Title 10 Regulation of Activities
Division V. Code Enforcement and Animal Regulations
Chapter 10.63 Property Maintenance and Use Standards
Section 10.63.010 Purpose
- The purpose of this chapter is to centralize Property Maintenance and Use Standards into a single chapter, so residents have one location to review to find the various expectations that apply to private property maintenance and use.
- Under SMC 17F.070.010, every owner and occupant of premises is obligated to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition and prevent the property from becoming a nuisance.
- The Code Enforcement Department staff shall utilize the latest edition of the International Code Council's International Property Maintenance Code for reference and guidance in applying private property maintenance standards.
Date Passed: Monday, July 14, 2025
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
ORD C36701 Section 1
