If the Floodplain Administrator determines that there has been
a violation of any provision of this chapter, the Floodplain Administrator
shall give notice of such violation to the owner, the owner's
authorized agent, and the person responsible for such violation, and
may issue a stop-work order. The notice of violation or stop-work
order shall be in writing and shall:
A. Include a list of violations, referring to the section or sections
of this chapter that have been violated;
B. Order remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with
the provisions of this chapter;
C. Specify a reasonable period of time to correct the violation;
E. Be posted in a conspicuous place in or on the property and sent by
registered or certified mail to the last known mailing address, residence,
or place of business of the recipients.
A violations of this chapter or a failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter or any conditions attached to a permit or variance shall constitute a Class A civil infraction pursuant to Chapter
92 of this Code. Class A civil infractions are subject to a fine of $500 for an initial violation and $1,000 for repeated violations. Any person responsible for a violation shall comply immediately with the notice of violation or stop-work order. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the County Commissioners of Caroline County from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.