Chapter 12.20 — ENCROACHMENTS

As used in this chapter:

"Abutting premises" or "abutting property" means that private real property abutting any public street, avenue, lane, alley, way, sidewalk, parkway, place, park or other public right-of-way or public place, at the locus or site where an encroachment exists on such public right-of-way or public place.

"Encroachment" means any thing or object which intrudes into, upon, over or under, or invades any property belonging to the City, or intrudes into, upon, over or under, or invades any street, avenue, lane, alley, court, sidewalk, parkway, place, park, public way, property or right-of-way, now open or which may be opened, or dedicated to the public use of the City, but does not necessarily prevent public travel, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Accumulations of soil

Barber poles Barricades

Benches

Bicycle racks Blacktop, broken Book receptacles Booths, telephone Boxes, mail Boxes, planter Broken blacktop Broken paving Building material residue Building materials Carts, vending Clocks Containers, refuse Christmas decorations Christmas trees Decorations, Christmas Decorations, public events Drinking fountains Events, public, decorations

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City of Norwalk, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.20.010

§ 12.20.010

Excavations Fences Fish ponds Flag poles Fountains, drinking Fruit stalls or stands Gates Gravel, loose Ground cover growth Hedges Holes Lampposts Loose gravel Machinery Machines, vending Magazine stands Mail boxes Material, building, residue Materials, building Misaligned pavement Notices Parkways, sunken Paving, broken, uneven or misaligned Petroleum products residue Pipes Planter boxes Poles, barber Poles, flag Poles, utility Ponds, fish Posts Posts, lamp Products, petroleum, residue Public events decorations Racks, bicycle

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City of Norwalk, CA § 12.20.010

NORWALK CODE

§ 12.20.020

Receptacles, book Refuse containers Registration tables Residue, building material Residue, petroleum products Ropes Shrubs Sign supports Signs Soil, accumulations of Sprinklers Stalls, fruit or vegetable Stands, fruit or vegetable Stands, magazine Stands, newspaper Stepping stones Stones, stepping Structures Sunken parkways Supports, sign Tables, registration Telephone booths Tools Trees Trees, Christmas Trenches Uneven pavement Utility poles Vegetable stalls or stands Vehicles Vending carts Vending machines Walls (Prior code § 15-5.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.20.020

§ 12.20.040

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38771 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council finds that the existence of any of the encroachments enumerated above in Section 12.20.010 is a nuisance and shall be abated, unless same is situated on the public rightof-way under a permit duly issued as provided in this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply, however, to the following:

• A. United States mailboxes;

• B. Poles and facilities of public utilities lawfully using the streets pursuant to a franchise from the City or pursuant to rights granted by State law;

• C. Portable garbage and rubbish receptacles, when conforming to and placed for collection in accordance with the provisions of this Code;

• D. Notices, placards, posters, or any of the things above mentioned, when erected or placed by any City or other public officer, official or employee acting within the scope of his or her office or employment;

• E. Excavations, ground cover growth, loose gravel, residential mailboxes and sprinklers; provided, however, that any such encroachment which constitutes a hazardous condition for pedestrians or motorists, or otherwise endangers the public health, safety and welfare, shall be abated in the manner set forth in this chapter.

• (Prior code § 15-5.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The City Engineer shall examine or cause to be examined every alleged encroachment upon a publicly dedicated right-of-way, and if, in his or her opinion, such encroachment is a nuisance as defined in this chapter, he or she shall notify, in writing:

• A. The owner and any occupant, lessee or other person having possession of the premises immediately abutting the right-of-way at the site of the encroachment; and

• B. In the event that encroachment is created or maintained independently of any premises immediately abutting the right-of-way at the locus of such encroachment, the owner or person in possession or control of that encroachment;

that the continual maintenance or existence of such encroachment will constitute a public nuisance, and that person or persons must remove such encroachment at his or her or their own expense within 30 days, and if not so removed within 30 days, the same will be removed by the City and the expense charged to that person or persons.

