Corona Municipal Code Ch. 8.12 Fly Control

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Statutory reference:

For statutory provisions on the abatement of premises infested with pests, see Agric. Code §§ 5401 et seq.

No person shall permit the accumulation on premises owned by him or her or under his or her control of decaying animal, vegetable or mineral matter, excreta from domestic animals or fowls or human excreta in such a manner as is likely to cause excessive breeding of flies. The term "excessive breeding of flies" means the production of flies in such quantity as may endanger the health or interfere with the comfort of persons who occupy property in the neighborhood.

(`78 Code, § 8.12.010.)

If the health officer determines that premises are being maintained in such manner as to cause excessive breeding of flies, he or she shall give written notice to the owner or person in control of the premises to abate the condition. The notice shall be served personally or by certified mail and shall require that abatement be commenced immediately and completed within such reasonable time as the health officer shall specify.

(`78 Code, § 8.12.020.)

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any person to maintain a public or private nuisance or to prevent any proceeding for abatement thereof.

(`78 Code, § 8.12.030.)

The health officer shall enforce this chapter. The health officer or any officer or employee of the city acting at his or her request or under his or her direction shall have the right to enter upon lands and buildings other than dwellings for the purpose of enforcing this chapter and in making such entry shall take reasonable precaution to minimize the spread of disease from any premises.

(`78 Code, § 8.12.040.)

Any person who neglects or refuses to abate the condition designated in § 8.12.010 within the time specified in the written notice is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(`78 Code, § 8.12.050.)