Sanctions.
Riverside Municipal Code § 14.28.060
in effect14.28.060 - Sanctions.
A. Public nuisance. Discharge of wastes or the use of recycled water in any manner in violation of this ordinance or of any permit issued hereunder is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be corrected or abated in accord with Chapter 6.15 of this Code.
B. Injunction. Whenever a discharge of wastes or use of recycled water is in violation of this ordinance or otherwise causes or threatens to cause a condition of nuisance, the City may seek injunctive relief as may be appropriate to enjoin such discharge or use.
C. Permit revocation. In addition to any other statute or rule authorizing termination of water service, the City may revoke a permit issued hereunder if a violation of any provision of this ordinance is found to exist or if a discharge of wastes or use of recycled water causes or threatens to cause a nuisance.
D. Penalty. Any owner and/or operator who violates this ordinance shall, for each day of violation, or portion thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00. In addition, water service to the property may be discontinued.
(Ord. 7002 § 2, 2008)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT14PUUT_CH14.28MAUSREWA_14.28.060SAFetched: 11/1/2026