Bakersfield actively enforces property blight standards under BMC Chapter 8.27. The code requires property owners to maintain their properties free of conditions that constitute a public nuisance, including accumulated junk, debris, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, and deteriorated structures.
BMC 8.27.010 defines specific property maintenance standards. Violations include accumulation of junk, trash, or debris; abandoned or inoperable vehicles; overgrown vegetation and weeds over 12 inches; graffiti left unabated; broken windows and deteriorated building exteriors; and stored materials visible from public areas. The city's Code Enforcement division conducts proactive enforcement and responds to complaints. Property owners receive notices with a compliance deadline before citations are issued.
Property blight violations are addressed through the city's progressive enforcement process. Initial violations receive a notice to correct with a compliance period. Failure to comply can result in administrative citations with escalating fines. The city may abate conditions at the owner's expense and place liens on the property. Chronic blight properties may be subject to receivership proceedings.
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