The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendix E, together with all Washington State amendments as contained in Chapter 51-50 WAC, and together with the applicable references to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), current edition and as amended, is hereby adopted as modified by GFMC § 15.02.020, § 15.02.030, and § 15.02.040, and below in this section.
Section 105.2 shall be revised to add the following items:
#14. Platforms not more than 30 inches above the grade and not over any basement or story below.
#15. Replacement of nonstructural siding on IRC structures except for veneer, stucco, or exterior finish and insulation systems (EIFS).
#16. In-kind window replacement for IRC structures where no alteration of structural members is required and which the window U values meet the prescriptive requirements within the Washington State Energy Code.
#17. Job shacks that are placed at a permitted job site during construction may be allowed on a temporary basis and shall be removed upon final approval of construction.
#18. In-kind reroofing of one and two family dwellings provided roof sheathing is not removed or replaced.
Section 105.3.2 shall be revised as follows:
1. Applications for which no permit is issued within 18 months following the date of application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed in accordance with state law.
2. Applications may be cancelled for inactivity, if an applicant fails to respond to the department's written request for revisions, corrections, actions or additional information within 90 days of the date of request. The building official may extend the response period beyond 90 days.
Section 105.5 shall be revised as follows:
Time limitation on building permits:
1. Every permit issued shall expire two years from the date of issuance. The building official may approve a request for an extended expiration date where a construction schedule is provided by the applicant and approved prior to permit issuance.
2. Every permit that has been expired for one year or less may be renewed for a period of one year for an additional fee as long as no changes have been made to the originally approved plans. For permits that have been expired for longer than one year, a new permit must be obtained and new fees paid. No permit shall be renewed more than once.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
All building and other construction code permit fees and charges under this title shall be as established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
Permit fees shall be based on building valuation costs from the most current issue of Building Safety Journal as published by the International Code Council.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
(A) 
Should any code adopted in this chapter provide for an appeal to a board of appeals or board of adjustment, the city of Granite Falls hearing examiner shall serve as the board of appeals or board of adjustment. The decision of the hearing examiner shall be final subject to only (1) an appeal to the Building Code Council where the adopted code provides for such appeal, or (2) an appeal to the Snohomish County superior court in accordance with the Land Petition Act in all other instances.
(B) 
Whenever the city manager or his designee disapproves of an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for under the codes adopted by this chapter, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the International Fire Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the International Fire Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal such decision to the hearing examiner. Appeals shall be submitted and filed with the city clerk within 10 working days after said decision.
(C) 
The board of appeals/adjustment created pursuant to this section shall serve as the board of appeals/adjustment for all building and construction-related codes adopted in this chapter.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 917 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, together with all Washington State amendments as contained in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, together with all Washington State amendments as contained in Chapter 51-56 WAC, is hereby adopted, except that Table 1-1; Chapter 11, Storm Drainage; Chapter 12, Fuel Gas Piping; and Chapter 16, Gray Water Systems are not adopted. The Uniform Plumbing Code Standards (Appendix 1), 2015 Edition, together with all Washington State amendments contained in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, are hereby adopted.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and other aquatic recreation facilities shall comply with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code where the facility is one of the following:
(A) 
For the sole use of residents and invited guests at a single-family dwelling;
(B) 
For the sole use of residents and invited guests of a duplex owned by the residents;
(C) 
Operated exclusively for physical therapy or rehabilitation and under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
All other "water recreation facilities" as defined in RCW 70.90.110 are regulated under Chapters 246-260 and 246-262 WAC.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
(A) 
The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, together with Appendices A, B, C, E, F, and G, and together with all Washington State amendments as contained in Chapter 51-54 WAC, is hereby adopted with amendment as provided in subsection (B) of this section, except that International Fire Code Section 903.2.6 is hereby amended to include B occupancies.
(B) 
The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, is hereby amended to define certain terms used in the International Fire Code as follows:
(1) 
"Municipality" or "jurisdiction" shall mean the city of Granite Falls.
(2) 
"Fire chief" or "administrator" shall mean the city manager or his designee.
