Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person, with actual or constructive knowledge of the issuance of a stop work order pursuant to RMC 1.14.140, Stop Work Orders, to construct or do the work prohibited by the order, or to permit or allow the same to be done, or to remove or deface said order, until the Code Compliance Officer, Code Administrator, Public Works Director or their designees have removed or lifted the order and issued a written authorization for the activity or work to be continued. The Code Compliance Officer, Code Administrator, Public Works Director or their designees may immediately seek issuance of a criminal citation through the Redmond Police Department where there is a violation of a stop work order. Any violator of a stop work order may be subject to arrest if the violation is committed in the presence of an officer per RCW 10.31.100. Violation of a stop work order shall be a gross misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than one year. Each day or part thereof during which any violation is committed or permitted shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 1935 § 12, 1997).