Abatement of Abandoned Properties

San Diego Municipal Code ch. 5, art. 4, div. 3

in effect

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0301 Declaration of Purpose

§54.0301 Declaration of Purpose The Council of the City of San Diego finds and declares that: (a) Vacant lots attract littering, dumping, and nuisance activity and create public nuisances in the community when these conditions exist. (b) Vacant structures attract vagrants, gang members and other criminals as prime locations to conduct illegal criminal activities. (c) Vacant structures are extremely vulnerable to being set on fire by unauthorized persons. (d) Vacant structures which are boarded or are located on properties with code and public nuisance violations cause deterioration and instability in neighborhoods. (e) Vacant structures located on a property which is foreclosed or under a current Notice of Default, Trustee’s Sale, or Tax Lien Sale often fall into disrepair, attract nuisance activity and crime, decrease property values, and are a burden to the City of San Diego’s resources, making it necessary to ensure that accurate ownership information and contacts are provided to the City so that proper maintenance and security measures are implemented on these properties. (f) Immediate abatement and rehabilitation of vacant structures and vacant lots where code or public nuisance violations exist is necessary and can be accomplished by using the judicial or administrative procedures found in this Code. (Amended 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0302 Definitions

§54.0302 Definitions The words and phrases used in this Division have the meanings set forth in this section. Defined terms appear in italics. Abandoned property means any property upon which one or more of the following conditions exist: (1) a vacant lot upon which code or public nuisance violations exist as determined by the Director; or (2) a vacant structure and code or public nuisance violations exist as determined by the Director; or (3) a vacant structure which is boarded, irrespective of whether code or public nuisance violations exist at the property; or (4) a vacant structure, and the property is under a current Notice of Default, Notice of Trustee’s Sale, pending Tax Assessor’s Lien Sale, or it has been the subject of a Foreclosure sale where the title was retained by the beneficiary of a Deed of Trust involved in the Foreclosure, or has been transferred under a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Beneficiary means a lender under a note secured by a Deed of Trust. Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure means a recorded document that transfers ownership of a property from the trustor upon consent of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust. Deed of Trust means an instrument by which title to real estate is transferred to a third party Trustee as security for a real estate loan. This definition applies to all deeds of trust regardless of priority. Default means the failure to fulfill a contractual obligation, monetary or nonmonetary. Director means the Director of the Permit Issuance and Code Enforcement Division or any other Director authorized by the City Manager and any of their designated agents or representatives. Foreclosure means the process by which a property, placed as security for a real estate loan, is sold at auction to satisfy the debt if the Trustor defaults. Graffiti has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 54.0402. Letter of Agency means a trespass authorization form signed by a property owner or designated agent which allows the San Diego Police Department to act as the owner’s agent for purposes of enforcing laws against any person(s) found on private property without the owner’s consent or without lawful purpose. Liquid waste has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 54.0202. Litter has the same meaning as San Diego Municipal Code section 54.0202. Local contact means a contact located within a distance of 50 driving miles from the abandoned property. Notice of Default means a recorded notice that a Default has occurred under a Deed of Trust. Public nuisance has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 11.0210. Responsible person has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 11.0210. Rubbish has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 54.0202. Solid waste has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 54.0202. Statement of Intent means a form filled out by the responsible person for an abandoned property which contains specific information regarding the ownership of the property and the responsible person’s plan for its rehabilitation, development, occupancy, and maintenance. Trustee means the person, firm or corporation holding a Deed of Trust to a trust on a property. Trustor means a borrower under a Deed of Trust, who deeds property to a Trustee as security for the payment of a debt. Vacant structure means any structure or building that is unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons. Waste has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 54.0202. (Amended 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.; corrected 1–23–1998.) (Amended 2-7-2006 by O-19460 N.S.; effective 3-7-2006.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0303 Enforcement Authority

§54.0303 Enforcement Authority The Director is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this Division. The Director or anyone designated by the Director to be an Enforcement Official may exercise any enforcement powers as provided in Division 1, Article 2 of Chapter 1 of this Code. (“Enforcement Authority” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0304 Enforcement Remedies

§54.0304 Enforcement Remedies Violations of this Division may be prosecuted as misdemeanors subject to the fines and custody provided in Municipal Code Section 12.0201. The Director may also seek injunctive relief and civil penalties in the Superior Court pursuant to Municipal Code Section 12.0202 or pursue any administrative remedy provided in Chapter 1 of this Code. (“Enforcement Remedies” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0305 Strict Liability Offenses

