1. Violation a Simple Misdemeanor. A violation of this chapter is a simple misdemeanor. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
2. Enforcement As Infraction; Additional Relief. A violation of any provision of this chapter may also be enforced as a municipal infraction within the meaning of Chapter 4 of this Code of Ordinances, and, in addition to the imposition of the civil penalties, may include appropriate injunctive relief, an order for abatement, and the pursuit of a personal judgment for the costs of abatement including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees associated with the City’s pursuit of the matter as a municipal infraction, together with any and all other relief authorized under applicable Iowa law.
3. The penalty for each violation of this chapter shall not exceed the maximum penalty set forth in Chapter 4 of this Code of Ordinances for each violation.
4. Enforcement pursuant to this section shall be undertaken by the enforcement officer upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.
5. The City may issue a stop work order for violation of any provision of this chapter. The stop work order shall be applicable to the lot within the development causing the violation and shall remain in effect until the violation is corrected and a subsequent inspection completed. In the event a building is completed and occupied when a violation occurs, the City will not issue additional permits for that property.
6. Any violator may be required to restore land to its approved design condition. In the event that restoration is not undertaken within a reasonable time after notice, the City may take necessary corrective action, the cost of which shall become a lien upon the property until paid.
7. Final certificate of occupancy shall not be granted until all stormwater BMPs have been inspected and approved by the City Engineer or their designee.