A. Vacant properties shall not be kept in a substandard condition. Vacant properties shall be, in comparison to the neighborhood standard, kept free of weeds, dry brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices (except those required by federal, state or local law), discarded personal items, including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is vacant or abandoned. The property shall be maintained free of graffiti, tagging or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior-grade paint that matches the color of the exterior of the structure. Visible front and side yards shall be landscaped and maintained to the neighborhood standard existing at the time registration was required.
B. Pools and spas shall be kept in working order so the water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris or in a condition that could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other vectors, or shall be drained and kept dry. In either case properties with pools or spas must comply with the minimum security fencing requirements of the State of California.
C. Yard Maintenance: Front, side, and rear yards, including landscaping, shall be maintained in a clean and thriving condition in accordance with the applicable Code(s). Yard maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod. Acceptable maintenance of yards and/or landscape shall not include weeds, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, cutting and mowing of required ground cover or landscaping, and removal of all trimmings.
D. Vacant properties shall be maintained so as not to become a refuge for coyotes, vermin or other wildlife.
E. Failure to adhere to the maintenance standards for vacant properties shall be a public nuisance, subject to abatement or summary abatement in accordance with this code. (Ord. 0-19-1355, 2-12-2020)