(A) Cause to issue a Notice of Violation. Any person, firm, agent, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or who fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with the provisions of this chapter, including violations of conditions and safeguards, or who knowingly makes any material false statement or knowing omission in any document required to be submitted under the provisions hereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as defined by Minnesota Statutes. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) Interference with Department access or administration/enforcement prohibited.
(1) The Department shall be given access to enter a property without prior notice at any reasonable time to inspect and/or monitor the SSTS for any reason the Department deems necessary. As used in this division, PROPERTY does not include a residence or private building.
(2) No person shall hinder or otherwise interfere with the Department's employees in the performance of their duties and responsibilities pursuant to this chapter. Refusal to allow reasonable access to the property by the Department shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
(C) Notice of violation. The Department shall serve, in person or by mail, a notice of violation to any person determined to be violating provisions of this chapter. The notice of violation shall contain:
(1) A statement documenting the findings of fact determined through observations, inspections, or investigations.
(2) A list of specific violation(s) of this chapter.
(3) Specific requirements for correction or removal of the specified violation(s).
(4) A mandatory time schedule for correction, removal and compliance with this chapter.
(D) Cease and desist orders. Cease and desist orders may be issued when the Department has probable cause that an activity regulated by this or any other city ordinance is being or has been conducted without a permit or in violation of a permit. When work has been stopped by a cease and desist order, the work shall not resume until the reason for the work stoppage has been completely satisfied, any administrative fees paid, and the cease and desist order lifted.
(E) Administrative fees and restoration. Any application for a permit that is made after the work has commenced and which requires a permit or is done in violation of a permit shall be charged an additional administrative fee. In addition, the Department may require correction and/or restoration of the property to its original state should the application for a permit be denied or if the action permitted does not include all or part of the work commenced prior to approval of said permit.
(Ord. 555, passed 7-28-2015)