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Chapter 10.70 Enforcement and Penalties

City Code Chapter

10.70.010 Violation of Title.

  1. A. The following actions constitute a violation of this Title:
    1. 1. Any failure, refusal or neglect to comply with any requirement of this Title or the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.
    2. 2. Allowing or causing a condition that threatens to injure public health, the environment, or public or private property.
    3. 3. Failure to correct ineffective erosion, sediment and pollutant control measures after being required to do so by the City Administrator.
  2. B. Each specific incident and each day of noncompliance will be considered a separate violation of this Title.

10.70.070 Administrative Review.

  1. A. Whenever the responsible party has been given a notice or order pursuant to this Title, the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, or the Erosion and Sediment Control Enforcement Administrative Rule, and has been directed to make any correction or to perform any act and the responsible party believes the finding of the notice or order was in error, the Responsible Party may request to have the notice or order reviewed by the City Administrator. If a review is sought, the Responsible Party must submit a written request to the City Administrator within 15 calendar days of the date of the notice or order. Such review will be conducted by the City Administrator. The Responsible Party requesting such review will be given the opportunity to present evidence to the City Administrator regarding the notice or order. Following a review, the City Administrator will issue a written determination. Nothing in this Section limits the authority of the City Administrator to initiate a code enforcement proceeding under Title 22.
  2. B. A responsible party may appeal the City Administrator’s decision regarding a notice or order rendered pursuant to Subsection A. above to the Code Hearings Officer in accordance with Title 22 of Portland City Code.
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