§ 1.20.020. Public nuisances designated—Remedies.

A.

Whenever in this code or in any ordinance of the county, or in any condition of a permit or license or other entitlement issued by the county, law of the state, or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, any act or failure to act is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, the doing of any act or failure to act shall constitute a public nuisance subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

B.

The provisions of this chapter shall also apply to any specific condition, act, or failure to act declared to be a public nuisance by the board of supervisors by resolution following a noticed hearing as set forth in this chapter where such condition, act or failure to act involves:

1.

Any unlawful obstruction of or encroachment upon any public property, including but not limited to any public street, highway or right-of-way, park or building;

2.

Any condition, act or failure to act which is dangerous to human life, or unsafe or detrimental to the public health or safety;

3.

Any establishment, use or operation of buildings, land or property contrary to the provisions of the ordinances of the county; or

4.

Any condition, act or failure to act constituting a public nuisance known at common law or equity.

C.

In addition to abatement by the enforcement officer pursuant to this chapter, the district attorney or the county counsel is also authorized to take, initiate, conduct and conclude any actions at law or equity that he deems necessary to abate any public nuisance as defined in this section.

D.

The remedies provided in this chapter are nonexclusive, and are cumulative to any other remedies available at law or equity.

(Ord. 1211 § 1 (part), 2002)

(Ord. No. 1355, § 1, 3-1-2011)