§ 7-3. Violation notice; Stop work order.

(a) In general.

If the Floodplain Manager finds that any development or person has failed to comply with or otherwise has violated any provision of this Division I, any provision of a rule or regulation adopted under this Division I, or any term or condition of a permit issued under this Division I, the Floodplain Manager may issue a violation notice and, for ongoing activities, a stop work order to:

(1) the person responsible for the violation or that person's authorized agent;

(2) the developer or owner of the development or that person's authorized agent; and

(3) on-site personnel.

(b) Service.

The violation notice must be served:

(1) in person;

(2) by certified or registered mail; or

(3) if the identity or whereabouts of the person responsible, developer, or owner is unknown, by posting a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place in or on the property.

(c) Contents.

The violation notice must:

(1) describe the nature of the violation;

(2) describe the remedial action needed to correct the violation; and

(3) specify a reasonable period of time within which to complete the remedial action.