good working order;
2. The existence of any hay, straw, lumber, papers, or other substances, junk, packing boxes, recyclable materials, salvage materials, building/construction materials, equipment; unless necessarily kept or stored under validly permitted, current construction; appliances, commercial/industrial machinery and/or equipment( whether operable or inoperable); and
3. Any item causing an unsightly appearance which is visible from the public right-of way or sites of neighboring properties or which provides a harborage for rats and/ or other vermin, or creates any other potential health hazard or nuisance.
I. The outdoor storage of personal property on public property as follows:
1. The use of public property to store, maintain, place or abandon any personal property, on any public street, any public sidewalk, any parking lot or public area, improved or unimproved, any public park, parkway, median or greenbelt, except as otherwise provided.
2. Any personal property stored, maintained, placed or abandoned in violation of this section may be removed and discarded at the discretion of the Public Works Director, Code Enforcement Director or their designees.
J. Any dangerous or substandard building, whether or not occupied, abandoned, boarded- up or partially destroyed contrary to the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and/ or the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
K. Peeling or blistering paint on any building or structure such that the condition is plainly visible from a public right-of-way.
L. The existence of loud or unusual noises, or foul or noxious odors which offend the peace and quiet of persons of ordinary sensibilities and which interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property and affect the entire neighborhood or any considerable number of persons.
M. The existence of hazardous substances and waste unlawfully released, discharged, or deposited upon any premises onto any City property.
N. The existence of any stagnant water or water contained in hazardous and/ or unmaintained swimming or other pools which obscure required visibility and proper filtering.
O. Any vacant commercial or industrial property on which are located signs related to uses no longer conducted or products no longer sold on the premises, provided that outdoor advertising displays which are located in permitted zoning districts or which are otherwise legally permitted are excepted herefrom;
P. Automobile service stations, and the buildings and premises thereof, that have been vacant or abandoned for a period in excess of one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive days without being reestablished and which have been maintained in such a condition as to become so defective, unsightly, or in such a condition of deterioration or disrepair that the same cause appreciable diminution of the property values of surrounding properties, or are materially and economically detrimental to the neighboring properties and improvements.
Q. Underground or aboveground storage vessels or tanks that have remained for more than six (6) months after the use.of such tanks or vessels ceases;
R. Any attractive nuisance.
S. Any other condition which is contrary to the public peace, health and safety.
T. Any other violation of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
(Ord. MC-1418, 10-05-15)