Hesperia Municipal Code Ch. 8.32 Public Nuisances

A. Accumulated trash and debris shall be declared a public nuisance and shall not be kept, stored, or maintained by any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any real property. It shall also be considered a public nuisance for any person to dump, drop, bury, or otherwise dispose of trash and/or debris on public or private property not under ownership of said person. Trash and debris shall include, but not be limited to, boxes, containers, broken or discarded furniture, household goods, appliances, inoperable equipment and/or machine parts, clothing, cans, bottles, lumber, wood, metals, garbage, rags, discarded bedding, plastics, tires, refuse, animal wastes not picked up on a weekly basis, excessive amounts of yard and tree trimmings, and any other material which interferes with the neighbors' reasonable enjoyment of their property.

B. Exceptions.

1. Materials safely stored within a legally permitted structure not violating any other provisions of this code;

2. Firewood (five cords or less) stored on site for use entirely by the building occupants on site;

3. Material storage permitted by other provisions of this code;

4. Materials which are bundled, boxed, or stored and waiting for the next available removal by the franchised waste hauler;

5. Refuse or containers or receptacles for refuse placed in the public street or right-of-way after sunset of the day preceding the designated collection day and by eight p.m. of the day after the containers or receptacles have been emptied.

(Ord. 286 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 1999)

A. Inoperative vehicles as described in Section 1.04.050 are declared a public nuisance and shall not be kept, stored or maintained by any person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any real property. Inoperative vehicles shall include the presence of any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or parts thereof on public or private property, not including highways. This section shall not preclude any other legal method enacted by the city or state to remove abandoned vehicles.

B. Exception.

1. Vehicles or parts completely enclosed within buildings permitted for such use and not visible from the public right-of-way or public or private property;

2. Vehicles or parts thereof, legally stored or parked on private property in connection with a licensed vehicle dealer, licensed dismantler, licensed junk dealer, or when such storage or parking is necessary to the operations of a lawfully established business;

3. Not more than two vehicles may be stored in a rear yard area at least fifteen (15) feet from any residence, if not encroaching within the building setback areas.

(Ord. 286 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 1999)

A. Any vehicle used to illegally dump refuse, recyclable material, solid waste, septage, construction or demolition waste, or any other waste material is declared a public nuisance.

B. Any vehicle used to solicit an act of prostitution and/or used to acquire or attempt to acquire, or to transport any controlled substance is declared a public nuisance.

C. Any off-highway or other vehicle operated within the public right-of-way without a proper license, or operated in violation of any other section of this code or of the California Vehicle Code is declared a public nuisance.

D. Any off-highway vehicle driven or operated on lands belonging to or occupied by another, without having in the drivers or operators immediate possession, written permission of the landowner or responsible person, is declared a public nuisance.

E. Any off-highway vehicle driven or operated within two hundred (200) yards of an occupied dwelling, church, school, office, medical facility, assembly building, recreational facility or other facility occupied by human beings; or within two hundred (200) yards of a barn, stable, or pasture used for the keeping of animals, is declared a public nuisance.

F. This section shall not apply to the use of farm vehicles for agricultural purposes, vehicles used for construction and grading purposes, vehicles used for governmental purposes; golf carts being used on golf courses and, off-highway vehicles used on a permitted race track or off-highway vehicle park.

(Ord. 2004-21 § 4 (Exh. B), 2004)

The following health and safety concerns are declared a public nuisance and shall not be kept, stored, maintained or allowed by any person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any real property. Health and safety nuisances shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. Open, unused, or abandoned wells, pools, ponds, pits, shafts, and other unsafe and/or unsecured situations;

B. Manure or rubbish accumulations not disposed of on a weekly basis;

C. Animal carcasses for animals not weighing more than one hundred (100) pounds not buried or destroyed within twenty-four (24) hours of the animal's death. Animal carcasses for animals greater than one hundred (100) pounds must be removed by or delivered to a licensed disposal service within twenty-four (24) hours of the animal's death;

