Chapter 17.70
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
17.70.020 Permits and conformance authorizations.
17.70.040 Violations and penalties.
17.70.010 Administration.
The mayor of the city of Rock Island or his/her designee (hereinafter “administrator”) shall have the authority and duty to administer the provisions of this title. The administrator may adopt, and revise as required, such forms as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2. Formerly 17.04.090).
17.70.020 Permits and conformance authorizations.
No representative of the city shall issue a use and occupancy permit or give other authorization, including a special exemption, for any use or occupancy that would not be in full compliance with this title. This includes, without limitation, the following:
A. No license or other permit shall be issued until the plans, specifications, occupancy and use of the structure conforms to the requirements of this title.
B. No building permit or other permit shall be issued until the conditions of approval, if any, plans, specifications, occupancy and use of the structure conform to the requirements of this title.
C. No license, permit or approval shall be granted until all fees and expenses required and incurred under this title have been paid. (Ord. 07-093 § 1).
17.70.030 Enforcement.
A. The mayor, or his/her designee, shall be responsible for the enforcement of this title. In addition to the provisions for enforcement that may be identified in this title, RIMC Title 14 provisions for enforcement shall also apply.
B. The enforcing official or his/her designee may enter, at reasonable times, with the permission of the owner, any building, structure or premises in the town to perform any duty imposed upon him by this title.
C. The enforcing official of this title shall investigate any charge of violation of this title within 10 days of being brought to his or her attention. Upon verifying the appearance of a violation of this title, the enforcing official shall serve notice to the property owner and occupant, if applicable, to comply with the ordinance within 30 days or such lesser period as he/she shall deem reasonable or appropriate. The administrator shall re-inspect the premises at the termination of the compliance period and if the apparent violation is still in evidence, shall institute appropriate enforcement and penal proceedings against the violation. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2. Formerly 17.04.100).
17.70.040 Violations and penalties.
Any person, partnership, association, firm or corporation who violates or fails to comply with this title is guilty of a civil infraction and is subject to the civil penalties and remedies and corrective actions as set forth in the applicable provisions of RIMC Title 14, Development Permit Procedures and Enforcement, which remedies are cumulative, not alternative remedies, and are in addition to any other remedy to which the city may be entitled by law. Any violation of this title is declared to be a public nuisance, subject to abatement or injunctive relief in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington. (Ord. 07-093 § 1).