The County Counsel may institute civil proceedings to enforce this Chapter, including without limitation actions for injunction, civil penalties, and public nuisance. Construction without the authorization required by this Chapter and the payment of the fees required hereby may be suspended by a court of competent jurisdiction. Violation of this Chapter interferes with provision of public services and shall be a public nuisance. The County may pursue administrative fines and penalties pursuant to Chapter 23 of Part I – Government and Administration of the Tulare County Ordinance Code or as otherwise provided by law.
(Added by Ord. No. 3429, effective 8-11-11)
Any person or entity not in compliance with this Chapter shall be liable, in addition to other amounts provided for in this Article, for attorneys' fees, or the reasonable costs of staff legal services incurred by the county, and all other reasonable costs of securing compliance, including the collection of any fees imposed pursuant to this Chapter.
(Added by Ord. No. 3429, effective 8-11-11)
Interest shall accrue on all fees not paid when due pursuant to this Chapter at the rate prescribed by law for interest on judgments, from the date when payment was due until the date payment is received in full.
(Added by Ord. No. 3429, effective 8-11-11)