(Prior code § 15-5.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

If the nuisance is not so abated by such person or persons within the 30 day period, the City Engineer shall file with the City Council a written report, setting forth the facts of the nuisance, the giving of notice, and the work needed to be done to remove the encroachment. The City Clerk shall then prepare notice of a hearing before the City Council, setting forth, among other things, the following:

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City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 12.20.040

§ 12.20.060

• A. The street address and legal description of the premises immediately abutting the right-ofway at the site of the encroachment;

• B. The conditions which the City Engineer believes cause the encroachment to constitute a nuisance;

• C. The date, hour and place of hearing;

• D. The necessary work or acts to be performed; and

• E. A general statement that all interested parties who desire to be heard may appear before the City Council to show cause why the encroachment should not be abated.

• (Prior code § 15-5.4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The City Clerk shall:

• A. Cause one copy of the notice of hearing to be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises immediately abutting the right-of-way at the locus of the encroachment; and

• B. Cause one copy of the notice to be served, not less than 10 days prior to the hearing, either in the manner required by law for the service of summons or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the owner, as well as the occupant or person in apparent charge or control of the abutting premises, and upon the owner or person in possession or control of the encroachment.

(Prior code § 15-5.5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. The City Council shall:

  1. Hear and consider all competent evidence offered by any person pertaining to the matter set forth in the report of the City Engineer;

  2. Make a finding of fact as to whether or not the encroachment is a public nuisance as defined in this chapter;

  3. Make an order, based upon such findings, that the encroachment is:

     • a. Not a nuisance requiring abatement, or

     • b. Is a nuisance, as defined in this chapter, requiring abatement.

• B. If the finding is that the encroachment constitutes a nuisance requiring abatement, the order shall state the street address of the property involved as well as the legal description of the premises, sufficient for identification, the particulars which render the encroachment a nuisance, the work required to be done, and the time within which the work must be commenced, which time shall not be sooner than 10 days before nor later than 30 days after the service of the order, and a reasonable time within which the work shall be completed as established by the City Council in the order.

• C. The City Clerk shall post the order in a conspicuous place on the premises involved and serve a copy upon the persons and in the manner set forth in Section 12.20.050 for the

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City of Norwalk, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.20.060

§ 12.20.090

service of notice of hearing.

(Prior code § 15-5.6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Every person who is served with a copy of the order and who fails to comply with any order of the City Council to abate the nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who removes any notice or order posted, as required by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Prior code § 15-5.7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

If the owner, occupant, lessee, or other person in possession or control of the abutting premises, and the owner or person in possession or control of the encroachment, if different, shall fail to comply with the order within the time specified by the City Council, or any extension, then the City Engineer shall cause the work of abatement to be performed. (Prior code § 15-5.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Whenever the City Engineer finds that an encroachment constitutes a danger to persons or property, he or she shall indicate, in the notice required to be given by Section 12.20.030, that such encroachment shall be removed or abated within three days, and that, if not so removed within such time, the same shall be removed by the City and the expense charged to the owner of the premises or any occupant, lessee or other person having possession of the premises, or any other person owning or in possession or control of the encroachment. In such a case, the Superintendent may place warning signs and/or erect barriers for the purpose of warning of the presence of a dangerous condition, during the notice period.

• B. In the event that the persons to whom such notice is given fail to remove or abate such condition to the satisfaction of the City Engineer within the required period of time, the City Engineer shall summarily cause the work of removal or abatement to be performed, in a manner which he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public.

• C. Thereafter, the City Engineer shall file with the City Council a written report setting forth a description of the nuisance, the giving of notice requiring abatement of the nuisance, and the abatement. The City Clerk shall prepare notice of a hearing before the City Council, setting forth the location of the encroachment in accordance with Section 12.20.040A and the identity of the owner and any occupant, lessee or other person having possession of the immediately abutting premises, and any person owning or in possession or control of the encroachment, if different, and shall cause a copy of the notice to be posted and served in the manner set forth in Section 12.20.050.

