Show cause hearing.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 47-33
in effect§ 47-33. - Show cause hearing.
The Director may order any user which causes or contributes to violation(s) of this chapter, wastewater discharge permits, or orders issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, to appear before the Director and show cause why a proposed enforcement action should not be taken. Notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place for the meeting, the proposed enforcement action, the reasons for such action, and a request that the user show cause why this proposed enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the meeting shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) at least five days prior to the hearing. Such notice may be served on any authorized representative of the user. Whether or not the user appears as ordered, immediate enforcement action may be pursued following the hearing date. A show cause hearing shall not be a prerequisite for taking any other action against the user; taking enforcement action; or invoking an immediate emergency suspension of discharge where the discharge threatens imminent or substantial endangerment to the health, safety or welfare of persons.
(Code 1980, § 41-10.3; Ord. No. 19830, § 1, 9-29-92)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH47SESEDI_ARTIIADENRE_S47-33SHCAHEFetched: 10/28/2026
