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A. As the work pursuant to a permit progresses, the Floodplain Administrator shall make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according to the provisions of this Ordinance and the terms of the permit.
B. In exercising this power, the Floodplain Administrator has a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the territorial jurisdiction at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
A. Whenever a building or part thereof is being constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in violation of this Ordinance, the Floodplain Administrator may order the work to be immediately stopped.
B. The stop-work order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work in a manner consistent with applicable law. The stop-work order shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reasons for the stoppage, and the conditions under which the work may be resumed.
C. Violation of a stop-work order constitutes a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
A. The Floodplain Administrator may revoke and require the return of the development permit by notifying the permit holder in writing stating the reason for the revocation.
B. Permits shall be revoked for any substantial departure from the approved application, plans or specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with the requirements of state or local laws; or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit.
C. Any permit mistakenly issued in violation of an applicable state or local law may also be revoked.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
If the owner of a building or property shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the Floodplain Administrator shall give the owner written notice, by certified or registered mail to the owner's last known address or by personal service, stating:
1. That the building or property is in violation of this Ordinance;
2. That a hearing will be held before the Floodplain Administrator at a designated place and time, not later than ten days after the date of the notice, at which time the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and
3. That following the hearing, the Floodplain Administrator may issue an order to alter, vacate, demolish the building, remove fill, or take such actions as necessary to comply with applicable laws.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
A. If, upon a hearing held pursuant to the notice prescribed above, the Floodplain Administrator shall find that the building or development is in violation of this Ordinance, they shall issue an order in writing to the owner, requiring the owner to remedy the violation within a specified time period, not less than 60 calendar days, nor more than 180 calendar days.
B. Where the Floodplain Administrator finds that there is imminent danger to life or other property, they may order that corrective action be taken in a lesser period as may be feasible.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
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