San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 Maintenance Standards

Owners, including but not limited to beneficiaries/trustees and other responsible parties, shall:

A. Maintain vacant lots and any perimeter fencing free of weeds, dry brush, dead vegetation, trash, garbage, junk, debris, building materials, vehicles, cars, boats, campers, any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices (except those required by federal, state or local law), discarded personal items, including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, graffiti, tagging or similar markings. The property owner or other responsible person must inspect the vacant lot at reasonable intervals or take other reasonable steps to ensure that there is no dead or dying vegetation, litter, weeds, graffiti, debris or materials accumulating on the property.

B. Enclose and secure the vacant lot with a perimeter fence or other suitable fencing material in accordance with Chapters 17.24 and 20.30 of this Code, subject to the satisfaction of the Director. All fencing must be provided with a gate to allow access to the vacant lot for emergency services, maintain open visibility unless otherwise required by law, and be kept in good condition at all times by the property owner. Broken or open fences shall be repaired or replaced within seventy-two (72) hours of notification by the City, unless emergency circumstances requiring immediate action.

C. Within thirty (30) days after the lot becomes vacant, complete a vacant lot registration application on a form made available by the City and shall register the vacant lot with the Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement Department or other such department tasked with the registration of vacant lots. A reasonable extension of time may be granted by the Director for good cause.

(Ord. 31225.)