Chapter 21.08 — ZONING CODE APPLICABILITY

The enactment of this title shall not terminate nor otherwise affect vested land use development permits, approvals, or agreements authorized under the provisions of any ordinance or resolution, nor shall violation of any prior ordinance or resolution be excused by the adoption of this title.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Neither the provisions of this title nor the approval of any permit authorized by this title shall authorize the maintenance of any public nuisance, as defined by Chapter 9.02 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

It is unlawful and a violation of the La Mirada Municipal Code for anyone to use a parcel or structure in a manner that violates any provision of this title. However, a land use that was lawfully established before this title was enacted, or before enactment of any applicable amendment to this title, may continue, except as otherwise provided herein or by law. No expansion or modification to a pre-existing legal nonconforming use or structure shall be permitted except as allowed by Article IX of this title.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Where any conflict occurs between the provisions of this title and the provisions of other titles of the La Mirada Municipal Code or other regulations adopted by the city, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. Nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to repeal or amend any regulation of the city requiring a permit or license or both, nor shall anything in this title be deemed to repeal or amend other titles of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this title and standards in an adopted planned unit development, the requirements of the planned unit development shall govern. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this title and standards in an adopted specific plan, the requirements of the specific plan shall govern.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

21.08.070 Conflicts with development agreements .

In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this title and standards in an adopted development agreement, the requirements of the development agreement shall govern.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Following the effective date of this title, or any amendment of this title, regulations of this title are applicable to all applications in process (approved and pending), unless prohibited by state law or as otherwise vested in accordance with Chapter 21.90.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Nothing in this title eliminates the need for obtaining any other permits required by the city, or any permit or approval required by other provisions of the Municipal Code or the regulations of any city department, including the redevelopment agency, or any county, regional, state, or federal agency. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

After the effective date of this title, or any amendment hereto, all permits shall be issued in compliance with the provisions of this title. Any permit that conflicts with the provisions of the title shall be deemed invalid. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

If any portion of this title is held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this title. The city council hereby declares that this title and each article, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase and portion thereof is adopted without regard to the fact that one or more portions of this title may be declared invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Activities of the city shall be exempt from the requirements of this title. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).