San Rafael Municipal Code Ch. 12.260 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments

For purposes of this Chapter:

Deleted language from the base code has been stricken through.

Added language to the base code has been underlined.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019; Ord. No. 2052, div. 1, 9-15-2025)

The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code is amended or modified as follows:

Delete Section 101.1, 103, 104, 106, and 107

Amend Section 109.4 to read as follows:

109.4 Notice. Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in Section 1.08.060 of the San Rafael Municipal Code. 109.4.1 and 109.4.2 to the owner or the owner's authorized agent, for the violation as specified in this code. Notices for condemnation procedures shall comply with this section.

Delete Section 109.4.1 and 109.4.2.

Amend Sections 110.2, 110.3, and 110.4 to read as follows:

110.2 Temporary safeguards. Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, whenever, in the opinion of the code official, there is imminent danger due to an unsafe condition, the code official shall may order the necessary work to be done, including the boarding up of openings, to render such structure temporarily safe whether or not the legal procedure herein described has been instituted; and shall cause such other action to be taken as the code official deems necessary to meet such emergency.

110.3 Closing streets. When necessary for public safety, the code official shall may temporarily close structures and close or order the authority having jurisdiction to close, sidewalks, streets, public ways and places adjacent to unsafe structures, and prohibit the same from being utilized.

110.4 Emergency repairs. For the purposes of this section, the code official shall may employ the necessary labor and materials to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.

Delete Sections 110.5 and 110.6.

Amend Sections 111.2 and 111.3 to read as follows:

111.2 Notices and orders. All notices and orders shall comply with Section 109.4 Chapter 1.46 of the San Rafael Municipal Code.

111.3 Failure to comply. If the owner of a premises fails to comply with a demolition order within the time prescribed, the code official shall may cause the structure to be demolished and removed, either through the forces of the an available public agency or by contract or arrangement with private persons, and the cost of such demolition and removal shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.

Delete Sections 112 and 113.

Amend Section 202 to read as follows:

The definition for "Code Official" is added as follows:

CODE OFFICIAL. Where used in this code, the term code official shall mean the planning manager, code enforcement manager, or the building official of the City of San Rafael, and their designees.

Amend Section 302.4 to read as follows:

302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 6 inches tall. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs, provided however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. [Rest of section to remain unchanged.]

Amend Section 304.14 to read as follows:

304.14 Insect Screens. During the period from [DATE] to [Date] every Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm),and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Exception [Unchanged.]

Amend Section 308.2.2 to add these words to the end of the sentence:

or securing the doors in an approved manner.

Amend Section 308.3.1 by adding the following:

Every person maintaining or using any solid waste can or receptacle shall keep the same clean and sanitary.

Amend Section 308.3.2 by adding the following:

Within all residential districts in the city, no person shall use, locate, or maintain (store) any solid waste can, garbage container, or other waste receptacle within the public right-of-way other than on the day of removal service. Such waste receptacles shall be stored out of public view on non-service dates, whenever practical, or stored nearest the main structure.

Amend Section 602.3 to read as follows:

602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.

Exceptions [Unchanged.]

Amend Section 602.4 to read as follows:

602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.

Exceptions [Unchanged.]

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019; Ord. No. 2021, § 1, 11-21-2022; Ord. No. 2052, div. 1, 9-15-2025)