A. If the planning director finds any activity regulated by this title being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this title, the planning director or designee may issue a stop work order.
B. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be posted on the premises where the activity is occurring or given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's agent, or to any person performing the work. Written notice shall also be provided by the planning department by certified mail to the landowner at the address shown on the county assessor's tax rolls. On issuance of a stop work order, the cited activity shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited activity will be permitted to resume.
C. Any person who continues to work or perform an activity after having been served with a stop work order, without express written authorization of the planning director, or designee, shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed by this title. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)