Chapter 9.55 — SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS

The intent of this chapter is to provide the city with a mechanism to enforce state law residency restrictions on sex offenders. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as punishment of sex offenders for crimes which require registration pursuant to the California Sex Offender Registration Act, California Penal Code Section 290 et seq., or for any other prior crimes. Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the obligations of a sex offender to comply with the requirements of state law. This chapter shall only apply to sex offenders who are currently on parole.

(Ord. 883 § 1, 2025)

When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings:

• A. "Owner's authorized agent" means any natural person, firm, association, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, organization, club, company, corporation, business trust or the manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer or employee authorized to act for the owner of real property.

• B. "Property owner" means the owner of record of any parcel of real property as designated on the county assessor's tax roll, or a holder of a subsequently recorded deed to the property and shall include any part owner, joint owner, tenant, tenant in common, or joint tenant, of the whole or a part of such real property.

• C. "Responsible party" means the property owner or the owner's authorized agent. (Ord. 883 § 1, 2025)

Any property within the city that is used, operated, or maintained in a manner inconsistent with the occupancy requirements of Penal Code Section 3003.5(a) is declared to be a public nuisance per se and injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 883 § 1, 2025)

• A. In addition to any other enforcement permitted by this chapter, a violation of Section 9.55.030 may be abated as set forth by Chapter 1.52.

• B. After the city abates any violation of Section 9.55.030, it may recover its cost from the responsible parties pursuant to Chapter 1.56.

• (Ord. 883 § 1, 2025)

Any person for which registration is required pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 must provide confirmation of their registration directly to the city manager or designee within ten days of registering with local law enforcement.

(Ord. 883 § 1, 2025)

• A. In addition to any other enforcement permitted by this chapter, violations of this chapter shall be subject to an administrative penalty. Any person violating any provision of this chapter may be issued an administrative citation by a public official in accordance with Chapter 1.44.

• B. Each and every day a violation of the provisions of this chapter exists constitutes a separate and distinct offense and shall be subject to citation.

• C. Neither imposition nor payment of an administrative penalty shall relieve a person from their obligation to correct the violation, nor shall it bar further enforcement action.

• D. The city may pursue any other legal remedies to address a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 883 § 1, 2025)