(A) It is unlawful for any person to engage in any development or to divert, retard or obstruct the flow of waters in any watercourse whenever it creates a hazard to life or property without securing the written authorization required by A.R.S. § 48-3613. Where the watercourse is a delineated floodplain, it is unlawful to engage in any development affecting the flow of waters without securing written authorization required by A.R.S. § 48-3613.

(B) Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil violation, punishable as provided in Section 1.25.010(A). (Ord. No. 2004-16, § 4, 8-17-04; Ord. No. 2005-18, § 2, 6-21-05; Ord. No. 2015-05, §§ 1 – 4, 7-21-15. 1976 Code § 19-3-10)