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5. On August 14, 2019, a notice to comply was sent via first class mail to the Respondent informing him of conditions that were in violation of City ordinances. The notice provided a corrective action date of August 31, 2019 to return the occupancy of the residential structure to that of a single-family and February 28, 2020 to apply for and obtain required City permits. (Exhibit#7, Notice to Comply, dated August 14, 2019 (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Hinkley) 6. On September 3,2019, Officer Hinkley reinspected the subject property and observed and • photographed that the attached garage had been converted into a bedroom with a closet, the drywall had not been finished and the walls had not been painted,the area was not occupied; and the twin beds and furniture remained in the family area in the basement. Upon research of City records, Officer Hinkley determined that the Respondent had not applied for or obtained the required City permits for the basement and garage alterations. (Exhibit#1a-1g, Inspection Photos, dated September 3, 2019) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Hinkley) 7. On October 8,2019, Officer Hinkley and other City staff met with Mr. Dong to review City requirements of applying for all necessary permits to bring the subject property into compliance. (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Hinkley) 8. On February 11, 2020, Officer Hinkley contacted Mr. Dong and was informed that he had contacted an architect to submit a plan for the alterations conducted within the basement and attached garage. Mr. Dong assumed that the architect had contacted the City to apply for the required permits. Officer Hinkley found that permits had not been applied for or obtained. (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Hinkle)) 9. On February 18,2020,the City issued a violation citation to the Respondent for violations of: International Residential Code(IRC) R105.1 Permit Required as adopted by EMC 16.005.010;International Property Maintenance Code(IPMC) 106.1 Unlawful Acts as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy as adopted by EMC 16.005.010;and IPMC 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure as adopted by EMC 16.005.010 and IPMC 404.4.4 Prohibited occupancy as adopted by EMC 16.005.010. Copies of the violation citation were sent via first class and certified mail to the Respondent's last known address,which Officer Hinkley obtained from Snohomish County Assessor's record. A copy of the violation citation was posted on the subject property. Each method of service used is independently sufficient to provide notice pursuant to EMC 1.20.010.C.1. (Exhibit#3, Violation Citation, dated February 18, 2020 with mail receipts) (Exhibit#4, Declaration of Service, dated February 18, 2020 with photos) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Hinkley) 10. On February 18,2020, a notice of condemnation was sent via first class and certified mail to the Respondent which required the entire structure with attached garage be vacated no later than March 18, 2020 and remain vacant until and if occupancy is approved by the City of Everett Building Division. A condemnation placard was posted on the subject property. (Exhibit#4, Declaration of Service, dated February 18, 2020 with photos) (Exhibit #8, • • 3 1