Those who own, lease or occupy buildings as well as those who maintain abandoned, boarded up or partially destroyed buildings are responsible for maintaining the property. Some common types of nuisance violations are indicated below.
Our goal is to eliminate blight, improve the appearance of business and residential areas and create a community where all those who live, work visit can experience a sense of pride and well being. While the goals of the Community Preservation Division of the Planning Department may sound simple, your partnership is needed to make them a reality.
The City of Anaheim’s Nuisance Ordinance and zoning codes are designed to protect the residential atmosphere of your neighborhood as well as to prevent unsafe and unsightly use of property.
Only through compliance with the municipal codes and knowing how to take action when violations occur, can we work together to achieve the quality of life everyone wants to enjoy in Anaheim.
Code Violations (Buildings)
General Conditions
· Unpainted exterior building surfaces causing dry rot, warping, and termite infestation.
· Buildings, which are abandoned, boarded up, partially destroyed or left for longer than a reasonable time in a state of reasonable time in a state of partial construction.
· Broken windows, constituting hazardous conditions and inviting trespassers and malicious mischief.
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Overgrown vegetation which causes harm to neighboring
properties or causes unsafe conditions for those walking or driving by.
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Dead trees or weeds that are unsightly and unsafe are
likely to provide a home for rodents or insects.
Property Conditions
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Swimming pools, ponds or other standing water which is
unsanitary or stagnant.
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Swimming pools, ponds or other standing water without
self-closing gates or fences.
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Broken or discarded furniture and household or garage
items including lumber, trash, debris, refrigerators or other appliances as
well as inoperable vehicle.
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Clothes lines in front yards visible from the public
street.
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Any dry or dead shrub, tree or combustible material may
constitute a fire hazard.
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An obstacle or part of the landscaping that obstructs
the view of street signs, signals or other directional signage.
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For bulky items such as furniture or appliances, two free pickups per address are allowed for residential customers in each calendar year. There is a charge for additional pickups. Anaheim Disposal, 238-3300,will answer any questions and schedule pickup.
Refuse/Waste
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Items such as rubbish,
debris, boxes, machinery or parts, furniture, inoperable vehicles, yard waste
or junk of any kind.
Fencing
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Any fence which is not
maintained in a structurally sound condition; rear yard fences must be no more
than six feet tall and fences, walls and hedges in the front shall not exceed
thirty six inches.
HOW TO FILE A
REQUEST FOR SERVICE
Requests for service may
be filed with the Community Preservation Division in person, by mail, by telephone or
via the web at www.anaheim.net.
1. Give your name, address and telephone number so we
can report back to you. All reports are kept confidential.
2. Give the location of the problem and the address,
including street name and number.
3. Identify the specific issue or nuisance including
description, type of problem and vehicle license number if applicable.
Your request for service
will be assigned to the area officer and will be addressed as soon as possible.
The area officer will inspect the location and if a violation is observed, the
property owner/ tenant may be subject to criminal prosecution.
City of Anaheim
Community Preservation Services
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. 5th floor
Anaheim, CA. 92805
Community-Preservation@anaheim.net
Community Preservation
Division
Mission Statement
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To promote and maintain standards that preserve
and enhance the quality of life for all those who
live, work and visit the City of Anaheim
through community involvement, education
and regulation