§ 11.06.04. Civil Penalties and Remedies

A.

Cease and Desist Orders

The Administrator is authorized to issue cease and desist orders in the form of written official notices sent by registered mail to the person(s) responsible for the violation. Specific activities and operations may be ordered to be ceased based upon the following conditions:

1.

In an emergency situation that may have a serious effect on the health, safety, or welfare of the public or the environment.

2.

When irreversible or irreparable harm may result, in the reasonable opinion of the Administrator, and immediate cessation of the activity is necessary to protect the public or the environment.

B.

Revocation of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, or Other Development Orders, Permits or Approvals

The Administrator may revoke any Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, Development Order, Development Permit, or Development Approval, whatsoever, in those cases where an administrative determination has been duly made that, relevant to the provisions and requirements of this Code, false statements or misrepresentations existed as to material fact(s) in the application or plans upon which the permit or approval was based.

C.

Suspension of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, or Other Development Orders, Permits or Approvals

The Administrator may, to the extent permitted by law, suspend any Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, Development Order, Development Permit, or Development Approvals whatsoever, where an administrative determination has been duly made that, relevant to the provisions and requirements of this Code, an error or omission on either the part of the applicant or government agency existed in the issuance of the permit or approval. A valid permit or certificate shall be issued in place of the incorrect permit or certificate after correction of the error or omission.

D.

Stop Work Order

For any violation of the provisions of this Code which constitutes a threat to life or to public or private property, the Administrator shall have the authority to issue a stop work order in the form of a written official notice given to the owner of the subject property or to his agent or to the person doing the work where such a violation has been committed or exists. Upon notice from the Administrator that any action or work is occurring contrary to the provisions of this Code, and it constitutes a threat to life or to public or private property, such action or work shall immediately be stopped. The notice shall state the conditions under which the action or work may be resumed. Where any emergency exists, oral notice given by the Administrator shall be sufficient.