CHAPTER 6
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

ARTICLE 6. VIOLATIONS

SECTION:

§9640:    Violations, General

§9641:    Buildings And Structures

§9642:    Authority

§9643:    Unlawful Continuance

§9640 VIOLATIONS, GENERAL

In addition to the violation provisions of the building code and Appendix G, any development requiring a permit from the City in any flood hazard area that is being performed without an issued permit or that is in conflict with an issued permit shall be deemed a violation. (Ord. 1259, §7, adopted 2025)

§9641 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

A building or structure without the documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor, other required design certifications, or other evidence of compliance required by these Regulations or the building code, is presumed to be a violation until such time as required documentation is submitted. Violation of the requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1259, §7, adopted 2025)

§9642 AUTHORITY

The Floodplain Administrator is authorized to serve notices of violation or stop work orders to owners of property involved, to the owner’s agent, or to the person or persons doing the work for development that is not within the scope of the Building Codes, but is regulated by these Regulations and that is determined to be a violation. (Ord. 1259, §7, adopted 2025)

§9643 UNLAWFUL CONTINUANCE

Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a notice of violation or a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove or remedy a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by federal, state, or local law. (Ord. 1259, §7, adopted 2025)