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Civil violation is a violation for which a monetary penalty may be imposed as specified in this chapter. Each day or portion of a day during which a violation occurs or exists is a separate violation.

A. Issuance. When the city determines that a violation has occurred or is occurring the city may issue a notice of civil violation to the person responsible for the violation.

B. Content. The notice of civil violation shall include the following:

1. The name and address of the person responsible for the violation.

2. The street address or description sufficient for identification of the building, structure, premises, or land upon or within which the violation has occurred or is occurring.

3. A description of the violation and a reference to the provision(s) of the city’s regulation which has been violated.

4. The required corrective action and date and time by which the correction must be completed.

5. A date and time to appear before the hearing examiner if the violation has not been corrected.

6. A statement setting forth the monetary penalty which might be incurred if the violation is not corrected.

C. Service of Notice. The notice may be served by personal service or by mailing a certified copy of the notice to the person responsible for the violation at his last known address. If this person cannot be located, notice of the violation may be posted conspicuously on the property. Proof of service shall be by written declaration of the city official sending the notice setting forth the manner of service.

D. Extension. Extensions of the time specified in the notice of civil violation for the correction of the violation may be granted at the discretion of the appropriate city official or the hearing examiner.

E. Penalty. The monetary penalty shall be two hundred fifty dollars per day pursuant to AMC 1.24.010(C).

F. Collection of Monetary Penalty.

1. The monetary penalty constitutes a personal obligation of the person to whom the notice of civil violation is directed. Any monetary penalty assessed must be paid to the city within ten calendar days from the date of personal service or of mailing of the decision by the hearing examiner determining that the penalty is owing.

2. The city attorney is authorized to take action to collect the monetary penalty.

3. Failure to pay a monetary penalty after decision of the hearing examiner shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1191-21 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 835 § 3, 1997).