O-005-12 RENTAL HOUSING REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM - CERTIFIED

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rd 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15' 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Any violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The Chief shall have the authority to require correction of any violations identified through inspection by using the procedures set forth in chapter 8.04 of this code, Health and Safety Code Section 17980, Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17274 and 24436.5 and any other applicable state or federal law. In addition to any other relief provided by this chapter, the city attorney may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction to prohibit the continuation of any violation of this chapter. Such application for relief may include seeking a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction and permanent injunction. 15.49.160 Time for Compliance. All dwelling units subject to the requirements of this chapter shall register with the city's code enforcement division within 60 days of the effective date of this chapter. In the event of a change of ownership of a dwelling unit subject to the requirements of this chapter, the new owner must register such dwelling unit with the city's code enforcement division within 30 days of such change of ownership. No inspection fee shall be required of the new owner after a change of ownership provided that the previous owner has paid all inspection fees and has complied with all requirements of this chapter and any notices from the city concerning violations of health, fire, safety, building or zoning codes of the city. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon a change of ownership, the new owner shall be required to pay a registration fee. 15.49.170 Late Filing Penalties. Any owner who fails to register a dwelling unit as required by this chapter shall pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the registration and inspection fee established by resolution of the city council for each month or part thereof after the date such registration is required. 15.49.180 Maintenance of Records. All records, files and documents pertaining to the requirements of this chapter, except business licenses, shall be maintained by the code enforcement division and made available to the public as allowed or required by state law or city ordinance." SECTION 2: The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, sec. 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") because, pursuant to Section 15321(a), Class 21, Category (a) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the Ordinance constitutes the enforcement of a law administered or adopted by the City as a regulatory agency. City staff is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk within three (3) days following the adoption of this Ordinance.