(1) The director may reduce fines assessed pursuant to SCC 30.85.130 if the violation is corrected within the 14-day period set forth in SCC 30.85.110, and the correction is verified by the department. A reduction shall be in writing and state the date on which the violation was corrected.

(2) For reduction or waiver of fines, the person(s) named shall have the burden of proof that the violation has been corrected and the date of correction, including verification by the department.

(3) Any reduction shall be based on an evaluation of individual circumstances, including, but not limited to the severity of the violation, repeat violations as defined in 30.85.280, the public interest being protected, and the responsiveness of the person(s) responsible to correct, cure, abate or stop the violation. (Added by Amended Ord. 08-062, Oct. 1, 2008, Eff date Nov. 1, 2008).