Simi Valley, CA Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)

all vacant improved properties shall be maintained in compliance with the same standards applicable to occupied properties, including expeditious repair, reconstruction, or demolition of buildings and structures partially damaged or destroyed. Expeditious repair, reconstruction, or demolition shall require such work to commence within ninety (90) days of the event giving rise to the damage, and completion of such work within six (6) months of such event. In addition, the following restrictions shall apply:

(a)Windows shall not be boarded up for more than ninety (90) consecutive days unless an extension of that period is issued by the Director of Community Services based on extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances shall be deemed to exist where the delay is caused by a party other than the owner of the property, or delays otherwise caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the owner of the property.(b)Improved surfaces shall be maintained so as to prevent the presence of weeds. (§ 3 (part), Ord. 921, eff. July 2, 1998)