Draft chapter 161: Post-construction Stormwater Runoff Control
§ 161.16 Stop Work Order
The 2026 draft's § 161.16 beside the current code's § 161.16: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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1. The stop work order must be in writing and will be served upon the owner of the site, responsible person, or to the person violating the requirements of this chapter. The stop work order must state the reason for the order and the conditions to be corrected prior to the lining of the stop work order.
2. Any person who continues any work after being served a stop work order, except such work as that person is ordered to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition will be in violation of this chapter.
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Current code
§ 161.16 Stop Work Order
When the City determines that any land-disturbing activity regulated by this chapter is being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the City Engineer is authorized to issue a stop work order.
1. The stop work order must be in writing and will be served upon the owner of the site, responsible person, or to the person violating the requirements of this chapter. The stop work order must state the reason for the order and the conditions to be corrected prior to the lining of the stop work order.
2. Any person who continues any work after being served a stop work order, except such work as that person is ordered to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition will be in violation of this chapter.
2026 draft
§ 161.16 Stop Work Order
When the City determines that any land-disturbing activity regulated by this chapter is being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the City Engineer is authorized to issue a stop work order.
1. The stop work order must be in writing and will be served upon the owner of the site, responsible person, or to the person violating the requirements of this chapter. The stop work order must state the reason for the order and the conditions to be corrected prior to the lining of the stop work order.
2. Any person who continues any work after being served a stop work order, except such work as that person is ordered to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition will be in violation of this chapter.
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