D. Any hazardous or infectious material including, but not limited to, explosives, dangerous substances, toxic substances, sewage, human waste, gray water and infectious wastes, not kept with appropriate permits. Gray water shall be used in compliance with state law;

E. Outdoor water usage causing water to run onto the public right-of-way;

F. Breeding or harborage places for animals known to carry or transmit disease to humans (e.g., mosquito breeding in stored tires where rainwater can be trapped);

G. Other conditions which may be detrimental to public health and safety as defined in the California Health and Safety Code;

H. Outside storage of operable or inoperable refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, televisions, clothes dryers or other appliances;

I. Any pool, pond or body of water which contains excessive or unhealthy levels of bacterial or algal growth, remains of animals or insects, refuse, debris, or any other foreign matter which may cause an unhealthy or unsafe condition.

(Ord. 286 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 1999)

Any property upon which any of the following unpermitted conditions exists shall be deemed to be a public nuisance:

A. Any grading or construction, including but not limited to walls and fences, which increases, concentrates, or redirects storm flows which can or may cause damage to adjacent or nearby public property;

B. Any hole, trench, ditch, or excavation greater than two feet in depth with sides steeper than two horizontal to one vertical (2:1);

C. Any attractive nuisance as defined in Section 1.04.050 where minors may be injured;

D. Improper maintenance of landscaping or irrigation systems required as part of a city land use approval;

E. Encroachment by any structure within required building setbacks;

F. Overgrown or unmaintained vegetation that may cause detriment to neighboring properties or may cause a hazardous condition for motorists or pedestrians;

G. Dead or dying plants or trees which may be dangerous to the public;

H. Any vehicle or trailer parked on or near the public right-of-way for the primary purpose of advertising or directing attention to a place of business. This shall not apply to the business owner's vehicle when located at his/her place of business;

I. A clothesline, or clothes, hanging in the front yard or on fences in other yards;

J. Buildings, structures, walls, fences, or yard enclosures constructed of unapproved materials or improperly maintained. Improperly maintained may include but not be limited to; listing from the vertical axis, moveable with a lateral force of ten pounds or less, dilapidation or similar structural deficiency. (See Chapter 16.20.080 for approved materials)

(Ord. 286 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 1999)

(Ord. No. 2019-01, § 3(Exh. A), 2-5-19)

Any building or structure which has any of the conditions described hereinafter shall be deemed to be a dangerous building and a public nuisance.

A. Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic.

B. Whenever the walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is so warped, worn, loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic.

C. Whenever the stress in any materials, member or portion thereof, due to all dead and live loads, is more than one and one half times the working stress or stresses allowed in the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location.

D. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood or by any other cause, to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location.

E. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property.

F. Whenever any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one half of that specified in the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location without exceeding the working stresses permitted in the building code for such buildings.

G. Whenever any portion thereof has wracked, warped, buckled or settled to such an extent that walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to winds or earthquakes than is required in the case of similar new construction.

H. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of:

1. Dilapidation, deterioration or decay;

2. Faulty construction;

3. The removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building;

4. The deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation; or

5. Any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse.

I. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.

J. Whenever the exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one third of the base.

K. Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows thirty-three (33) percent or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or fifty (50) percent damage or deterioration of its nonsupporting members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings.

L. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become:

(1) an attractive nuisance to children;

(2) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or as to

(3) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts.

M. Whenever any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirements or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the building regulations of this jurisdiction, as specified in the building code or Section 8.32.060 or of any law or ordinance of this state or jurisdiction relating to the condition, location or structure of buildings.

N. Whenever any building or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any nonsupporting part, member or portion less than fifty (50) percent, or in any supporting part, member or portion less than sixty-six (66) percent of the (1) strength, (2) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics, or (3) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location.

O. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the health officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.

P. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections or heating apparatus, or other cause, is determined by the fire marshal to be a fire hazard.

Q. Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence.

R. Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six months so as to continue such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.

S. Any building or structure used for the purpose of unlawfully selling, serving, storing, keeping, manufacturing, or giving away any controlled substance as specified in California Health and Safety Code, Section 11570.

T. Any building or structure wherein any activity declared illegal or unlawful by any other applicable federal, state, county or local law or ordinance is conducted, including but not limited to, gang activity in California Penal Code Section 186.22(a).

(Ord. 260 § 3 (part), 1997)

Any dwelling or building or structure used as a dwelling which has any of the conditions described hereinafter shall be deemed to be a public nuisance.

A. Inadequate sanitation shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Lack of, or improper water closet, lavatory, bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit or lodging house.

2. Lack of, or improper water closets, lavatories and bathtubs or showers per number of guests in a hotel.

3. Lack of, or improper kitchen sink in a dwelling unit.

4. Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a hotel.

5. Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit or lodging house.

6. Lack of adequate heating facilities.

7. Lack of, or improper operation of required ventilating equipment.

8. Lack of minimum amounts of natural light and ventilation required by this code.

9. Room and space dimensions less than required by this code.

10. Lack of required electrical lighting.

11. Dampness of habitable rooms.

12. Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents.

13. General dilapidation or improper maintenance.

14. Lack of connection to required sewage disposal system.

15. Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities.

B. Structural Hazards. Structural hazards shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Deteriorated or inadequate foundations.

2. Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports.

3. Flooring or floor supports of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety.

4. Members of walls, partitions or other vertical supports that split, lean, list or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.

5. Members of walls, partitions or other vertical supports that are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety.

6. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or other horizontal members which sag, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.

7. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members that are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety.

8. Fireplaces or chimneys which list, bulge or settle due to defective material or deterioration.

9. Fireplaces or chimneys which are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety.

C. Occupancy Requirements.

1. Yards. Every yard having required window openings therein shall not be less than three feet in width for one-story and two-story buildings. For buildings more than two stories in height, the minimum width of the yard shall be increased at the rate of one foot for each additional story. Where yards completely surround the building, the required width may be reduced by one foot. For buildings exceeding fourteen (14) stories in height, the required width of yard shall be computed on the basis of fourteen (14) stories.

2. Courts. Every court as defined in the building code having required window openings therein shall not be less than three feet in width. Courts having windows opening on opposite sides shall not be less than six feet in width. Courts bounded on three or more sides by the walls of the building shall not be less than ten (10) feet in length unless bounded on one end by a public way or yard. For buildings more than two stories in height, the court shall be increased one foot in width and two feet in length for each additional story. For buildings exceeding fourteen (14) stories in height, the required dimensions shall be computed on the basis of fourteen (14) stories.

Adequate access shall be provided to the bottom of all courts for cleaning purposes. Every court more than two stories in height shall be provided with a horizontal air intake at the bottom not less than ten (10) square feet in area and leading to the exterior of the building unless abutting a yard or public way. The construction of the air intake shall be as required for the court walls of the building, but in no case shall be less than one-hour fire-resistive.

3. Ceiling Heights. Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven feet six inches except as otherwise permitted in this section. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments may have a ceiling height of not less than seven feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at less than forty-eight (48) inches on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at forty-eight (48) inches or more on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of the deck supported by these members, provided that the bottom of the members is not less than seven feet above the floor.

If any room in a building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room is required in only one-half the area thereof. No portion of the room measuring less than five feet from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.

If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is required in two-thirds the area thereof, but in no case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less than seven feet.

4. Floor Area. Dwelling units and congregate residences shall have at least one room which shall have not less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms, except kitchens, shall have an area of not less than seventy (70) square feet. Where more than two persons occupy a room for sleeping purposes, the required floor area shall be increased at the rate of fifty (50) square feet for each occupant in excess of two.

