§ 53.15 ENFORCEMENT.

   Whenever the Public Works Department finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this chapter, the Department may order compliance by written Notice of Violation to the responsible person.

   (A)   The Notice of Violation shall contain:

      (1)   The name and address of the alleged violator;

      (2)   The address when available or a description of the building, structure or land upon which the violation is occurring, or has occurred;

      (3)   A statement specifying the nature of the violation;

      (4)   A description of the remedial measures necessary to restore compliance with this chapter and a time schedule for the completion of such remedial action. It is not the responsibility of the city to formulate or design any remedial systems;

      (5)   A statement of the penalty or penalties that shall or may be assessed against the person to whom the Notice of Violation is directed;

      (6)   A statement that any citation issued may be appealed to the city by filing a written notice of appeal within ten days from the date ofreceipt of the written Notice of Violation;

      (7)   A statement that if no notice of appeal is received within ten days, an assessment and judgment may be entered; and

      (8)   A statement that such judgment may be issued without further notice.

   (B)   Such notice may require, without limitation:

      (1)   The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting;

      (2)   The elimination of illicit connections or discharges;

      (3)   That violating discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and desist;

      (4)   The abatement or remediation of storm water pollution or contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property;

      (5)   Payment of a fine or penalty, in addition to any sums necessary to recoup costs incurred by the Public Works Department;

      (6)   Suspension of any discharge to the MS4 consistent with § 53.08; and

      (7)   The implementation of source control or treatment BMPs.

   (C)   If abatement of a violation and/or restoration of affected property is required, the notice shall set forth a deadline within which such remediation or restoration must be completed.

   (D)   Said notice shall further advise that, should the violator fail to remediate or restore within the established deadline, the work will be done by a designated governmental agency or a contractor and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator.

(Ord. passed 8-20-2018)