• D. At the time and place set forth in the notice of hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider testimony offered by any interested persons pertaining to the contents of the report of the City Engineer. Based on such hearing, the City Council shall make findings of facts as to whether or not the encroachment constituted a danger to persons or property and, if so, setting forth the location of the encroachment in accordance with Section 12.20.060 and identifying the owner of the immediately abutting premises, any occupant, lessee or other person having possession of the premises, and any other person owning or in possession or control of the encroachment.

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City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 12.20.090

§ 12.20.140

(Prior code § 15-5.8A; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

In the event the nuisance is abated by the City, the City Engineer or his or her duly authorized agent shall keep an itemized account of the expenses involved in the abatement of the nuisance. Upon completion of the work, the City Engineer shall cause to be posted on the abutting property a verified statement showing the cost of the abatement, as well as a notice of time and place when and where the verified statement of costs will be submitted to the City Council for approval and confirmation. At such time and place, the City Council shall consider any objections or protests which may be raised by any interested person or by any property owner liable to be assessed for the costs of such work. A copy of the statement and notice shall be mailed to the persons and in the manner set forth in Section 12.20.050 for the service of notice of hearing. (Prior code § 15-5.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The posting and giving notice of the statement of cost of work shall be accomplished within 10 days after the completion of the work as ordered and the hearing on the statement shall be not less than 10 nor more than 30 days after the date of giving notice. At the time fixed for the hearing on the statement of expense, the City Council shall consider the statement together with any objections or protests which may be raised by any interested person including any person liable for the cost of doing the work, and the City Council may make such revision, correction or modification of the statement as it may deem just. The City Council shall then confirm the statement, by motion or resolution.

(Prior code § 15-5.10; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 38773 and 38773.5 of the Government Code of the State of California, the cost of abatement of the nuisance shall constitute a special assessment against the abutting property. After the assessment is made and confirmed, it shall constitute a lien upon the abutting property.

(Prior code § 15-5.11; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

In addition to the other remedies set forth in this chapter, the City may, at its option, seek to recover the costs of abating an encroachment determined to be a nuisance by maintaining an action in the appropriate court against the owner or person in possession or control of the encroachment where such person is not the owner of the immediately abutting premises. (Prior code § 15-5.11A; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

In the event of nonpayment of a cost of abatement constituting a special assessment, the City Council shall, at any time within 60 days after the decision of the City Council on the statement, cause to be filed, in the office of the County Recorder of the County in which the property is located, a notice of lien substantially in the following form:

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City of Norwalk, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.20.140

§ 12.20.170

NOTICE OF LIEN

Pursuant to the authority vested in the City by Chapter 12.20 of the Norwalk Municipal Code, and Sections 38771, 38773, 38773.5, and 38775 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City of Norwalk, a municipal corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, did, on the day of, 20, cause a nuisance to be abated on the real property hereinafter described, and did, on the __________day of ____, 20, by action duly recorded in its official minutes as of that date, assess the cost of such abatement upon the real property hereinafter described, and the same has not been paid, nor any part thereof, and the City of Norwalk does hereby claim a lien on such real property for the net expenses of abating such nuisance in the sum of $_, and that sum shall constitute a lien on such property until paid, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, from the _____day of ________, 20, (insert date of confirmation of statement), and shall constitute a personal obligation of __________ (insert name of property owner).

The real property upon which such lien is claimed is that certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Norwalk, County of Los Angeles, State of California, commonly known as __________(insert street address) and more particularly described as follows:

(Legal Description)

DATED: ______________________

CITY OF NORWALK

By______________________ City Clerk

(Prior code § 15-5.12; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

After confirmation of the statement, a certified copy of the claim shall be filed with the County Auditor on or before the following August 10th. The description of the parcel or parcels reported shall be those used for the parcel or parcels on the County Assessor's map books for the current year. The County Auditor-Controller shall enter each assessment on the County tax roll opposite the parcel of land. The amount of the assessment shall be collected at the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes. If delinquent, the amount is subject to the same penalties and procedures of foreclosure and sale provided for ordinary municipal taxes. As an alternative method, the County Tax Collector, in his or her discretion, may collect the assessment without reference to the general taxes by issuing separate bills and receipts for the assessment. Laws relating to the levy, collection and enforcement of County taxes shall apply to such special assessment taxes.