(3) 
"Corporation counsel" shall mean the city attorney.
(4) 
"Fire marshal" and "fire inspector" shall refer to the Snohomish County fire marshal and inspectors in the employ of Snohomish County and acting under authority of contract/interlocal agreement between the city of Granite Falls and Snohomish County.
(C) 
The fire marshal and the fire inspector are hereby designated and have authority to enforce the administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of the fire code on conditions and operations arising after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and on existing conditions and operations.
(D) 
Annual Fire Inspection and Associated Fees or Costs.
(1) 
The following businesses and occupancies are subject to annual inspection for compliance and shall comply with the International Fire Code as adopted by the city:
(a) 
All businesses requiring a business license under the city code (GFMC Title 5) in the following zones:
(i) 
The downtown residential (DT-2,500) zone, GFMC § 19.03.070;
(ii) 
The multiple residential (MR) zone, GFMC § 19.03.080;
(iii) 
The central business district (CBD) zone, GFMC § 19.03.090;
(iv) 
The general commercial (GC) zone, GFMC § 19.03.100;
(v) 
The heavy industrial (HI) zone, GFMC § 19.03.110;
(vi) 
The light industrial (LI) zone, GFMC § 19.03.120; and
(vii) 
The industrial/retail (IR) zone, GFMC § 19.03.130; and
(b) 
Any "multiple-family dwelling" as defined in GFMC § 19.02.130, regardless whether a business license is required, and regardless of zone, but so long as it consists of at least three dwelling units. As to such a multiple-family dwelling, the inspection will be as to the common areas, but not as to the individual dwelling unit(s).
(2) 
Such businesses and occupancies shall be assessed a fee as established by resolution of the city council to defray the cost of such inspection and any reinspections.
(3) 
Annual Inspection Program.
(a) 
The initial annual inspection program will be implemented in 2015 and continue yearly thereafter.
(b) 
All designated businesses and occupancies are intended to be inspected initially before the end of each calendar year.
(E) 
Right of Inspection and Warrant.
(1) 
Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of the International Fire Code (the "fire code"), or whenever the fire marshal or fire inspector has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon any premises any conditions or violations of the fire code which make the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the fire marshal or fire inspector shall have the authority to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect and perform the duties imposed upon the fire marshal or fire inspector by the fire code. If such building or premises is occupied, the fire marshal or fire inspector shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, the fire marshal or fire inspector shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the fire marshal or fire inspector has recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
(2) 
When the fire marshal or fire inspector has first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, an owner or occupant or person having charge, care, or control of the building or premises shall not fail or neglect, after proper request is made, to permit entry therein for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to the fire code.
(F) 
Enforcement Authority. The fire marshal or fire inspector may issue warning notices, citations, notices of violation as provided by this chapter and as a city designated official under Chapter 19.04A GFMC. The fire marshal or fire inspector shall maintain a record of each inspection made, all notices, citations, notices of violation and enforcement actions. The fire marshal shall annually report to the city council concerning the fire inspection system of the city.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 917 § 2, 2016; Ord. 937 § 8 (Exh. G), 2017; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1028 § 5, 2022; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The codes, appendices, and standards adopted in this chapter shall be filed with the city clerk and a copy thereof made available for use and examination by the public pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
(A) 
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or the codes or standards adopted herein or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made hereunder, or who shall build in violation of any statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved hereunder, or any certificate or permit issued hereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the hearing examiner or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or allow it to continue. Each day that a prohibited condition, violation or noncompliance is maintained shall constitute a separate offense subject to a separate fine.
(B) 
At the discretion of the building official, a penalty arising under subsection (A) of this section may be treated and enforced as a civil penalty in accordance with GFMC § 15.02.180.
(C) 
The application of any monetary penalty shall not prevent an order or injunction for removal of any prohibited condition(s) or cessation of any violation(s) or noncompliance. All persons shall be required to timely correct or remedy violations, defects or noncompliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
(A) 
Authority. A person who violates any provision of this chapter, and/or who fails to obtain any necessary permit, and/or who fails to comply with a regulatory order after notice thereof, shall be subject to a civil fine.