Exception. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of an efficiency living unit within an apartment house meeting the following requirements:

a. The unit shall have a living room of not less than two hundred twenty (220) square feet of superficial floor area. An additional one hundred (100) square feet of superficial floor shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two.

b. The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.

c. The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than thirty (30) inches in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.

d. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.

5. Room Width. No habitable room other than a kitchen shall be less than seven feet in any dimension.

Each water closet stool shall be located in a clear space not less than thirty (30) inches in width and a clear space in front of the water closet stool of not less than twenty-four (24) inches shall be provided.

6. Light and Ventilation.

a. General. For the purpose of determining the light or ventilation required by this section, any room may be considered as a portion of any adjoining room when one half of the area of the common wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than one tenth of the floor area of the interior room or twenty-five (25) square feet, whichever is greater.

Exterior openings for natural light or ventilation required by this section shall open directly onto a public way or a yard or court located on the same lot as the building.

Exceptions:

a. Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch:

i. Abuts a public way, yard or court; and

ii. Has a ceiling height of not less than seven feet; and

iii. Has a longer side at least sixty-five (65) percent open and unobstructed.

b. Skylights.

b. Light. Guest rooms and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit or congregate residence shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed openings with an area not less than one tenth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of ten square feet.

c. Ventilation. Guest rooms and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit or congregate residence shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area of not less than one twentieth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of five square feet.

In lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation, a mechanical ventilating system may be provided. Such system shall be capable of providing two air changes per hour in all guest rooms, dormitories, habitable rooms and in public corridors. One fifth of the air supply shall be taken from the outside.

Bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms and similar rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than one twentieth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of one and one-half square feet.

In lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation in bathrooms containing a bathtub or shower or combination thereof, laundry rooms, and similar rooms, a mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside capable of providing five air changes per hour shall be provided. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least three feet from any opening into the building. Bathrooms which contain only a water closet or lavatory or combination thereof, and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.

d. Hallways. All public hallways, stairs and other exitways shall be adequately lighted at all times in accordance with Section 1012.1 of the building code.

7. Sanitation. Buildings or portions thereof shall be deemed substandard when they are unsanitary.

a. Dwelling Units, Lodging Houses and Congregate Residences. Dwelling units, lodging houses and congregate residences shall be provided with a bathroom equipped with facilities consisting of a water closet, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower.

b. Hotels. Hotels or subdivisions thereof where both sexes are accommodated shall contain at least two separate toilet facilities which are conspicuously identified for male or female use, each of which contains at least one water closet.

Exception. Hotel guest rooms may have one unidentified toilet facility.

Additional water closets shall be provided on each floor for each sex at the rate of one for every additional ten guests, or fractional part thereof, in excess of ten.

c. Kitchen. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen. Every kitchen shall be provided with kitchen sink. Wooden sinks or sinks of similarly absorbent material shall not be permitted.

d. Fixtures. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a sanitary sewer or to an approved private sewage disposal system. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation.

All plumbing fixtures shall be of an approved glazed earthenware type or of a similarly nonabsorbent material.

e. Water Closet Compartments. Walls and floors of water closet compartments, except in dwellings, shall be finished in accordance with Section 806 of the building code.

f. Room Separations. Every water closet, bathtub or shower required by this code shall be installed in a room which will afford privacy to the occupant.

g. Installation and Maintenance. All sanitary facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in accordance with applicable requirements of the plumbing code.

8. Heating and Ventilation.

a. Heating. Dwelling units, guest rooms and congregate residences shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of seventy (70) degrees F at a point three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with Section 3102 of the building code, the mechanical code, and all other applicable laws. Unvented fuel-burning heaters are not permitted. All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type.

b. Electrical Equipment. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type.

