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Chapter 29 — ZONING REGULATIONS›Article IX — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

Division 9 — Violations

Los Gatos Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Los Gatos

Sec. 29.90.235. - Violations.

Any development in any flood hazard area that is being performed without an issued permit or that is in conflict with an issued permit shall be deemed a violation. A building or structure without the documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor, other required design certifications, or other evidence of compliance required by this Article or the Building Code, is presumed to be a violation until such time as required documentation is submitted. Violation of the requirements shall constitute either an infraction, misdemeanor, or be subject to a civil penalty at the Floodplain Administrator's decision.

(Ord. No. 2378, § II, 11-4-25)

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Sec. 29.90.240. - Authority.

The Floodplain Administrator is authorized to serve notices of violation or stop work orders to owners of property involved, to the owner's agent, or to the person or persons doing the work for development that is not within the scope of the Building Codes, but is regulated by this Article and that is determined to be a violation.

(Ord. No. 2378, § II, 11-4-25)

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Sec. 29.90.245. - Unlawful continuance.

Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a notice of violation or a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove or remedy a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law and as set forth in this Chapter and the Town Code.

(Ord. No. 2378, § II, 11-4-25)

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