Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 20.35 Duty to Maintain

Every person in possession or control, and the owner, of a Cultural Resource or a building, structure, object or site within a Historic District or Neighborhood Conservation Area shall maintain and keep in good repair the exterior of that resource, and all interior portions necessary to prevent loss or deterioration of any cultural or structural integrity. "Good repair" means that level of maintenance and repair which clearly furthers the continued viability of a resource and/or premises for lawful reasonable uses and prevents loss or deterioration of the resource and/or premises. Such maintenance shall be in compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations governing the maintenance of property. In addition to any other remedies available to the City, this section shall also be enforceable by the Code Enforcement Division of the Community and Economic Development Department to the full extent permissible by law.

Failure to maintain a Cultural Resource may result in a Determination of Nuisance and Summary Abatement.

(Ord. 7657, § 19, 2024; Ord. 7108 §1, 2010; Ord. 6775 §1, 2004 (part); Ord. 6263 §1 (part), 1996)

Any duties or obligations set forth in this title are in addition to those set forth in Title 6, including Chapters 6.11 ("Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Vacant and Neglected Buildings"), 6.14 ("Property Maintenance"), and 6.15 ("Abatement of Public Nuisances"). If there is any conflict between this title and any other provision of the Municipal Code, except as provided herein, Title 20 shall prevail.

(Ord. 7108 §1, 2010; Ord. 6775 §1, 2004 (part))