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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA DEPORT "ForMeeting of March 1, 1994 COUNCIL Community Develo ment Oector SUBJECT: Public Hearing of File Index Number DO -04194, an amendment to DATE: February 23, 1994 Chapter 18.56 of the Colton Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) Relating to Property Maintenance BACKGROUND: At their regular meeting of February 8, 1994,1 the Planning Commission recommend, by Resolution No. R-01-94, approval of an amendment to Title 18 of the Colton Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance). The amendment will imposi'e greater restrictions upon property than is required by the existing provisions of this Chapters Additionally, this proposed amendment will allow the City to exercise discretion in the abatement of Municipal Code Violations, specifically, non -health and safety issues. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Presently, staff is abating substandard buildings and hazardous or unsanitary premises in compliance with the Uniform Housing Code, 1991 Edition. However, items in the existing property maintenance chapter, not covered in the Housing Code, are being addressed through this amendment so that those items can also be abated and brought into compliance with the City's codes. The proposed amendment outlines the procedures to be taken when there is failure by the property owner to voluntarily abate';a declared nuisance. The proposed amendment also re-establishes the Code Enforcement and Housing Advisory Appeals Board. The purpose of the Board is to he and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretations c5f the Uniform Housing Code and the Property Maintenance Chapter of the Zoning OrdinanceJ The Board shall consist of members who are qualified, by experience and training, to passup on matters pertaining to Building Construction. The Housing Advisory and Appeals Board sholl be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at the Council's discretion. If a declared nuisance is not completely abated by the owner within the time prescribed in the Code Enforcement and Housing. Advisory Appeals Board order, staff would be authorized to cause the nuisance to be abated by either City crews or pr ate contract. The cost for abating such a. nuisance shall constitute a special assessment agai st respective property and, upon recordation with the County Recorder, shall constitute a 'lie on the property for the amount of such assessment. Page 1 of 2 Item No. 17