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Created: 2022-07-19 16:13:06 [EST] (Supp. No. 20, Update 2) Page 9 of 10 Sec. 79-11. Emergency corrective action. In the event circumstances exist such that noncompliance poses an immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare, as determined by the city, the city may take emergency corrective action to prevent any such danger. The city shall make a reasonable effort to contact and direct the owner to take any necessary action. Any costs incurred by the city in connection with any emergency action may be recovered from the owner's financial security. (Ord. No. 55 3rd series, § 1, 4-13-2009; Ord. No. 69 3rd series, § 1, 4-12-2010) Sec. 79-12. Penalties. When an owner fails to conform to any provision of this chapter, the city may take the following actions: (1) Issue a stop work order. (2) Withhold the scheduling of building inspections. (3) Withhold the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. (4) Revoke any permit issued by the city for the site in question. (5) Direct the correction of the deficiency by city employees or assigns. All costs incurred by the city in correcting erosion and sediment control deficiencies must be reimbursed by the owner. (6) Action against the financial security. If appropriate actions by the owner have not been completed within seven days after notification by the city, the city may act against the financial security if any of the conditions listed below exist. The city shall use funds from this security to finance any corrective or remedial work undertaken by the city or a contractor under contract to the city and to reimburse the city for all direct cost incurred in the process of remedial work including, but not limited to, staff time, consultant's time, and attorney's fees. a. The owner ceases land disturbing activities and/or filling and abandons the work site prior to completion of the city approved grading plan. b. The owner fails to conform to any city approved grading plan and/or stormwater pollution prevention plan as approved by the city, or related supplementary instructions. c. The techniques utilized under the stormwater pollution prevention plan fail within one year of installation. d. The owner fails to reimburse the city for corrective action taken under section 79-12(5). e. Emergency action as described in section 79-11. (7) An owner failing to comply with or violating any of these regulations, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine or imprisonment or both. If more than one person is an owner, each person is responsible for compliance with these regulations. Each day that a separate violation exists constitute a separate offense. (Ord. No. 55 3rd series, § 1, 4-13-2009; Ord. No. 69 3rd series, § 1, 4-12-2010) Sec. 79-13. Other controls. In the event of any conflict between other ordinances adopted by the city council, the more restrictive standard prevails.