Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 17.36 Enforcement/Penalties

A. Where grading is undertaken without a permit, the Public Works Director may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any person or persons performing such grading or causing such grading to be done. Any such person or persons so notified shall stop such grading until all required permits are obtained.

B. Whenever any work for which a permit is required under the provisions of Chapter 17.12 of this title as determined by the Public Works Director has been commenced without the authorization of a City issued grading permit, the applicable grading permit fee shall be treble the amount of the regular fee as provided for in Chapter 17.24 of this title.

C. In addition to the administrative remedies and penalties imposed by the City Public Works Director pursuant to this title, any violation of this title may be punishable as an infraction, or as a misdemeanor at the discretion of the City Attorney as set forth at Section 16.04.510 of this title.

D. In addition to the requirements of this title, where grading of property is undertaken without required permits, the property owner may be required to restore the land to its pre-graded form or condition as determined by the Public Works Director.

E. The provisions of this title shall apply to all persons who do or cause to be done, or through action or inaction allow or maintain any grading regulated under this title to be done on property without a permit or in a manner contrary to the provisions of an approved grading permit or contrary to the provisions of this title. Persons who are responsible parties include but are not limited to:

1. Property owners or lessees.

2. Contractors who perform the work.

(Ord. 6453 § 1, 1998)