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9-5.109 - Violation—Declared Public Nuisances and Actions

Fowler Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Fowler

Any building or structure erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter, and any use of land, buildings, or premises established, conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be and the same are hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. The Building Official or the City Attorney shall immediately initiate all necessary legal proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law, and shall take such other steps as may be necessary to accomplish these ends, and may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to grant such relief as will remove and abate the structure or use and restrain or enjoin the person, firm or corporation, or an organization from erecting, moving, altering or enlarging the structure or using the site contrary to the provisions of the ordinance. The remedies prescribed by this section are cumulative and nonexclusive.

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▸ Contents — Fowler Zoning Code
Fowler Zoning Code
  1. 9-5.101 - Purpose
  2. 9-5.102 - Short Chapter
  3. 9-5.103 - Interpretation
  4. 9-5.104 - Applicability
  5. 9-5.105 - Administration
  6. 9-5.106 - Compliance with Other Ordinances and Laws
  7. 9-5.107 - Code Enforcement
  8. 9-5.108 - Right of Entry
  9. 9-5.109 - Violation—Declared Public Nuisances and Actions
  10. 9-5.110 - Penalties for Violation
  11. 9-5.111 - Validity
  12. Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
  13. Article 4 — PROCEDURES
  14. Article 6 — UR—URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT
  15. Article 7 — R—ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  16. Article 20 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
  17. Article 22 — SIGNS
  18. Article 24 — USES PERMITTED BY ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL
  19. Article 26 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  20. Article 27 — VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS
  21. Article 29 — NONCONFORMING USES

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