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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 13.04
Section 13.04.180
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article I. General Provisions

Section 13.04.180 Abatement of Public Nuisance
  1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, and in addition thereto, the maintenance of any condition creating or tending to create a risk to the public health and safety, specifically including the public water supply system, shall constitute a public nuisance and, in the discretion of the director, or other authorized official, shall be subject to immediate abatement by the City at the premises owner’s and/or responsible person’s expense and liability.
     
  2. Abatement of any nuisance as above defined may be billable as utility service furnished to the premises wherein the condition arose or exists.
     
  3. This section shall not limit the premises owner’s or other party’s rights to seek recovery against other responsible persons.

Date Passed: Monday, January 5, 2009

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009

ORD C34374 Section 4