(A) It is unlawful for a person to engage in any development or to divert, retard or obstruct the flow of waters in a watercourse if it creates a hazard to life or property without securing the written authorization required by A.R.S. § 48-3613. Where the watercourse is a delineated floodplain, it is unlawful to engage in any development affecting the flow of waters without securing written authorization required by A.R.S. § 48-3613.
(B) Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as hereinabove described.
(Ord. O2006-53, passed 8-16-06; Ord. O2021-013, passed 7-21-21)