§ 720-8.208. Application.

(a)

This chapter applies to all existing residential rental dwelling units, as defined in this chapter, including units owned, operated, or subsidized by public agencies, except for units owned by the housing authority of the county of Contra Costa and except as provided in Section 720-8.210. This chapter also applies to the premises on which these units are located, including parking lots, driveways, landscaping, accessory structures, fences, walls, swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.

(b)

The provisions of this chapter are supplementary and complementary to other provisions of this code and applicable statutes. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit any existing right of the county to abate nuisances or to enforce any provisions of applicable law, statute, or this code, including provisions of uniform codes adopted by reference in this code. These provisions include, but are not limited to, the California Building Standards Codes as adopted in Title 7 of this code, including the building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes; the State Housing Law (Health and Safety Code Sections 17910 et seq.); and Title 8 of this code.

(Ord. 2005-17 § 2).