Flood hazards are reduced by compliance with the provisions of this code. Accordingly, enforcement of §§ 152.01 through 152.10 discourages non-compliance and is a recognized mechanism for flood hazard reduction. (A) The Floodplain Administrator must enforce the provisions of §§ 152.01 through 152.10 and is authorized to: (1) Issue cease and desist orders on non-compliant floodplain development projects;
(2) Issue citations for non-compliance;
(3) Request that FEMA file a 1316 action (denial of flood insurance) against non-compliant properties; and
(4) Take any other lawful action necessary to prevent or remedy any instance of non-compliance with the provisions of §§ 152.01 through 152.10. (B) It is a misdemeanor to violate or fail to comply with any provision of §§ 152.01 through 152.10. (C) Any person found, in a court of competent jurisdiction, guilty of violating §§ 152.01 through 152.10 is subject to fines of not more than $ 500 per day for each violation; in addition the defendant is subject to payment of all associated court costs and costs involved in the case. (Ord. 417, passed 1-20-09)