12.08.670 Stop work orders.
A. Whenever any person is performing work in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Planning Director or his or her designee may issue a written order to the responsible party to stop work on all or the portion of the work where the violation has occurred or upon which the danger exists. If there are no persons present on the premises, the notice may be posted in a conspicuous place. The notice shall state the nature of the violation.
B. Upon receipt of such stop work order, the person performing the work shall:
1. Stop work immediately; and
2. Within 24 hours, provide the Planning Director with a list of remedies which can be immediately undertaken to bring the work into compliance with this chapter; and
3. Within 24 hours after approval of a remedy by the Planning Director, undertake, at the violator’s sole expense, such action as is necessary to bring the work into compliance with this chapter.
C. If the responsible party fails to comply with the stop work order served pursuant to this section, the county may use any and all remedies available to it under this chapter, in law, or in equity, including but not limited to: shutting down all work on the site; performing the corrective work either with county crews or by contract; stabilizing the disturbed areas; or arresting the responsible party for violation of this chapter.