§54.0305 Strict Liability Offenses Violations of this Division shall be treated strict liability offenses regardless of intent. (“Strict Liability Offenses” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0306 Abandoned Properties Regulations

§54.0306 Abandoned Properties Regulations (a) An abandoned property where code or public nuisance violations exist constitutes a public nuisance per se. (b) In determining whether a vacant structure or vacant lot meets the definition of abandoned property, the Director shall consider the length of vacancy as a factor contributing to the existence of a public nuisance. (c) A commercial vacant structure which meets the definition of an abandoned property as provided in this Division, shall continue to be deemed a vacant structure until there is a lawfully permitted business operating in the vacant structure on a daily basis. The Director may make an exception based on the nature of the particular business. (d) It is unlawful for any responsible person for an abandoned property to fail to lock, barricade or secure all doors, windows and other openings to any vacant structure on the property in accordance with the standards listed in this Division. (e) It is unlawful for any responsible person for an abandoned property to fail to remove from the entire property including the interior of any vacant structure, any of the following: litter, waste, rubbish, solid waste, liquid waste, debris, unpermitted vehicles, storage not incidental to the corresponding zoning use for the property, or excessive vegetation as determined by a fire inspector to constitute a fire hazard. (f) It is unlawful for any responsible person for an abandoned property to fail to erect fences, barriers, berms or other suitable means to discourage access and to discourage illegal dumping or littering on the property when requested by the Director. (g) It is unlawful for any owner of an abandoned property or any owner’s agent to fail to file a Letter of Agency with the San Diego Police Department or to fail to update the Letter of Agency every six months. (h) It is unlawful for any responsible person for an abandoned property to fail to maintain the property in accordance with the abatement requirements listed in an Abatement Notice and Order or other written notice issued by the Director. (i) It is unlawful for any responsible person for an abandoned property to fail to maintain the property in accordance with the maintenance standards listed in this Division. (“Duty to Clean and Secure or Board” renumbered, retitled and amended from Sec. 54.0303, 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 2-7-2006 by O-19460 N.S.; effective 3-27-2006.) (Retitled to “Abandoned Properties Regulations“ and amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0307 Administrative Abatement Procedures and Maintenance Standards for Abandoned Properties

§54.0307 Administrative Abatement Procedures and Maintenance Standards for Abandoned Properties (a) Whenever the Director determines that an abandoned property exists within the City of San Diego upon which code or public nuisance violations exist, an Abatement Notice and Order may be sent to the responsible person directing the abatement of any vacant structure by cleaning and securing or boarding the vacant structure and removing conditions creating a public nuisance on the property or directing the abatement of any vacant lot by removing conditions creating a public nuisance. Boarding shall be done pursuant to the standards established in Section 54.0308 of this Division. (b) The Director may also require as part of an Abatement Notice and Order or other written notice that the responsible person erect fences, barriers, berms or other suitable means to discourage access to the abandoned property and to discourage illegal dumping or littering on the property. The Director may also require the responsible person to post signs that prohibit trespassing, littering or illegal dumping. (c) The Director may also require as part of the Abatement Notice and Order or other written notice that the responsible person remove any litter, waste, rubbish, solid waste, liquid waste, debris, unpermitted storage, weeds which are over twelve inches in height or excessive vegetation from the abandoned property. (d) The Director may also require as part of the Abatement Notice and Order or other written notice that the responsible person remove any vehicles or additional items not listed in subsection (c) which are stored on the property in violation of the Land Development Code. (e) The Director may also require as part of the Abatement Notice and Order or other written notice, that the responsible person maintain the property free of graffiti, and paint over any graffiti with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior of the vacant structure. (f) The Director may also require as part of the Abatement Notice and Order or other written notice, that the responsible person keep any pools or spas on the property in working order so the water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris or drained and kept dry. Pools or spas must comply with the fencing requirements contained in Division 31, Article 5, Chapter 14 of this Code. (g) The Director may also require as part of the Abatement Notice and Order or other written notice, that the responsible person post a sign on the property. The sign shall be no less than 18” x 24” in size and shall contain lettering of a font size that is legible from a distance of 45 feet. The sign shall include all of the following information: 1) the address of the property; 2) that a Letter of Agency is on file with the San Diego Police Department; and 3) the name and telephone number of the responsible person or designee, one of whom must be a local contact, such as the property manager, asset manager, or real estate agent or broker. (h) The Director shall follow the Administrative Abatement procedures for Time Frame One as provided in Division 6 of Article 2 of Chapter 1 of this Code. However, if the abatement involves a vacant structure which is a single family dwelling, then the time frame for compliance shall be fifteen (15) calendar days in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 17980.9(b)(1). (i) If the responsible person does not comply with the Abatement Notice and Order, and no appeal is filed, the Director may: 1) clean and board any unsecured vacant structure; 2) remove all litter, waste, rubbish, solid waste, liquid waste, debris or excessive vegetation from the abandoned property; 3) remove all vehicles and items stored in violation of the Land Development Code; and 4) recover all costs pursuant to the procedures found in Division 6, Article 2 of Chapter 1 of this Code. (j) If the Director boards any vacant structure, all barricade materials supplied by the City shall become the property of the responsible person upon payment of all costs to the City. (“Administrative Abatement Procedures for Vacant and Unsecured Structures” renumbered and amended from Sec. 54.0305 on 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 2-7-2006 by O-19460 N.S.; effective 3-7-2006.) (Retitled to “Administrative Abatement Procedures and Maintenance Standards for Abandoned Properties“ and amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0308 Standards for Boarding a Vacant Structure

