§ 98-199. Stop work orders.


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  • Upon notice from a code inspector, building official, or his or her designee, work on any structure or property that is being done contrary to the provisions of this article shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property or to his or her agent or to the person conducting such improper work and shall state the particular code provision or standard such work violates and the conditions under which work may be resumed. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a stop work order issued pursuant to this section shall constitute a violation of this article, subject to enforcement pursuant to section 98-198. Issuance of a stop work order shall not absolve the property owner, his or her agent, or the person conducting the improper work from complying with the demolition by neglect provisions of section 98-194(5).

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 2(Exh. 1), 1-14-10)