9.33.080 - Security requirements.

(a)

Real properties that are subject to registration pursuant to this chapter (and buildings or structures thereon) shall be secured within seventy-two hours of becoming abandoned, vacant, or showing evidence of vacancy, in a manner to prevent access by unauthorized persons, including, but not limited to, the closure, locking, and/or boarding of windows, doors, gates, or other openings of such a size that it may allow a child to access the interior of the real property and/or buildings or structures located thereon (including garage structures or detached accessory structures).

(1)

No window, door, or other opening shall be boarded without prior written approval of the city administrator (or designee thereof) and when such approval has been granted, the boarding of any window, door, or other opening shall be completed to a minimum of the current United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) securing standards at the time the boarding is completed or required and shall be consistent with the requirements of this chapter.

(A)

The factors that shall be considered in determining whether the boarding of windows, doors, or other openings include, but are not limited to:

(i)

Whether the window, door, or other opening is visible to the public vantage;

(ii)

The difficulty of adequately securing the window, door, or other opening in another manner so as to prevent unauthorized entry;

(iii)

The length of time the real property has been abandoned or vacant; and

(iv)

The length of time the real property is expected to remain abandoned or vacant (as indicated in any statement of intent on file with the city).

(b)

Responsible parties for any real property subject to registration pursuant to this chapter shall submit a "letter of agency" or other similarly entitled authorization to the Los Angles County Sheriff's Department every thirty calendar days and post "no trespassing" signs as required and approved by the city so that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is authorized to remove and/or arrest all unauthorized persons from the property.

(Ord. No. 621, § 1, 9-29-2009)