(A) Failure to obtain a permit for development in the floodplain or failure to comply with the conditions of a permit or a variance shall be deemed to be a violation of this article. Upon due investigation, the Building Official may determine that a violation of the minimum standards of this article exists. The Building Official shall notify the owner in writing of such violation.
(B) If such owner fails after ten days notice to correct the violation:
(1) The city may make application to the circuit court for an injunction requiring conformance with this article, or to make such other order as the court deems necessary to secure compliance with this article;
(2) Any person who violates this article shall be subject to the general penalty described in Division IV of Chapter 1 of this code of ordinances;
(3) The city may record a notice of violation on the title to the property.
(C) The City Attorney may inform the owner that any such violation is considered a willful act to increase flood damages, and therefore, may cause coverage by a Standard Flood Insurance Policy to be suspended.
(D) Nothing herein shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violations. All costs connected therewith shall accrue to the person or persons responsible.
(Ord. 953, passed 3-6-1995; Am. Ord. 1535, passed 10-26-2009)