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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
<br />"Violator" means any responsible party, including the landowner, or lessee, tenant, or
<br />any other person who had possession or custody of the property.
<br />"Waste matter" means any rubbish or construction material.
<br />"Weeds" means useless and troublesome plants generally accepted as having no value
<br />and frequently of uncontrolled growth. (Ord. 7229 § 9, 2013; Ord. 6844 § 5, 2006; Ord. 6788 §
<br />3, 2005; Ord. 5910 § 1, 1991)
<br />Section 6.15.020 Declaration of nuisances.
<br />It is unlawful and is hereby declared a nuisance for any person owning, leasing,
<br />occupying or having charge or possession of any property and any vehicles thereon, in the City
<br />to maintain the property in such a manner that any of the following conditions are present:
<br />A. The existence of any garbage, rubbish, refuse or waste matter upon the premises
<br />contrary to the provisions of Chapter 6.04 of the Riverside Municipal Code.
<br />B. The existence of weeds upon the premises, including public sidewalks, streets or
<br />alleys between said premises and the centerline of any public street or alley.
<br />C. The existence of overgrown, dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, and other
<br />vegetation, including but not limited to dead agricultural groves which are: (1) likely to attract
<br />rodents, vermin or other nuisances, or (2) constitutes a fire hazard, or (3) is dangerous to the
<br />public safety and welfare.
<br />D. Overgrown vegetation including trees, shrubbery, ground cover, lawns and
<br />decorative plantings which substantially detract from the aesthetic and property values of
<br />neighboring properties.
<br />E. Any abandoned or discarded furniture, stove, refrigerator, freezer, sink, toilet,
<br />cabinet, or other household fixture or equipment visible from a public right-of-way.
<br />F. The existence of any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative motor vehicle
<br />upon the premises contrary to the provisions of Chapter 9.28 of the Riverside Municipal Code.
<br />G. The storage or parking of certain vehicles as follows:
<br />1. The storage or parking of trucks exceeding the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight
<br />rating of 10,000 pounds on all areas of all residential zones, and the storage or parking of other
<br />vehicles on the landscaped front and street side yard setback area of all residential zones,
<br />including but not limited to the front lawn areas, contrary to the provisions of Title 19 of the
<br />Riverside Municipal Code.
<br />2. The storage or parking of vehicles on any unpaved parcel of property where such
<br />vehicle (a) is likely to disrupt traffic flow in the City; (b) stir up dust from driving on the
<br />unimproved surface; (c) negatively impact the aesthetics of the City; (d) allow oils and other
<br />unwanted substances to drip onto the untreated dirt surface; and/or (e) cause traffic
<br />obstructions by impeding the line of vision of drivers at intersections. Vehicles parked in
<br />conjunction with a temporary use as permitted under Riverside Municipal Code Title 19 are
<br />excepted.
<br />H. The outdoor storage of personal property on private property as follows:
<br />1. Any furniture (except for furniture specifically designed for outdoor use), on porches,
<br />balconies, sun decks, front, side and/or rear yards, any other personal property not designed for
<br />outdoor use and in good working order;
<br />2. The existence of any hay, straw, lumber, papers, or other substances, junk, packing
<br />boxes, recyclable materials, salvage materials, building/construction materials, equipment;
<br />unless necessarily kept or stored under validly permitted, current construction; appliances,
<br />commercial/industrial machinery and/or equipment (whether operable or inoperable); and
<br />3. Any item causing an unsightly appearance which is visible from the public right-of-
<br />way or sites of neighboring properties or which provides a harborage for rats and/or other
<br />vermin, or creates any other potential health hazard or nuisance.
<br />I. The outdoor storage of personal property on public property as follows:
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