(B) 
Amount. A civil fine shall not exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each separate event, action or occurrence shall constitute a separate violation. Each day a violation continues without correction shall constitute a separate violation. Fines imposed under this section shall continue to accrue until the violation is dismissed or remedied.
(C) 
Notice. A civil fine shall be imposed by a written notice, and shall be effective when served or posted as set forth in subsection (E) of this section. A civil fine may be imposed as part of a regulatory order or as a separate matter. If a civil fine is imposed as a separate matter, the city manager or his designee shall issue a written notice describing the date, nature, location, and act(s) comprising the violation, the amount of the fine, the authority under which the fine has been issued, and how the fine may be appealed.
(D) 
Collection. Civil fines shall be immediately due and payable upon issuance and receipt of a regulatory order or a notice of civil fine. Subsequent accrual of fines under subsection (B) of this section shall be due and payable upon such accrual. If remission or appeal of a regulatory order or notice of civil fine is timely sought, fines shall continue to accrue until issuance of a decision on such remission or appeal by the city council. If a civil fine remains unpaid 30 days after it becomes due and payable, the city manager or his designee may take actions necessary to recover the fine, including judicial enforcement or assignment for collection. Civil fines shall be paid into the city's general fund when received.
(E) 
Application for Remission. Any person to whom a notice of civil fine has been issued may apply in writing to the city manager or his designee for remission of the fine. Such application which shall concisely state the reasons justifying such remission shall be filed with the city clerk within five days of the effective date of said notice. The notice of the civil fine shall be deemed effective when posted at the location of the violation, and/or delivered to a suitable person at the location, and/or delivered by mail or otherwise to the owner and/or other person having responsibility for the location. The city manager or his designee shall issue a written decision on the application within five days of receipt. A fine may be remitted in whole or in part only upon a demonstration by the applicant of extraordinary circumstances and a determination by the city manager or his designee that the fine was excessive or unwarranted under the circumstances.
(F) 
Appeal. A notice of civil fine may be appealed to the hearing examiner by posting an appeal fee of $250.00, if allowed by law, and delivering for filing with the city clerk a written request for an appeal containing the following:
(1) 
The name and address of appellant.
(2) 
A complete copy of the decision being appealed.
(3) 
The name of the body to whom the appeal is directed.
(4) 
A concise statement of appellant's interest and standing in the appeal.
(5) 
A concise explanation describing the specific reasons why the appellant believes the decision to be wrong.
(6) 
The desired outcome of the appeal and/or changes to the recommendation or decision.
(G) 
Administrative Appeal Procedure. The city clerk shall notify the city manager, hearing examiner, city attorney, and other appropriate personnel of the filing of every appeal (whether or not timely filed) and shall forward a copy of the appeal to the appeal body to which it is directed, and shall cause the appeal to be placed on the next regular meeting agenda for scheduling purposes. At the regular meeting at which the appeal is noted, the appeal body shall schedule further action on the appeal as necessary and appropriate to hear and resolve the appeal, including, without limitation, study sessions, briefings by staff and/or parties, and argument or hearing dates. The appeal hearing shall be an open record or closed record hearing as appropriate. The appellant shall bear the burden of persuasion by a preponderance of the evidence at the hearing.
