Property Maintenance in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § B38-17

Any property upon which there exists property blight as set forth in this Division is hereby declared a public nuisance and may be abated by the County pursuant to Chapter III of Division A1 of this Code. (Ord. No. NS-300.932, 12-18-18) Sec. B38-18. - Administrative remedies. In addition to any civil or criminal remedies, any violation of this Division may be subject to any of the admini...

Cal. Sts. & Hy. Code § 5610

The owners of lots or portions of lots fronting on any portion of a public street or place when that street or place is improved or if and when the area between the property line of the adjacent property and the street line is maintained as a park or parking strip, shall maintain any sidewalk in such condition that the sidewalk will not endanger persons or property and maintain it in a conditio...