Palm Desert Municipal Code Ch. 27.36 Appeals and Violation

The applicant may appeal in writing any decision of the city engineer or his authorized agent to the city council within fifteen calendar days of the decisions.

(Ord. 126 § 1, 1976, Exhibit A § 27.6-5; Ord. 294, 1982)

Any land alteration commenced or done contrary to the provisions of this title shall be, and the same is declared to be, unlawful and a public nuisance.

The city engineer or city building official may issue a stop work notice upon determination that a public nuisance is taking place. Upon order of the city council, the city attorney shall commence necessary proceedings for the abatement, removal and/or enjoinment of any such public nuisance in the manner provided by law. Any failure, refusal or neglect to obtain a permit as required by this title shall be prima facie evidence of the fact that a public nuisance has been committed in connection with any land alteration commenced or done contrary to the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 126 § 1, 1976, Exhibit A § 27.6-4; Ord. 294, 1982; Ord. 514 § 2, 1987)