23.90.006

A. The Director is authorized to investigate any structure or use the Director reasonably believes does not comply with the standards and requirements of this Land Use Code. B. If after investigation the Director determines that the standards or requirements have been violated, the Director may issue a notice of violation to the owner, tenant or other person responsible for the condition. The notice of violation shall state separately each standard or requirement violated, shall state what corrective action, if any, is necessary to comply with the standards or requirements, and shall set a reasonable time for compliance. In the event of violations of the standards or requirements of Chapter 23.60A , Shoreline District, the required corrective action shall include, if appropriate, but shall not be limited to, mitigating measures such as restoration of the area. C. The notice shall be served upon the owner, tenant or other person responsible for the condition by personal service, or by first class mail to the person's last known address. If the address of the responsible person is unknown and cannot be found after a reasonable search, the notice may be served by posting a copy of the notice at a conspicuous place on the property. If a notice of violation is directed to a tenant or other person responsible for the violation who is not the owner, a copy of the notice shall be sent to the owner of the property. D. A copy of the notice of violation may be filed with the King County Department of Records and Elections when the responsible party fails to correct the violation or the Director requests the City Attorney take appropriate enforcement action. E. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit or preclude any action or proceeding to enforce this chapter nor does anything in this section obligate the Director to issue a notice of violation prior to initiation of a civil or criminal enforcement action except as otherwise provided in Director's rules adopted pursuant to SMC chapter 23.88 . (Ord. 124105 , § 35, 2013; Ord. 122407 , § 1, 2007; Ord. 121196 § 31, 2003; Ord. 118472 § 9, 1997; Ord. 118414 § 64, 1996; Ord. 117263 , § 73; Ord. 117203 , § 9, 1994; Ord. 113978 § 5(part), 1988: Ord. 110381 § 1(part), 1982.)