Whenever in this code any act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or an offense, or the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, such violation of this code or failure to comply with its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor, unless expressly provided otherwise. Any violation constituting a misdemeanor under this code may, in the discretion of the Code Official, be charged and prosecuted as an infraction. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this code, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period of not more than six months or by both fine and imprisonment. Any person convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this code, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be punishable by a fine only as follows: Upon a first conviction by a fine not exceeding $250.00 and for a second conviction or any subsequent conviction within a period of one year, by a fine not exceeding $500.00.

In addition to or in lieu of the remedies provided in subsection A of this section, the Code Official may commence:

Each day any violation of this code shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

Refuse and/or waste matter which by reason of its location and character is in such a condition of deterioration that it constitutes visual blight, reduces the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood, is offensive to the senses, or detrimentally affects property in the surrounding neighborhood or community;

Polluted or stagnant water which, because of its nature or location, constitutes an unhealthy or unsafe condition;

Building(s), structure(s) or property that is damaged, hazardous, broken, warped, dry rotted, blighted, infested, unsightly, unmaintained, decayed, defective, deteriorated, unsafe, dilapidated, in a state of disrepair, unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, in a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease or likely to cause injury to the health, safety or general welfare of those living, working, accessing, or occupying within.

Any appliance, tool, equipment, furniture, furnishing, or other item of personal property not normally kept outside including, but not limited to, any couch, love seat, sofa, sofa bed, recliner, hassock, upholstered chair, mattress, bed springs, box springs, bed frame, headboard, desk, dresser, bureau, cabinet, television, radio, stereo, stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, shopping cart, sink, toilet, or similar items, whether or not any such item is broken or abandoned, resting or being stored on the premises stored either (a) so as to be visible from a public street, alley, or from any adjoining property for at least twenty-four consecutive hours, or (b) so as otherwise to constitute a harborage for rodents or pests or a detriment to health, safety and welfare of nearby properties, the neighborhood or the city.

An accumulation of aluminum cans, newspapers, plastic bottles, glass, cardboard or cardboard boxes, or an accumulation of other recyclable materials that has been stored in public view for at least twenty-four consecutive hours and is visible from a public street, alley or from any adjoining property.

Trees, vegetation, or landscaping not otherwise subject to immediate abatement pursuant to this section shall not be allowed to remain upon the property for at least twenty-four consecutive hours if it:

Store any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative, salvaged, or disabled vehicle, vessel, equipment trailer, house trailer, camper, camper shell, boat, boat trailer, airplane or other mobile equipment, or parts thereof, stored or parked in front yards, side yards, backyards, driveways, sidewalks or walkways for at least twenty-four consecutive hours and visible from a public street or any adjoining property;

Maintain any vehicle 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. Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work and painting, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.

Park a vehicle upon an unimproved lot or parcel in any zone, or in any required front yard or side yard setback upon any residential property, except upon a lawfully established driveway, or within an approved garage or carport; parking a vehicle on any commercial property except on a paved surface.

Buildings or structures which are abandoned, partially destroyed, damaged, boarded up, dilapidated, or left in a persistent state of partial construction. A "persistent state of partial construction" is defined as any unfinished building where active construction is not occurring, or where the appearance or other conditions of said unfinished building or structure constitutes visual blight, or reduces the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood, or is offensive to the senses, or is detrimental to nearby properties. A project shall be deemed active if there is obvious change to the worksite or to the project in any seven-day period;

Any building or portion thereof which is unpainted, or where the condition of existing paint has become so deteriorated as to permit substantial decay, checking, cracking, peeling, chalking, dry rot, warping, or termite infestation.

Buildings with missing doors, or windows containing broken glass or no glass at all where the window is a type which normally contains glass. Plywood or other materials used to cover such window space or doors, as may be permitted, shall be installed to FHA or similar standard to discourage unlawful entry, and shall be painted in a color or colors compatible with the remainder of the building.

Building exteriors, walls, fences, gates, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, or alleys which for at least twenty-four consecutive hours are maintained in such condition as to become so defective, unsightly, or in such a condition of deterioration or disrepair that the same constitutes visual blight or reduces the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood, is offensive to the senses, or is detrimental to nearby properties.

The accumulation, for twenty-four consecutive hours or more, of dirt, litter, or debris in vestibules, doorways, or the adjoining sidewalks, passages, or breezeways of a building.

Attractive nuisances dangerous to children and other persons, including, but not limited to, broken or neglected household appliances, equipment, machinery or vehicles; unfenced, abandoned, uncovered, unprotected, or otherwise unmaintained wells, swimming pools, spas, ponds, excavations or other openings; and open and accessible structures, whether vacant, abandoned or not.

Construction or packing materials or supplies, including, but not limited to, lumber, drywall, roofing tile, cement, nails, pallets, plywood, scrap lumber, or other building materials, products, or supplies; electrical, irrigation, or plumbing supplies; provided, however, that a reasonable quantity of these materials and supplies is excluded from this definition during active construction authorized by a valid building permit upon the subject property. A project shall be deemed active if there is obvious change to the accumulation or to the project in any seven-day period.

