Whenever a continuing violation of this code will materially impair the public works director’s ability to secure compliance with this code, or when the continuing violation threatens the health or safety of the public or damage to public property, the public works director may issue a stop work order specifying the violation and prohibiting any work or other activity at the site. A failure to comply with a stop work order shall constitute a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 870 § 1, 2001).