a. A well subject to this section which is being constructed, repaired, modified, abandoned or destroyed contrary to the provisions of this section, or any well constructed after enactment of this section which is declared to be an improperly sealed well, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. If a violation of this section occurs, the Health Officer or his designee shall issue a stop order directing that the violation be corrected. The order shall state the nature of the violation and that it is deemed to be a nuisance and shall contain references to applicable provisions of law or conditions of approval upon which the Health Officer based his determination. The order may include a statement of any corrective action necessary to abate the condition. The order shall be posted on the property which is the site of the well and shall be either personally served on the property owner or their contractor or it may be mailed to the property owner as their name appears from the last equalized assessment roll, or as they are known to the Health Officer. If the Health Officer determines that the work is being performed under the authorization of or pursuant to approval by a public agency, other than the City Council of the City of Clearlake, which has jurisdiction to regulate the work, he shall refer the matter to the agency concerned.

b. If the owner abates the condition or causes it to be abated within the time set forth by the order, the Health Officer may rescind the stop order by posting and mailing a notice of rescission in the manner specified in subsection 11-5.10a. (Ord. #23-90, S1)