Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 16 — HEALTH AND SANITATION.›Article VI — Rodents and Pests.
Salinas Municipal Code Div. 3 Rats
Salinas Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-08 · Salinas
Cite as: Salinas Municipal Code Division 3 · Text as of 2026-10-08
Sec. 16-44. - Buildings to be kept free of rats.¶
All buildings, places and premises whatsoever in the city shall be placed, and shall continuously be kept by the owner, person in charge or the occupant thereof, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from rats.
(Ord. No. 283 (NCS), Art. 13, § 1.)
* As to buildings generally, see Oh. 9 of this Code.
Sec. 16-45. - Rat infested buildings declared nuisance; abatement.¶
All buildings, structures or any parts thereof that are infested with rats are hereby declared to be and are, public nuisances, and the health officer is hereby authorized and empowered to abate the same.
(Ord. No. 283 (NCS), Art. 13, § 2.)
Sec. 16-46. - Rubbish, etc., not to afford breeding, etc., place for rats.¶
No rubbish, waste or manure shall be placed, left, dumped or permitted to accumulate or remain in any building, place or premises in the city so that the same shall or may afford food or a harboring or breeding place for rats.
(Ord. No. 283 (NCS), Art. 13, § 3.)
* As to garbage, refuse and weeds, see Ch. 14 of this Code.
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