Clovis Municipal Code Art. 4 Enforcement

Any encroachment permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked by the City Engineer for violation of the provisions of this chapter, for violation of any condition attached to any permit issued pursuant to this chapter, or in the event that the permitted activity poses an imminent threat to the public health, safety or welfare. The City shall invoice the permittee to recover the cost of any action taken pursuant to this section, including an administrative fee.

(§ 1, Ord. 20-04, eff. April 1, 2020)

An applicant may appeal the decision of the City Engineer concerning the denial or revocation of a permit to the City Council. The City Council may deny the appeal or grant the appeal with the terms and conditions necessary to protect the public health and safety.

(§ 1, Ord. 20-04, eff. April 1, 2020)

Any encroachment that is not exempted by the provisions of this chapter and for which no encroachment permit has been issued, or any encroachment maintained in violation of this chapter or the provisions of any encroachment permit, is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance. The City Engineer may abate any such nuisance in accordance with any procedure authorized by law. The costs of such abatement shall be a personal obligation of the property owner and may be made a lien against the property in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.2.404.

(§ 1, Ord. 20-04, eff. April 1, 2020)

The City Engineer may assess liens for the cost of performing the abatement, including reasonable administrative costs, consistent with the City of Clovis Municipal Code.

(§ 1, Ord. 20-04, eff. April 1, 2020)