(A) Whenever, by the provisions of this chapter, the performance of any act is required or the performance of any act is prohibited, or whenever any regulation or limitation is imposed on the use of any land, or on the erection, alteration or the use or change of use of a structure, a failure to comply with the provisions shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(B) The owner, tenant or occupant of any land or structure, or part thereof, and any architect, engineer, builder, contractor, agent or other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this chapter may be held responsible for the violation and be subject to the penalties and remedies provided herein.
(C) Failure to follow an approved storm water management plan or permit shall constitute a violation of this chapter and subject to the penalties and remedies provided herein.
(D) Procedures upon discovery of violations shall be as follows:
(1) Upon determination that any provision of this section is being violated, the Storm Water Administrator shall deliver a written notice by personal service or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the person(s) responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. Additional written notices may be sent at the Storm Water Administrator's discretion.
(2) The final written notice, which may also be the initial notice, shall state the action the Storm Water Administrator intends to take if the violation in not corrected, and shall advise that the Storm Water Administrator's order may be appealed as provided in § 153.010 Variances and Appeals.
(3) In cases when delay would seriously threaten the effective enforcement of this chapter, or pose a danger to the public health, safety, or general welfare, the Storm Water Administrator may seek enforcement without prior written notice by invoking any of the penalties or remedies contained in § 153.999.
(Ord. passed 7-15-2008)