§ 11A-18. Civil actions.

In addition to any other remedies provided in this chapter or this code, including but not limited to abatement pursuant to Section 1-7.3 of this code, any violation of this chapter may be enforced by civil action brought by the county. In any such action, the county may seek, as appropriate, any or all of the following:

(a)

A temporary restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunction;

(b)

Reimbursement for the costs of any investigation, inspection or monitoring survey which led to the establishment of the violation, and for the reasonable costs of preparing and bringing administrative action under this chapter;

(c)

Costs incurred in removing, correcting, or terminating the adverse effect resulting from the violation;

(d)

Compensatory damages for loss or destruction of water quality, wildlife, fish and aquatic life.

Costs and damages recovered under this section shall be paid to the county and shall be used exclusively for costs associated with monitoring and establishing stormwater discharge pollution control system(s) and implementing or enforcing the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 5819, § 6, 12-9-2008.)