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 this chapter 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 one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal poverty guideline; or
3. The person’s household income is above one hundred twenty-five 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. (Ord. 3901-22 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022.)