7.53.180 Notice and order to cease violation.
(1) Whenever any condition is found to be in violation of this chapter or standards required hereunder, the director may cause a notice and order to be issued to the responsible person(s), which may include an order to immediately cease the activity causing the violation or take other action to abate the violation.
(2) The notice and order shall include the following information:
(a) The name(s) of the person(s) determined to be responsible for the violation;
(b) The address or legal description of the real property on which the violation exists or occurred;
(c) A description of the violation, including the specific provision of this chapter which has been violated;
(d) If applicable, a brief description of any activity which is causing the violation to exist or occur;
(e) A description of any required corrective action;
(f) A deadline by which corrective action, if any, must be completed;
(g) The amount of monetary penalty imposed due to the violation and the date by which payment must be made;
(h) The signature and written name of the county official issuing the notice and order;
(i) The contact information for the county’s designated contact person or office to which questions regarding the notice and order may be directed;
(j) The date of the notice and order; and
(k) Notice of the right to contest the notice and order as provided in SCC 7.53.205(5).
(3) A notice and order may be amended at any time to correct clerical errors. An amendment made pursuant to this subsection shall not affect the validity or effective date of the original notice and order.
(4) The notice and order shall be served upon the responsible person(s) by one of the following methods:
(a) By personal service;
(b) By certified mail, sent to the last known address of the responsible person(s);
(c) If the address of the responsible person(s) is unknown, by posting a copy of the notice and order in a conspicuous place at the site of the violation. (Added by Ord. 01-035, May 23, 2001, Eff date June 2, 2001; Amended by Amended Ord. 07-030, May 2, 2007, Eff date May 17, 2007; Amended by Ord. 08-091, July 30, 2008, Eff date Aug. 21, 2008; Amended by Amended Ord. 13-023, Apr. 17, 2013, Eff date Apr. 28, 2013).