A. In the event of any violation of this chapter, the department shall post on the property where the violation occurred written notice and mail a duplicate notice to the registered owner of the property and to any person known to the department who is responsible for the violation or its correction. Such notice shall describe the violation and order that it be corrected, ceased or abated immediately or within such specified time as the department determines is reasonable under the circumstances and shall further contain a description of the fees and penalties associated with such violation. If the cited person fails to comply with such order, the department will contact the water provider who may disconnect the service where the violation occurs. The property owner will be responsible for any reconnection charges in addition to other fees or charges imposed by the water provider.
B. In addition to being grounds for discontinuation of service, violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil infraction. Any person found to be non-compliant with any provision of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty of not less than two hundred fifty dollars for a violation occurring during drought management stage 2, not less than four hundred dollars for a violation occurring during drought management stage 3, and not less than six hundred dollars for a violation occurring during drought management stage 4. Each act of violation and every day upon which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction. The Director may also seek injunctive relief.
(Ord. 2007-47 § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2006-43 § 1 (part), 2006)