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A. Established Nuisances Per Se. The Board of Supervisors of Sierra County ordains that the following violations of this chapter constitute public nuisances:

1. A violation has altered natural drainage patterns and has or will cause flooding to or erosion of adjacent property; or

2. A violation has created a threat to public health, safety or welfare.

B. Nuisance Abatement Procedure. In accordance with Cal. Gov’t. Code § 25845, the Sierra County Board of Supervisors establishes the procedure for abatement of a nuisance.

1. Upon the discovery of a nuisance, county staff shall comply with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.17 SCC.

2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the summary abatement of a nuisance upon order of the Board of Supervisors, or upon order of any other county officer authorized by law to summarily abate nuisances, if the Board or officer determines that the nuisance constitutes an immediate threat to public health or safety.