Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
El Cerrito Municipal Code Ch. 16.38 Violation—penalty
El Cerrito Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · El Cerrito
Cite as: El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.38 · Text as of 2026-10-04
16.38.010 - Violation—Penalty.¶
Any person violating any of the provisions of Chapters 16.02 through 16.36 of this title shall be deemed guilty of an infraction as provided for in Section 1.08.030 of this code.
(Ord. 97-7 Div. 5 (part), 1997.)
16.38.020 - Violation—Penalty for work without permits.¶
A. Any person who commences work without all necessary permits required by this title, within a twelve-month period, shall be subject to the following penalties:
First offense: An investigation fee equal to the permit fee;
Second offense: An investigation fee equal to the permit fee plus a five hundred dollar; penalty fee;
Three or more offenses: Three or more offenses shall require reference of the matter to the city attorney for misdemeanor prosecution.
B. The foregoing penalties, applicable to first and second offenses for those commencing work without all necessary permits, supersede any conflicting provisions of this code governing the penalties for violation of any provision thereof.
(Ord. 97-7 Div. 5 (part), 1997.)
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