(A) Discontinued use. The operator of a lawfully erected facility, and the owner of the premises upon which it is located, must promptly notify the Planning Director in writing in the event that use of the facility is discontinued for any reason. In the event that discontinued use is permanent, then the owner(s) and/or operator(s) must promptly remove the facility, repair any damage to the premises caused by such removal, and restore the premises as appropriate so as to be in conformance with applicable zoning codes. All such removal, repair and restoration must be completed within 90 days after the use is discontinued, and must be performed in accordance with all applicable health and safety requirements. For purposes of this paragraph, a discontinued use is permanent unless the facility is likely to be operative and used within the immediately following three- month period.
(B) Abandonment. A facility that is inoperative or unused for a period of six continuous months is deemed abandoned. An abandoned facility is a nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of the Santa Paula Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1105, passed 12-6-04)