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Title 21 — Development Code

Chapter 21.64 — ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS

Fountain Valley Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Fountain Valley

§ 21.64.010. Citation authority.

Those persons designated by the planning director shall have the authority to make citation arrests pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.12 of the this code. (Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)

§ 21.64.020. Zoning violations.

No person, firm or corporation shall alter, enlarge, erect, construct or maintain any use, structure or property contrary to the provisions of this code, including this title, or any applicable condition of approval and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Chapter 1.16 of this code, in addition to the other penalties provided herein which shall be deemed to be cumulative.

(Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000; Ord. 1358 § 16, 2004)

§ 21.64.025. Public nuisance.

In addition to the misdemeanor penalty provided above, violations of this chapter shall also be a public nuisance.

(Ord. 1358 § 17, 2004)

§ 21.64.027. Stop work orders.

  • (a) Construction in violation of this code or a condition imposed on an entitlement shall be subject to a "stop work order."

  • (b) Violation of a "stop work order" shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1358 § 18, 2004)

§ 21.64.030. Remedies are cumulative.

  • (a) Cumulative—Not Exclusive. All remedies contained in this title for the handling of violations or enforcement of the provisions of this code, including this title and other related ordinances of the city, shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other applicable provisions of city, county, state or federal law.

  • (b) Other Remedies. If a person is found guilty and convicted of an infraction or misdemeanor for the violation of any provision of this code, the conviction shall not prevent the city from pursuing any other available remedy(ies) to correct the violation.

  • (Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)

§ 21.64.040. Inspection.

  • (a) Access to Premises.

    • (1) Pre-Approval. Every applicant seeking an application, entitlement or any other action in compliance with this code, including this title and other related ordinances of the city, shall allow appropriate city officials access to any premises or property which is the subject of the application.

    • (2) Post-Approval. If the entitlement or other action is approved, the owner or applicant shall allow appropriate city officials access to the premises to determine continued compliance with the approved entitlement and/or any conditions of approval.

  • (b) Effect of Refusal. Failure to allow inspections shall automatically make all applications, entitlements and approvals void.

  • (c) Interference Prohibited. Any person refusing admittance to, impeding, obstructing or interfering with any appropriate city official identified in this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

  • (Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)

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▸ Contents — Fountain Valley Zoning Code
Fountain Valley Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 21 — Development Code
    Overview
    1. Chapter 21.01 — ENACTMENT AND APPLICABILITY OF TITLE
    2. Chapter 21.02 — INTERPRETATION OF TITLE PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 21.04 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS—ADOPTION OF …
    4. Chapter 21.06 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
    5. Chapter 21.08 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    6. Chapter 21.10 — COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 21.12 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
    8. Chapter 21.14 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
    9. Chapter 21.15 — MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
    10. Chapter 21.16 — GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    11. Chapter 21.17 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM
    12. Chapter 21.18 — GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS
    13. Chapter 21.20 — LANDSCAPING
    14. Chapter 21.22 — PARKING AND LOADING
    15. Chapter 21.24 — SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
    16. Chapter 21.25 — SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
    17. Chapter 21.26 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    18. Chapter 21.28 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
    19. Chapter 21.29 — GROUP HOMES
    20. Chapter 21.30 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
    21. Chapter 21.32 — APPLICATIONS, PROCESSING AND FEES
    22. Chapter 21.34 — AMENDMENTS
    23. Chapter 21.36 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    24. Chapter 21.38 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    25. Chapter 21.39 — DEVELOPER MITIGATION FEES
    26. Chapter 21.40 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
    27. Chapter 21.42 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
    28. Chapter 21.44 — PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN
    29. Chapter 21.46 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    30. Chapter 21.48 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    31. Chapter 21.50 — VARIANCES
    32. Chapter 21.52 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
    33. Chapter 21.56 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND PARCELS
    34. Chapter 21.58 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
    35. Chapter 21.60 — APPEALS
    36. Chapter 21.62 — REVOCATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
    37. Chapter 21.64 — ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
    38. Chapter 21.66 — APPLICABILITY AND ADMINISTRATION OF SUBDIVISIO…
    39. Chapter 21.68 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
    40. Chapter 21.70 — TENTATIVE MAP FILING AND PROCESSING
    41. Chapter 21.72 — PARCEL MAPS AND FINAL MAPS
    42. Chapter 21.74 — CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
    43. Chapter 21.76 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND PARCEL MERGERS
    44. Chapter 21.78 — DEDICATIONS, EXACTIONS AND MITIGATION FEES
    45. Chapter 21.79 — PARKLAND DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS AND FEES
    46. Chapter 21.80 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND AGREEMENTS
    47. Chapter 21.82 — SURVEYS AND MONUMENTS
    48. Chapter 21.84 — CONDITIONS, COVENANTS OR RESTRICTIONS
    49. Chapter 21.90 — DEFINITIONS/GLOSSARY

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