Where there is electrical power available within three hundred (300) feet of any building, such building shall be connected to such electrical power. Every habitable room shall contain at least two electrical convenience outlets or one convenience outlet and one electric light fixture. Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hallway shall contain at least one electric light fixture.

c. Ventilation. Ventilation for rooms and areas and for fuel-burning appliances shall be provided as required in the mechanical code and in this code. Where mechanical ventilation is provided in lieu of the natural ventilation, such mechanical ventilating system shall be maintained in operation during the occupancy of any building or portion thereof.

9. Exits. Dwelling units or guest rooms shall have access directly to the outside or to a public corridor. All buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with exits, exitways and appurtenances as required by Chapter 10 of the building code.

Sleeping rooms below the fourth story shall have at least one operable window or exterior door approved for emergency escape or rescue. The units shall be operable from the inside to provide a full clear opening without the use of separate tools.

Inadequate Exits. Except for those buildings or portions thereof which have been provided with adequate exit facilities conforming to the provisions of this code, buildings or portions thereof whose exit facilities were installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of their construction or whose exit facilities have not been increased in number or width in relation to any increase in occupant load due to alterations, additions or change in use or occupancy subsequent to the time of construction shall be considered substandard.

Notwithstanding compliance with code requirements in effect at the time of their construction, buildings or portions thereof shall be considered substandard when the building official finds that an unsafe condition exists through an improper location of exits, a lack of an adequate number or width of exit, or when other conditions exist which are dangerous to human life.

D. Hazardous Electrical Wiring. Electrical wiring which was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or electrical wiring not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or which has not been maintained in good condition or which is not being used in a safe manner shall be considered substandard.

E. Hazardous Plumbing. Plumbing which was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or plumbing not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or which has not been maintained in good condition or which is not free of cross-connections or siphonage between fixtures shall be considered substandard.

F. Hazardous Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical equipment which was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or mechanical equipment not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or which has not been maintained in good and safe condition shall be considered substandard.

G. Faulty Weather Protection. Buildings or portions thereof shall be considered substandard when they have faulty weather protection which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Deteriorated, crumbling or loose plaster.

2. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundations or floors, including broken windows or doors.

3. Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering.

4. Broken, rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings.

H. Fire Hazard. All buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with the degree of fire-resistive construction as required by the building code for the appropriate occupancy, type of construction and location on property, and shall be provided with the appropriate fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by Chapter 9 of the building code.

Any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste or vegetation which, in the opinion of the chief of the fire department, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause shall be considered a substandard building.

Inadequate Fire-Protection or Firefighting Equipment. Buildings or portions thereof shall be considered substandard when they are not provided with the fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by this code except those buildings or portions thereof which conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and whose fire-resistive integrity and fire-extinguishing systems or equipment have been adequately maintained and improved in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy.

I. Improper Occupancy. All buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking or dining purposes which were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies shall be considered substandard.

(Ord. 260 § 3 (part), 1997)

Any sign for which any of the following conditions apply shall be deemed a public nuisance.

A. The maintenance or display of signs on real property which advertise a use, product or service that is no longer offered.

B. Signs, other than permitted billboards, advertising any business or activity which is not currently licensed or otherwise permitted in the city.

Exception. Signs advertising public facilities or public events sponsored by governmental agencies.

C. Signs for which all required permits and city approvals have not been first obtained or signs which are otherwise prohibited by the Hesperia Municipal Code.

D. Signs, any support structures and copy surfaces thereof, which are in a state of disrepair or deterioration, or which are not legible for any reason from the perimeter of the real property on which they are located.

(Ord. 260 § 3 (part), 1997)

Any violation of any provision of Title 16, commonly known as the development code or its successor sections, is declared a public nuisance.

(Ord. 260 § 3 (part), 1997)

Any animal kept, allowed to be kept or permitted to remain on the premises of property that is zoned for residential use that habitually barks, crows, whines or makes other loud or unusual noises, regardless of the time, shall be declared a nuisance when the noise interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of a persons property by a person of ordinary sensitivities.

(Ord. 2001-2 § 4, 2001)