State of disrepair.
San José Municipal Code § 17.72.520
in effect17.72.520 - State of disrepair.
Any building or structure that is in a state of disrepair constitutes property blight. A building or structure is in a state of disrepair when any of the following conditions exist:
A. Exterior walls or roof coverings have become deteriorated, do not provide adequate weather protection, or show evidence of the presence of termite infestation or dry rot; or
B. Broken or missing windows or doors that create a hazardous condition or a potential attraction to trespassers; or
C. Building exteriors, walls, fences, retaining walls, driveways, or walkways that are broken or deteriorated to the extent that the disrepair is visible from a street or neighboring properties.
(Ords. 21973, 22283, 24315, 26443, 26710, 27509.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17BUCO_CH17.72COPR_PT5DEPRBL_17.72.520STDIFetched: 11/1/2026
