A.
No building, structure or development shall hereafter be located,
erected, constructed, reconstructed, improved, repaired, extended,
converted, enlarged or altered without full compliance with this chapter
and all other applicable laws and regulations.
B.
Failure to obtain a permit shall be a violation of these regulations and shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section 131-47.
C.
Permits issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by
the Floodplain Administrator authorize only the specific activities
set forth in such approved plans and applications or amendments thereto.
Use, arrangement or construction of such specific activities that
are contrary to that authorization shall be deemed a violation of
these provisions.
If the Floodplain Administrator determines that there has been
a violation of any provision of this chapter, the Floodplain Administrator
shall give notice of such violation to the owner, the owner's
authorized agent and the person responsible for such violation, and
may issue a stop work order. The notice of violation or stop work
order shall be in writing and shall:
A.
Include a list of violations, referring to the section or sections
of these regulations that have been violated;
B.
Order remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with
the provisions of these regulations;
C.
Specify a reasonable period of time to correct the violation;
D.
Advise the recipients of the right to appeal; and
E.
Be served in person; or
F.
Be posted in a conspicuous place in or on the property and sent by
registered or certified mail to the last known mailing address, residence
or place of business of the recipients.
Violations of these provisions or failure to comply with the
requirements of this chapter or any conditions attached to a permit
or variance shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person responsible
for a violation shall comply with the notice of violation or stop
work order. Any person who fails to comply with these provisions shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not
more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 6 months per offense,
or both, at the discretion of the court. Each day a violation continues
shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall
prevent Harford County from taking such other lawful action as is
necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. Harford County may institute
injunctive or other appropriate action or proceedings at law or equity
for the enforcement of this chapter. Any court of competent jurisdiction
may issue restraining orders, temporary or permanent injunctions or
other appropriate forms of remedy or relief to restrain or correct
violations of this chapter.