(A) Inspections.
(1) Upon learning of a potential violation of this chapter, the Floodplain Administrator or staff shall investigate to determine whether a violation has occurred.
(2) During the construction period, the Floodplain Administrator or other authorized official may inspect the premises to determine that the work is progressing in compliance with the information provided on the permit application and with all applicable laws and ordinances.
(3) The Floodplain Administrator or other authorized official may inspect any development covered by this chapter or previous ordinance to determine whether any portion of the development has been altered to be in non-compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) Stop-work orders. The Floodplain Administrator shall immediately issue, or cause to be issued, a “stop-work order” for any development found ongoing without having obtained a floodplain determination or a permit. Disregard of a stop work order shall subject the violator to the penalties described in § 153.999 of this chapter.
(C) Violation notice and revocations. When it appears after investigation that a permitted development is non-compliant with the provisions of this chapter and/or the conditions of the permit, the Floodplain Administrator shall notify the violator by means of written violation notice. The violation notice shall specify the nature of the violation and request that the violation be corrected within 15 days from the date appearing on the notice. Failure to correct the violation within this time period shall be cause for revocation of the permit and the governing body, or authorized employee or agent to:
(1) Seek an injunction in the Circuit Court of the county to restrain the violator from continuing the violation, including, but not limited to, requests for the removal of structures or land uses from the property involved; and
(2) Seek a misdemeanor conviction in magistrate court or circuit court.
(Ord. passed 6-11-2012)