§ 24-10.1. Purpose and Authority.

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the Charter authority of the city and the general police power as has specifically been acknowledged by the state legislature to enable cost recovery for emergency response purposes in Government Code Section 53158. Owners of properties causing recurring calls for emergency response and/or abatement due to a specified condition listed in subsection 24-10.3.A. or owner neglect as defined in subsection 24.10.2.D. will be held liable for the cost of the city's emergency response to such incidents. Cost recovery for recurring calls for service to abate properties due to the conditions specified or owner neglect is necessary in order to provide restitution for expenses incurred by the city and to deter owners from causing strains on city resources.

(Ord. No. 2992 N.S., § 1, 4-7-09)