1.18.080 Notice of compliance – Procedures.
A. After a notice of violation has been recorded, and after the violations listed on the notice of violation have been corrected, the responsible person or property owner may file with the enforcement official a written request for a re-inspection of the property to determine compliance with the County Code and applicable state codes listed in the recorded notice of violation, and for the issuance of a notice of compliance on a form provided by the county.
B. Once the enforcement official receives this request, the enforcement official shall re-inspect the property to determine whether the violations listed in the notice of violation have been corrected and whether all necessary permits have been issued and final inspections have been performed.
C. The enforcement official shall serve a notice of compliance to the responsible person or property owner by personal service, or certified mail, return receipt requested, or posting the notice conspicuously on or in front of the property, together with service by regular mail if the enforcement official determines that:
1. All violations listed in the recorded notice of violation have been corrected; and
2. All necessary permits have been issued and finalized; and
3. All civil penalties assessed against the property have been paid; and
4. The party requesting the notice of compliance has paid an administrative fee to reimburse the county for any administrative costs that were assessed.
D. If the enforcement official denies a request to issue a notice of compliance, the enforcement official shall serve the responsible person or property owner with a written explanation setting forth the reasons for the denial. The written explanation shall be served by personal service, or certified mail postage, return receipt requested, or posting the notice conspicuously on or in front of the property, together with service by regular mail.
E. The enforcement official’s decision denying a request to issue a notice of compliance may be appealed in the same manner and following the same procedures as set out in SCC 1.18.050; provided, however, that the applicant shall bear the burden of proof to show that any violations on the property have been fully and properly abated. (Ord. 1054, eff. 8/21/14)