Chapter 4.60
NUISANCES CONSISTING OF ABANDONED OR
SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED NONDWELLING STRUCTURES
Sections:
4.60.040 Authority not exclusive.
4.60.010 Recitals.
The existence of abandoned or substantially damaged nondwelling structures, as defined herein, is considered an attractive nuisance, as such structures are found to constitute neighborhood blight and deterioration in the community. Further, these structures represent a significant safety hazard to the surrounding neighborhood and the community as they attract children and others to the dangerous condition of the abandoned or substantially damaged structures. (Ord. 814 § 1; Ord. 1182 § 1. Code 1997 § 17-85)
4.60.020 Definitions.
A. “Abandoned or substantially damaged nondwelling structure” means a structure which meets any of the following:
1. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, snow, flood, or has otherwise become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become:
a. An attractive nuisance to children; or
b. A harbor for vagrants; or as to
c. Enable persons to resort thereto or loiter therein for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; or
2. Whenever any structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance in any manner, under any provision of law or in equity; or
3. Whenever any portion of a structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the structure or whenever any structure is abandoned for a period in excess of 180 days so as to constitute such structure or portion thereof a public or attractive nuisance or hazard to the public;
4. Whenever a structure has remained in a state of partial construction for a period of 180 days or more, and where the continuation of the condition is unsightly or hazardous to the public health, safety, or welfare.
B. “Nondwelling unit” means a structure not designed or intended to be used for occupancy for living and sleeping purposes. (Ord. 814 § 1; Ord. 1182 § 1. Code 1997 § 17-86)
4.60.030 Remedies.
Upon the building official’s determination that a structure is an abandoned or substantially damaged nondwelling structure, the city may choose to abate the public nuisance under Chapter 4.40 SLTCC or under any alternative abatement process permitted under state law, or issue administrative citations under Chapter 2.30 SLTCC. Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the city’s ability to concurrently or consecutively use any of those proceedings as the city may deem effective. (Ord. 814 § 1; Ord. 1182 § 1. Code 1997 § 17-87)
4.60.040 Authority not exclusive.
The authority conferred by this chapter is not exclusive. Dwelling unit buildings and/or structures which may meet the criteria for abandonment pursuant to the Uniform Building Code and other applicable provisions of state law are addressed in Chapter 6.15 SLTCC and abatement of such structures shall be administered by the city building department. (Ord. 814 § 1; Ord. 1182 § 1. Code 1997 § 17-88)