(a) The Director of Utilities or designee is authorized and empowered to enforce the requirements of this chapter in accordance with the procedures of this section.

(b) If, upon inspection or investigation, the Director or his/her designee is of the opinion that any person has violated any provision of this chapter, he/she shall with reasonable promptness issue a correction notice to the person. Each such notice shall be in writing and shall describe the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provision within this chapter which has been violated. In addition, the notice shall set a reasonable time for the abatement and correction of the violation. Failure to abate or correct the violation or seek a waiver or variance, as may be applicable, will render the person ineligible for future building permits or for City approvals until such time as the violation is abated, corrected or resolved by waiver or violation as may be applicable.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter may be liable for any costs or expenses incurred as a result thereof by the City. (Ord. 20262 § 20, 10-6-20.)