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t < 6. On November 5, 2010, a violation citation was issued to the Respondents for a violation of Everett Municipal Code 19.34.060(1). A copy of the violation citation was mailed to the Respondents and a copy was posted at the property. (Exhibit#4, Violation Citation, dated November 5, 2010, Exhibit#5, Declaration of Service dated November 11, 2010) 7. On November 10, 2010, Code Officer Fagerstrom conducted another inspection at the property. He photographed construction of a concrete wall that was in progress in the front yard of the residence. The photographs were sent to the City of Everett Building Division for information as to whether a building permit was required. (Exhibit#2d-2g, photos dated November 10, 2010). On November 16, 2010, Kirk Brooks, City of Everett Building Official informed Code Officer Fagerstrom that the concrete wall on the subject property use did not require a permit, but that the second driveway is not a permitted use. (Testimony of Mr. Fagerstrom) 8. On December 15, 2010, in response to a request from the Respondent, City of Everett Planning Director, Allan Giffen, issued a Planning Director Interpretation #10-001, clarifying the City's position on a second driveway. (Exhibit# 15, PDI#10- 001). It was the Director's opinion that: Though the EMCs do not expressly prohibit more than one driveway, the City has interpreted the ordinance to not allow more than 20 feet of driveway material in a front setback area of a single family lot. 9. On March 14, 2011, Code Officer Fagerstrom conducted a follow-up inspection of the property noting that the block wall had been removed but that the second driveway remained and was being used as a driveway. (Exhibit# 1, photo dated March 14, 2011) Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Violations Hearing Examiner enters the following Conclusions: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Jurisdiction: The Violations Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional authority to hold a hearing and to issue the decision EMC §1.20.020. Applicable Law: . Everett Municipal Code 19.34.060(i) which reads; I. Except where otherwise permitted through formal plat or short plat review, the width of driveways for single-family or duplex dwellings shall not exceed twenty feet within the required front yard setback areas, except where a gradual widening is required to provide access to an off-street parking area located behind the front setback line, or where a fire truck turnaround is 315