A. Whenever a continuing violation of this code will materially impair the director’s ability to secure compliance with this code or when a continuing violation threatens the health, safety, and welfare of the public and/or the environment, the director may issue a cease activity order specifying the violation and prohibiting any work or other activity at the site.

B. A copy of the cease activity order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property, unless posting the notice is not physically possible. Additionally, the director shall notify the person to whom the order is directed, either personally or by mailing a copy of the order by both certified mail with return receipt requested and regular U.S. mail to such person at the person’s last known address.

C. A cease activity order shall be final and not subject to further review, except that the amount of costs and penalties imposed related to the order may be appealed as provided in this chapter.

D. A failure to comply with a cease activity order shall constitute a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2238 § 5, 2017; Ord. 2023 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 1815 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1628 § 1, 1996).