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Return to Chapter 22.02 ENFORCEMENT

Section 22.02.030 Correction notice.

The correction notice shall be in writing, and shall include the following information:

A. The first date of the violation; and

B. The name and address of the person responsible for the violation.  If the person cannot be found or ascertained after consulting the county assessor’s records, the correction notice may be conspicuously affixed or posted on the building, structure, premises, personal property or land upon or within which the violation has occurred or is occurring; and

C. The street address or other description sufficient for identification of the building, structure, premises, personal property or land upon or within which the violation has occurred or is occurring; and

D. A description of the violation and a reference to the violated code section or sections; and

E. The necessary corrective action to be taken and the date by which the action must be completed; and

F. A summary of the enforcement actions, including criminal prosecution, the city may use if the violation is not remedied in the time provided for in the correction notice; and

G. The city official may include any other appropriate information.

(M-3857, Amended, 12/17/2007, Sec 3, Prior Text; M-3638, Added, 12/01/2003, Sec 32)