7.54.110 Warning notice as alternative to notice and order.
(1) As an alternative to issuing a notice and order, the director may issue a warning notice to the person(s) responsible for an apparent violation of this chapter if the apparent violation can be corrected within a reasonable amount of time. A warning notice is a communication by the director containing recommended actions that may be taken by the person(s) responsible for an apparent violation in order to potentially avoid the issuance of a notice and order.
(2) A warning notice shall include the following information:
(a) The name(s) of the person(s) determined to be responsible for the apparent violation;
(b) The address or legal description of the real property on which the apparent violation exists or has occurred;
(c) A description of the apparent violation, including the specific provision of this chapter, Volume V, Chapter 4 or Volume VI of the Drainage Manual which has been violated;
(d) If applicable, a brief description of any activity which is causing the apparent violation to exist or occur;
(e) A description of any recommended corrective action;
(f) A deadline by which corrective action should be completed in order to avoid issuance of a notice and order;
(g) The signature and written name of the county official issuing the warning notice;
(h) The contact information for the county’s designated contact person or office to which questions regarding the warning notice may be directed; and
(i) The date of the warning notice.
(3) The director may issue a notice and order for a violation of this chapter irrespective of any previous issuance of a warning notice regarding the violation. (Added by Amended Ord. 13-022, Apr. 17, 2013, Eff date Apr. 28, 2013; Reenacted by Ord. 19-009, Apr. 10, 2019, Eff date Apr. 21, 2019; Amended by Amended Ord. 21-025, June 16, 2021, Eff date July 1, 2021).