(Prior code § 15-5.13; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The City Treasurer may receive the amount due on the abatement cost and issue receipts at any time after confirmation of the statement prior to August 1st of the current year. (Prior code § 15-5.14; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 12.20.170

§ 12.20.180

• A. Any assessment erroneously made may be cancelled or reduced so as to correct such error, and the tax paid on account of such error, not including any penalties or interest, may be refunded to the person who paid the same, in accordance with the following procedure:

  1. A claim of error may be filed with the City Clerk at any time before the expiration of one year following April 10th of the tax year in which the assessment appears or would first appear on the tax bill for the affected property. Such claim shall be in writing, in such form and detail as shall be required by the City Clerk, and shall be verified.

  2. Any claim filed shall be forwarded to the City Engineer for review and report to the City Treasurer. If the City Engineer shall determine that such assessment was erroneously made, in whole or in part, the City Treasurer shall direct the County Auditor-Controller to correct the tax rolls as to the affected property by removing or reducing the erroneous assessment, and the direction of the City Treasurer shall be authority for the Auditor-Controller to so correct the tax rolls. If such assessment shall have been paid, the part determined to be erroneously levied shall be refunded to the person who paid the same, by the City Treasurer. In lieu of proof otherwise, the City Treasurer may presume that the person or persons to whom the cost was assessed was the person or persons who paid the same.

  3. Any claimant whose claim is not favorably acted upon in whole or in part within 60 days after the filing of the same, or whose claim is denied, in whole or in part, in writing, by the City Treasurer, may, within 10 days after such denial or after the expiration of such period, appeal such denial or failure to act favorably to the City Council, by written letter filed with the City Clerk.

  4. The City Council shall consider such disputed assessment at an open meeting, upon reasonable notice to the claimant, and shall afford the claimant an opportunity to be heard. If the City Council shall find the disputed assessment to be erroneous in whole or in part, it may direct the City Treasurer to correct the assessment accordingly, to cause the tax rolls to be corrected, and to make a refund of any portion of the assessment paid, all in the manner as provided in this chapter for such corrections and refunds.

  5. Not later than 30 days after the correction of any assessment or refund of any moneys, except by direction of the City Council, the City Treasurer shall transmit to the City Council a report of such action, together with the report of the City Engineer.

• B. Whenever the tax rolls have been corrected or a refund has been made by reason of an erroneous assessment, a corrected written statement of the type required by Section 12.20.100, relating to the work for which such erroneous assessment was levied, may be prepared by the officer who prepared the original statement. Such statement shall show the cost of abatement on the abutting property where the work has been done and shall state that it is proposed to assess such cost against such lot or parcel. A copy of such corrected statement shall be mailed to the owner of the lot or parcel as shown upon the current assessment rolls. In all other respects, Sections 12.20.100 through 12.20.160 shall apply to such corrected assessment, except that the time for doing all things specified shall relate from the date of confirmation of the corrected assessment.

(Prior code § 15-5.15; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.20.180

§ 12.20.220

The remedies set forth in this chapter are cumulative. Encroachments on publicly dedicated rights-of-way may be abated in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter, or in accordance with the terms and provisions of State law pertaining to the abatement of public nuisances. Any failure to record the lien as provided in Section 12.20.140 shall not bar collection for the cost of the abatement of the nuisance by either special assessment proceedings or otherwise.