Construction equipment or machinery of any type or description parked or stored on property for at least twenty-four consecutive hours where it is readily visible from a public street, alley, or adjoining property, except while active excavation, construction or demolition operations authorized by a valid building permit are in progress on the subject property or an adjoining property, or where the property is zoned for the storage of construction equipment or machinery.

Maintenance of any structures, bins or containers used for the collection of donated objects or items on any public or private property, unless completely enclosed within a permitted building or otherwise permitted and approved by the City's Planning and Economic Development Department.

Maintenance of any signage which lacks a required permit or is prohibited pursuant to section 20-38.080 of this code.

The placement of clotheslines in front yards and the drying of laundry or washed articles on front porch stair railings, or the placement of washed articles on fences, hedges, or other supporting structures located in front yards for the purpose of drying them where the foregoing are visible from any public street, alley, or from any adjoining property.

Any wall, sign, fence, gate, hedge, or structure maintained in such a condition of deterioration or disrepair as to constitute a hazard to persons or property, constitute a visual blight, reduce the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood, is offensive to the senses, or is detrimental to nearby properties.

Any property with pooled oil accumulation, oil flowing onto public rights-of-way or adjacent property, or excessive accumulations of grease or oil on paved surfaces, buildings, walls, or fences.

Any yard area, visible from a public street, alley or from any adjoining property, the non-maintenance of which causes excessive dust or discharge of material onto the public right-of-way or into the storm drain system; which contains the accumulation of debris, constitutes visual blight, reduces the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood, is offensive to the senses, or is detrimental to nearby properties. This paragraph shall not be construed to require the use of water or the installation of drought-resistant vegetation to the tenant landscaping during any period in which a drought has been officially declared.

Any graffiti, including paint, ink, chalk, dye, etchings, or similar marking substances, which remains on the exterior of any building or structure, wall, fence, pavement, window, vehicle, walkway, or other object for at least twenty-four consecutive hours and is visible from a public street, alley, or any adjoining property.

The keeping, storing, depositing or accumulation on the premises of dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, or other similar materials that constitutes visual blight, reduces the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood, is offensive to the senses, or is detrimental to nearby properties, except when used for active excavation, construction or demolition projects for which a valid building permit, if so required, has been obtained.

The storage or placement of any garbage can or refuse container where such can or container is visible from a public right-of-way, other than between the period starting 24 hours prior to collection day and ending 24 hours following collection day. Where no complying storage location exists, garbage cans and refuse containers may be allowed to be placed in a manner that is removed from, yet remaining visible to, the public right-of-way.

Any obstructions, impediments, or excavations that interfere with the ordinary use by the public of any public street, way, or sidewalk except when and as permitted pursuant to this code or state law;

Maintenance of any insects, including, but not limited to wild bees; hornets, or wasps on any property in such a manner as to pose a threat, disturbance, danger, or menace to any person or property of another.

Maintenance of any type of illumination which directly shines onto adjacent or proximal properties causing substantial diminution of the enjoyment or use of such adjacent or proximal property, or otherwise violates section 20-30.080 of this code.

Violation of any provision of Title 7 of this code pertaining to animal regulations.

Violation of noise standards pursuant to chapter 17.16 of this code.

Violation of any habitability requirements pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3.

The nominal strength of any structural member is exceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the required strength.

The anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effects.

Structures or components thereof that have reached their limit state.

Siding and masonry joints including joints between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights are not maintained, weather resistant or water tight.

Structural members that have evidence of deterioration or that are not capable of safely supporting all nominal loads and load effects.

Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings, are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly anchored or are not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Exterior walls that are not anchored to supporting and supported elements or are not plumb and free of holes, cracks or breaks and loose or rotting materials, are not properly anchored or are not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Roofing or roofing components that have defects that admit rain, roof surfaces with inadequate drainage, or any portion of the roof framing that is not in good repair with signs of deterioration, fatigue or without proper anchorage and incapable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Flooring and flooring components with defects that affect serviceability or flooring components that show signs of deterioration or fatigue, are not properly anchored or are incapable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Veneer, cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall facings and similar decorative features not properly anchored or that are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Overhang extensions or projections including, but not limited to, trash chutes, canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts not properly anchored or that are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Exterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all similar appurtenances attached thereto, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or that are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks and similar appurtenances not structurally sound or not properly anchored, or that are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

The nominal strength of any structural member is exceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the required strength.

The anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effects.

Structures or components thereof that have reached their limit state.

Structural members are incapable of supporting nominal loads and load effects.

Stairs, landings, balconies and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly anchored or are not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.

Soils that have been subjected to any of the following conditions:

Concrete that has been subjected to any of the following conditions:

Aluminum that has been subjected to any of the following conditions:

Masonry that has been subjected to any of the following conditions:

Steel that has been subjected to any of the following conditions:

Wood that has been subjected to any of the following conditions: