It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning, occupying, leasing or having charge or possession of any property in the city to maintain or allow to be maintained on such property any of the conditions set forth in this section, regardless of whether the property or any structure thereon is vacant or occupied.
A.
The exterior accumulation of weeds, rank growths, dirt, litter, rubbish or debris which is visible from a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way.
B.
Broken, abandoned or discarded furniture or other household equipment or fixtures, packing boxes, lumber, junk, trash, rubbish, or other materials or debris, which are visible from a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, including the dumping, spillage or storage of solids or liquids which may negatively impact the visual or olfactory nature of the area.
C.
Buildings, fences or other structures, the exterior walls or windows, which are visible from a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, containing graffiti or other inscribed material or which are cracked, broken, leaning, fallen, decayed, deteriorated or defaced.
D.
Any dangerous, unsightly or blighted condition. For purposes of this section, "blighted" shall mean characterized as being in a condition of decay, deterioration, disrepair, neglect or inadequate maintenance, including, but not limited to, conditions constituting a public nuisance, contributing to the diminution of the property values of surrounding properties, undermining the economic vitality of a neighborhood or creating health or safety dangers.
E.
Neglected or improperly maintained landscaping, visible from a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, including but not limited to dead, debris laden, weed infested or overgrown vegetation, such as trees, shrubs, hedges, grass and ground covers, or vegetation dying as a result of physical damage, disease, insect infestation or lack of water, or the removal or failure to maintain in good condition any landscaping required as a condition to any permit or development approved or included in the project plans or application, without city approval; provided however, that the provision as to dead or dying vegetation due to lack of water shall not to be enforced during a drought year, as determined by the city. For purposes of this subdivision, a lawn area shall be deemed overgrown if fifty percent or more of its area exceeds twelve inches in height.
F.
All mistletoe or other parasite growth in any trees.
G.
All sandburs or puncture vines.
H.
Storage or maintenance in a residential zone, visible from a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, of metal storage bins or containers larger than 120 square feet.
I.
Where visible from a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, the exterior storage or maintenance of parts or machinery of any type or description unless specifically authorized by a city license or permit; building materials or merchandise unless specifically authorized by use permit; or construction equipment or garbage bins except while excavation, construction or demolition operations covered by an active building permit or other city permit are in progress on the subject or adjoining property. Provided, however, that Chapter 8.24 of the Galt Municipal Code shall apply to situations involving abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, or parts thereof, on private or public property, and the abatement thereof.
J.
The exterior storage of five (5) or more tires, or the storage of any number of tires in a manner that allows any accumulation of water or creates a fire hazard.
K.
The parking or storage of any boat, trailer, camper, motor home, unregistered or non-operable vehicles or other mobile equipment, whether or not motorized, or portions or parts and components thereof, on property used or zoned for residential purposes, if either:
1.
located on any front lawn or front yard or driveway within the front yard set back measured from the property boundary line; or
2.
located in any side or rear yard so as to prevent a three foot (3') wide continuous fire access way from the front of the property; or
3.
located on any side yard within the required side yard set back measured from the property boundary line of any corner lot.
L.
The use of any trailer, camper or motor home for residential occupancy except on property zoned for mobile home parks or camping.
M.
Land, the topography, geology or configuration of which, whether in natural state or as a result of grading operations, excavation or fill, causes erosion, subsidence, or surface water drainage problems of such magnitude as to be injurious or potentially injurious to the public health, safety and welfare or to adjacent properties.
N.
Obstruction or encroachment upon any public property, including but not limited to any public street, sidewalk, highway, right-of-way, park or building, without prior city consent. Such obstructions or encroachments include, but are not limited to overgrown trees and shrubs; building materials; merchandise or other personal property; and buildings or portions of buildings or structures protruding onto public property.
O.
Use of property in a residential district for the purpose of performing auto repair for profit, except where such use constitutes a legal non-conforming use pursuant to the zoning ordinance of the city.
P.
Maintenance of any substance which because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may either cause or substantially contribute to an increase in mortality or serious illness or pose a significant present or potential hazard to human health or the environment if improperly managed.
Q.
Any condition recognized in law or in equity as constituting a public nuisance.
R.
Any condition constituting a "substandard building" under section 17920.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
S.
The existence of any property condition which is unlawful or declared to be a public nuisance pursuant to any other provision in the Galt Municipal Code. This subsection shall be construed to place an affirmative duty on property owners and occupants to maintain their property in conformity with all applicable codes. The city shall have the power to require property owners and occupants to bring their property into compliance with applicable codes, regardless of whether or not the building is occupied.
Each day that any condition which constitutes a public nuisance continues shall be deemed to be a separate violation of this Chapter.
(98-02, Repealed & Replaced, 03/03/1998; Ord. 2008-02, Amended, 06/03/2008)