The following actions shall be considered violations of this chapter:
A. Failure to obtain a permit prior to the start of any site disturbing activity for which a permit is required under this chapter;
B. Failure to call for inspections as required by this chapter;
C. Failure to complete the site disturbing activity within the time limits specified by the permit;
D. Failure to install in a timely manner the necessary erosion control, sediment control, stormwater management, or slope stabilization measures;
E. Failure to maintain temporary and/or permanent erosion control, sediment control, stormwater management, or slope stabilization measures;
F. Conducting work on a site which exceeds the scope of work outlined in the approved plans;
G. Damaging or otherwise impairing the function of a stormwater system;
H. Exporting sediment from a site in a manner not authorized by this chapter;
I. Continuing work at a site after a stop work order has been placed;
J. Discharging stormwater in a manner not authorized by this chapter;
K. Failure to correct a hazard as outlined in section 4-3-9 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. 165, 2-5-2004)