In general, the City can utilize corrective or enforcement actions to obtain compliance with Mesa City Code (see Section 3.3.3). 3.7.3.1 Private Construction Projects Corrective actions needed and taken at private construction projects during this reporting period included: •
Follow up inspection reported site in compliance.
Section 8-5-5 of the City’s Stormwater Code provides for formal enforcement actions by issuing a notice of abatement or a citation for civil sanctions under this Chapter, or both. However, the code provides that City employees may seek voluntary compliance through notices of violation, warnings, or other informal devices designed to achieve compliance in the most efficient and effective manner under the circumstances. The City’s private construction enforcement procedure provides an option of obtaining voluntary compliance by allowing a reasonable timeframe for obtaining compliance and taking actions equivalent to issuing a stop work order (i.e. not approving site improvements until such time the issues have been adequately addressed) where necessary. Where voluntary compliance is not obtained within a reasonable timeframe, the City has the ability to take formal enforcement actions by issuing a civil violation and citation, issue a notice to abate, or suspend any license issued by the City. Additionally, the City may impose criminal violations for responsible parties identified as habitual offenders. 3.7.3.2 City Projects Corrective actions needed and taken at City construction projects during this reporting period included: •
BMP maintenance needs were addressed;
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Perimeter control was established;
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Catch basins BMPs were installed;
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Updated SWPPP inspection records were available
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Discharge source removed/relocated to another portion of site
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Erosion control BMPs installed on stockpiles
City of Mesa, Storm Water Annual Report
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