A. Violations Are A Misdemeanor. Violations of any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor, subject to penalties of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
B. Administrative Enforcement: Whenever the administrator determines that any person is in violation of any provision of this chapter, the administrator may commence an administrative enforcement action by sending a certified letter to the individual at the address shown on the current tax assessor's roll. The notice of violation shall provide details of the alleged violation and the required remedies. The city may require a response within fifteen (15) days after the written notice is mailed.
C. Emergency Corrections: The city may take immediate emergency action at the expense of the property owner to correct a violation that the city or other government agency deems as an imminent threat to the life, health or safety of the public.
D. Election of Remedies. If the violation is not remedied, the city has the authority to pursue such lawful actions as necessary to remedy the violation. These include but are not limited to:
1. Pursuing the matter as a criminal misdemeanor or
2. Filing a civil complaint seeking an injunction. Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter by civil action filed by the city is specifically permitted.
E. Violators Obligated For Fees: For any violation, the violator is liable to the city for the city's costs and professional service fees, attorney fees, and construction mitigation costs incurred in the investigation, enforcement or emergency corrections of a violation of this chapter.
F. Stop Work Orders: Notwithstanding any other enforcement provisions of this chapter, the administrator or city engineer is authorized to issue a stop work order on all construction activities for noncompliance with any provisions of this chapter.
G. Removal of Stormwater Improvements: Stormwater Improvements (e.g. culvert installations, etc.) not constructed in accordance with city standards shall be removed and/or replaced by the applicant within fourteen (14) days of notice by the city at the expense of the property owner. (Ord. 170, 11-12-2020)