Butte County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 50. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL |
Article V. Violations, Enforcement and Abatement |
§ 50-37. Urgency abatement.
The Administrator is authorized to require immediate abatement of any violation of this chapter that constitutes an immediate threat to the health, safety or well being of the public. If any such violation is not abated immediately as directed by the Administrator, the County is authorized to enter onto private property and to take any and all measures required to remedy the violation. In the event the person, owner, agent or person in possession refuses the Administrator or designated contractor said entry, the Administrator is hereby empowered to seek assistance from any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain such entry. Any expense related to such remediation undertaken by the County shall be fully reimbursed by the property owner and/or responsible party.
(Ord. No. 3981, § 1 (part), 3-11-08)