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9. On March 4, 2010, Officer Gregory researched city records and consulted with the City's
<br /> building division to confirm the necessary permits have not been issued. (Testimony of
<br /> Officer"Gregoiy)
<br /> 10. On April 7, 20 10, the City issued the Respondents a Violation Citation for the following
<br /> conditions: Junk, trash, commercial sign, window blinds, salvage materials, a pile of
<br /> dead vegetation, plant containers, boxes, appliances and electronics, and other similar
<br /> items discarded on the property, accessory structure being occupied as a dwelling, and
<br /> construction without permits. The Respondents were duly notified of these conditions
<br /> via certified return receipt mail and first class mail on April 7, 2010. (Exhibit 4,
<br /> Violation Citation and mail receipt.)
<br /> 11. On April 28, 2010 the Violation Citation was posted on the primary residence and
<br /> served to Crystal-lea Perry, Respondent Adam Perry's sister (Exhibit 5a and. 5b,
<br /> declaration's of service and Exhibit ##2p and 2y photos of posted Violation Citation.)
<br /> 12. On May 11, 2010 Officer Gregory observed and took photos of discarded junk and
<br /> debris, broken and discarded furniture, discarded fencing materials, plywood over a
<br /> living room window and plywood over the bathroom window. (Exhibit In-.7h,photos
<br /> taken.May 11, 2010)
<br /> 13. She also researched City permit records and consulted with the City's building division
<br /> on May 11, 2010, and confirmed there were no permits on file for the property.
<br /> (Exhibit 9,printout of perna.it histor},for the property)
<br /> CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
<br /> Based on the above endings, the Examiner makes the following conclusions of law:
<br /> 1. Everett Municipal Code 8.20.020 states;
<br /> No person owning, leasing, renting, occupying or having charge of possession of any
<br /> property I the city, including vacant lots, shall maintain or allow to be maintained on
<br /> such property except as may be allowed by any other city ordinance ally of the
<br /> following conditions visible from any public street, alley or other public or private
<br /> property;
<br /> (A)Junk, trash, litter, boxes, discarded lumber, salvage materials or other similar
<br /> materials in any front yard, side yard, rear yard or vacant lot;
<br /> (C)Broken or discarded fiirniture, household equipment and furnishings in any fi•ont
<br /> yard, side yard, rear yard or vacant lot;
<br /> (E)Dead, decayed, diseased, noxious or hazardous trees, or vegetation or any
<br /> vegetation (not'including vegetation located in flower beds) taller than forty-two
<br /> inches high or grass taller than twelve inches in height in any front yard, side
<br /> yard, real-yard or vacant lot;
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