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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. R- 57-93 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton relating to the abatement of structure(s) and property nuisances. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colton finds that the incidence of dilapidated structures and property is detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare by creating blight, devaluing property and detracting from the sense of community enjoyed by residents of Colton; and WHEREAS, this Council further finds and determines that abatement of such conditions will enhance the appearance, benefit and enjoyment of properties in the City and appreciate the values and appearance of neighboring properties; and WHEREAS, this Council finds that a comprehensive Code Enforcement Program is essential to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Colton; and WHEREAS, Article XI, Section 7 of the California constitution confers upon cities the power to make and enforce with limits all local police, sanitary and other ordinances not in conflict with general laws; and WHEREAS, Sections 3479 and 3480 of the Civil Code, Section 370 of the Penal Code, Chapter 18.56 of the City's Municipal Code, and Section 302 of Chapter 3 of the latest edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings defines a public nuisance as anything constituting a hazard to life or property, or in relation to an existing use, constitutes a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by whatever cause occurring, including acts of God or nature; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Colton that public nuisances include, however are not limited to, the following: