Inglewood Municipal Code Art. 11.3 Special Provisions and Requirements

It shall be the mutual or joint duty of the contractor and/or other holder of a Building, Construction or Demolition Permit, and the property owner, and of the agent of the owner, and of the lessee, and of the occupant or person in possession of any lot, parcel, tract or piece of land, improved or unimproved, in the City to at once remove from the property and the sidewalk abutting or adjoining such lot, parcel, tract or piece of land, all construction dirt, construction debris, earth, soil, grass weeds, dead trees, tin cans, rubbish, refuse and waste material of all kinds and other unsanitary substances or objects which may endanger or injure neighboring property, or the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the vicinity of said property, lands or lots, or obstruct such sidewalks and thereby endanger or injure persons traveling thereon.

(Ord. 08-24 11-18-08)

(1) No person, firm, association or corporation shall erect, install, place, or maintain boards over the doors, windows or other openings of any building or structure, or otherwise secure such openings by a means other than the conventional method used in the original construction and design of the building of structure except in compliance with this Section.

(2) The boarding of the doors, windows, or other openings of any building or structure, or any means of securing such openings, other than by the conventional method used in the original construction and design of the building or structure, shall comply with the following minimum standards:

(a) Securing by Boarding.

(i) Windows. Windows and similar openings shall be boarded with exterior grade plywood. Vent holes may be required, as deemed necessary by the City Administrator or designee.

(ii) Exterior Doors. Exterior doors shall be boarded with exterior grade plywood.

(iii) Painting of Boarded Openings. All boarded openings shall be painted with a minimum of one coat of exterior paint which is of a color consistent with the exterior color of the building or structure. All structures shall be maintained free of graffiti or other objectionable visual matter.

(b) Alternative Methods of Securing a Building. The City Administrator or designee may approve in writing alternative methods of securing a vacant and unoccupied building or structure. In making the determination to approve any alternative method, the City Administrator or designee shall consider the aesthetics, design, and other impacts of such method on the immediate neighborhood and the extend to which such method provides adequate and long-term security against the unauthorized entry to the property.

(3) Additional Requirements. In connection with the boarding of the doors, windows or other openings of any building or structure or any means of securing such openings, other than by the conventional method used in the original construction and design of the building or structure, the City Administrator or designee may also require the owner to comply with the following requirements:

(a) The sewer shall be capped in a manner approved by the City Administrator or designee so as to prevent the accumulation of methane gas in the building or structure.

(b) If the City Administrator or designee deems it necessary to abate the attractive nuisance or safety hazard, the interior of the building or structure shall be cleared and cleaned of all trash, junk, garbage, debris and solid waste; and personal possessions shall be removed from the interior of the building or structure, so as to eliminate any fire or health hazard and prevent hindrance to firefighting equipment or personnel in the event of fire.

(c) The exterior grounds of the property shall be kept clear of all trash, junk, garbage, debris and solid wastes, so as to eliminate any fire, health hazard or visual blight.

(Ord. 08-24 11-18-08)

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition as adopted by reference by Section 11-2 of Article 2 of this Code, is hereby amended as follows:

(1) Section 202.1 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is added to read as follows:

Whenever the City Administrator or designee determines by inspection that a structure constitutes an immediate hazardous condition, the City Administrator or designee shall first make a reasonable effort to locate and notify the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure. If neither can be located, the City Administrator or designee shall issue an order directed to the owner or other person in control of the structure to have the hazardous condition either removed or repaired immediately. If no one in charge can be located, the City Administrator or designee shall order the hazardous condition abated either by City personnel or by a private contractor.

(2) Section 205.1 and 205.2 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

Where the words "Board of Appeals" appears, it shall be amended to read "Construction and Appeals Board."

(3) Section 801.1 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

When any work or repair or demolition is to be done pursuant to Section 701.3, Item 3 of this Code, the City Administrator or designee shall issue an order therefor and the work shall be accomplished by City personnel or by private contractor. Plans and specifications therefore may be prepared by architectural and engineering assistance on a contract basis. If any part of the work is to be accomplished by private contract, standard contractual procedures shall be followed.

(4) Section 801.2 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

The cost of such work may be paid from the demolition and repair fund by a special assessment against the property involved, or may be made a personal obligation of the property owner, whichever the City Council shall determine is appropriate.

(5) Section 802.1 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

The legislative body may establish a special revolving fund to be designated as the repair and demolition fund. Payments may be made out of said fund upon the demand of the City Administrator or designee to defray the costs and expenses which may be incurred by this jurisdiction in doing or causing to be done the necessary work of repair or demolition of dangerous buildings.

(6) Section 901 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

Where the words "Director of Public Works" appears, it shall be amended to read "City Administrator or designee."

(Ord. 08-24 11-18-08)

The time limits for the correction of property maintenance violations of Articles 11 and 11.1 of this Chapter shall be as follows:

(1) Time Limits. General. Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter the correction of any property maintenance violations shall be made within a reasonable period of time as required by the city, and in no event more than thirty days of receipt of proper service unless an extension for good cause is granted by the City Administrator or designee.

(2) Time Limits. Abandoned Vehicles. Abandoned vehicles shall be removed within ten days from the date of the mailing of the notice to remove unless a timely appeal is filed.

(3) Time Limits. Weeds and Waste. Weeds and waste shall be removed within ten days of receipt of verbal or written or posted notice. The filing of an appeal shall not in any manner negate the obligation to remove weeds and waste from the property within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the City Administrator or designee, while the appeal is pending.

(4) Time Limits. Building, Construction and Demolition Debris. Building, construction and demolition debris remaining for an unreasonable period of time, before, during or after construction or demolition activities shall be removed within thirty days of the date of mailing of the notice to remove. The filing of an appeal shall not in any manner negate the obligation to remove building, construction and demolition debris from the property within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the City Administrator or designee, while the appeal is pending.

(5) Time Limits. Dangerous Buildings. Danger conditions of buildings shall be corrected within sixty days of the date of mailing of the notice to remove. The filing of an appeal shall not in any manner negate the obligation to abate the condition within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the City Administrator or designee, while the appeal is pending.

(6) Time Limits. Emergency Conditions. Dangerous conditions of buildings or public property that constitutes an immediate threat of injury or property loss shall be corrected immediately by the property owner or other responsible party. Failure to immediately correct said condition shall constitute a misdemeanor and in addition may be immediately abated by the City pursuant to IMC 11-89 (Emergency Abatement by City).

(Ord. 08-24 11-18-08)