(A) Constructing, locating, substantially altering, or changing the use of any structure, or land, after the effective date of this chapter requires full compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and all other applicable regulations.
(Prior Code, § 14.12.10)
(B) Flood hazards are reduced by compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Accordingly, enforcement of this chapter discourages non-compliance, and is a recognized mechanism for flood hazard reduction.
(C) The Floodplain Administrator must enforce the provisions of this chapter, and is authorized to:
(1) Issue cease, and desist, orders on non-compliant floodplain development projects;
(2) Issue citations for non-compliance;
(3) Request that FEMA file a 1316 Action (denial of flood insurance) against non-compliant properties; and
(4) Take any other lawful action necessary to prevent, or remedy, any instance of non-compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 14.12.11)
(Ord. 2012-4, passed - -) Penalty, see § 152.99