29.110 Enforcement.

(1) The Director of Public Works may post a stop work order if:

(a) Any land disturbing or land developing activity regulated under this chapter is being undertaken without a permit; or

(b) The erosion control plan is not being implemented in a good faith manner; or

(c) The conditions of the permit are not being met.

(2) If the permittee does not cease the activity or comply with the control plan or permit conditions within 24 hours after receipt of a written notice from the City, the Director of Public Works may revoke the permit.

(3) If no erosion control permit has been issued for land disturbing activity, and the property owner or their contractor has been notified of the ordinance violation in writing but does not cease the activity within 24 hours, the Director of Public Works may request the City Attorney to obtain a cease and desist order or other injunctive relief.

(4) If the permittee fails to comply with conditions of the erosion control permit, the City may perform work necessary to comply with this chapter. Any costs incurred by the City, plus interest, may be billed to the permittee. In the event a permittee fails to pay the amount due, the City Finance Department may enter the amount due on the tax rolls, and collect as a special charge against the property pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0627.

(5) In addition to costs incurred through enforcement of subsection (4) of this section, compliance with the provisions of this chapter may also be enforced through a forfeiture of not less than $100.00 per day nor more than $500.00 per offense together with the cost of prosecution. Each day that the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.

(6) No building occupancy permit may be issued if there is an outstanding issue of noncompliance of any provision herein.

(7) No building permit may be issued in any subdivision when the subdivision is not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

[Ord. 08-523 § 12, 2008. Prior code § 29.11]