Pomona Municipal Code § 74-344 Emergency measures

Any person violating any provisions of this article shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction and subject to the city's progressive enforcement policy as detailed in the City Code.

(Ord. No. 4185, § 1, 6-2-2014)

Where there is work in progress that causes or contributes in whole or in part, a violation of any provision of this article, the city is authorized to issue a stop work order so as to prevent further or continuing violations or adverse effects. All persons to whom the stop work order is directed, or who are involved in any way with the work or matter described in the stop work order shall fully and promptly comply therewith. The city may also undertake or cause to be undertaken, any necessary or advisable protective measures so as to prevent violations of this article or to avoid or reduce the effects of non-compliance herewith. The cost of any such protective measures shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property upon which the work is being done and the responsibility of any person carrying out or participating in the work.

(Ord. No. 4185, § 1, 6-2-2014)

In addition to any other remedies, should any owner fail to comply with the provisions of this article, the city may, after the giving of reasonable notice and opportunity for compliance, have the necessary work done, and the owner shall be obligated to promptly reimburse the city for all costs of such work.

(Ord. No. 4185, § 1, 6-2-2014)

When emergency measures are necessary to moderate a nuisance, to protect public safety, health, and welfare, and/or to prevent loss of life, injury or damage to property, the city is authorized to carry out or arrange for all such emergency measures. Property owners shall be responsible for the cost of such measures made necessary as a result of a violation of this article, and shall promptly reimburse the city for all such costs.

(Ord. No. 4185, § 1, 6-2-2014)

A discharger shall be liable for all costs incurred by the city as a result of causing a discharge that produces a deposit or obstruction, or causes damage to or impairs a storm drain, or water quality violation, or violates any of the provisions of this article. Costs include, but are not limited to, those penalties levied by the Environmental Protection Agency or Los Angeles and Santa Ana regional water quality control boards for violation of an NPDES Permit, attorney fees, and other costs and expenses.

(Ord. No. 4185, § 1, 6-2-2014)