A. Public Nuisance. Any work or other activity that is subject to the regulations contained in this chapter that is performed without a permit or in violation of any lawful order or requirement of the Director is deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated in a manner prescribed by the Director. Injunction proceedings or other appropriate action may be initiated in a court of competent jurisdiction against any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter in order to prevent, enjoin, abate or terminate violations of this chapter or to restore the property to its original conditions, as nearly as practicable.

B. Penalties. Any person(s) who violates or fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter or who fails to conform to the terms of an approval or order issued by the Director shall be subject to penalties as provided in Chapter 1.06 IMC, Penalties. Each day of continued violation shall be considered a separate violation for purposes of penalty.

C. In addition, any person convicted of a violation(s) of this chapter shall be required to abate any conditions on the subject property in a manner which will achieve full compliance with this chapter and restore any property to its original condition, as nearly as practicable.

D. Reinspection Fees. In addition to any penalties assessed for violation of this chapter, the Director may require payment of inspection fees for any account or storm drainage facility that must be reinspected following a finding of noncompliance with this chapter. Inspection fees shall be independent of any current or future penalties that may be incurred by the property owner for noncompliance with this chapter.

E. Reimbursement for Abatement. If the City of Issaquah utilizes City funds, equipment, or staff to correct a nonstormwater discharge, abate pollution from the stormwater drainage system, or remove/disconnect an illicit connection, the City will charge the responsible person for those expenses incurred. (Ord. 2989 § 1 (Exh. A1), 2022; Ord. 2978 § 17 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2783 § 2 (Exh. A2), 2016; Ord. 2560 § 2 (Exh. A1), 2009; Ord. 2288 § 2, 2000. Formerly 13.28.130(E)).