City of South San Francisco, CA Nuisances

The accumulation of abandoned, discarded, or dilapidated objects, including, but not limited to, junk, vehicle parts and equipment, machine parts, scrap material, appliances, furniture, household equipment and furnishings, shopping carts, containers, packing materials, scrap metal, wood, plant cuttings, rubbish and debris or similar matter which constitutes a threat to the health or safety of any person or renders any premises unsightly and detrimental to the general public welfare. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the orderly outdoor storage of business related materials and inventory where permitted by applicable zoning designation and/or conditional use permit.

The accumulation of dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, litter, debris or other similar material on the property which is visible from the street.

Attractive nuisances visible from a public street, dangerous to those members of the public unable to discover the nuisance condition, or recognize its potential danger, including, but not limited to, machinery, equipment, refrigerators and freezers, pools, ponds and excavations, as well as all other items and conditions identified in Penal Code Section 402(c) and Health and Safety Code Section 24400.

(4)

Materials or other items stacked in a manner as to be visible from the street above any fence. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the orderly outdoor storage of business related materials and inventory above fence height where permitted by applicable zoning designation and/or conditional use permit.

(5)

The placement of items of business inventory, refuse containers, equipment, vehicles, or obstruction on the street or sidewalk.

(6)

Materials stored or stacked on commercial or industrial property in a disorderly manner in view of the street in zoning districts where outdoor storage is permitted.

(7)

Boats, trailers, recreation vehicles, vehicle parts or other articles of personal property which are left in a state of partial construction, dilapidation, or disrepair for an unreasonable period of time in locations which are visible from the street.

(8)

Camper shells which are left for an unreasonable period of time in front yards, driveways, side yards, sidewalks, or walkways and are visible from the street.

(9)

Packing boxes, pallets, lumber, junk, trash, salvage materials, or other debris kept on the property for an unreasonable period and visible from the street.

(10)

The storage of firewood or other flammable materials used for heating purposes in excess of standards relating to the safe storage of combustible materials as determined by the city of South San Francisco fire department and the Uniform Fire Code.

(11)

The maintenance of a garage without a door or with a door in a state of disrepair for an unreasonable period of time visible from the street.

(12)

The maintenance of sidewalks or sound walls in a dirty, unsafe or unsanitary condition.

(b)

Landscaping/Vegetation.

Dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, weeds or other vegetation constituting unsightly appearance, dangerous to public safety and welfare or detrimental to neighboring property or property values.

Overgrown vegetation likely to harbor rats, vermin, and other nuisances causing detriment to neighboring properties or property values, growing into the public right-of-way, obstructing the necessary view of drivers on public streets or private driveways and visible from the street.

Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in any city zoning approval or permit applicable to the premises.

(c)

Trash, Litter, Trimmings, Oil and Debris, Stagnant Water.

The accumulation of litter, debris, trimmings or trash on any property, including sidewalks, gutter, driveways, parking lots or the public right-of-way, which is generated on, or as a consequence of the use or maintenance of the property.

Pooled oil, water or other liquid accumulation, flowing onto the street, or excessive accumulations of grease or oil on paved surfaces.

The existence of any body of stagnant water or other liquid in which mosquitoes or other insects may breed, or which may generate noxious or offensive gases or odors.

(d)

Trash Containers.

Trash, garbage or refuse cans, bins, boxes or other such containers stored in view of the street, except on normal trash pick-up days. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the outdoor storage of any type of trash receptacle if said receptacle is screened from view from the street or any public right-of-way in a manner approved by the fire chief.

Trash containers without secure, firmly fitting covers or evidencing an overflow of trash and or other debris.

(e)

Buildings and Structures.

Buildings which are dilapidated, abandoned, boarded up, partially destroyed, have broken windows or broken windows secured with wood or other materials or which are left in a state of partial construction or an unreasonable period of time, buildings subject to demolition pursuant to applicable permit or other authority, for which demolition has not been diligently pursued, and such buildings which are unpainted, have lead paint, or where the paint on the building exterior is cracking, peeling, chalking or mostly worn off.

Unsecured buildings constituting hazardous conditions or inviting or permitting trespassers and malicious mischief.

Awnings, covers, canopies, umbrellas, screens or other window coverings or building structures which are damaged, torn, severely faded, rusted, bent, unpainted or in some other state of disrepair.

(4)

The existence of any barbed wire or razor ribbon fences within four feet of any public sidewalk or street right-of-way and at a height of less than six feet from the ground level; or any wire, twine or rope fences consisting of one or more strands, less than three feet in height and within three feet of any public sidewalk; or any electric fences or any fences or walls with pieces of glass or other sharp objects (not including barbed wire) embedded or affixed to the top thereof.

(f)

Fences and Gates. Fences or other structures on private property abutting, fronting upon, or visible from any public street, which is sagging, leaning, fallen, decayed, extending into the public right-of-way or other dilapidated or unsafe condition.

(g)

Graffiti. Graffiti or other words, lettering or drawings which remain on the exterior of any building or fence for an unreasonable period of time.

(h)

Parking Limitations.

Vehicles by which any person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn upon the highway, road or body of water, including but not limited to, automobiles, recreational vehicles, campers, boaters, motorcycles and mopeds and trailers, whether motorized or nonmotorized, parked upon any lawn or other unpaved surface lying within any front yard or street corner side yard, unless the vehicle is parked on a paved driveway which provides access to a required parking space or parking lot.

Vehicles, whether motorized or nonmotorized, parked within any required setback or on any surface which has not previously been approved for parking purposes pursuant to applicable building and/or zoning code provisions.

Vehicles, whether motorized or nonmotorized, parked parallel to any residence unless the vehicle is parked on a legal circular driveway.

(4)

Industrial and commercial properties that fail to post adequate notice prohibiting unauthorized vehicle parking on all such properties in accordance with the requirements of the South San Francisco police department.

(i)

Residential Vehicle Repair. The performance of major repairs or dismantling of any motorized or nonmotorized vehicle, boat, or part thereof, in a location visible from the street. This section shall not be construed as prohibiting the registered owner of a motorized or nonmotorized vehicle or boat, or part thereof, from performing minor repair of said vehicle in the driveway or other paved surface of a residence, provided that the vehicle or boat is registered to someone living in the residence. Proof of registration of any vehicle or boat on which minor repairs is occurring shall be provided to any South San Francisco police officer or code enforcement officer upon request.

(j)

Parking Strips, Parkways, Landscape Strips.

Allowing an accumulation of junk, rubbish, debris, or dead, decayed or overgrown vegetation in that area between the property line and the street line of a given parcel, including but not limited to those areas commonly known as a “parking strips,” and “landscape strips.” This section is intended to supplement and not conflict with the provisions of Chapter 22, Division 7, Part 3 of the Streets and Highways Code, entitled “maintenance of sidewalks.”

(k)

Miscellaneous.

Any other condition or use of property which gives rise to a reasonable determination that said condition or use represents some threat to the health and welfare of the public by virtue of its unsafe, dangerous or hazardous nature, or which is so out of harmony with the standards of properties in the vicinity so as to cause substantial diminution of the enjoyment, use, or property values of such properties.

The existence of any condition or use causing dense smoke, gas, soot, cinders or other particulate matter in such quantities as to render the occupancy of surrounding properties uncomfortable to a person of ordinary sensibilities.