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In addition to taking enforcement action and assessing penalties for violations of this code, as authorized by chapter 18.1.6 Zoning Permit Expiration, Extension, and Enforcement, the City make take the following actions where there is a violation of this chapter.

A. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this chapter or whenever erosion control measures, tree protection measures, wildfire control measures, or Flood Plain Corridor development measures are not being properly maintained or are not functioning properly due to faulty installation or neglect, the Staff Advisor may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing of such work to be done, and any such persons shall immediately stop work until authorized by the director or designee to proceed with the work.

B. All development under this chapter and all work or construction for which a permit is required under this chapter shall be subject to inspection by the Staff Advisor. When an inspection is made under this section or when it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce this code, or when the Staff Advisor has reasonable cause to believe that there exists upon Hillside Lands a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this chapter which makes the premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Staff Advisor may enter the premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this chapter. The Staff Advisor shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge of the premises and request entry.

C. The City may refuse to accept any development permit application, may revoke or suspend any development or building permit, or may deny occupancy on the property until erosion control measures, tree protection measures, wildfire control measures, or Flood Plain Corridor development measures have been installed properly and are maintained in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

D. The owner of the property from which erosion occurs due to failure or neglect of erosion control measures, together with any person or parties who cause such erosion shall be responsible to mitigate the impacts of the erosion and prevent future erosion.