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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter X — NONCONFORMING USES, DEVELOPMENTS AND LOTS

§ 13-203. Maintenance and repair.

Costa Mesa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Costa Mesa

  • (a) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition any structure or part thereof declared to be unsafe, except as noted in subsection (b) , by order of any official charged with protecting the public safety, nor shall it prevent alterations necessary for compliance with requirements of other governmental agencies.

  • (b) If a nonconforming development or portion of a development containing a nonconforming use becomes physically unsafe or unlawful because of lack of repairs or maintenance and is declared by any duly authorized official to be unsafe or unlawful by reason of physical condition, it shall not thereafter be restored, repaired or rebuilt except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.

  • (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

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Costa Mesa Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development
    Overview
    1. Chapter I — IN GENERAL
    2. Chapter II — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    3. Chapter III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    4. Chapter IV — CITYWIDE LAND USE MATRIX
    5. Chapter V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    6. Chapter VII — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
    7. Chapter VIII — SIGNS
    8. Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
    9. ▸ Chapter X — NONCONFORMING USES, DEVELOPMENTS AND LOTS
      Overview
      1. § 13-201. Purpose.
      2. § 13-202. Definitions.
      3. § 13-203. Maintenance and repair.
      4. § 13-204. Nonconforming provisions.
      5. § 13-205. Provisions for multi-family zones for rebuilding aft…
      6. § 13-206. Nonconforming fences and walls.
      7. § 13-207. Nonconforming lots.
    10. Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS
    11. Chapter XII — SPECIAL FEE ASSESSMENTS
    12. Chapter XIII — NOISE CONTROL
    13. Chapter XIV — OIL DRILLING
    14. Chapter XV — GROUP HOMES
    15. Chapter XVII — AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE

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