Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Part 2 — ABATEMENT ACTIONS
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose
17.40.100 - Summary abatement - Imminent danger.¶
A.
Any condition or defect in a building or structure which is reasonably believed to be imminently dangerous to the life, limb, health or safety of the occupants or members of the public may be summarily abated by the city manager in accordance with Chapter 17.02 of this title.
B.
Actions taken to abate imminently dangerous conditions or defects may include, but are not limited to, restriction from use or occupancy, repair, or demolition of the dangerous building or any other abatement action determined by the city manager to be necessary.
(Prior code § 8914.1(f); 17.40.310; Ord. 21971.)
17.40.110 - Restriction from use.¶
If there exists in a dangerous building or structure any defect or condition, reasonably believed to be imminently dangerous to life, should such building be occupied or used by human beings, the city manager may order the immediate restriction from use or occupancy of the dangerous building or of any building or structure endangered by a dangerous condition in accordance with the provisions set forth in Part 5 of Chapter 17.02. In addition to restricting use or occupancy, the order may require repair or demolition of such building or structure.
(Ord. 21971.)
17.40.120 - Abatement procedures.¶
The city manager may institute procedures for summary abatement or abatement of any dangerous building. The procedures set forth in Chapter 17.02 of this title shall apply to any such abatement. Costs for any abatement performed by or on behalf of the city shall be recovered by the city pursuant to the provisions of Part 4 of Chapter 17.02.
(Ord. 21971.)
17.40.130 - Procedures of the chapter - Cumulative.¶
A.
Procedures used and actions taken for the abatement of dangerous buildings are not limited by this chapter. Procedures and actions under this chapter may be utilized in conjunction with or in addition to any other procedure applicable to the regulation of buildings or structures.
B.
All dangerous buildings or structures which are required to be repaired or demolished pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to all provisions of the San José Municipal Code, including but not limited to, provisions relating to building construction, repair or demolition, zoning and the fire code.
(Ord. 21971.)
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