The City may issue a stop work order in the following situations:
(a) If land disturbance activities are conducted contrary to the provisions of this chapter or accepted final stormwater management plans, the City may notify the project owner in writing of the inadequacies. If the inadequacies are not resolved seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the written notice, a written stop work order shall be issued and served on any person engaged in the doing or causing of such work to be done. Any such persons shall immediately stop such work until authorized by the City to proceed with the work.
(b) The City may issue an immediate stop work order if there is a public health or safety hazard.
(c) The City may undertake or cause to be undertaken, any necessary or advisable protective measures to prevent violations of this chapter or the OEPA Authorization or to avoid or reduce the effects of noncompliance. The costs of such protective measures shall be the responsibility of the project owner and the responsibility of any person carrying out or participating in the work.
(d) Any person who neglects or fails to comply with a stop work order shall be subject to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and such person shall also pay such costs as may be imposed in the discretion of the court. A permit reinstatement fee may be assessed by the City.
(Ord. 24-2022. Passed 6-21-22.)