Columbia Stop work orders ordinance (§ 24-90)

The director of public works is authorized to issue a stop work order whenever he believes a violation of this Article is occurring. A stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved or to the owner's agent or to the person engaged in the activity suspected of violating this Article. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any activity in violation of a stop work order.