Selma Municipal Code Ch. 7 Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

Pursuant to the provisions of section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the state of California, the city council of the city of Selma does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules and regulations specified and set forth in the 1997 edition of the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, as prepared and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-2298, three (3) copies of which are on file in the community development department, for public record and inspection. These are hereby adopted by said council as the abatement of dangerous buildings code of the city of Selma, and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full, subject however, to the amendments, additions, deletions, and fee exceptions as set forth in this chapter. This code shall be designated as title IV, chapter 7, the abatement of dangerous buildings code of the city of Selma. (Ord. 2002-15, 10-7-2002)

(A) DELETE: Section 203, Violations.

ADD: VIOLATION; PENALTY: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The Building Official or his/her authorized representative shall issue a citation for an infraction, unless a determination has been made by the City Attorney that a misdemeanor charge is more appropriate. The citation shall be issued to the person, firm or corporation where the violation exists, certified mail or by personal delivery. If the property has an occupant other than the owner, a copy of the citation shall also be posted at the property or delivered to the occupant. The Citation shall contain the following:

1. The location of the subject property by street number and/or Assessor Parcel Number.

2. A description of the violation and the applicable Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings section.

3. A notice to appear before the Court or Superior Court of the County of Fresno, if applicable by determination of the City Attorney, at a specified date and time.

(Ord. 2002-15, 10-7-2002)