§54.0308 Standards for Boarding a Vacant Structure Except as provided in Section 54.0308(i), the responsible person or Director shall board a vacant structure according to all of the following specifications and requirements: (a) Remove all waste, rubbish or debris from the interior of the vacant structure; (b) Remove all waste, rubbish, debris or excessive vegetation from the yards surrounding the vacant structure; (c) Barricade all unsecured doorways, windows or exterior openings with minimum 1/2 inch thickness exterior grade plywood which shall extend to the molding stops or studs; (d) Mount at least two wood stocks of minimum 2 x 4 inch thickness to the reverse face of the plywood with minimum 3/8 inch carriage bolts mated with nuts and two flat washers; (e) Extend the stock a minimum of eight (8) inches on each side of the interior wall; (f) Cause all hardware to be galvanized or cadmium plated; (g) Paint all exterior barricade material the predominant color of the structure; (h) Post the premises. One or more signs shall be posted at or near each entrance to the vacant structure and on fences or walls as appropriate. The signs shall remain posted until the vacant structure is either lawfully occupied or demolished. Signs shall contain the following information: DO NOT ENTER. It is a misdemeanor to enter or occupy this building or premises or to remove or deface this notice. Trespassers will be prosecuted. The sign shall be of a size of no less than 18” x 24” in size and the lettering shall be of a font size that is legible from a distance of 45 feet. (i) In lieu of requiring the responsible person to board a structure as set forth in Sections 54.0308(a) through (h), the Director may allow the responsible person to board the vacant structure in a manner in which the Director determines adequately prevents unauthorized entry or vandalism. In any event, a responsible person shall post the premises with signs as required by this Division, including as set forth in Section 54.0308(h). (“Standards for Boarding a Vacant Structure” renumbered, retitled and amended from Sec. 54.0306 on 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.) (Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0309 Entry or Interference with Notice Prohibited

§54.0309 Entry or Interference with Notice Prohibited (a) It is unlawful for any person to enter or occupy any structure or premises which has been posted pursuant to Section 54.0308(h), except to repair or demolish the structure under proper permit or for a purpose authorized by the owner. (b) It is unlawful for any person to remove or deface any notice posted pursuant to Section 54.0308(h) until the required repairs or demolition have been completed or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. (Amended 7-19-1999 by O-18656 N.S.) (Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0310 Continuous Abatement Authority

§54.0310 Continuous Abatement Authority (a) If a vacant structure previously abated by a responsible person or the Director pursuant to a Notice and Order, again becomes unsecured and open to unauthorized entry, the Director may, without further notice to the responsible person, proceed to abate the public nuisance and recover costs as provided for in this Division. (b) If an abandoned property again contains debris, rubbish, waste, or excessive vegetation, the Director may, without further notice to the responsible person, proceed to abate the public nuisance and recover costs as provided for in this Division. (c) An Enforcement Hearing Officer may issue an Administrative Enforcement Order that would give the Director continuous abatement authority to: 1) abate a vacant structure which again becomes unsecured and open to unauthorized entry; or 2) abate an abandoned property if the property again contains debris, rubbish, waste or excessive vegetation. The Hearing Officer may establish notice requirements as may be reasonable. (“Continuous Abatement Authority” renumbered, retitled and amended from Sec. 54.0112 on 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0311 Abatement Cost

§54.0311 Abatement Cost (a) Abatement costs shall include the cost to perform the actual work and the City’s cost to administer any abatement. (b) Once the abatement is complete, the Director shall recover all abatement costs pursuant to the procedures found in Division 3, Article 3 of Chapter 1 of this Code. (“Abatement Cost” renumbered from Sec. 54.0310 on 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0312 Continuous Public Nuisances

