The city council finds that an appropriate method of enforcement for violations of the city code and applicable state codes is by administrative citation. The procedure established in this chapter shall be an alternative procedure and in addition to those procedures set forth in this chapter, Zillah Municipal Code or applicable law.
(Ord. 1410 § 1, 2016)
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Upon discovering a violation of the Zillah Municipal Code or applicable law that does not require a notice of violation, an enforcement official shall serve an administrative citation on the responsible person.
B. 
The administrative citation shall be served in the same manner prescribed in ZMC § 8.18.100.
C. 
The enforcement official shall attempt to obtain the signature of the responsible person on the administrative citation. If the responsible person refuses or fails to sign an administrative citation, such failure or refusal shall not affect the validity of the citation and subsequent proceedings.
(Ord. 1410 § 1, 2016)
Each administrative citation shall include the following information:
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The date and location of all violations;
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Code sections violated;
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The amount of the penalty fees imposed for each violation;
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An explanation of how the penalty fees shall be paid, and the consequences of failure to pay the penalty fees;
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Identify the right to and the procedures for requesting an administrative enforcement hearing; and
F. 
The signature of the enforcement official and, if possible, the signature of the responsible person.
(Ord. 1410 § 1, 2016)
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Fines and fees shall be due and payable immediately upon service of an administrative citation.
B. 
Payment of any fines or fees shall not excuse correction of a violation or waive any enforcement rights for recurring or subsequent violations, nor shall it bar further enforcement action by the city.
C. 
Fines or fees shall be paid to the city finance department or Zillah municipal court.
(Ord. 1410 § 1, 2016)