(Prior code § 15-5.16; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

No person shall create, install or maintain an encroachment, as defined in this chapter, without a permit to do so, issued by the City Engineer and in full force and effect. Every permit shall expire one year from the date of issuance unless otherwise specified in such permit, but in no event shall the term of such permit exceed 10 years. (Prior code § 15-5.17; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Every person desiring a permit to maintain an encroachment shall file with the City Engineer a written application setting forth the following:

• A. The name and address of the applicant;

• B. The nature, location and description of the proposed encroachment or obstruction;

• C. The proposed duration of such encroachment or obstruction;

• D. The reason why such permit is desired or requested;

• E. A sketch showing the proposed location and dimensions of each encroachment to be installed. Such sketch shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of any permit.

Each such application shall be accompanied by a permit fee in accordance with the fee schedule established by the City Council and adopted by resolution, provided, however, that the City Manager may waive such fee for any civic, nonprofit or charitable organization.

(Prior code § 15-5.18; amended during 2008 republication; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

No permit shall be issued by the City Engineer except upon a reasonable finding and determination by him or her that the proposed encroachment will not substantially interfere with the public property, right-of-way or other public place where the same is proposed to be placed, erected or maintained, and that the proposed encroachment will not constitute a hazard to persons using such public property, nor otherwise adversely conflict with the peace, health, safety, convenience, morals and general welfare of the public. Each permit issued shall be subject to the requirements and conditions imposed by this chapter expressly waived or modified by the City Engineer or the City Council.

(Prior code § 15-5.19; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 12.20.220

§ 12.20.220

Unless expressly waived or modified by the City Engineer or the City Council, every permit shall be subject to the following minimum conditions:

• A. Size. Maximum dimensions of any encroachment shall be:

  1. Height. Thirty inches, except when contiguous to a building, in which event the maximum height shall be 54 inches;

  2. Length. Forty-eight inches, except bus benches, which shall not exceed 84 inches;

  3. Depth. Twenty-four inches.

• B. Type of Construction. All encroachments shall be constructed so as to withstand rain, wind, and other inclement weather, without becoming structurally unstable or unsightly.

• C. Installation and Maintenance. All installations shall be according to the approved permit. They shall be maintained in good repair at all times. All painted surfaces shall be repainted annually or more often, as deemed necessary by the City Engineer. All exposed surfaces shall be maintained clean and free of rust, dirt, corrosion or sharp projections. The City Engineer may require specific maintenance. Failure of the permittee to comply shall be cause for revocation of the permit and immediate removal of the encroachment.

• D. Advertising. No advertising for private purposes shall be permitted on any encroachment, except as follows:

  1. The owner's name and business address shall appear on the encroachment.

  2. A sign may advertise or direct to an event or place of public assembly, public interest, or for the public well being. Such sign may be permitted by special request to the City Engineer, but shall not exceed the size and other limitations set forth in these regulations.

• E. Location of Encroachments. The location of any encroachment shall be subject to the following limitations.

  1. No encroachment of any nature, other than traffic signal standards, may be placed on the curb or sidewalk between the ends of the curb returns, unless so authorized by the City Engineer.

  2. No encroachment may be placed closer than 18 inches to the face of the curb or in a position so as to interfere with the parking of or alighting from a vehicle.

  3. No encroachment may be placed so as to obstruct the free movement or sight distance of either a pedestrian or a motorist.

  4. No encroachment may be placed so as to restrict any sidewalk or walkway to less than 48 inches of unobstructed widths.

  5. No encroachment may be placed on public or private property which would generate a demand to slow, stop or park a vehicle on a street at a location where such action is prohibited, or create a traffic hazard.

  6. No encroachment which is intended for the use of or by a motorist on an arterial street

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City of Norwalk, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.20.220

§ 12.20.250

shall be placed on the near side of any intersection. This restriction shall apply specifically, but shall not be limited to such encroachments as letter drops, newspaper racks, bus benches, refuse containers, book return receptacles and telephone booths.

