Huntington Beach Municipal Code Ch. 8.32 Standing Water

Every person in possession of land within the City, either as owner, purchaser under a contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is other means, which standing water shall, in the opinion of the Director of Building and Safety, be an attractive nuisance to children by reason of the location, depth, condition, soil factor or accessibility to children, shall cause to be erected a five foot fence, or other approved enclosure completely around said body of water and if any gates are located in such enclosure, all such gates shall be of the same height as required for the enclosure and shall be self-closing and self-latching.

(1233-7/66, 2017-12/75, 2106-9/76, 3549-5/02)

The Building and Safety Director, or designee, shall give notice of the standing water to the person or persons in possession thereof and require them to comply within 30 days.

(1233-7/66, 3549-5/02)

Violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor.

(1233-7/66)