8.44.070 - Failure to comply with notice and order.

A.

If, within the time specified in the notice and order, the property owner fails to comply with the notice and order sent pursuant to this chapter the city may:

1.

For Tier 2 notices, assess a one hundred dollars ($100.00) fine and bill the property owner for the Tier 2 annual fee;

2.

For Tier 3 notices, assess a two hundred dollars ($200.00) fine and bill the property owner for the Tier 3 annual fee; and

3.

For Tier 4 notices, assess a three hundred dollars ($300.00) fine, abate the nuisance by boarding or removing the building in accordance with this chapter, and bill the property owner for the Tier 3 annual fee.

B.

If the city boards or removes a building, the city shall send the property owner a bill for:

1.

The actual costs incurred by the city in securing the building or property;

2.

The annual Tier 3 program fee; and

3.

A one hundred dollars ($100.00) fee to partially recover the city's administrative costs in boarding or removing the building.

C.

Property owners shall be required to pay an annual fee equal to the renewal fee adopted in the fee schedule for each year.

D.

The city may follow lien procedures or collections actions, as described in Chapter 8.14 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)