(A) The city may issue an administrative order without attempting to resolve a violation by using the enforcement procedures described in §§ 55.096 and 55.097 if the city finds that a violation of this chapter, a rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or a stormwater construction approval issued hereunder constitutes or causes, or will constitute or cause, a substantial injury to the public health, safety, welfare, or the environment, and it is prejudicial to the interests of the people of the city to delay action.
(B) Administrative orders issued pursuant to this section shall contain a statement of facts upon which the order is based, and notification to the person that it must immediately take action to discontinue, abate, correct, or otherwise address the imminent and substantial injury caused or likely to be caused by the noncompliance.
(C) Within seven days, the city shall provide the person an opportunity to be heard and to present any proof that the noncompliance does not or will not constitute imminent and substantial injury to the public health, safety, welfare or the environment.
(D) An order issued pursuant to this section is effective on issuance and shall remain in effect for a period of not more than seven days, unless the city brings an action to restrain the alleged noncompliance pursuant to § 55.102 or § 55.103 before the expiration of that period. If the city brings such an action within the seven-day period, the order issued by the city shall remain in effect for an additional seven days or such other period as is authorized by the court in which the action is brought.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-9-09)