§ 50-251. Violations.

(a)

Violations. Any development that is not within the scope of the Florida Building Code but that is regulated by this article that is performed without an issued permit, that is in conflict with an issued permit, or that does not fully comply with this article, including but not limited to violations of conditions or safeguards established in connection with grants of variance or special exceptions, shall be deemed a violation of this article. 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 article or the Florida Building Code is presumed to be a violation until such time as that documentation is provided. In addition to any other allowable penalties or procedures allowed by state or local law for enforcement of violations of this article, violations of this article may be punishable as a non-criminal violation, subject to a fine of up to $500.00 for each violation, and subject to payment of all costs and expenses incurred by the county in prosecution and administration of the case. Each day any violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein shall prevent the floodplain administrator or other county official from taking such other lawful actions as are necessary to prevent, prosecute, or remedy any violation.

(b)

Authority. For development that is not within the scope of the Florida Building Code but that is regulated by this article 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)

Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a notice of violation or a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove or remedy a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by state law or county code.

( Ord. No. 2012-04 , § 3, 10-16-2012)