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A. Except as otherwise specifically provided in Vancouver Municipal Code Title 14, the enforcement of Chapters 14.04, 14.08, 14.09, 14.16, 14.24, 14.25, and 14.26 of this Title shall be governed by the provisions contained in VMC Title 22, Uniform Enforcement Code. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, nor any provision in Title 22, the city may seek relief from a court of competent jurisdiction without having first issued a Correction Notice, Notice of Civil Violation and Order, or Stop Work Order.

B. In addition to the penalties and remedies contained in VMC Title 22, the Director of Public Works or designee has the authority to discontinue water service or sewer service to any residential, industrial or commercial customer found to be in noncompliance with any of the provision of this Title, pursuant to VMC 14.04.110 and 14.04.140. If water service is so terminated, all fees and charges for reinstating service may apply.

C. Where applicable, in addition to the penalties and remedies set forth in VMC Title 22, the customer will also be billed for estimated water usage.

D. When corrective actions to remedy a violation are not undertaken in a timely manner as directed by the City, in addition to the penalties set forth in VMC Title 22, an owner or contractor can be held liable for necessary and reasonable abatement costs incurred by the City. Abatement actions by City staff or a City-designated contractor could include containment, clean-up, proper material disposal, and site remediation.

E. Any civil penalties, abatement reimbursements or restoration costs received under the authority of this chapter shall be placed in the City’s Water, Sewer, or Surface Water Management accounts, whichever is applicable. (Ord. M-4179 §21, 2016; Ord. M-4022 §56, 2012; Ord. M-3755 §21, 2006; Ord. M-3029 §6 (part), 1992)