1.20.230 Abatement—Chronic nuisances.
A. Chronic Nuisance Order. The city may seek a warrant of abatement order from Snohomish County Superior Court to abate a condition deemed a chronic nuisance pursuant to Chapter 9.64 EMC where other methods of remedial action have failed to produce compliance. This abatement order, in addition to the remedies outlined in the remainder of this chapter, may seek abatement of the chronic nuisance as follows:
1. Direct the removal of all personal property subject to seizure and forfeiture pursuant to RCW 69.50.505 from the property, building, or unit within a building, and direct their disposition pursuant to the forfeiture provisions of RCW 69.50.505;
2. Provide for the immediate closure of the property, building, or unit within a building against its use for any purpose, and for keeping it closed for a period of up to one year unless released sooner pursuant to this chapter; and
3. State that while the order of abatement remains in effect, the property, building, or unit(s) within a building shall remain in the custody of the court.
B. Recovery of Expenses. All expenses and costs as set forth in EMC 1.20.180 incurred by the city in abating the violation shall be billed to the person responsible for the violation and shall become due and payable to the city within thirty calendar days. (Ord. 3901-22 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022.)