Grand Terrace Municipal Code Art. V Administration and Enforcement

For the purposes of this chapter, the determination as to whether a structure is single-family residential, multifamily residential, commercial or industrial shall be made by the city engineer. Any structure which is used for more than one of these uses shall be deemed to be of that use determined to be most appropriate by the city engineer.

(Ord. 44 § 6, 1981)

In the event that the applicant disagrees with the any or all of the determinations of the city engineer, as provided in Articles I, III or IV of this chapter and this section, the applicant may appeal, in writing, to the city council, provided that the appeal is filed with the city clerk within thirty calendar days after notification to the applicant by the city engineer of his determinations. The city clerk shall, upon receipt of the written appeal, set the matter on the city council agenda not sooner than thirty calendar days from the filing of the appeal. The decision of the city council shall be final.

(Ord. 44 § 7, 1981)

Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this chapter, the owner of a parcel may request, in writing, to pay only a portion of the capital improvement fund fees and install only a portion of the required improvements along the frontage of the parcel, in the event the parcel, based on zoning, has the potential for further resubdivision or further substantial development. Such request shall be presented, in writing, to the city engineer, who shall then transmit such request, along with his recommendations, to the city council for their consideration.

(Ord. 44 § 8, 1981)

The city council may waive any or all of the provisions provided for in this chapter.

(Ord. 44 § 9, 1981)

It is unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to build or construct any building or structure or any additions or alterations without complying with the provisions of this chapter. Any person, firm, association or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to punishment pursuant to Government Code Section 36900 and 36901. Any of the persons named in this section are guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during which any violation of this chapter is committed, conducted or permitted by any of the persons named in this section.

(Ord. 44 § 10, 1981)

Any of the persons named in Section 15.28.310 who violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall not be entitled to the installation of public utilities, such as water and sewer connections or any other public utilities over which the city has jurisdiction, until such time as those persons have complied with this chapter.

(Ord. 44 § 11, 1981)

In addition to the remedies and penalties as provided in this chapter, the city shall have the right to bring a civil action for an injunction or other relief against such person or persons who have violated the provisions of this chapter. The remedies and penalties provided in this chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive.

(Ord. 44 § 12, 1981)