17.148.340 Enforcement and penalties.

   Any person engaging in a development in a designated area of State or local interest or conducting a designated activity of State or local interest who does not obtain a permit pursuant to these regulations for administration, or who does not comply with permit requirements, or who exceeds the permission granted in the permit, may be enjoined from engaging in such development or conducting such activity, and may be subject to such other criminal or civil liability as may be prescribed by law.

17.148.350 Mapping disputes.

   Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location or the boundary of any designated area, and where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field observations, the permit authority shall make the necessary determination of boundary. Any person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given an opportunity to present his or her case to the permit authority.

17.148.360 Inspection.

   A. The permit authority, or its authorized representative, or the Administrator, is hereby empowered and directed to inspect and examine the use, occupation or development of, or activity in, each and every area or activity subject to these regulations for the purpose of determining from time to time whether or not any use, occupation, or development of, or activity in, each and every area or activity subject to these regulations for the purpose of determining from time to time whether or not any use, occupation, development or activity is in violation of any of the provisions of this regulation or of any permit issued or required pursuant to this or other applicable regulations.

   B. If a violation shall be found to exist, the permit authority or its authorized representative shall by written order direct that such remedial action be taken forthwith as will result in full compliance with the applicable regulations; provided, however, that the issuance of such order shall in no way or manner be deemed a prerequisite to the institution of such enforcement proceedings as are set forth in the regulations; and provided further, that compliance with such order shall not necessarily be deemed to be a defense to any alleged violation of this or other applicable regulations in any court action instituted seeking full compliance therewith.

17.148.370 Designation of permit authority.

   The Board of County Commissioners of Pueblo County is hereby designated as the permit authority for the County of Pueblo.  The Board shall also be empowered generally to hear appeals from any person aggrieved by any decision of the Administrator made in the course of administering these regulations.