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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 08
Chapter 08.02
Section 08.02.0616
 

Title 08 Taxation and Revenue

Chapter 08.02 Fees and Charges

Article VI. Land Use and Occupancy

Section 08.02.0616 Fire Hazard from Vegetation and Debris

  1. There may be charged against the owner and assessed against the land all costs and expenses incurred by the City in administration and enforcement of the abatement of fire hazards from vegetation and debris under SMC 10.08.040.
     
  2. Costs charged to the property owner include costs incurred by the City including direct action by City forces or contract for the removal or destruction of such vegetation and debris.
     
  3. In addition to the costs outlined in subsection (B) of this section, a surcharge of eighty-five dollars per instance for the removal of the vegetation will be charged to defray administrative support and related costs for providing this service.
     
  4. Costs will be billed to the owners of the property or as a utility service to the property as provided in SMC 10.08.040(C).

Date Passed: Monday, March 15, 2010

Effective Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010

ORD C34571 Section 1