A. Investigation: The Administrator shall have the authority to cause investigations to be made upon the request of the City Engineer, City Council or any public agency when any violation of the provisions of this chapter are alleged to have occurred. This section is not intended to authorize the Administrator to conduct warrantless searches of private property in the absence of consent from the property owner or occupier or without an executed search warrant.
B. Enforcement, Remedies And Penalty:
1. Administrative Enforcement: Whenever the Administrator determines that any person is in violation of any provision of this chapter, the Administrator may commence an administrative enforcement action by sending a certified letter to the individual at the address shown on the current tax assessor's roll. The notice of violation shall provide details of the alleged violation and the required remedies. The City may require a response within fifteen (15) days after the written notice is mailed.
2. Remedy: If the violation is not remedied, the City has the authority to pursue such lawful actions as necessary to remedy the violation. In addition, the City may seek and recover any costs and professional service fees incurred in the investigation and enforcement of a violation of this chapter.
3. Stop Work Orders: Notwithstanding any other enforcement provisions of this chapter, the Administrator or City Engineer is authorized to issue a stop work order on all construction activities for noncompliance with any provisions of this chapter.
4. Removal Of Culvert Installations: Culvert installations not constructed in accordance with City standards shall be removed and replaced by the applicant within fourteen (14) days of notice by the City at the expense of the property owner.
5. Criminal Penalty: In addition to any enforcement or remedies provided herein, violation of any of the provisions of this chapter may also be enforced as a misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this Code. (Ord. 214, 5-2-2017)