Ordinance 3901-22 - Laserfiche WebLink

C. Failure to appeal the notice and order or stop work order as provided in this section constitutes a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter. 1.20.270 Waiver of Code Enforcement Appeal Fee. A. A person responsible for a violation of a code, on the basis of financial status, may request, in writing, a waiver of the appeal fee of a notice and order or stop work order made pursuant to Chapter 1.20 EMC if such financial status exists because: 1. The person responsible for violation of the code is currently receiving assistance under a needs-based, means-tested assistance program including, but not limited to, the following: federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; state-provided general assistance for unemployable individuals; federal Supplemental Security Income; federal poverty-related veteran's benefits; and food stamps programs; or 2. The person's household income is at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline; or 3. The person's household income is above 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline and the applicant has recurring basic living expenses(as defined in RCW 10.101.010(2)(d))that render the person without financial ability to pay the appeal fee. B. A person responsible for the violation of the code seeking a waiver of the appeal fee pursuant to this section shall include written proof of financial status in the written request to waive the appeal fee,which shall be submitted along with the appeal. C. The Code Enforcement Officer shall consider and make a written determination of the waiver request prior to the appeal hearing. The city may schedule a hearing while the waiver request is being processed; provided, however,the city shall not conduct the hearing if a waiver request is denied until payment is made. 1.20.280 Hearing Examiner Appeal Hearing Procedures. A. Hearing Procedures.All appeal hearings shall be conducted in the manner set forth in this chapter and the Rules of Procedure before the hearing examiner of the city. B. Scheduling of Hearings.All complete appeals submitted and allowed pursuant to this chapter shall be scheduled for review by the city. Notice of the appeal hearing shall be delivered to the appellant at least 20 days prior to the start of the hearing and shall be delivered to the person named on the appeal pursuant to EMC 1.20.080(B). C. No Stay. Enforcement of any stop work order shall not be stayed during the pendency of an appeal. D. Cancellation of Hearing. Except in the case of a repeat violation; a violation which creates a situation or condition which cannot be corrected;or a violation posing an immediate risk or threat to persons, property or public safety,an appeal hearing may be canceled if the Code Enforcement Officer approves a fully completed remedy or corrective action at least forty-eight(48)hours prior