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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.85 — COMPLIANCE AND PENALTIES

Covina Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Covina

§ 17.85.010. Interpretation – Purpose – Conflict.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties. Where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this title shall control.

(Ord. 17-09 § 3, 2017; 1964 Code Appx. A § 13.00; Formerly 17.84.010)

§ 17.85.020. Permits and licenses – Compliance.

All departments, officials or public employees vested with the duty of authority to issue permits or licenses, where required by law, shall conform to the provisions of this title. No such license or permit for uses, buildings or purposes where the same would be in conflict with the provisions of this

title shall be issued. Any such license or permit, if issued in conflict with the provisions hereof, shall be null and void.

No premises shall be occupied or used and no building hereafter erected or altered shall be occupied or used until a certificate of compliance has been issued by the secretary of the city planning commission; provided, that such certificate of compliance shall be required only within those areas mapped under the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 17-09 § 3, 2017; 1964 Code Appx. A § 13.10; Formerly 17.84.020)

§ 17.85.030. Violation – Penalty.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless otherwise specifically provided, and upon conviction thereof is punishable as provided in CMC § 1.16.010 . Each such person, firm or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provisions of this title is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and is punishable therefor as provided for in this title, and any use, occupation or building or structure maintained contrary to the provisions hereof constitutes a public nuisance.

(Ord. 17-09 § 3, 2017; Ord. 1681 § 1(i), 1988; 1964 Code Appx. A § 13.20; Formerly 17.84.030)

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Contents — Covina Zoning Code
Covina Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS
    3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONES AND MAP
    4. Chapter 17.08 — A-1 AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-…
    5. Chapter 17.10 — A-2 AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-…
    6. Chapter 17.12 — E-1/2 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY E…
    7. Chapter 17.14 — E-1 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY EST…
    8. Chapter 17.16 — E-2-1/2 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY…
    9. Chapter 17.18 — E-5 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY EST…
    10. Chapter 17.20 — R-1-20,000 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY)
    11. Chapter 17.22 — R-1-10,000 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY)
    12. Chapter 17.24 — R-1-8500 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLEFAMILY)
    13. Chapter 17.26 — R-1-7500 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLEFAMILY)
    14. Chapter 17.28 — RD RESIDENTIAL ZONE (MULTIPLEFAMILY)
    15. Chapter 17.32 — R-R RESIDENTIAL RECREATION ZONE
    16. Chapter 17.33 — SPECIAL HOUSING REGULATIONS
    17. Chapter 17.36 — RESERVED
    18. Chapter 17.38 — C-2 COMMERCIAL ZONE (NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CEN…
    19. Chapter 17.40 — C-3 COMMERCIAL ZONE (CENTRAL BUSINESS)
    20. Chapter 17.42 — C-3A COMMERCIAL ZONE (REGIONAL OR COMMUNITY SH…
    21. Chapter 17.44 — C-4 COMMERCIAL ZONE (HIGHWAY)
    22. Chapter 17.46 — C-5 COMMERCIAL ZONE (SPECIFIED HIGHWAY)
    23. Chapter 17.48 — C-R COMMERCIAL ZONE (RECREATION)
    24. Chapter 17.50 — TC-P TOWN CENTER MEDICAL AND PROFESSIONAL OFFI…
    25. Chapter 17.52 — TC-C TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE
    26. Chapter 17.54 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE
    27. Chapter 17.55 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    28. Chapter 17.56 — OVERLAY ZONE (OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES)
    29. Chapter 17.57 — OUTDOOR DINING AND DISPLAY
    30. Chapter 17.58 — PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD) DISTRICTS
    31. Chapter 17.59 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT (MUOD)
    32. Chapter 17.60 — PERMITTED USES
    33. Chapter 17.61 — SMOKE SHOPS AND TOBACCO STORES
    34. Chapter 17.62 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    35. Chapter 17.63 — FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
    36. Chapter 17.64 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    37. Chapter 17.65 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    38. Chapter 17.66 — HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES
    39. Chapter 17.67 — BODY ART FACILITIES
    40. Chapter 17.68 — EXISTING LOTS
    41. Chapter 17.69 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
    42. Chapter 17.70 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS AND USES
    43. Chapter 17.71 — WALLS, FENCES, AND SCREENING
    44. Chapter 17.72 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    45. Chapter 17.73 — OFF-SITE SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
    46. Chapter 17.74 — SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
    47. Chapter 17.75 — INCIDENTAL SIGNS
    48. Chapter 17.76 — CONVERSION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
    49. Chapter 17.78 — VARIANCES
    50. Chapter 17.80 — ZONING AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
    51. Chapter 17.81 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
    52. Chapter 17.82 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
    53. Chapter 17.83 — TREE PRESERVATION
    54. Chapter 17.84 — CANNABIS PROHIBITIONS AND REGULATIONS
    55. Chapter 17.85 — COMPLIANCE AND PENALTIES

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