Chapter 18.72 — ENFORCEMENT — La Habra Zoning Code

§ 18.72.010. Responsibility generally—Right of entry. ¶

The provisions of this title shall be interpreted and administered by the community and economic development department whose inspectors or authorized representatives shall have the right to enter upon any premises affected by this title for purposes of inspection. Any such interpretations and administrative decisions may be appealed to the planning commission.

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010; Ord. CC 2026-01, 4/6/2026)

§ 18.72.020. Conformance of permits and licenses. ¶

All departments, officials and public employees of the city vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this title and shall issue no permit or license for uses, buildings or purposes in conflict with this title, and any such permit or license issued in conflict with this title shall be null and void.

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010; Ord. CC 2026-01, 4/6/2026)

§ 18.72.030. Violation—Nuisance. ¶

Any building or structure erected or maintained, or any use of property contrary to this title is unlawful and a public nuisance and the city attorney may immediately commence actions and proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof, in the manner provided by law, and may take such other steps, and may apply to any court as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such building, structure or use and restrain and enjoin any person from erecting or maintaining such building or structure, or using any property contrary to this title.

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010; Ord. CC 2026-01, 4/6/2026)

§ 18.72.040. Violation—Injunction. ¶

This title may also be enforced by injunction issued by the superior court upon the suit of the city or the owner or occupant of any real property affected by such violation or prospective violation. This method of enforcement shall be cumulative and in no way affect the penal provisions of this code. (Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010; Ord. CC 2026-01, 4/6/2026)