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Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES

§ 134.09 CHRONIC NUISANCE DESIGNATION.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) When the Chief of Police determines that the threshold amount of nuisance activity has occurred on any single property within any 12-month period, a written notice shall be issued to all responsible parties.

  • (B) The notice of designation required by this chapter shall:

(1) State that the property constitutes a chronic nuisance property in violation of this chapter because the threshold amount of nuisance activity has occurred on the responsible person's property within a 12-month period;

  • (2) Identify the type and specific location of the nuisance activity;

(3) Summarize the evidence of the nuisance activity occurring on the property (including the documented observations of the peace officer or a witness willing to testify), and (if the property is occupied by a tenant who is a responsible person) information necessary to prosecute an eviction of that tenant;

(4) Provide the dates on which the nuisance activity was reported to the Police Department and the dates of any prior responses by the Police Department to nuisance activity on the property;

(5) Notify all responsible persons that they may contact the Chief within ten days of the date of the notice to schedule a meeting within 30 days of the date of the notice to develop a plan for voluntary abatement of nuisance activities at the property;

(6) Notify all responsible persons that failure to respond within the allotted time will result in the property being designated as a Chronic Nuisance property and that administrative fines will be imposed by the city pursuant to § 10.36.

(C) If the person responsible fails to respond to the notice within the time prescribed, the Chief of Police or his or her designee(s) may:

(1) Issue the person responsible an administrative citation and fine pursuant to § 10.36, punishable by a fine as adopted by resolution of the City Council. Fines shall recur with each and every subsequent instance of Chronic Nuisance Activity at the property; and

(2) Refer the matter to the City Attorney for civil or criminal prosecution and abatement. (Ord. 817-C.S., passed 10-20-15)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
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  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. ▸ Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
    Overview
    1. § 134.01 SHORT TITLE.
    2. § 134.02 PURPOSE.
    3. § 134.03 DEFINITIONS.
    4. § 134.04 SCOPE OF APPLICATION.
    5. § 134.05 AUTHORITY.
    6. § 134.06 CHRONIC NUISANCES PROHIBITED.
    7. § 134.07 VIOLATION.
    8. § 134.08 WARNING NOTICE.
    9. § 134.09 CHRONIC NUISANCE DESIGNATION.
    10. § 134.10 VOLUNTARY ABATEMENT PLAN.
    11. § 134.11 COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION.
    12. § 134.12 SUMMARY CLOSURE.
    13. § 134.13 SEVERABILITY.
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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