Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Chapter 8 — BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
Modesto Municipal Code Art. 4 General Requirements
Modesto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Modesto
Cite as: Modesto Municipal Code Article 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9-8.401 - Scope.¶
The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)
9-8.402 - Responsibility.¶
The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this Code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control.
(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)
9-8.403 - Vacant Structures and Land.¶
All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety.
(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)
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