Redlands Municipal Code Ch. 15.14 Dangerous Buildings Code

This chapter shall be known as the City's DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE and may be cited as such. Whenever in this Code, or any ordinance of the City, the phrases "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" or "Dangerous Buildings Code" appear, such phrases shall be deemed and construed to refer or apply to this chapter in conjunction with all other chapters of this title. (Ord. 2878, 2018)

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, and any related errata, promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, and which regulates the enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings and other structures, is adopted and by this reference is made a part of this Code with the force and effect as though set out herein in full with the exception of those parts expressly deleted or amended by this chapter. One copy of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, which has been certified as a true copy, is on file and open for inspection by the public in the Office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 2878, 2018)

Section 205 and Chapter 5 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is deleted and not adopted.

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Section 201 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended by adding thereto a new subsection 201.4 to read as follows:

201.4 Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the Building Official may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Building Official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

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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 Community Development Director, the Building Official or the Code Enforcement Manager, or their designees, to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.

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Paragraph 5 of section 401.2 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:

5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record, title or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order in accordance with Redlands Municipal Code Section.1.06.050, and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all rights to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.

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Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Sections 501.1, 501.2, and 501.3, such term shall mean an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.22 of this Code.

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Wherever the board of appeals or hearing examiner may be mentioned in Section 601, such terms shall mean an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.22 of this Code.

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Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Sections 501.1, 501.2, and 501.3, such term shall mean an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.22 of this Code.

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Section 603 is deleted and not adopted. (Ord. 2878, 2018)

Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Section 604, such term shall mean an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.22 of this Code.

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Section 605 is deleted and rewritten to read as follows. The Administrative Hearing Officer shall render his/her decision pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.22 of this Code.

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Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Section 701, such term shall mean an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.22 of this Code.

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Chapter 9 is deleted and not adopted. The recovery of the cost of repair or demolition of any substandard or dangerous building shall be subject to the same procedures for recovery of costs incurred for abatement of public nuisances as set forth in Chapter 8.04 of this Code.

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It is unlawful for any person, firm, entity, organization, or corporation (collectively, "person") to violate, or permit a violation of, any provision of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may by punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 2878, 2018)