§54.0312 Continuous Public Nuisances Any abandoned property that was originally abated by the responsible person’s voluntary actions or pursuant to a judicial or administrative order may be declared a permanent public nuisance by the Director if the property again contains debris, rubbish, waste, excessive vegetation or other conditions creating a public nuisance. Any vacant structure that was originally abated by the responsible person’s voluntary actions or pursuant to a judicial or administrative order and continues to remain open and unsecured on a periodic basis, thereby requiring additional reinspections, clearing of the lot, or resecuring of the vacant structure, may be declared a permanent public nuisance by the Director. The Director may seek the abatement of any lot and the demolition of any vacant structure that become a continuous public nuisance by seeking a court order or following any of the administrative abatement procedures found in this Code. (“Continuous Public Nuisances” renumbered from Sec. 54.0313 on 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0313 Duty to File a Statement of Intent

§54.0313 Duty to File a Statement of Intent (a) The Director shall create and make available a form entitled Statement of Intent to be completed by the responsible person for an abandoned property. (b) The responsible person for an abandoned property shall complete the information required on the Statement of Intent and submit the statement to the City within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the Director determines the property meets the definition of abandoned property as provided in this Division. If an abandoned property remains in an abandoned state for more than three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days from the date the first Statement of Intent was submitted, then a new Statement of Intent must be submitted, and annually thereafter until the property no longer meets the definition of an abandoned property as provided in this Division. (c) The Director shall determine whether a submitted Statement of Intent is complete and may require the responsible person to provide more complete information. (d) When a submitted Statement of Intent does not meet with the Director’s approval as it does not contain adequate information as required by this Section, the responsible person shall immediately correct and resubmit the Statement of Intent. (e) The Statement of Intent shall include the following information: (1) expected period of vacancy; (2) a plan for regular maintenance during the period of vacancy; (3) a plan and time line for the lawful occupancy, rehabilitation or demolition of the vacant structure; (4) a plan for the development or sale of the vacant lot if the abandoned property is a vacant lot; (5) complete ownership information and all contact information for persons responsible for the property including the name, telephone number and street address for any corporation, individual, beneficiary or trustee responsible for receiving payments associated with any loan or Deed of Trust. The Statement of Intent shall also include information regarding the property management company, servicing company, asset manager, or property preservation company responsible for the security, maintenance and marketing of the property; and (6) any additional information required by the Director. (f) It is unlawful for a responsible person to: (1) fail to submit a Statement of Intent within the time period specified by Section 54.0313(b); or (2) fail to submit a Statement of Intent annually as required by Section 54.0313(b); or (3) submit a Statement of Intent which does not comply with the requirements of this Division. (“Duty to File a Statement of Intent” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.; corrected 1–23–1998.) (Amended 2-7-2006 by O-19460 N.S.; effective 3-7-2006.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0314 Reinspection Fee

§54.0314 Reinspection Fee The Director may periodically reinspect an abandoned property to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Division and all applicable court and administrative orders. The Director may assess a reinspection fee against the responsible person for the actual costs of each reinspection and continuous monitoring of the structure and premises as is reasonably necessary to determine compliance with the standards and procedures in this Division. The Director shall follow the reinspection procedures found in Division 1, Article 3 of Chapter 1 of this Code. (“Reinspection Fee” renumbered from Sec. 54.0311 on 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0315 Abandoned Property Penalty

