Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 16.10 Dangerous Buildings Code

This chapter shall be known as the "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 Chapter 16.04.

(Ord. 4146 §3 (part), 1974)

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, and any related errata, promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, 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 excepted and deleted or as 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 to public inspection in the office of the Building Official.

(Ord. 7612 § 32, 2022; Ord. 7492 § 16, 2019; Ord. 6472 §10, 1999; Ord. 6253 §16, 1995: Ord. 5996 §19, 1992; Ord. 5830 §17, 1990; Ord. 5552 §14, 1987; Ord. 5259 §28, 1985; Ord. 4853 §60, 1980; Ord. 4604 §5 (part), 1978; Ord. 4192 §2 (part), 1975; Ord. 4146 §3 (part), 1974)

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

(Ord. 6844 §30, 2006; Ord. 6634 §7, 2002; Ord. 6253 §17, 1995: Ord. 5996 §20, 1992; Ord. 5830 §18, 1990; Ord. 5101 §3, 1983; Ord. 4853 §61, 1980; Ord. 4604 §5 (part), 1978; Ord. 4192 §2 (part), 1975; Ord. 4146 §3 (part), 1974)

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.

(Ord. 7748, § 24, 2025; Ord. 7612 § 33, 2022; Ord. 6253 §18, 1995: Ord. 5996 §21, 1992)

15. 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 and Economic 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.

(Ord. 7748, § 25, 2025; Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)

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 Riverside Municipal Code Section 16.04.590., and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all rights to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.

(Ord. 6857 §1, 2006; Ord. 6634 §8, 2002; Ord. 6462 §13, 1999; Ord. 6253 §19, 1995: Ord. 5996 §23, 1992; Ord. 5830 §20, 1990; Ord. 5259 §29, 1985; Ord. 4853 §64, 1980; Ord. 4146 §3 (part), 1974)

Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Sections 501.1, 501.2, and 501.3, such term refers to an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.17 of this Code.

(Ord. 7748, § 26, 2025; Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)

Wherever the board of appeals or hearing examiner may be mentioned in Section 601, such terms refers to an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.17 of this Code.

(Ord. 7748, § 27, 2025; Ord. 6844 §31, 2006; Ord. 6253 §20, 1995; Ord. 5996 §25, 1992; Ord. 5830 §22, 1990; Ord. 4146 §3 (part), 1974)

Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Sections 501.1, 501.2, and 501.3, such term refers to an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.17 of this Code.

(Ord. 7748, § 28, 2025; Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)

603 is excepted, deleted and not adopted.

(Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)

Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Section 604, such term refers to an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.17 of this Code.

(Ord. 7748, § 29, 2025; Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)

605 is excepted, deleted and not adopted. The Administrative Hearing Officer shall render his/her decision pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.17 of this code.

(Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)

Wherever the board of appeals may be mentioned in Section 604, such term refers to an Administrative Hearing Officer as established in Chapter 1.17 of this code.

(Ord. 7748, § 30, 2025; Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)

Chapter 9 is excepted, deleted and not adopted. The recovery of the cost of repair or demolition of any substandard or dangerous building shall be handled in the same manner as recovery of costs incurred for abatement of public nuisances as set forth in Chapter 6.15 of this code.

(Ord. 6844 §31, 2006)