Boarded building.
For the purposes of this-chapter, the term "boarded building" shall mean a building whose doors and windows have been secured with plywood or other material for the purpose of preventing entry into the building by persons or animals.
Vacant building.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term "vacant building" shall mean a building which is without a resident or occupant or which is not being put to a lawful commercial or industrial use.
(Ord. 2906 § 2, 1995)
A. 
The owner of any boarded building, whether boarded by voluntary action of the owner or as a result of enforcement activity by the city, shall cause the boarded building to be repaired and rehabilitated for occupancy within 120 days after the building is boarded.
B. 
No owner shall allow a vacant building to stand vacant for more than 120 days, unless one of the following applies:
1. 
The building is the subject of an active building permit for repair or rehabilitation and the owner is progressing diligently to complete the repair or rehabilitation;
2. 
The building meets all codes, is ready for occupancy, and is actively being offered for sale, lease or rent; or
3. 
The building official, or designee, determines that the building does not contribute to blight because the owner is actively maintaining and monitoring the building so that it does not contribute to blight. Active maintenance and monitoring shall include:
a. 
Maintenance of landscaping and plant materials in healthy, growing condition,
b. 
Maintenance of the exterior of the building, including but not limited to paint and finishes, in good condition,
c. 
Regular removal of all exterior trash, debris and graffiti,
d. 
Maintenance of the building in continuing compliance with all applicable codes and regulations,
e. 
Prevention of criminal activity on the premises, including, but not limited to, use and sale of controlled substances, prostitution and criminal street gang activity.
(Ord. 2906 § 2, 1995; Ord. 5279 § 16, 2014)
A. 
Violation of any provision of this title shall be punishable as an infraction and shall be punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010(B) and Chapter 2.50 of the Roseville Municipal Code. Each and every day that the substandard building exists is a violation of this title and shall be considered to be a separate violation.
B. 
In addition to any other remedy, penalty or provision of law, the violation of any provision of this title shall be deemed to be a public nuisance, and may be abated by the city attorney as provided by common and statutory law and city ordinance, in any manner provided by law, whether criminal, civil, or administrative.
(Ord. 2906 § 2, 1995.; Ord. 4918 § 4, 2011)