Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this chapter or any other applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation, the city engineer may order the work stopped by serving written notice on any persons engaged in, doing, or causing such work to be done. Any such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the city engineer to proceed with the work. If there are no persons present on the premises, the notice may be posted in a conspicuous place. The notice shall state the nature of the violation. Any person violating a stop work order shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1523, 4-11-1995)