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Chapter 44 — ZONING[1]

Sec. 44-634. - Violations.

La Palma Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · La Palma

(a)

Any use, structure, or property which is altered, enlarged, erected, established, maintained, moved, or operated, contrary to the provisions of this chapter and/or other related ordinances of the City, or any applicable condition of approval, is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance, and shall be subject to the remedies and penalties specified in this Code, including this division. The term "public nuisance" does not include legal nonconforming uses provided under Section 44-706.

(b)

A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to enforcement under Article XI.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Sec. 44-635. - Remedies are cumulative.

(a)

Cumulative, not exclusive. All remedies contained in this chapter for the handling of violations or enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and other related ordinances of the City shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other applicable provisions of City, County, State, or federal law.

(b)

Other remedies. If a person is found guilty and convicted of an infraction or misdemeanor for the violation of any provision of this Code, the conviction shall not prevent the City from pursuing any other available remedies to correct the violation.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

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▸ Contents — La Palma Zoning Code
La Palma Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 44 — ZONING[1]
    Overview
    1. Sec. 44-10. - Definitions.
    2. Sec. 44-80. - Lighting in multifamily housing.
    3. Sec. 44-104. - Animals.
    4. Sec. 44-112. - Short-term rentals.
    5. Sec. 44-136. - Purpose.
    6. Sec. 44-169. - Tutorial facilities.
    7. Sec. 44-194. - Purpose.
    8. Sec. 44-196. - Permit required.
    9. Sec. 44-198. - Distribution of harmful matter.
    10. Sec. 44-227. - Exemptions.
    11. Sec. 44-232. - Prohibited conduct.
    12. Sec. 44-233. - Records of treatment.
    13. Sec. 44-275. - Underground utilities.
    14. Sec. 44-303. - Purpose.
    15. Sec. 44-304. - Applicability.
    16. Sec. 44-307. - Low-barrier navigation centers.
    17. Sec. 44-335. - Residential landscape standards.
    18. Sec. 44-336. - Commercial landscape provisions.
    19. Sec. 44-368. - Purpose.
    20. Sec. 44-369. - Applicability.
    21. Sec. 44-392. - Definitions.
    22. Sec. 44-402. - Interpretation.
    23. Sec. 44-424. - Definitions.
    24. Sec. 44-465. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
    25. Sec. 44-466. - Precise plan required.
    26. Sec. 44-609. - Purpose.
    27. Sec. 44-613. - Actions.
    28. Sec. 44-632. - Purpose.
    29. Sec. 44-634. - Violations.
    30. Sec. 44-636. - Initial enforcement action.
    31. Sec. 44-705. - Purpose.
    32. Sec. 44-731. - Completed application.
    33. Sec. 44-733. - Application fees.
    34. Sec. 44-734. - Concurrent applications.
    35. Sec. 44-736. - Environmental review.
    36. Sec. 44-756. - Applicability.
    37. Sec. 44-825. - Permit procedures.
    38. Sec. 44-827. - Accessory dwelling unit ineligibility.
    39. Sec. 44-937. - Purpose.
    40. Sec. 44-939. - Exemptions.
    41. Sec. 44-940. - Applications.
    42. Sec. 44-941. - Period of validity.
    43. Sec. 44-942. - Display.
    44. Sec. 44-943. - Transferability.
    45. Sec. 44-944. - Renewal.
    46. Sec. 44-946. - Types of special permits.
    47. Sec. 44-948. - Community event permit.
    48. Sec. 44-976. - Purpose.
    49. Sec. 44-977. - Application requirements.
    50. Sec. 44-979. - Permits non-transferable; use specific.
    51. Sec. 44-981. - Violation and penalty.
    52. Sec. 44-1006. - Purpose.
    53. Sec. 44-1010. - Conditions.
    54. Sec. 44-1038. - Purpose.
    55. Sec. 44-1043. - Precedents.
    56. Sec. 44-1157. - Purpose.
  2. Division 16 — BATCH BROADBAND PERMITS

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