(A) Violations. Any development that is or is not within the scope of the Florida Building Code, but that is regulated by the Floodplain Regulations that is performed without an issued permit, that is in conflict with an issued permit, or that does not fully comply with the Floodplain Regulations, shall be deemed a violation. A building or structure without the documentation of elevation of the lowest floor, other required design certifications, or other evidence of compliance required by the Floodplain Regulations or the Florida Building Code is presumed to be a violation until such time as that documentation is provided and approved by the Building Official or Floodplain Administrator.
(B) Authority. For development that is or is not within the scope of the Florida Building Code, but that is regulated by the Floodplain Regulations and that is determined to be a violation, the Floodplain Administrator is authorized to serve notices of violation or stop work orders to owners of the property involved, to the owner's agent, or to the person or persons performing the work.
(C) Unlawful continuance. It shall constitute a violation for any work to continue after service of a notice of violation or a stop work order, except for work as may be directed by the Building Official or Floodplain Administrator to remove or remedy a violation or unsafe condition. Any person and any property where the violation exists shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
(D) The city may prosecute violations of the Floodplain Regulations before its Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement as per Chapter 162 F.S., may prosecute violators in the County Court, and may seek whatever relief it deems appropriate in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2014-41, passed 5-27-14; Am. Ord. 2015-78, passed 9-8-15)