Scotts Valley Municipal Code Ch. 15.10 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

The code and regulations known and designated as the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings," published by the International Conference of Building Officials and modified by them from time to time, is adopted and by reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, as the abatement code of the city of Scotts Valley. A current copy of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)

This chapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof in the city.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)

A. In order to hear and decide appeals or orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, there is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by training and experience to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the city council and shall hold office at the pleasure of the city council.

B. The building official is an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to the board, but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board.

C. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the building official. Copies of all rules or regulations adopted by the board shall be delivered to the building official, who shall make them freely accessible to the public.

D. Appeals to the board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

E. The board shall have no authority relative to interpretation to the administrative provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)

The board may from time to time appoint a hearing examiner to act in its stead. The hearing examiner will have all authority and power of the board.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)

The building official is given the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. "Building official" for purposes of this chapter shall mean the planning director or his designee.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)

The building official, fire marshal and health officer or their designees are authorized to make inspections pursuant to this chapter, and may, if necessary, obtain inspection warrants to carry out their duties.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)

The city council may, by resolution, adopt and publish rules, regulations and procedural manuals for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)

This chapter is enacted under the authority granted in Title 4, Division 3, Chapter 10 of the Government Code commencing with Section 38660.

(Ord. 149 § 1 (part), 1991)