Appendix 8300. Modifications to the International Property Maintenance Code.

(a)

Administration of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code shall be as set forth in Chapter 1, Division I and II of the 2016 California Building Code, as amended.

(b)

Amend Section 101.2 to read as follows:

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and non residential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants.

The occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties will be performed as indicated in Chapter 6, Title V of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code.

(c)

Amend Section 102.3 to read as follows:

102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the California Building Standards Code and other applicable laws and ordinances.

(d)

Amend Section 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1 General. The responsibility of the enforcement of this code shall be set forth given to the City of Agoura Hills, Community Development Director or his/her designee as stated in Chapter 6, Article V of City of Agoura Hills Municipal Code.

(e)

Amend Section 103.5 to read as follows:

103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the code official under this code shall be in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.

(f)

Delete and replace sections 106 to read as follows:

106. Violations. Refer to Chapter 6, Article V of the City of Agoura Hills Municipal Code.

(g)

Delete and replace sections 107 to read as follows:

107. Notices and Orders. Refer to Chapter 6, Article V of the City of Agoura Hills Municipal Code.

(h)

Add Section 108.1.5 to read as follows:

108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described below shall be considered dangerous:

1. Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress does not conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to the requirements for existing buildings.

2. The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress is so warped, worn loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not provide safe and adequate means of egress.

3. Any portion of a building, structure, or appurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment, vandalism or by any other cause to such an extent that it is likely to partially or completely collapse, or to become detached or dislodged.

4. Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural or artificial loads of one and one half the original designed value.

5. The building or structure, or part of the building or structure, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for any other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fail or give way.

6. The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy.

7. The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act.

8. Any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to such an extent as to present either a substantial risk of fire, building collapse or any other threat to life safety.

9. A building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation, mechanical or plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.

10. Any building or structure, because of lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistive construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections, mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause is determined by the code official to be a threat to life or health.

11. Any portion of a building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned so as to constitute such building or portion thereof as an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.

(i)

Delete and replace sections 111 to read as follows:

111. Means of Appeals. The Planning Commission of the City of Agoura Hills shall act as the Board of Appeals as it relates to this Chapter of the Municipal Code. Any person directly affected by a decision of the City's code officials or a notice or order issued under this Maintenance code shall have the right to appeal the decision by having a Planning Commission hearing. This hearing will be set by the Director of Community Developments.

(j)

Add Section 112 to read as follows:

SECTION 112
COST RECOVERY

112.1 Cost of City service. The cost to the City of any demolition or repair carried out under this code, including the entire cost of the services rendered by the City, shall be a special assessment against the property upon which the structure is located.

112.2 Account of costs and receipts and notice of assessment. The code official will notify in writing the all parties concerned of the amount of such assessment resulting from such work. Within five days of the receipt of such notice, any concerned party may file a written request with the code official requesting a hearing on the correctness or reasonableness, or both, of such assessment. The board of appeals thereupon shall set the matter for hearing, give such concerned party notice thereof as provided in Section 107.3 of this code, and hold such hearing and determine the reasonableness or correctness of the assessment. The board of appeals shall notify in writing such party concerned of its decision. If the total assessment determined as provided for in this section is not paid in full within ten days after receipt of such notice from the board of appeals, the code official shall record in the office of the department or registrar-recorder a statement of the total balance still due and a legal description of the property. From the date of such recording, such balance due shall be a special assessment against the parcel.

112.3 Collection with ordinary taxes. The special assessment set forth shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county taxes are collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties, interest, and procedures for foreclosure and sale in case of delinquency, as is provided for ordinary County taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of County taxes shall be applicable to such assessment.

(Ord. No. 07-350, § 1, 12-12-2007; Ord. No. 10-381, § 1, 12-8-2010; Ord. No. 13-404, § 3, 11-13-2013; Ord. No. 16-425, § 3, 12-14-2016)