30.85.010 Purpose.
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The purpose of the enforcement procedures found in this chapter is to establish an efficient system to enforce the land use and development codes of Snohomish County for the benefit of the public health, safety and welfare, and the environment. To achieve this purpose, this chapter provides procedures for:
(1) Efficient notice and opportunities to correct violations;
(2) Progressive monetary penalties proportionate to the violations;
(3) Contesting a citation or appealing a notice of violation;
(4) Collecting civil penalties; and
(5) Abatement and remediation of violations. (Added by Amended Ord. 08-062, Oct. 1, 2008, Eff date Nov. 1, 2008).