What does “1st NOV Issued (Notice of Violation)” mean on a building permit?
Also shown as: 1st NOV Issued (South Pasadena Accela — Enforcement Cases)ENF Enforcement Case (South Pasadena)
A Notice of Violation has been issued on a code-enforcement case — this appears on Enforcement Cases (record type ENF), not on standard building permits. On South Pasadena's Accela portal, '1st NOV Issued' means the city's Community Improvement / Code Enforcement division has formally cited a violation, such as unpermitted work. This is an enforcement action, not a normal step in the permit lifecycle.
What should you do when a permit shows “1st NOV Issued (Notice of Violation)”?
Cure the violation and contact the city's Community Improvement / Code Enforcement division to confirm what is required to clear it. Unpermitted work often must be brought up to current code through retroactive permitting. Ignoring an NOV escalates to further notices and fines, so respond promptly.
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