(A) Failure to obtain a permit for development in the floodplain or failure to comply with the conditions of a permit or a variance shall be deemed to be a violation of this chapter. Upon due investigation, the Building Inspector may determine that a violation of the minimum standards of this chapter exists. The Building Inspector shall notify the owner in writing of such violation.
(B) If such owner fails after ten days notice to correct the violation:
(1) The city may make application to the Circuit Court for an injunction requiring conformance with this chapter or make such other order as the Court deems necessary to secure compliance with the chapter; and
(2) In addition, the city may prosecute any owner who violates this chapter and upon conviction thereof the owner shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $750; and
(3) A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(C) The Building Inspector shall inform the owner that any such violation is considered a willful act to increase flood damages and therefore may cause coverage by a standard flood insurance policy to be suspended.
(D) Nothing herein shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violations. All costs connected therewith shall accrue to the person or persons responsible.
(Ord. 1352, passed 2-11-1997)