Chapter 17.32
ENFORCEMENT

Sections:

17.32.010    Enforcement responsibility.

17.32.020    Building permit – Conformity required.

17.32.030    Building permit – Plat required.

17.32.040    Remedies cumulative and nonexclusive.

17.32.050    Violation – Nuisance.

17.32.060    Violation – Misdemeanor.

17.32.010 Enforcement responsibility.

The chief of police, building inspector, code enforcement officer, city clerk, and all officials charged with the issuance of licenses or permits shall enforce the provisions of this title and PVEMC Title 18. (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 84 § 10.1, 1948)

17.32.020 Building permit – Conformity required.

No building permit shall be issued for the erection or use of any structure or part thereof, or for the use of any land, which is not in accordance with the provisions of this title and PVEMC Titles 15, 18, and 19. Any permit issued contrary to the provisions of this title and PVEMC Titles 15, 18, and 19 shall be void and of no effect. (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 84 § 10.2, 1948)

17.32.030 Building permit – Plat required.

A. All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plat, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions of the lot or building site to be built upon, the location, height and area of the building or buildings to be erected, and such other information as may be necessary for the enforcement of this title and PVEMC Title 18.

B. Where a proposed front yard is less than the prescribed minimum for the district in which the building is to be erected, such plat shall include the nearest adjoining premises on both sides in the same block on which premises buildings have already been erected, together with the location of such buildings. (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 84 § 10.3, 1948)

17.32.040 Remedies cumulative and nonexclusive.

All remedies provided for in this chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive. The conviction and punishment of any person herein shall not release such person from the responsibility of correcting prohibited conditions or removing prohibited buildings, structures or improvements, nor prevent the enforced correction or removal thereof. (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 84 § 10.6, 1948)

17.32.050 Violation – Nuisance.

Any building or structure erected or maintained, or any use of property, contrary to the provisions of this title and PVEMC Title 18 shall be unlawful and a public nuisance and the city attorney shall, upon order of the city council, immediately commence action or actions, proceeding or proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof, in the manner provided by law, and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such building, structure or use, and restrain and enjoin any person from setting up, erecting or maintaining such building or structure, or using any property contrary to the provisions of this title and PVEMC Title 18. It shall be the right and duty of every citizen to participate and assist the city officials in the enforcement of the provisions of this title and PVEMC Title 18. (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 84 § 10.5, 1948)

17.32.060 Violation – Misdemeanor.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, except that notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any violation constituting a misdemeanor under this chapter may, in the discretion of the enforcing authority, be charged and prosecuted as an infraction. (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 627 § 30, 2001; Ord. 495 § 18, 1989; Ord. 84 § 10.7, 1948)