Title 12174 · Code of Ordinances

Sec. 754.209. - Injunctive relief prohibiting discharge.

Citation: Jacksonville, FL Code of Ordinances § 754.209.

Section: 754.209.

Immediately upon discovering an ongoing or potential illicit discharge or noncompliance with best management practices to control erosion and/or sediment deposition at construction sites and/or industrial activities, the Stormwater Management Utility Director, in the name of the City, is authorized to apply to the Circuit Court for an injunction. The court shall have jurisdiction, upon a hearing and for sufficient cause shown, to grant a permanent injunction restraining a person from violating this Chapter and rules adopted hereunder, or from failing or refusing to comply with an order of the Stormwater Management Utility Director. The City shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including appellate fees and costs, in an action where the City is successful in obtaining affirmative relief. (Ord. 2007-836-E, § 2)