Chapter 18.32
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

Sections:

18.32.010    Designated.

18.32.020    Enforcement authority.

18.32.030    Building inspector – Action.

18.32.040    Repealed.

18.32.050    Appeal of hearing examiner decisions.

18.32.010 Designated.

Any violation of this title shall be remedied pursuant to the provisions set forth in Chapter 1.20 NBMC. (Ord. 1585 § 17, 2016: Ord. 1256 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 1088 § 3 (part), 1999: Ord. 1020 (part), 1997; Ord. 336 § 6.16 (A), 1970).

18.32.020 Enforcement authority.

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted or maintained, or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this title, the proper legal authorities of the city may institute, in addition to other remedies, any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure, or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such building, structures, or land. (Ord. 1256 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 1020 (part), 1997; Ord. 336 § 6.16 (B), 1970).

18.32.030 Building inspector – Action.

Upon the building inspector’s awareness of any violation of any of the provisions of this title, the building inspector shall initiate proceedings to secure enforcement of the code set forth in Chapter 1.20 NBMC. (Ord. 1585 § 18, 2016: Ord. 1256 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 1020 (part), 1997; Ord. 336 § 6.16 (C), 1970).

18.32.040 Effect on rights and liabilities.

Repealed by Ord. 1585. (Ord. 1256 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 1020 (part), 1997; Ord. 584 § 4, 1983).

18.32.050 Appeal of hearing examiner decisions.

Any person who deems himself aggrieved by a final decision of the hearing examiner made under this title may appeal said decision to the King County superior court at his or her own risk and expense; provided, that said appeal must be filed with the King County superior court and served upon the mayor within 10 days of the date of the decision being appealed. (Ord. 1172 § 25, 2002: Ord. 1020 (part), 1997; Ord. 782 § 1, 1988).