The following actions shall be considered violations of this chapter:
A. Failure to obtain a permit prior to the start of any development activity for which a permit is required under this chapter;
B. Failure to call for inspections as required by this chapter, or by the approved hillside development plan and reports;
C. Failure to complete the development activity within the time limits specified by the permit;
D. Failure to install in a timely manner and maintain the necessary slope stabilization measures;
E. Failure to minimize hillside scarring, road alignment, land coverage and soil disturbance;
F. Conducting work on a site outside the scope of work outlined in the approved plans;
G. Continuing work at a site after a stop work order has been placed;
H. Failure to notify the city of substandard work as required in subsection 4-5-8C of this chapter.
If any of the above violations have occurred, the administrator may revoke the permit or order the work stopped by notice, in writing, served on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done. Such person shall stop all site work until authorized by the administrator to proceed. The administrator may also withhold further issuance of permits. Stop work orders may be appealed in the same manner as other appeals.
Violations of this chapter may be considered a criminal misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a maximum fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00) or six (6) months in jail, or both. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. The city may also take civil action to compel performance and completion of, or maintenance of, improvements installed pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 166, 2-5-2004)