San Benito County Municipal Code Art. I Administration

Pursuant to the authority granted to it by article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution, Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 14930 and 14931, and Cal. Gov't Code §§ 25845 and 54988, the Board of Supervisors does enact this chapter, which shall be known and may be cited as the "San Benito County Weed Abatement Ordinance."

(Ord. 857, § 2 (part), 2010)

(A) It is the intent of this chapter to require the owners and occupants of real property in the unincorporated area of the county that is located entirely within the territorial boundaries of the City of Hollister ("county islands"), or partially within the territorial boundaries of the City of Hollister ("county pockets"), or along certain urbanized edges of the City of Hollister, as depicted in the map attached to Ordinance 857 and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, to maintain said properties to:

(1) Reduce the risk of uncontrolled fires and the harm they may cause to individuals;

(2) Minimize the spread of any fire to other properties and buildings;

(3) Reduce obstructions to fire suppression efforts if a fire does occur;

(4) Increase the opportunity for firefighters to successfully protect lives, residences and other valuable buildings from wildfires;

(5) Protect populated areas such as suburban areas, and urban and rural subdivisions from encroaching wildfires;

(6) Protect the public from vegetation otherwise noxious or dangerous, including poison oak and poison ivy, in a condition of growth constituting a menace to public health; and

(7) Protect public and private property from the encroachment of vegetation otherwise noxious or dangerous to the public health, including poison oak and poison ivy.

(B) It is the further intent of the county to seek voluntary compliance with this chapter and to provide remedies if such compliance is not obtained.

(Ord. 857, § 2 (part), 2010)

This chapter shall supplement but shall not supersede or limit any other statute, regulation, or ordinance affecting the subject matter hereof, including, but not limited to the other fire prevention and protection statutes, regulations, and ordinances enacted by the state, the county, or any other governmental agency having jurisdiction. These regulations shall apply in the unincorporated area of the county that is located entirely within the territorial boundaries of the City of Hollister ("county islands"), or partially within the territorial boundaries of the City of Hollister ("county pockets"), or along certain urbanized edges of the City of Hollister, as depicted in the map attached to Ordinance 857 and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A.

(Ord. 857, § 2 (part), 2010)

Except as otherwise provided, this chapter shall be administered, implemented, and enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer for San Benito County, pursuant to Chapter 1.03 (Code Enforcement Ordinance) of Title 1 (General Provisions; Code Enforcement) of the San Benito County Code. The Board of Supervisors may appoint one or more enforcing officers, who may be officers or employees of the county or of another public entity acting pursuant to an agreement with the county.

(Ord. 857, § 2 (part), 2010)