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Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES

§ 134.10 VOLUNTARY ABATEMENT PLAN.

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

(A) If the person responsible requests a meeting with the Chief and agrees to abate the nuisance activity, the Chief of Police or his or her designee(s), and the person responsible, may negotiate an agreed-upon course of action which would abate the nuisance activity. This Voluntary Abatement Plan shall be signed by both parties and shall include:

  • (1) Specific corrective measures to abate nuisance activities at the property;

  • (2) A reasonable timeframe for completion of corrective measures;

(3) Language stating that if all corrective measures are not completed within the agreed-upon timeframe, or are ineffective at eliminating and preventing nuisance activities at the property, that the property may at any time be designated a Chronic Nuisance property subject to fines and/or abatement. Corrective measures include, but are not limited to:

(a) Management changes such as hiring an on-site or off-site property manager, eviction of problem tenants, and adoption of strict background checks for new occupants;

(b) Improvements such as security lighting, cameras, fencing, locked gates, removal of vegetation, posting of signage and other physical changes intended to abate nuisance activity;

(c) Repair of broken windows, painting, landscaping, removal of junk and debris, increasing the size and/or frequency of garbage collection service removal of inoperable vehicles and any other measures intended to correct and prevent nuisance activities at the property.

(B) If a voluntary abatement plan cannot be negotiated, or if the measures are ineffective at eliminating nuisance activity at the property, the property shall be designated a Chronic Nuisance property and the matter shall be forwarded to the City Attorney for enforcement action. Provided, that in the event the Chief of Police or his or her designee(s) or the City Attorney determines that the person responsible has taken reasonable steps to abate the nuisance activity, the City Attorney shall not commence an enforcement action under this chapter, notwithstanding the continuance of the nuisance activity. (Ord. 817-C.S., passed 10-20-15)

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  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
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  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
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  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
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  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.
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  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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