Chapter 15.32 — CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS

BUILDINGS Sections:

• 15.32.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings adopted.
• 15.32.020 Definitions.
• 15.32.030 Amendments.
• 15.32.040 Chapter 2 deleted.
• 15.32.050 Application of Uniform Code to nuisances.
• 15.32.060 Section 902 amended--Report transmitted to council--Set for hearing.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and designated as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, shall be and become the code of the city for the abatement of dangerous buildings, providing for a just, equitable and practical method, to be cumulative with and in addition to, any other remedies provided by the building code, housing code or otherwise available at law, whereby buildings or structures which for any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated or demolished. B. One copy of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 8 (part))

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows: A. "Building code" means Chapter 15.04 of this code as amended. B. "Housing code" means Chapter 15.22 of this code as amended. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 8 (part))

Chapter 3 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended by adding Section 303 thereto to read in its entirety as follows: Dangerous Conditions

Any building, structure or condition on real property which may not be deemed a dangerous building under Section 302 of this Code, but which constitutes a nuisance under City Ordinance(s) may be required to be repaired, modified, vacated, demolished, cleared and abated, and said property may be vacated and cleared, in accordance with the procedures of Chapters 4 through 9 of this Code, inclusive, where City Ordinance(s) so provide. In such instances, where the term "dangerous building" is used in this Code, it shall also mean and refer to any such buildings, structures or conditions so defined as nuisances by City Ordinance(s). (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 8 (part))

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended by deleting Chapter 2 therefrom. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 8 (part))

All nuisances defined by Section 8.12.010 of this code not subject to any other abatement procedures in this code, may be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 4 through 9, inclusive, of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 8 (part))

Section 902 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Upon receipt of said report, the Clerk of this jurisdiction shall present it to the legislative body of this jurisdiction for its consideration. The legislative body shall fix a time, date and place for hearing said report and any protests and objections thereto. At least 10 days prior to the date set for the hearing the clerk shall provide notice of the date, day, hour and place of said hearing to the owner(s) of record of the property on which the nuisance is maintained, based on the last equalized assessment roll or supplemental roll, whichever is more current, and shall further notify said owner(s) of record of the following: (1) that a lien may be imposed on the property if full payment is not received by the City within 30 days from the date of service of the notice; (2) the date of the order issued pursuant to Chapter 4 of this Code and the date of any modification, if any, to that order; (3) the amount of the costs incurred by the City and confirmed by the legislative body of the City as a result of the abatement of any nuisance caused by a dangerous building as set forth under Section 302 of this Code. The notice provided herein shall be served on the owner of record in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with

Section 415.10) of Chapter 4 of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. If the owner(s) of record after diligent search cannot be found, the notice may be served by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous space upon the property for a period of 10 days and publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation published in Los Angeles County pursuant to California Government Code Section 6062. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 8 (part))