The following standards shall govern the maintenance of private property:
The purpose of these regulations is to provide standards for the maintenance of private property within the city in a manner that protects the public health, safety and general welfare of the entire community by preserving the appearance and condition of private property. These regulations address conditions that degrade the appearance of property and detract from the quality of life for residents and visitors in the city. In adopting this article, it is the intent of the City Council to encourage and promote property maintenance standards throughout the City in a manner that protects public health, safety and welfare of the community by preventing interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent or supersede the ability to pursue enforcement of remedies for private nuisance conditions.
(Ord. 1078 § 2 (§ 18135), 2009)
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any property in the city to maintain or permit such property to be maintained in a manner that degrades the appearance of surrounding property or obstructs or causes damage to the public right-of-way to a level of magnitude as to be injurious to the public health, safety and welfare.
B. 
The following conditions are determined to degrade the appearance of surrounding properties and such conditions are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, subject to abatement by the City of Healdsburg:
1. 
Accumulation of garbage, debris, rubbish or trash in any yard visible from the public right-of-way or where such accumulation constitutes a health or fire hazard.
2. 
Stagnant water conducive to the breeding or harboring of mosquitoes or other insects in swimming pools, spas or any other structures capable of holding water.
3. 
Storage visible from a public right-of-way of any of the following:
a. 
Abandoned, inoperative, wrecked or dismantled trailers, boats, campers or motor vehicles of any kind, except when a motor vehicle is stored in a garage or other building or otherwise stored consistent with the exceptions provided below.
b. 
Broken or discarded household furnishings, fixtures, appliances, boxes or cartons or similar materials.
c. 
Discarded, wrecked or inoperable machinery or tools.
d. 
Salvage materials, scrap metal or construction materials, including but not limited to dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, tile, rocks, bricks and similar materials, except when associated with ongoing excavation, construction or demolition operations on the same property or when associated with ongoing construction, agricultural or landscaping activities on the site.
4. 
Garbage containers regularly stored or kept on private property in a manner that is visible from the public right-of-way or otherwise creates a public nuisance because of its location.
5. 
Garbage, debris, rubbish or trash that is infested with animals or rodents.
6. 
Conditions which, due to their accessibility to the public right-of-way, are hazardous or dangerous, including but not limited to the following:
a. 
Abandoned wells.
b. 
Hazardous or unprotected pools, pits, ponds or excavations.
c. 
Driveways or sidewalks that hinder free access to public sidewalks or other public facilities.
(Ord. 1078 § 2 (§ 18135), 2009)
In addition to all other regulations set forth in the City's Municipal Code or otherwise provided by law, parking of vehicles on private property in the following manner is prohibited:
A. 
Parking or storing of trucks of more than two-ton capacity, semi-trailers, equipment or machinery on residential property, except in the following circumstances:
1. 
Trucks of more than two-ton capacity are parked or stored for 72 hours or less and are for use by persons residing on the same property.
2. 
Trucks of more than two-ton capacity, equipment or machinery are associated with ongoing excavation, construction or demolition operations on the property where stored.
3. 
Trucks of more than two-ton capacity, equipment or machinery are associated with ongoing agricultural or landscaping activities on the property where stored.
B. 
Parking or storing of any passenger vehicle on residential property within a required front yard or street side yard setback of a corner lot where such areas are not paved or otherwise surfaced to allow parking or storing, including but not limited to on lawns and other landscaped areas.
C. 
Parking or storing of any recreational vehicle, trailer, camper or boat on residential property within a required front yard or street-side yard setback of a corner lot.
D. 
Parking or storing of any motor vehicle, including a recreational vehicle, trailer, camper or boat, on any vacant property.
(Ord. 1078 § 2 (§ 18135), 2009)
Nothing contained in these regulations shall be construed to apply to:
A. 
Stored vehicles, or parts of vehicles, located within areas that are properly zoned, as defined in the Land Use Code.
B. 
Stored vehicles that are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the public right-of-way.
C. 
Use of standard containers or dumpsters for the temporary containment of garbage, debris, rubbish or trash placed at the street or in other approved locations for pickup by the City's licensed refuse hauler and/or other commercial disposal service operating in conformance with City codes and regulations.
D. 
Use of standard containers or dumpsters for the temporary containment of garbage, debris, rubbish or trash placed in an approved trash enclosure or placed behind the front wall plane of a building located on the same property.
E. 
Firewood stacked in a side or rear yard for use on the premises.
(Ord. 1078 § 2 (§ 18135), 2009)
A violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a public nuisance and, as such, may be subject to code enforcement procedures in accordance with Chapter 1.12 HMC.
(Ord. 1078 § 2 (§ 18135), 2009)