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repaired in violation of this ordinance, the Floodplain Administrator may order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop-work order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing or in charge of the work. The stop-work order shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reason(s) for [he stoppage, and the condition(s) under which the work may be resumed. Violation of a stop-work order constitutes a misdemeanor. (17) Revoke Floodplain development permits as required. The Floodplain Administrator may revoke and require the return of the floodplain development permit by notifying the permit holder in writing stating the reason(s) for the revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any substantial departure from the approved application, plans, and specifications; for refusal or failure to comply. with the requirements of State or focal laws; or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit. Any floodplain development permit mistakenly issued in violation of an applicable State or local law may also be revoked. (l8) ti[ake periodic inspections throughout the special flood hazard areas within the jurisdiction of the community. The Floodplain Administrator and each member of his or her inspections department shall have a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action. (19) Follow through with corrective procedures of Article 4, Section D. (20) Review, provide input, and make recommendations for variance requests. (2l) Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, the F[S Report, FIRM and other official flood maps and studies adopted in accordance with Article 3, Section B of this ordinance, including any revisions thereto including Letters of Map Change, issued by FEMA. Notify State and FEMA of mapping needs. (22) Coordinate revisions to FIS reports and FIRMS, including Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMB-F) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMB). SECTION D. CORRECTIVE PROCEDURES. (l) Violations to be Corcected: When the Floodplain Administrator finds violations of applicable State and local laws, it shall be his or her duty to notify the owner or occupant of the building of the violation. The owner or occupant shall immediately remedy each of the violations of law cited in such notification. (2) Actions in Event of Failure Io Take Corcective Action: [f the owner of a building or property shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the Floodplain Administrator shall give the owner written notice, by certified or registered mail to the owner's last known address or by personal service, stating: (a) that the building or p~toperty is in violation of the floodplain management regulations; (b) that a hearing will b~ held before the floodplain administrator at a designated place and time, not later than ten (10) days after the date of the notice, at which time the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and (c) that following the hearing, the Floodplain Administrator may issue an order to alter, vacate, or demolish the building; or to remove fill as applicable. (3) Order to Take Corrective Action: lf, upon a hearing held pursuant to the notice prescribed above, the Floodplain Administrator shall find that the building or development is in violation of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, [hey shall issue an order in writing to the owner, requiring the owner to remedy the violation within a specified time period, not less than siety (80) calendar days, nor more than ~) calendar days. (One-htmdrec!-eighty (I80) calendar d~rvs a' less is recommended Where the Floodplain Administrator finds that there is imminent danger to life or other property, they may order th3[ corrective action be taken in such lesser period as may be feasible. July i,?007 ' ~`w I?