§ 14-9. Violations.

(a)

Violations. Any development that is not within the scope of the Florida Building Code but that is regulated by this chapter that is performed without an issued permit, that is in conflict with an issued permit, or that does not fully comply with this chapter, shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. A building or structure without the documentation of elevation of the lowest floor, other required design certifications, or other evidence of compliance required by this chapter or the Florida Building Code is presumed to be a violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

(b)

Authority. For development that is not within the scope of the Florida Building Code but that is regulated by this chapter and that is determined to be a violation, the floodplain administrator is authorized to serve notices of violation or stop work orders to owners of the property involved, to the owner's agent, or to the person or persons performing the work.

(c)

Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violation of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances or special exceptions, shall constitute an offense. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or who fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisoned for not more than one hundred eighty (180) days, or both, and in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day any violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.

( Ord. No. C-14-26, § 2, 6-17-14 )