§ 2225. Stop work order.

(a)

Whenever the director or designee finds any work regulated by this UDC being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this UDC the director or designee is authorized to issue a stop work order.

(b)

A stop work order shall be issued in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work is authorized to resume.

(c)

All stop work orders shall be effective immediately upon issuance and shall be in effect until the necessary corrective action or mitigation has occurred.

(d)

Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give written notice prior to stopping the work.

(e)

Any person who shall continue to work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine or penalties as prescribed in this division and as otherwise provided or prescribed by law.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)