§54.0315 Abandoned Property Penalty (a) If an abandoned property is left in an abandoned state for more than 90 consecutive calendar days, the responsible person for that abandoned property may be liable for a civil penalty in the amount of up to $10,000 per property, not to exceed $100,000 per property in a calendar year. These amounts shall be updated annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, for the San Diego area, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and shall include an additional five percent administrative fee for associated cost recovery unless: (1) a Statement of Intent has been filed and approved by the Director; and (2) one of the following applies: (A) a vacant structure exists on the property and it is the subject of an active building permit for repair or rehabilitation and the responsible person is proceeding diligently in good faith to complete the repair or rehabilitation; (B) a vacant structure exists on the property and it is maintained in compliance with this Division and is actively being offered for sale, lease or rent; (C) the abandoned property is a vacant lot and there has been no recurring code violations or nuisance activity; or (D) the responsible person can demonstrate that he or she made a diligent and good faith effort to implement the actions set forth in the approved Statement of Intent within the time line contained within the Statement of Intent. (b) If the property continues to meet the definition of abandoned property as provided in this Division beyond the initial 90 calendar days, and if the responsible person does not meet any of the exceptions set forth in Section 54.0315, the Director may continue to assess penalties up to the following amounts: $10,000 for the next 90-calendar-day period the property continues to meet the definition of an abandoned property as provided in this Division; $15,000 for the next 90-calendar-day period; and $20,000 for each of the next 90-calendar-day periods that the property continues to meet the definition of an abandoned property as provided in this Division. At no time may the amount of the civil penalty exceed $100,000 per property in a calendar year. These amounts shall be updated annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, for the San Diego area, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and shall include an additional five percent administrative fee for associated cost recovery. (c) All penalties assessed shall be payable directly to the City Treasurer. (d) The City Manager shall develop policies and procedures for the implementation of this penalty. (“Boarded and Vacant Structure Penalty” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 2-7-2006 by O-19460 N.S.; effective 3-7-2006.) (Retitled to “Abandoned Property Penalty” and amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.) (Amended 6-15-2026 by O-22109 N.S.; effective 7-15-2026.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22109 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22109-SO.pdf ]

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0316 Procedures for Abandoned Property Penalty

§54.0316 Procedures for Abandoned Property Penalty (a) Whenever a Director determines that a property meets the definition of abandoned property as provided in this Division for more than ninety (90) consecutive calendar days, and the responsible person does not meet any of the exceptions set forth in Section 54.0315, a Notice of Abandoned Property Penalty may be issued to the responsible person for the property. (b) A separate Notice of Abandoned Property Penalty shall be issued for each subsequent penalty that may be assessed pursuant to Section 54.0315. (c) The Notice of Abandoned Property Penalty shall be served upon the responsible person by any one of the methods of service listed in San Diego Municipal Code Section 11.0301. (“Procedures for Boarded and Vacant Structure Penalty” added 5–28–1996 by O-18301 N.S.) (Retitled to “Procedures for Abandoned Property Penalty” and amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0317 Appeal of Abandoned Property Penalty

§54.0317 Appeal of Abandoned Property Penalty An appeal of an abandoned property penalty shall follow the procedures set forth in Division 5 of Article 2 of Chapter 1 of this Code. (“Appeal of Boarded and Vacant Structure Penalty” added 5–28–1996 by O-18301 N.S.) (Retitled to “Appeal of Abandoned Property Penalty” and amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0318 Administrative Enforcement Hearing

§54.0318 Administrative Enforcement Hearing (a) The appeal hearing shall follow the enforcement hearing procedures set forth in Division 4, Article 2 of Chapter 1. (b) The Enforcement Hearing Officer shall only consider evidence that is relevant to the following issues: (1) whether the property meets the definition of abandoned property as provided in this Division for ninety (90) consecutive calendar days; (2) whether a Statement of Intent has been filed and approved by the Director; and (3) whether any of the exceptions set forth in Section 54.0315(a)(2)(A) through (D) have been met. (c) The Enforcement Hearing Officer may assess administrative costs. (“Administrative Enforcement Hearing” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0319 Failure to Pay Penalties

§54.0319 Failure to Pay Penalties The failure of any person to pay the penalty within the time specified in the Notice of Abandoned Property Penalty may result in the Director using any legal means to recover the civil penalties, including referring the matter to the City Treasurer to file a claim with the Small Claims Court. (“Failure to Pay Penalties” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0320 Allocation of Abandoned Property Penalty

§54.0320 Allocation of Abandoned Property Penalty Administrative civil penalties collected pursuant to this Division shall be deposited in the civil penalties fund established pursuant to Section 13.0402 of this Code. (“Allocation of Vacant Building Penalty” added 5–28–1996 by O–18301 N.S.) (Retitled to “Allocation of Vacant Structure Penalty” and amended 2-7-2006 by O-19460 N.S.; effective 3-7-2006.) (Retitled to “Allocation of Abandoned Property Penalty” 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 54.0321 Timely Rehabilitation of Abandoned Properties

§54.0321 Timely Rehabilitation of Abandoned Properties As authorized by California Health and Safety Code section 17980.9 (b)(1), the Director may require the demolition or expeditious rehabilitation of vacant structures which are single-family dwellings and deemed to be substandard as determined by an inspection by the Director. (“Timely Rehabilitation of Vacant Structures” added 2-7-2006 by O-19460 N.S.; effective 3-7-2006.) (Retitled to “Timely Rehabilitation of Abandoned Properties” and amended 10-10-2012 by O-20203 N.S.; effective 11-9-2012.)

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