§ 10-4.391. Immediate corrective actions.


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  • Whenever it is determined by the county administrator or designee that failure to maintain stormwater management facilities or erosion or sedimentation controls, or failure to conform to the provisions of this article or permit conditions, is resulting in danger or damage to life or property, the county administrator or designee require immediate corrective action. Sediment controls which are breached due to development activity, rain, or other factors shall be repaired within 24 hours of the breach. Initiation of any required clean-up activities, including authorized off-site work, shall commence within 24 hours and shall be completed within a time specified by the county administrator or designee. Failure to take such immediate corrective action when notified of the need for such action shall constitute a violation of this article. If immediate corrective measures are not taken by the permittee or owner and the state of development is such that there is a danger or hardship to the public, the county administrator or designee may enter upon lands, take corrective actions, and place a lien on the real property of such person or persons to recover the costs of the corrective measures; in addition, the county administrator or designee may revoke the operating permit or the environmental management permit, if either exists, pursuant to sections 10-4.604 or 10-4.605. Nothing in this section prohibits the institution of any lawsuit by the county or any property owner with standing for injunction or damages by reason of a breach of this section.

(Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-07)