Action on violation.
Seattle Mun. Code § 4.16.100
in effect4.16.100 - Action on violation.
The Commission may take one (1) or more of the following actions for violation of any provision of Chapter 4.16:
A. Recommend prosecution or other remedy to the appropriate authorities;
B. Impose a monetary fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation or three (3) times the economic value of any thing sought or received in violation of Chapter 4.16, whichever is greater. Fines for a violation of SMC 4.16.070.6.a shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Fines for a violation of SMC 4.16.070.6.b shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250);
C. Require reimbursement for damages of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) sustained by the City that were caused by the violation and were not recovered by the City;
D. Require reimbursement for costs, including reasonable investigative costs. Such reimbursement shall not exceed the amount of any monetary fine;
E. Recommend to the Mayor and the appropriate agency that they request the City Attorney to bring an action to cancel or rescind the result of action taken by the violator, upon a Commission finding that:
1. The violation has substantially influenced the City action, and
2. Interests of the City require cancellation or rescission.
F. In the case of a violation by a member of an advisory committee, the Commission may, in addition to taking any other action authorized by this section:
1. Recommend that the member be censured or removed from his or her position on the advisory committee; and
2. Recommend to the advisory committee that any finding or recommendation of the committee that has been substantially influenced by the violation be rescinded or reconsidered.
Each act that violates one (1) or more provisions of Chapter 4.16 may constitute a separate violation. Violation may be proven by a preponderance of evidence, and need not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
(Ord. 122242, § 3, 2006; Ord. 120118 § 1, 2000: Ord. 118735 § 4, 1997; Ord. 109950, § 1, 1981; Ord. 108882 § 4.16.100, 1980.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT4PE_CH4.16COET_4.16.100ACVIFetched: 11/1/2026