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Section 39-60. Issuance of stop-work order. (e) Upon receipt of a sworn complaint of a substantial violation of Chapter 2.1 of title 62.1 (section 62.1-13.1 et seq.) of the Code of Virginia, or of the provisions contained in this article, from a designated enforcement officer, the wetlands board may order that the affected site be restored to predevelopment conditions if the board deems restoration necessary to recover lost resources or to prevent further damage to resources. Such an order shall specify the restoration necessary and establish a reasonable time for its completion. Such orders shall be issued only after a hearing with at least thirty days notice to the affected person of the time, place and purpose thereof, and they shall become effective immediately upon issuance by the board. The wetlands board shall require such scientific monitoring plans as it deems necessary to ensure that such pro3ects result in the successful reestablishment of wetlands protected by the aforementioned chapter and may require that a prepaid contract acceptable to the wetlands board be in effect for the purposes of carrying out the scientific monitoring plan. In addition, the wetlands board may require a reasonable bond or letter of credit in an amount and with surety and conditions satisfactory to it securing to the Commonwealth compliance with the conditions set forth in the restoration order. The appropriate court, upon petition by the wetlands board, shall have authority to enforce any such restoration order by in3unction, mandamus, or other appropriate remedy. Failure to complete the required restoration shall constitute a violation of the aforementioned chapter. 3. This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 1990. Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, at a meeting held on June 26, 1990. Teste: City Clerk