(A) Stop work orders.
(1) The Floodplain Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a “stop work order notice” for any development found ongoing without having obtained a floodplain permit. Disregard of a stop work order notice shall subject the violator to the penalties described in § 151.999.
(2) The Floodplain Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a “stop work order notice” for any development found non-compliant with the provisions of this chapter and/or the conditions of the floodplain permit. Disregard of a stop work order notice shall subject the violator to the penalties described in § 151.999.
(3) In the event that the Floodplain Administrator issues a stop work order notice, the floodplain permit shall be stayed pending a determination of whether a violation actually occurred and/or abatement of the alleged violation, whichever occurs first.
(4) In the event of an appeal on a floodplain permit, the Floodplain Administrator shall immediately issue a stop work order notice that shall remain in effect until a resolution of said appeal.
(B) Inspections and revocations.
(1) During the development period, the Floodplain Administrator or other authorized county, state or federal government officials may inspect the premises to determine that the work is progressing in compliance with the information provided on the floodplain permit application, this chapter and with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
(2) If the Floodplain Administrator discovers that the work does not comply with the floodplain permit application, this chapter or that there has been a false statement(s) or misrepresentation(s) by any applicant in the permitting process, the Floodplain Administrator shall issue a “stop work order notice”, revoke the permit and request a temporary injunction in the Circuit Court of Randolph County. The Floodplain Administrator shall notify any appropriate agency or authority if the Floodplain Administrator finds a violation of any non-floodplain law, regulation or ordinance.
(3) The Floodplain Administrator or other authorized county, state or federal government officials may inspect any development covered by this chapter or previous floodplain ordinances to determine whether any portion of the development has been altered to be non-compliant with the requirements of this chapter or other ordinances.
(Ord. 280, passed 3-4-2021) Penalty, see § 151.999