A.
Responsible Official. The director of public works, or his authorized representative, shall be responsible for enforcing this chapter.
B.
Violations. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, and subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each day of violation. A violation of this chapter shall be considered a separate offense for each day the violation continues after notice of violation, but such fine shall not exceed a maximum of $5,000.
C.
Equity. In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the city council or its authorized representative acting for and on behalf of the council may institute injunction, mandamus, abatement, or any other appropriate proceedings to prevent or temporarily or permanently enjoin or abate the violation of any provisions of this chapter.
D.
User Noncompliance. In addition to other enforcement measures provided by this chapter, the city council may discontinue geothermal service to any user who fails to comply with provisions of this chapter after 14 days' written notice to comply, sent by certified mail by the department of public works to said user. Said notice may include an explanation of the city's intent to discontinue service, and shall offer the user an administrative hearing before the city council in order to resolve the dispute. If no hearing is requested, of if the hearing fails to resolve the dispute, the department may proceed to discontinue service as scheduled.
(Prior code § 23.60)