A. The abatement official is authorized to notify the responsible party of a violation of HBC 8.08.020 and to require the correction or abatement of the violation by said party. The notice shall specify the violation and required abatement or corrective action and shall be given by certified mail, addressed to the responsible party at the party’s reasonably ascertainable last known address. As circumstance may warrant, a citation may be issued for a violation pursuant to HBC 1.24.010.

B. Upon the failure, neglect, or refusal of the party so notified to take the required responsive action within 10 days of receipt of the notice, or upon return of the notice if, though properly addressed, it is returned as undeliverable, the abatement official may take such action as the official deems necessary to correct or abate the violation.

C. The cost of such action taken by the abatement official under subsection (B) of this section, including process fees and incidental administrative costs, shall be charged to the responsible party and shall be due and payable within 30 days of the completion of the action, with interest accruing at a rate of 12 percent per year, until paid in full. (Ord. 18-06-498 § 5)