In addition to the other enforcement powers and remedies established by this chapter, the Director of Public Works or designee has the authority to utilize the following administrative remedies.
(A) Cease and desist orders. When the Director of Public Works or designee finds that a discharge has taken place or is likely to take place in violation of this chapter, the Director of Public Works or designee may issue an order to cease and desist such discharge, or practice, or operation likely to cause such discharge and direct that those persons not complying shall: comply with the requirement, comply with a time schedule for compliance, and/or take appropriate remedial or preventive action to prevent the violation from recurring.
(B) Notice to clean. Whenever the Director of Public Works or designee finds any oil, earth, dirt, grass, weeds, dead trees, tin cans, rubbish, refuse, waste or any other material of any kind, in or upon the sidewalk abutting or adjoining any parcel of land, or upon any parcel of land or grounds, which may result in an increase in pollutants entering a city storm sewer system or natural watercourse, or a non-storm water discharge to a city storm sewer system or natural watercourse, he or she may give notice to remove such oil, earth, dirt, grass, weeds, dead trees, tin cans, rubbish, refuse, waste or other material, in any manner that he or she may reasonably provide. The recipient of such notice shall undertake the activities as described in the notice.
(C) In the event the owner or operator of a facility fails to conduct the activities as described in the notice, the Director of Public Works or designee may cause such required activities as described in the notice, and the cost thereof shall be invoiced to the owner of the property. If the invoice is not paid within 60 days, a lien shall be placed upon and against the property. If the lien is not satisfied by the owner of the property within three months after the completion by the Director of Public Works or designee of the required monitoring and/or analyses and reports, the property may be sold in satisfaction thereof in a like manner as other real property is sold under execution.
(Ord. 1213, passed 8-6-97; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 5-5-10)