Notwithstanding the foregoing, in cases where delay would threaten the effective enforcement of this chapter, pose a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, or the Director otherwise determines that it is appropriate under the circumstances, the Director may enforce this chapter without prior written notice by invoking any penalties or remedies authorized in this subchapter, and/or may impose a stop work order as follows:
(A) The Director may issue an order requiring suspension of the pertinent construction or other activity (stop work order) if: construction or activity of proceeding in violation of any standard set forth in building codes adopted by the city, violation of state law pertaining to safety during construction, violation of this chapter, or violations of orders or directives of the Director;
(1) Construction is proceeding in such a manner that, if allowed to continue, there is a reasonable probability that it will be substantially difficult to correct the violation; or
(2) Construction, for which a building permit is required, is proceeding without a building permit being in force.
(B) The stop work order shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) State the construction or activity to which it is applicable and the relevant violation(s);
(3) Be posted on the property on which the pertinent construction or activity is occurring;
(4) State the contact information for a representative of the city that may be contacted with information concerning the condition(s) under which the construction or activity may be resumed;
(5) Where available, be provided to the contractor or property owner.
(C) The issuance of a stop work order shall in no way limit the enforcement authority or application of penalties provided elsewhere in this chapter.
(Ord. 32-07-19, passed 7-23-19)