The planning division of the city is designated as the agency to enforce the provisions of this title, and is authorized to use all reasonable means necessary to do so.

(Prior code § 9212.5)

A.

It shall be the duty of the city planner, where necessary, to interpret the provisions of this title to assure adherence to the city council's purpose and intent in adopting the provisions in this title. All interpretations shall be in written form and shall be kept on permanent record by the city planner.

B.

Any person who does not agree with the city planner's interpretation may, in writing, request that the interpretation be reviewed by the planning commission.

(Prior code § 9212)

If an ambiguity is found with reference to these regulations, including, but not limited to, the appropriate zone classification of a particular use, the commission shall consider the matter and recommend to the city council the clarification of the ambiguity. When such a commission recommendation has been approved by the city council, the recommendation will be in force and effect and shall govern the interpretation of the affected provisions.

(Prior code § 9212.1)

No certificate of occupancy (as defined in the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by Chapter 15.04 of this code) shall be issued for any building, structure or use of land, unless the same complies with all applicable provisions of this title. Temporary certificates may be issued providing no such certificate is issued for a period of more than thirty days.

(Prior code § 9212.3)

All departments, officials or public employees with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses where required by law shall conform to the provisions of this title. No such license or permit for uses, buildings or purposes, where the same would be in conflict with the provisions of this title, shall be issued. Any such license or permit, if issued in conflict with these provisions, shall be null and void.

(Prior code § 9212.4)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this title (except those enumerated in 17.06.070) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine, or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months, or both.

(Prior code § 9212.6)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the following provisions of this title shall be deemed guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine as referenced in Section 1.12.020 of this code.

A.

R-A, R-1 and R-2 zones:

1.

Garage sales conducted on nondesignated weekends (see Section 17.10.230),

2.

Storage of commercial vehicles,

3.

Parking vehicles in front or side yards (see residential zoning requirements chart),

4.

Repair, dismantling or storage of vehicles (Section 17.10.210),

5.

Outdoor storage areas;

B.

R-3 and R-4 zones:

1.

Garage sales conducted on nondesignated weekends (see Section 17.10.230),

2.

Storage of commercial vehicles,

3.

Parking in driveways (parking for five or more vehicles), Section 17.10.210,

4.

Parking vehicles in front or side yards (see residential zoning requirements chart),

5.

Repair, dismantling or storage of vehicles (Section 17.10.210),

6.

Outdoor storage area;

C.

C-R, C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-M zones:

1.

Uses requiring a temporary use permit (see index of permitted uses and Chapter 12.16 of this code),

2.

All uses to be conducted inside of a building (see index of permitted uses);

D.

M-1 and M-2 zones: None;

E.

Off-street parking:

1.

Maintenance of off-street parking areas including required landscaping (Section 17.52.260),

2.

Maintenance of striping, directional signs, screening and all other required improvements (Section 17.52.260),

3.

Stacked parking (Section 17.52.280),

4.

Charging for use of required parking (Section 17.52.290),

5.

Storage of vehicles (Section 17.52.300);

F.

General provisions:

1.

Vision clearance, corner and reversed corner lots (Section 17.50.040);

G.

Signs:

1.

Prohibited signage:

a.

Moving, animated or flashing illuminated signs,

b.

Flags, pennants, banners, paper or wind-driven signs,

c.

Portable signs,

d.

Inflatable signs,

2.

Placing signs on public street or parkways.

(Amended during 9/96 supplement; Ord. 2141 §§ 16, 17, 1996; prior code § 9212.7)

Each person, firm or corporation found guilty of a violation shall be guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion of a day any violation of any provision of this title, is committed, continued or permitted, and shall be punishable as provided for in this title. Any use, occupation, building or structure maintained contrary to the provisions of this title shall constitute a public nuisance.

(Prior code § 9212.8)