(A) If land disturbance activities are conducted contrary to the provisions of this chapter or accepted final storm water management plans, the DSM and/or the permitting officer may notify the project site owner in writing of the inadequacies.
(B) If the inadequacies are not resolved 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 DSM and/or the permitting officer to proceed with the work.
(C) The DSM and/or the permitting officer may issue an immediate stop work order if there is a public health or safety hazard.
(D) The DSM and/or the permitting officer may undertake or cause to be undertaken, any necessary or advisable protective measures to prevent violations of this chapter or the CSGP or to avoid or reduce the effects of noncompliance. The costs of any such protective measures shall be the responsibility of the project site owner and the responsibility of any person carrying out or participating in the work.
(E) Any person who neglects or fails to comply with a stop work order shall be subject to a fine of not less than $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 DSM and/or the permitting officer.
(Ord. 2023-22, passed 12-28-23)