San Diego Municipal Code Div. 3 Administrative Remedies

(“Administrative Remedies” added 8–10–1993 by O–17956 N.S.)

Divisions 3 through 10 of Article 2 of Chapter 1 establish the administrative enforcement remedies for violations of the Municipal Code and applicable state codes. The general remedies include Administrative Abatement, Summary Abatement, Civil Penalties, Administrative Citations, Recordation of Notices of Violation and Mediation. Divisions 4 and 5 of Article 2, Chapter 1 govern the procedures for appeals and hearings relating to these administrative remedies. (“Administrative Remedies” added 8–10–1993 by O–17956 N.S.)

The Council finds that there is a need for a variety of administrative remedies to enforce violations of the Municipal Code and applicable state codes. The procedures established by these administrative remedies are in addition to any other legal remedy established by law which may be pursued to address Municipal Code and applicable state code violations. (“Declaration of Purpose” added 8–10–1993 by O–17956 N.S.)

Whenever a Director determines that a violation of the Municipal Code or applicable state code exists, a Director may pursue any of the administrative remedies outlined in Divisions 3 through 10 of Article 2, Chapter 1 of this Code. (“Authority” added 8–10–1993 by O–17956 N.S.)

(a) A Director may record with the County Recorder’s Office a notice against a property which is the subject of an administrative enforcement action pending with the City of San Diego.

Ch. Art. Div.
1 2 3 1

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 1: General Provisions (6-2000)

(b) A notice of pending administrative action shall be on a form approved by the
City Manager and shall describe the nature of the administrative action and
refer to the Municipal Code governing the pending administrative action.
(“Notice of Pending Administrative Enforcement Action” added 8–10–1993 by O–
17956 N.S.)

Ch. Art. Div. 1 2 3 2

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 1: General Provisions (2-2007)

Article 2: Code Enforcement

Judicial and Administrative Remedies