(a) Compliance Required.
(1) No structure or land shall hereafter be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, repaired, extended, converted, enlarged or altered without full compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and all other applicable regulations which apply to construction and uses within the City of Grandview Heights, unless specifically exempted from filing for a development permit as set forth in Section 1339.03(i).
(2) Failure to obtain a floodplain development permit shall be a violation of this Chapter and shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) Notice of Violation.
Whenever the Floodplain Administrator determines that there has been a violation of any provision of this Chapter, he shall give notice of such violation to the person responsible therefore and order compliance with this Chapter as hereinafter provided. Such notice and order shall:
(1) Be put in writing;
(2) Include a list of violations, referring to the section or sections of this Chapter that have been violated, and order remedial action, which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this Chapter;
(3) Specify a reasonable time for performance;
(4) Advise the owner, operator, or occupant of the right to appeal; and
(5) Be served on the owner, occupant, or agent in person. However, this notice and order shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner, occupant, or agent if a copy thereof is sent by registered or certified mail to the person’s last known mailing address, residence, or place of business, and/or a copy is posted in a conspicuous place in or on the dwelling affected.
(c) Violations and Penalties. Violation of any provision of this Chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed to be a strict liability offense, and shall constitute a third degree misdemeanor. Any person who violates this Chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined or imprisoned as provided by the laws of the City of Grandview Heights. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City of Grandview Heights from taking such other lawful action as is deemed necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Ord. 04-05. Passed 2-17-04.)