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complied with this Chapter, the Director of Planning shall issue written notice of violation to the owner of record and require him or her to complete the work. Cease and Desist Order. Upon investigation, if the Director of Planning has probable cause to believe a violation of this Chapter has occurred and that immediate stoppage of work is necessary to minimize harm caused by such violation, the Director of Planning may issue a cease and desist order to halt the progress of any property modification. When any work has been stopped by a cease and desist order, it shall not be resumed until the reason for the work stoppage has been completely satisfied and the cease and desist order lifted. Administrative Fee for Enforcement. The Director of Planning shall charge an administrative fee, as set by resolution of the City Council, to compensate for time spent involving the investigation and prosecution of violations, and including any expenses incurred during the investigation. E. After the Fact Applications and Fees. Any person making application for a permit after the commencement of work requiring a permit, shall be charged an additional administrative fee. In the event the application for a permit is denied or the action permitted does not include all or part of the work commenced prior to approval of said permit, the Director of Planning shall require correction and/or restoration of the concerned property to its original state, including removal of structures or improvements. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo. SECTION 4. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 08-085 was adopted on this 2"d day of July 2013, by a vote of L Ayes and '� Nays. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL Z� --- Mike Pearson, Mayor ATTEST: Adam Bell, City Clerk This Ordinance 08-085 was published on the 10*�' day of JoLy , 2013. 13