§ 518.213. Drainage not in compliance with approved plans or which creates a public nuisance; enforcement by Planning and Development Department.

(a)

It shall be a violation of this subsection for any property owner, developer or contractor to alter the drainage from a plan or permit that has been approved by the Planning and Development Department, Development Services Division or the Building Inspection Division.

(b)

It shall also be a separate violation of this subsection for any property owner, developer or contractor to alter the pre-existing flow of stormwater or surface water from a development, property or construction activity to create a nuisance on off-site, downgradient properties.

This subsection may be enforced in any manner authorized in this Chapter by the Planning and Development Department, Chief of the Development Services Division, who shall have all powers and authority provided in Subparts C and D, Part 1 of this Chapter. Additionally, the Chief shall be empowered to issue a stop-work order to halt all development activities on a site whenever a violation of this subsection is found. The Chief is authorized to enter into consent orders and compliance plans to administratively resolve violations or alleged violations.

(Ord. 2018-157-E , § 1)