§ 32A-1. Purpose.

(a)

It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte in adopting this Chapter to provide a comprehensive method for the identification and abatement of public nuisances within the County of Butte.

(b)

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply generally to all property throughout the unincorporated area of the County of Butte wherein any of the conditions hereinafter specified are found to exist; provided, however, that when any condition which would constitute a violation of this Chapter is duly authorized under any applicable County, State or Federal law, it shall not be deemed to violate this Chapter.

(c)

The provisions of this Chapter are to be supplementary and complementary to all of the provisions of the Butte County Code, applicable State law and any law cognizable at common law or in equity. Nothing herein shall be read, interpreted or construed in any manner so as to limit any existing right or power of the County of Butte or any other authorized governmental entity to enforce County ordinances, abate any and all nuisances, or employ any remedy available at law or in equity.

(d)

The further purpose of this Chapter is to remove conditions of property hereinafter described and declared to be public nuisances which have a blighting influence on properties in the vicinity and/or are detrimental to the health, safety and/or welfare of the residents of the County and particularly residents of the urbanized areas of and entry points into the County of Butte.

(Ord. No. 3824, § 5, 7-23-2002)