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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 13
Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0242
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article II. General Provisions

Section 13.02.0242 Unpaid Charges a Lien
  1. Upon the failure of the City to receive full payment within thirty days of any charges for service provided by the department to a premises, the amount thereof shall become a lien against said premises or property for which the service was rendered.
     
  2. Such services include but are not limited to solid waste or recyclable materials collection, premises clean-up or nuisance enforcement services ordered by the director, or carried out by the code enforcement division of the department of code enforcement and parking services, or other jurisdictional agencies, with or without prior notice. Such services further include collection of recyclable materials or disposal services of materials generated from a premises.
     
  3. This provision shall be supplemental and in addition to any other rights or remedies allowable to the City, and not by way of limitation.

Date Passed: Monday, November 26, 2007

Effective Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008

ORD C34139 Section 9