By applying for and obtaining a permit pursuant to this division, the permittee agrees with the County that in the event the permittee fails to comply promptly with the terms of the permit and perform and complete the work according to the plans, if any, and the specifications referred to in Sections 71.418 and 71.419, or fails to comply with any other provisions of this division, the County may elect to perform and complete the work, in which event the permittee shall pay to the County upon demand of the Director and prior to actual performance and completion of the work by the County or its contractor, the cost of performing and completing the work according to such permit, the plans, if any, and the specifications either by the use of the County's forces or by an independent contractor, whichever method the Director deems appropriate, and in the event the permittee fails to pay such cost to the County upon demand, the County may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover such cost together with reasonable attorneys fees.
(Amended by Ord. No. 6453 (N.S.), effective 11-11-82; amended by Ord. No. 10646 (N.S.), effective 2-14-20)