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Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

§ 98.731 PROPERTY OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY.

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

(A) It shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to properly maintain street plantings, which are not defined as city street plantings, in a safe and healthy manner, including but not limited to: watering, clipping, pruning, fertilizing, spraying, treating for disease or injury, and any other similar acts which promote the health, growth or beauty of such plants, trees, shrubs or other growth.

(B) A property owner who fails to maintain street plantings adjoining their property may be liable for any injury or damage suffered by a member of the public which is caused by said failure.

(C) No street tree shall be removed or replaced without first obtaining all permits required by § 98.74. (Ord. 723-C.S., passed 3-18-08)

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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
    Overview
    1. § 98.01 CONCRETE MIXING ON STREETS REGULATED.
    2. § 98.02 GRADING AND PAVING STREETS HAVING RAILROAD TRACKS.
    3. § 98.03 TRIMMING TREE LIMBS REQUIRED.
    4. § 98.30 LINES AND GRADES.
    5. § 98.31 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR NEW BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES; G…
    6. § 98.32 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS OR…
    7. § 98.33 STANDARDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS.
    8. § 98.34 WAIVERS.
    9. § 98.35 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE.
    10. § 98.45 FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS.
    11. § 98.46 PURPOSE.
    12. § 98.47 INAPPLICABILITY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ACT.
    13. § 98.48 POWER OF COUNCIL.
    14. § 98.49 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION.
    15. § 98.50 POSTING AND MAILING OF NOTICES; CONTENTS.
    16. § 98.51 FILINGS IN OFFICE OF CITY CLERK.
    17. § 98.52 FILING OF PROTESTS.
    18. § 98.53 HEARING.
    19. § 98.54 CHANGING PROPOSED WORK.
    20. § 98.55 RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE.
    21. § 98.56 NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT; SERVICE AND POSTING.
    22. § 98.57 CONSTRUCTION BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
    23. § 98.70 STATEMENT OF POLICY.
    24. § 98.701 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
    25. § 98.71 DEFINITIONS.
    26. § 98.72 STREET PLANTING PLAN.
    27. § 98.73 RULES AND REGULATIONS.
    28. § 98.731 PROPERTY OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY.
    29. § 98.74 PERMIT REQUIRED; APPLICATION.
    30. § 98.75 ACTS PROHIBITED.
    31. § 98.76 APPEALS.
    32. § 98.90 DEFINITIONS.
    33. § 98.91 PERMITS REQUIRED; APPLICATION.
    34. § 98.92 PERMIT REGULATIONS.
  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
  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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