14.40.170 Enforcement.
A. In the event the city finds deficiencies under the approved plans or other permit conditions or any violation of this chapter, the property owner shall make such corrections as are necessary within 15 days of the date of written notice by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of record and the occupant of the property.
B. In the event the person or persons violating this chapter shall fail to make corrections within 15 days of the date of written notice by the city, the city may:
1. Prosecute violations of this chapter in accordance with Chapter 12.17 GHMC.
2. By council resolution, declare any conditions which constitute or will constitute a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or rules or regulations adopted under this chapter, a public nuisance for which the city may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any acts or practices or abate any such conditions.
3. Revoke the right to occupancy of the subject property and/or enter on the property as may be required to correct deficiencies as required by the approved grading plan. All costs for corrective measures and enforcement actions shall be borne by the property owner.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, whenever the permit authority finds that a violation of this chapter or rules or regulations adopted under this chapter has created or is creating an unsanitary, dangerous, or other condition which, in his judgment, constitutes an immediate hazard, he may suspend or revoke any permit for which the approval of grading plan is required on the project or development where the violation exists and suspend or terminate operations under the permit immediately.
D. Any person discharging material which will block, damage or contaminate the drainage system of the city shall be liable for all costs incurred by the city or others in cleaning up or correcting the action and may be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by fines.
E. Penalty or enforcement provisions provided in this chapter shall not be exclusive, and the city may pursue any remedy or relief deemed appropriate in response to a violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter. The city council may institute a suit for a mandatory injunction directing a person to remove a structure or make the same comply with its terms. If the city council is successful in its suit, the respondent shall bear the costs of the action.
F. The failure or refusal of the city to enforce any provision of this chapter, and as amended, shall not constitute a waiver or bar to prevent enforcement thereof against any person for any other violation by any other person. (Ord. 1169 § 4, 2009).