§ 720-45. Notice of Violations.

When the utility engineer finds the drainage facility, or the construction thereof, is contrary to the approved plans, or presents an unsafe or dangerous condition in connection with the provisions of this code or of any law or ordinance relating to the same subject matter, or finds an illicit discharge or illicit connection, the engineer shall give written notice to the owner of the premises. In addition to specifying a reasonable time in which to conform to the plans or the code, the notice shall:

1.

State where and in what respect the work does not conform to the approved plans, or state the defective condition and law violated; or

2.

State the nature of the illicit discharge and law violated; or

3.

State the illicit connection and law violated.

In every instance, a revocation notice of the permit shall be in writing and shall be served upon the owner, agent, or the person having charge of the work. A revocation notice shall also be posted alongside the permit. After the notice is received or posted, it shall be unlawful for any person to proceed with any operation for which such permit was issued. No part of the fees for such permit shall be returned.

Notice, as required by this provision, is to be served on the owner, agent, contractor or other person responsible for the work or violation related to this chapter, by personal delivery or by certified mail addressed to the last-known place of residence or place of business.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 281-1985, eff. July 19, 1985; a. Ord. No. 056-2012, § 16, eff. March 29, 2012)