California § 5499.9 - Before the enforcement officer arrives, any property owner may remove the illegal
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5499.9 — Before the enforcement officer arrives, any property owner may remove the illegal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5499.9. Before the enforcement officer arrives, any property owner may remove the illegal
Before the enforcement officer arrives, any property owner may remove the illegal on-premises advertising display at the ownerâs own expense. Nevertheless, in any case in which an order to abate is issued, the legislative body of the city or county, by motion or resolution, may further order that a special assessment and lien shall be limited to the costs incurred by the city or county, as the case may be, in enforcing abatement upon the property, including investigation, boundary determination, measurement, clerical, and other related costs.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5499.9
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5499.9 cover?
Section 5499.9 ("Before the enforcement officer arrives, any property owner may remove the illegal") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 5499.9?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5499.9" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 5499.9 apply to my situation?
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