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 Beaumont
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 17. ZONING
 Chapter 17.02. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

  § 17.02.130. Enforcement.  

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  • This section outlines the procedures to ensure that the provisions of this Title are enforced.

    A.

    Special Prosecutor Responsibilities. The Special Prosecutor, upon the request of the City Council, shall institute any necessary legal proceedings to enforce this Zoning Ordinance (Title 17). The Special Prosecutor shall be authorized, in addition to any other remedy provided in this Zoning Ordinance to institute an action for an injunction to restrain or any other appropriate action or proceedings for enforcement.

    B.

    Clarification of Ambiguity. If ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use within the meaning and intent of this Zoning Ordinance, or if ambiguity exists with respect to matters of height, yard requirements, area requirements, or zone boundaries as set forth herein, it shall be the duty of the Planning Director to ascertain all pertinent facts, and to set forth in writing the findings and the interpretations. The Director can refer the matter to the Planning Commission as a scheduled matter not requiring public hearing, and the findings and interpretations of the Planning Commission shall be set forth in the recorded minutes. Thereafter, such interpretations shall govern.

    C.

    Enforcement and Penalty for Violation. The Planning Commission, the Planning Director, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, and all officials charged with the issuance of licenses or permits shall enforce the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. Any permit, certificate, or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall be void.

    D.

    Actions Deemed a Nuisance. Any building or structure erected or maintained, or any use of property contrary to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall be declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the City of Beaumont Municipal Code.

    E.

    Remedies. All remedies concerning this Zoning Ordinance shall be cumulative and not exclusive. Conviction and punishment of any person hereunder shall not relieve such persons from the responsibility of correcting prohibited conditions or removing prohibited buildings, structures, or improvements, and shall not prevent the enforced correction or removal thereof.

(Ord. 920 §2, 9/2007)