Any person who knowingly makes any false statements, representations, or certifications in any application, record, report, plan, or other documentation filed, or required to be maintained, pursuant to this chapter, storm water permit, or order issued hereunder, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required under this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor, which, upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) per day of violation and/or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six (6) months.