East Palo Alto Municipal Code Art. III Violations

If the chief building inspector finds any grading work for which a permit is required but not issued, or the grading is in substantial noncompliance with an issued permit, or the plans and specifications relating thereto, he/she may order the work stopped by posting the site or by written notice and may issue an abatement order, No further grading may be done except on the approval of the planning director. Conditions may be imposed as necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, including the condition that corrective work be done within a designated time as specified in Section 15.48.240.

(Prior code § 7-2.301)

The planning director shall record a notice of a grading violation in the office of the county recorder and notify the owner of the affected real property and any other known party responsible for the violation. If the property owner or other responsible party disagrees that the grading violates this chapter, proof may be submitted to the planning director, including documentation and engineering reports that a grading permit is not required. The planning director's decision may be appealed to the planning commission and the board of supervisors in the manner provided in this chapter. The appeal to the planning commission may be filed within ten calendar days from the date of service of written notice of violation and shall be filed within ten days after the decision of the planning director on appeal thereto.

(Prior code § 7-2.302)

A notice of expungement of the notice of violation shall be recorded with the county recorder when:

A. The Planning Director or other appellate authority determines that a grading permit is not required; or

B. All work has been completed and approved by the planning director.

(Prior code § 7-2.303)

Violations of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in Title 1 of the Municipal Code of the city of East Palo Alto.

(Prior code § 7-2.304)

When applicable, violations may be prosecuted as an unfair business practice under the Business and Professions Code.

(Prior code § 7-2.305)