Chico Municipal Code Ch. 16.64 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

A. For the purpose of providing a just, equitable, and practical method, to be cumulative with and in addition to other remedies provided by the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Housing Code adopted in this title, and as otherwise available at law, whereby buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety, or welfare of the general public or the occupants, may be required to be repaired, vacated, or demolished, there is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as a part of this code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, as adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials, except wherein the provisions of the same are repealed or amended by the provisions of this chapter.

B. Nothing herein shall be read to alter the city's obligation to enforce any and all mandatory building, health, safety and sanitation requirements enacted by the state of California, including but not limited to the provisions set forth in Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

(Prior code § 5.60 (Ord. 1076 §2, Ord. 1220 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §7, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §7, Ord. 2113 §2))

Section 201(c) of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, is hereby repealed.

(Prior code § 5.61 (Ord. 1076 §2, Ord. 1220 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §8, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §8))

Section 203 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 203 Violations.

“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee, or occupant, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or premises, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code, or any order issued by the building official hereunder.”

(Prior code § 5.62 (Ord. 1076 §2, Ord. 1220 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §9, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §9))

Section 205 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, is hereby repealed.

(Prior code § 5.63 (Ord. 1076 §2, Ord. 1220 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §10, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §10))

Section 401(b)5 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 401(b)5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the Building Official to the city council, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this Code, and filed with the City Clerk within 15 days from the date of service of such notice and order; and (ii) failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.”

(Prior code § 5.64 (Ord. 1076 §2, Ord. 1220 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §1, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §11, Ord. 2004 §25)

Sections 501, 502 and 503 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, are hereby repealed.

(Prior code § 5.65 (Ord. 1076 §2, Ord. 1220 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §12, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §12))

Chapter 6 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, in its entirety, is hereby repealed.

(Prior code § 5.66 (Ord. 1076 §2, Ord. 1220 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §13, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §13))

Section 701(a) of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 701(a) General.

“After any order of the Building Official or the city council made pursuant to this Code shall have become final, it shall be unlawful for any person to whom any such order is directed to fail, neglect or refuse to obey such order.”

(Ord. 120 §6 (part), Ord. 1721 §14, Ord. 1847 §3 (part), Ord. 1915 §14, Ord. 2004 §26)