§ 8.22.110. Abandoned nuisances.

No owner, occupant, agent, person associated with the property or anyone having charge or control of any property, building or premises within the city shall permit or allow the existence of an abandoned nuisance upon any property building, structure, or premises owned, occupied or controlled by him and shall be subject to the remedies and enforcement provisions of this chapter.

(a)

An "abandoned nuisance" exists on any property where a building, structure, or any improvements are located on the property, the property has been vacant or substantially vacant for 12 months or more and:

(1)

Two or more abandoned nuisance activities exist or have occurred on the property during any 12-month period; or

(2)

A person associated with the property has caused or engaged in two or more abandoned nuisance activities during any 12-month period on the property or within 100 feet of the property.

(b)

"Abandoned nuisance activity" means:

(1)

Instances of unlawful breaking and entering or occupancy by unauthorized persons;

(2)

The presence of graffiti, debris, litter, garbage, rubble, abandoned materials, inoperable vehicles or junk appliances, or any nuisance per se;

(3)

The presence of unsanitary conditions or hazardous materials;

(4)

The lack of adequate lighting, screening, fencing or security;

(5)

Indicia of the presence or activities of gangs;

(6)

Environmental hazards;

(7)

Violations of city codes, ordinances or other adopted policy; or

(8)

Any other activity, behavior, conduct or condition defined by the governing body of the city to constitute a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of or visitors to the city.

(Ord. No. 6448, § 1, 1-10-18)