Chapter 16.06 — ENFORCEMENT
Menlo Park Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Menlo Park
§ 16.06.010. Duty of city manager or designated representative. ¶
It shall be the duty of the city manager or his designated representative to enforce the provisions of this title, pertaining to the use of land or buildings and the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, alteration, or addition to any building or structures. Any permit or license of any type issued by any department or officer of the city, issued in conflict with the provisions of this title, is to be null and void. (Prior code § 30.1301)
§ 16.06.020. Declaration of public nuisance. ¶
Any building or structure erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title and any use of land or buildings operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title, are declared to be public nuisances. The city attorney, upon order of the City Council, shall commence the necessary action or proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoining thereof in the manner prescribed by law in the courts which may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will accomplish such abatement and restraint. The remedies provided for in this section shall be in addition to any other remedy or remedies or penalties provided in this title or any other law or ordinance. (Prior code § 30.1302)
§ 16.06.030. Violation constitutes misdemeanor. ¶
Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in Section 1.12.010. (Prior code § 30.1303)
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Overview- Chapter 16.20 — R-3 APARTMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.22 — R-4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.28 — R-L-U RETIREMENT LIVING UNITS DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.37 — C-2-S NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SPECIAL
- Chapter 16.44 — LS LIFE SCIENCES DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.06 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.08 — DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED—GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 16.10 — R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.12 — R-E-S RESIDENTIAL ESTATE SUBURBAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.14 — R-1-S SINGLE-FAMILY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTR…
- Chapter 16.15 — R-1-S (FG) SINGLE-FAMILY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL …
- Chapter 16.16 — R-1-U SINGLE FAMILY URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.17 — R-1-U (LM) SINGLE FAMILY URBAN RESIDENTIAL DIS…
- Chapter 16.18 — R-2 LOW DENSITY APARTMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.20 — R-3 APARTMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.22 — R-4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.23
- Chapter 16.24 — R-3-A GARDEN APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.26 — R-3-C APARTMENT—OFFICE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.28 — R-L-U RETIREMENT LIVING UNITS DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.30
- Chapter 16.35
- Chapter 16.36 — C-1-C ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARC…
- Chapter 16.37
- Chapter 16.38 — C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.40 — C-MU NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.43 — O OFFICE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.44 — LS LIFE SCIENCES DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.45 — R-MU RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.46 — M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.47 — M-3 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS PARK
- Chapter 16.48 — OSC OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.49 — P-F PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.50 — FP FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.52 — P PARKING DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.54 — H HISTORIC SITE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.55 — AAGP ALLIED ARTS GUILD PRESERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.56 — X CONDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.58 — SP-ECR/D EL CAMINO REAL/DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 16.59 — LOTS
- Chapter 16.60 — ENCROACHMENTS AND BALCONIES
- Chapter 16.64 — FENCES, WALLS, TREES AND HEDGES[6 ]
- Chapter 16.65 — SOLAR ACCESS
- Chapter 16.66 — STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 16.67 — DAYLIGHT PLANES[7 ]
- Chapter 16.68 — BUILDINGS
- Chapter 16.70 — SWIMMING POOLS
- Chapter 16.72 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 16.74 — PARKING LOTS
- Chapter 16.76 — PUBLIC UTILITIES
- Chapter 16.77 — TWO (2) UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 16.79 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS[9 ]
- Chapter 16.80 — NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
- Chapter 16.82 — PERMITS
- Chapter 16.83 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 16.84 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Chapter 16.85 — NOTICES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPM…
- Chapter 16.86 — APPEALS
- Chapter 16.88 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 16.90 — MAP—BOUNDARIES
- Chapter 16.92 — SIGNS—OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
- Chapter 16.93 — ANTENNAE
- Chapter 16.95 — RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
- Chapter 16.96 — BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM
- Chapter 16.97 — STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW
- Chapter 16.98 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY
- Chapter 16.99 — EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS OVERLAY