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Title 7 — Public Works›Chapter 7.20 — WATERCOURSE PROTECTION

Dublin Municipal Code Art. IV Enforcement

Dublin Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Dublin

Cite as: Dublin Municipal Code Article IV · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 7.20.280. Enforcement officer designated.

It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Public Works to enforce the provisions of this chapter and he is so authorized.

(Ord. 52-87 § 4)

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§ 7.20.290. Permit—Suspension or revocation.

The Director of Public Works may suspend or revoke a permit for good cause, subject to appeal to the City Council. However, no work shall be performed pending appeal except as authorized by the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 52-87 § 22)

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§ 7.20.300. Appeals.

The issuance, denial, cancellation, or conditioning of a permit pursuant to this ordinance may, within fifteen (15) calendar days of such action, be appealed in writing by any person to the City Council. An appeal shall set forth the grounds therefor, the work proposed to be done, and the method of accomplishing said work, together with sufficient factual, engineering, and technical data to set forth the basis and the reasons for the appeal. The City Council shall make a final interpretation of requirements and shall announce its decision within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the written appeal.

(Ord. 52-87 § 15)

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§ 7.20.310. Abatement.

Whenever the Director of Public Works determines that any existing condition is a hazard to life or limb, or endangers structures, or adversely affects the use, function or physical integrity of a watercourse, or that any violation of this chapter exists, any such condition or violation is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7.52.

(Ord. 52-87 § 23)

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§ 7.20.320. Right of entry.

Whenever necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the Director of Public Works may enter the premises at all reasonable times in the manner provided by law to perform any duty imposed by this chapter.

(Ord. 52-87 § 26)

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§ 7.20.330. Emergency measures.

The City Attorney, at the direction of the City Council shall, or in the case of an emergency at the request of the Director of Public Works may, petition the Superior Court for issuance of a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction, or combination thereof, as may be appropriate, requiring any person not complying with this chapter to comply herewith.

(Ord. 52-87 § 24)

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§ 7.20.340. Denial of other permits.

No building, septic tank, water, sewer, electrical, or any other permit shall be issued by the city to any person for any premises or portion thereof which is in violation of this chapter and which violation is not corrected or approved for correction by the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 52-87 § 28)

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§ 7.20.350. Nonexclusive remedies.

The remedies provided herein are not exclusive, and are in addition to any other remedy or penalty provided by law for violation of this chapter.

(Ord. 52-87 § 25)

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