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PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE*
Title 3 RESERVED
Title 4 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS*
Title 5 HEALTH AND SANITATION*
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 RESERVED
Title 8 TREES AND VEGETATION
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Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC*
Title 11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROCEDURE
Title 12 PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
Title 13 IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE*
Title 14 RESERVED
Title 15 FIRE PREVENTION*
Title 16 BUILDING REGULATIONS*
Title 17 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE*
Title 18 ZONING*
Title 19 MASTER PLAN*
Title 20 PRECISE PLANS*
Title 21 SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND*
Title 22 PARKS*
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
Chapter 17.40
REMEDIAL ACTION
Sections:
   17.40.010   Grounds for remedial action.
   17.40.020   Notice of noncompliance.
   17.40.030   Notice of hearing.
   17.40.040   Suspension prior to hearing.
   17.40.050   Remedial action.
   17.40.060   Remedies not exclusive.
   17.40.070   Authority after suspension, revocation or expiration.
   17.40.080   Return of permit.
17.40.010   Grounds for remedial action.
   A permit may be subjected to remedial action for any of the following causes, arising from the acts or omissions of the permittee, either before or after a permit is issued:
   (a)   Fraud, willful misrepresentation, or any willful, inaccurate or false statement in applying for a new or renewed permit;
   (b)   Fraud, willful misrepresentation, or any willful, inaccurate or false statement in any report required by this title;
   (c)   Violation of any of the terms or conditions of a permit;
   (d)   Failure to abate, correct or rectify any noncompliance within the time specified in the notice of noncompliance;
   (e)   Failure to correct conditions constituting an unreasonable risk or an unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials within a reasonable time after notice from a governmental entity other than city;
   (f)   Failure to abide by the remedial action imposed by the city;
   (g)   Failure to pay any applicable fees;
   (h)   Failure to apply for or timely obtain a permit required by this title;
   (i)   Failure to report an unauthorized discharge;
   (j)   A change in any condition that requires modification or termination of the operation of an underground storage tank.
(Ord. 4002 § 1 (part), 1990: Ord. 3435 § 1 (part), 1983)
17.40.020   Notice of noncompliance.
   Unless the fire chief finds that an immediate suspension or other action under Section 17.40.040 is necessary to protect the public health or safety from imminent danger, the fire chief shall issue a notice of noncompliance:
   (a)   For failure to comply with the provisions of this title, any permit conditions or any provisions of the hazardous materials management plan; or
   (b)   Before taking remedial action pursuant to Section 17.40.010(e);
   Such notice shall be given in writing to the responsible person in person or by mail. If the noncompliance is not abated, corrected, or rectified within the time specified, remedial action may be taken.
(Ord. 4002 § 1 (part), 1990: Ord. 3435 § 1 (part), 1983)
17.40.030   Notice of hearing.
   A notice of hearing shall be given to the responsible person by the fire chief in writing, setting forth the time and place of the hearing, the ground or grounds upon which the remedial action is based, the pertinent code section or sections, and a brief statement of the factual matters in support thereof. The notice shall be given at least fifteen days prior to the hearing date.
(Ord. 4002 § 1 (part), 1990: Ord. 3435 § 1 (part), 1983)
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