Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 7 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
La Quinta Municipal Code Ch. 7.10 Enforcement—penalties
La Quinta Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Quinta
Cite as: La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 7.10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
7.10.010 - Enforcement.¶
A. Whenever any alteration, demolition, relocation, construction, or grading of any site is being done contrary to the provisions of this title, the building and safety director or designee may order the action stopped by notice in writing served on any person or persons engaged in the doing or causing of such action, and any such person or persons shall forthwith stop such activity until authorized by the building and safety director or designee to proceed.
B. It is unlawful for any person to carry out any work on any improvement or site in violation of a notice stopping such work.
C. Any violation of the provisions of this title shall constitute a public nuisance.
(Ord. 238 § 2, 1993; Ord. 207 § 1, 1992)
7.10.020 - Restitution.¶
Upon damage, destruction or removal of a historic resource, designated landmark or historic district without permit, the planning commission shall review the action and make recommendation for restitution commensurate with damage inflicted, specifically assessing the historic, as well as economic, value of the resource destroyed.
(Ord. 536 § 3, 2016; Ord. 238 § 2, 1993; Ord. 207 § 1, 1992)
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