Chapter 15.24
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sections:
15.24.010 Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.
15.24.020 Deletions, revisions and additions.
15.24.030 Section 107.2 amended.
15.24.040 Section 111 amended, with subsections redacted.
15.24.050 Section 301.2 amended.
15.24.060 Section 302.8 amended.
15.24.070 Section 302.4 amended.
15.24.010 Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, is adopted by reference without change to this title. (Ord. 527 § 2(B), 2022)
15.24.020 Deletions, revisions and additions.
Deletions, revisions and additions to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, shall be as follows. (Ord. 527 § 2(B), 2022)
15.24.030 Section 107.2 amended.
107.2 Form. Such notice prescribed in Section 107.1 shall be in accordance with all of the following:
1. Be in writing.
2. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification.
3. Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued.
4. Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code.
5. Inform the property owner or owner’s authorized agent of the right to appeal after issuance of a Citation or Notice and Order, as identified under Solana Beach Municipal Code Chapters 1.18, 2.23, and 6.04 or 6.06.
6. Include a statement of the right to file a lien in accordance with Section 106.3, 6.04 and 6.06.
(Ord. 527 § 2(B), 2022)
15.24.040 Section 111 amended, with subsections redacted.
SECTION 111
MEANS OF APPEAL
111.1 Application for appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within fifteen (15) days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. This Section does not apply to specified actions by Code Compliance Officers enforcing any non-conformance with this Chapter, such as issuance of Courtesy Notice letters, Notice of Violation letters and Citations, as such actions rely upon separately established appeal procedures under Solana Beach Municipal Code Chapters 1.18 and 2.32. Failure to submit a written appeal request within the statutory deadline shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and adjudication of the decision, notice or order issued to enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
111.1.A Appeal Procedure. Appeals of a Notice of Order issued to enforce the requirements of this Chapter shall have the same meaning as “administrative hearing: inquiry” as defined under Solana Beach Municipal Code Section 2.32.040. The appeal hearing and nuisance abatement procedures established under Solana Beach Municipal Code Chapters 2.23 and 6.04 would apply to accepted appeal requests received within the statutory deadline indicated above.
111.2 Membership of board. The members of City Council shall serve as the “appeals board” under this Chapter.
Sections 111.2.1 to 111.7 are redacted.
111.3 Stays of enforcement. Appeals of a notice, order, decision or an issued Notice and Order (other than Imminent Danger notices) shall stay the enforcement of the decision, notice or order until the appeal is heard by the appeals board.
(Ord. 527 § 2(B), 2022)
15.24.050 Section 301.2 amended.
301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code or the Solana Beach Municipal Code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant, non-owner occupant, nor permit another person to occupy any premises or structure that are not maintained in a sanitary and safe condition, and that do not comply with the requirements of this Chapter, Title 15, nor in any manner that would create, cause or contribute to a public nuisance. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition, that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises they occupy and control.
No person as owner, manager, occupant or lessor shall maintain, allow, cause or create any “substandard building” as that term is defined in the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17920.3 and 17920.10. Any condition(s) meeting the definition of “substandard building” as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17920.3 and 17920.10 may be enforced as a violation of this Chapter, as well as Chapters 1.16 and 1.18 of the Solana Beach Municipal Code.
(Ord. 527 § 2(B), 2022)
15.24.060 Section 302.8 amended.
302.8 Motor vehicles. Except as provided for in other regulations, inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicles and vessels shall not be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and vehicles shall not at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth, unless such activity would conflict with other provisions of the Solana Beach Municipal Code. All vehicles stored on residential lots shall be registered to the lawful occupant(s) of a legally established residence on the property.
Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.
All vehicles in the front yard of single family lots shall be parked or stored upon approved, designated parking areas, such as a driveway. For multifamily or higher density residential properties, vehicles shall be parked upon approved, designated parking areas or parking lots.
No recreational vehicle, trailer or vessel may be used or occupied anywhere within the City, except where allowed by other provisions of the Solana Beach Municipal Code or during the lawful transport, driving or operation within the City.
The parking or storage of recreational vehicles, vessels and trailers is restricted to “storage condition”, only. Recreational vehicles, vessels or trailers may be stored and shall be disconnected from any utilities, unless allowed under a permit or where allowed by other provisions of the Solana Beach Municipal Code. No recreational vehicle, trailer or vessel may be parked or stored in any manner that would conflict with other provisions of the Solana Beach Municipal Code.
(Ord. 527 § 2(B), 2022)
15.24.070 Section 302.4 amended.
302.4 Vegetation Maintenance. The premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
All privately maintained vegetation, trees and shrubs growing near or among required pedestrian accessible walkways and/or designated vehicle driving surfaces, including parking lots, roadways and access roads, shall not obstruct vehicle travel and shall not obstruct pedestrian movement. A minimum vertical clearance of eight (8) feet over walkways and a minimum vertical clearance of 13.5 feet (thirteen feet and 6 inches) over driving surfaces shall be provided. Privately maintained vegetation shall not obstruct any mandated traffic sign, street marking, signal or device, nor pose any unsafe condition impacting any public right-of-way, Privately maintained areas along public rights-of-way shall be free of weeds, dead or dying vegetation, shrubs and trees.
(Ord. 527 § 2(B), 2022)