(A) Stop-work order; revocation of permit. In the event that any person holding a site development permit pursuant to this chapter violates the terms of the permit or implements site development in such a manner as to materially adversely affect the health, welfare or safety of the public near the development site or vicinity so as to be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, the city may suspend or revoke the site development permit.
(B) Violation and penalties.
(1) No person shall construct, enlarge, alter, repair or maintain any grading, excavation or fill, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any terms of this chapter. Each day of violation of this chapter may be considered a separate occurrence. Any person, partnership or corporation violating this chapter may be cited for a civil offense pursuant to the Code Enforcement Board Ordinance and Fine Schedule. The civil fine shall be paid directly to the city. If the fine is not paid within 30 days from the date of notification, then the city may recover said fine in a civil action in a court of proper jurisdiction.
(2) The citing officer may at his or her discretion cite the offender to appear before the Code Enforcement Board. The city may also obtain injunctions or abatement orders to insure compliance with this chapter.
(3) Nothing in this section shall negate the ability of the city to pursue applicable civil or criminal penalties as prescribed by law.
(4) It shall also constitute a violation of this chapter to damage or vandalize site erosion prevention and sediment control measurers that are in place. In addition to any other penalty authorized by this section, any person, partnership or corporation convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be required to bear the expense of such restoration.
(Prior Code, § 157.08) (Ord. 01-2007, passed 3-5-2007)