DATE: October 15, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Development Services Director
SUBJECT
Title
Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Article 29 to Chapter 10 of the Hayward Municipal Code Related to Vacant Properties and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Include Fees Related to the Vacant Property Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council introduces the Vacant Property Ordinance (Attachment II) adding Article 29 to Chapter 10 of the Hayward Municipal Code and adopts a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule (Attachment III) to include fees related to the Vacant Property Ordinance.
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SUMMARY
The City recognizes that attention and response to maintaining minimum maintenance and security standards for vacant or abandoned properties can contribute to a reduction of neighborhood blight, criminal activity, and hazards. The proposed vacant property ordinance establishes minimum standards for vacant or abandoned residential and non-residential buildings, structures and properties thereon.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Vacant Properties Ordinance
Attachment III Master Fee Schedule Resolution
Attachment IV Government Relations Council Letter