• F. Trees and Shrubs. No shrubbery or plants higher than 30 inches from ground level nor tree foliage lower than 84 inches from ground level, will be permitted on public or private property at the intersection of two streets within the following described area: that triangular parcel of land formed by the front and side lot lines and a diagonal line drawn between two points located 50 feet along the front and side lot lines from their point of intersection, or, in case of a rounded corner lot, from the point of intersection of such lot lines if extended.

• G. Poles, Tall Trees and Slender Encroachments. No poles, wires, trees or other encroachments will be permitted which are placed so as to obstruct the sight distance of a motorist stopped at the crosswalk of an intersecting street.

The City Engineer or the City Council shall impose such additional conditions or requirements as may reasonably be deemed necessary in order to protect the public peace, health, safety or general welfare.

(Prior code § 15-5.20; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Unless the City Engineer or the City Council shall find that no insurance is required for the protection of the City or the public and shall waive the requirements of this section, the permit shall not be effective unless the permittee shall at all times maintain in force a policy of public liability and property damage insurance approved as to form and insurer by the City Attorney, and conditioned so as to protect, indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, costs and expenses which may result from or arise out of the granting of the permit or the erection, construction, placing or maintenance of the encroachment or obstruction for which the permit is issued, and to pay any and all loss or damage that may be sustained by any person as a result. The limit of liability upon any such policy shall be in amounts as specified by the City Engineer, and such policy shall specifically name the City, its officers and employees, as co-insureds or additional insureds, and shall guarantee payment of any final judgment which is rendered against the permittee or the City, its officers and employees, within the coverage provided, irrespective of the financial condition of or of any acts or omissions of such permittee. Such policy shall further provide that the insurance coverage afforded shall not be terminated or cancelled except upon 30 days' written notice to the City. The permittee shall, during the life of the permit, keep on file with the City Engineer evidence that the permittee and the City are properly insured as required by this section. (Prior code § 15-5.21; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Every permit shall require the permittee to remove any encroachment placed, installed or maintained pursuant to the permit, upon the expiration of the permit. The City Engineer or the City Council may require the permittee to post a bond or cash deposit in a sum or amount sufficient to defray the expense of such removal by the City. Such bond shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

(Prior code § 15-5.22; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 12.20.250

§ 12.20.270

Any permit issued under the terms of this chapter may be revoked or suspended at any time by the City Engineer if the City Engineer shall find that:

• A. The encroachment substantially interferes with the public property, right-of-way or other public place where the same is placed, erected or maintained; or

• B. The encroachment constitutes a hazard to persons using the public property, right-of-way or other place; or

• C. The encroachment was placed, created or installed in violation of Federal, State, County or City law; or

• D. The permittee has conducted an activity, commercial or otherwise, to which the encroachment is related, either collaterally or principally, in a manner contrary to Federal, State, County or City law; or

• E. The conditions of the permit have been materially or repeatedly violated; or

• F. Any condition or fact exists which would, if known at the time of issuance of the permit, have been grounds for denying the permit; or

• G. The encroachment adversely affects the public peace, health, safety, morals or general welfare.

Notice of denial, suspension or revocation of the permit by the City Engineer shall be served by the City Engineer upon the applicant or permittee, either in the manner required by law for the service of summons, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

(Prior code § 15-5.23; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

An appeal may be made to the City Council from any decision or determination of the City Engineer with regard to the issuance, suspension or revocation of encroachment permits, and the City Council shall exercise the same discretion, powers and authorities as are vested in the City Engineer upon applications in the first instance. Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days following the service upon the applicant or permittee of a notice of denial, suspension or revocation of the permit.

(Prior code § 15-5.24; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Upon receipt of a written appeal from the applicant or permittee, as provided in Section 12.20.260, the City Clerk shall schedule a hearing before the City Council at the earliest practicable date and shall give notice of the time and place of hearing to the applicant or permittee in the same manner prescribed in Section 12.20.260. (Prior code § 15-5.25; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

§ 12.24.010

§ 12.24.020