Chapter 19.45
LIENS

Sections:

19.45.010    Filing and contents.

19.45.020    Lien – Supplemental.

19.45.030    Lien – Limitation of action – Duration.

19.45.010 Filing and contents.

A. Within 90 days from the date any civil penalty, civil fine, abatement cost, or enforcement cost is due pursuant to this title, the director may file a lien against the property of a person responsible for the civil code violation for the amount owing with the Skagit County auditor’s office.

B. The lien shall contain the following information:

1. The city of Mount Vernon code provision, rule, permit, ordinance, regulation or resolution violated;

2. A brief description of the violation and its duration at the date of filing;

3. A brief description of the abatement work done, if any, and who performed the abatement work;

4. The owner of the property, if known, or a statement that the owner is not known;

5. A legal description of the property;

6. The amount of penalties, fines or costs that are owing; and

7. A sworn statement signed by the director that the director believes the claim is just. (Ord. 3440 § 1, 2008).

19.45.020 Lien – Supplemental.

The director may file supplemental liens with the Skagit County auditor’s office to update information regarding penalties, fines, costs or fees contained in any existing lien. (Ord. 3440 § 1, 2008).

19.45.030 Lien – Limitation of action – Duration.

No lien created by this title binds the property subject to the lien for a period longer than five years after the lien claim has been recorded, without foreclosure or extension agreed to by the property owner.

When all penalties and/or abatement costs assessed against the property owner have been paid, the director shall expeditiously file a satisfaction of lien with the Skagit County auditor’s office. The satisfaction shall include a legal description of the property where the violation occurred. (Ord. 3440 § 1, 2008).