(Ord. 913 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1049 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
All buildings or structures which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed "dangerous buildings":
(A) 
Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside the middle third of its base;
(B) 
Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show 33 percent, or more, of damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members, or 50 percent of damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering;
(C) 
Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used;
(D) 
Those which have become damaged by fire, wind or other causes so as to have become dangerous to life, safety, morals or the general health and welfare of the occupants or the people of the city of Granite Falls;
(E) 
Those which have become or are so dilapidated or decayed or unsafe or unsanitary, or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of those living therein;
(F) 
Those having light, air and sanitation facilities which are inadequate to protect the health, morals, safety or general welfare of human beings who live or may live therein. These include buildings or structures without connected water, sewer or electric power therein;
(G) 
Those having inadequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of communication;
(H) 
Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure members of the public or property;
(I) 
Those which because of their condition are unsafe or unsanitary, or dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the people of the city.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
The building official shall be charged with the primary responsibility for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and shall be assisted by the city engineer, and each, as well as the hearing examiner hereinafter established, shall have and exercise, in addition to those powers herein enumerated, such other powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
The city building official and/or his authorized representative shall:
(A) 
Inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings including, but not necessarily limited to, schools, halls, churches, theaters, hotels, all family, commercial, manufacturing or loft buildings which may be brought to his attention by the fire chief or any one of his duly authorized representatives, the city manager or any one of his duly authorized representatives, or the police chief or any one of his duly authorized representatives for the purpose of determining whether any conditions exist which render such places "dangerous buildings" within the terms of GFMC § 15.04.010;
(B) 
Inspect or cause to be inspected any building, wall or structure about which complaints are made by any person to the effect that a building, wall or structure is, or may be, existing in violation of this chapter;
(C) 
After such inspection, if the city building official finds any dwelling, building or other structure to be a "dangerous building," he/she shall cause to be served, either personally or by certified mail, with a return receipt requested, on all persons having any interest therein, as shown upon the records of the auditor's office of Snohomish County, and shall post in a conspicuous place on such property a complaint stating in what respect such dwelling, building or structure is a "dangerous building." If the whereabouts of such persons is unknown, and the same cannot be ascertained by the building inspector in the exercise of reasonable diligence, and the building inspector shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such person may be made by publishing the same once each week for two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper published in the city. Such complaint shall contain a notice that a hearing will be held before the city engineer, at a place therein fixed, not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days after the serving of said complaint; or, in the event of publication, not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days from the date of the first publication; that all parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer to the complaint, and to appear in person, or otherwise, and to give testimony at the time and place fixed in the complaint. Rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity shall not be controlling in hearings before the city engineer. A copy of such complaint shall also be filed with the auditor of Snohomish County, and such filing of the complaint or order shall have the same force and effect as other lis pendens notices provided by law;
(D) 
Appear at all hearings conducted by the city engineer and the hearing examiner, hereinafter established, and testify as to the condition of such "dangerous buildings";
(E) 
The city engineer and the city building official and/or their authorized representatives shall be empowered to enter any building or structure for the purpose of making inspection thereof when said officers have reasonable grounds for believing that said buildings or structures are "dangerous buildings"; provided, that such entry shall be made in such a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
The city engineer shall:
(A) 
Hold a hearing to adduce such testimony as may be presented by any department of the city of Granite Falls, or the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee or any other person having an interest in such building or premises designated a "dangerous building," as shown by the records of the Snohomish County auditor;
(B) 
Make written findings of fact from the testimony offered pursuant to subsection (A) of this section as to whether or not the building in question is a "dangerous building" within the terms of GFMC § 15.04.010;
(C) 
After a complete investigation of the "dangerous building," issue an order based upon said findings of fact commanding the occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent and all other persons having an interest in said building, as shown by the records of the Snohomish County auditor, to repair and/or vacate and/or demolish such building found to be a "dangerous building" within the terms of this chapter;
(D) 
Send a copy of said order and findings of fact via certified mail to the owner, lessee, mortgagee, agent and all other persons having an interest in the said building, as shown by the records of the Snohomish County auditor, of any building found by the city engineer to be a "dangerous building" within the standards set forth in GFMC § 15.04.010, and a copy of the said order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on said building. The order and findings of fact shall cover the following information:
(1) 
Name of the owner or other persons interested, as provided hereinabove,
(2) 
Street address and legal description of the property on which said building, wall or structure is located,
(3) 
General description of type of building, wall or structure deemed unsafe,
(4) 
A complete, itemized statement or list of particulars which caused the building, wall or structure to be a "dangerous building" as defined in GFMC § 15.04.010,
(5) 
Whether or not the defects specified in the statement or list of particulars, as provided for in subsection (D)(4) of this section, can be removed or repaired,
(6) 
Whether or not said building should be vacated by the occupants, and the date of such vacation,
(7) 
Whether or not the said building constitutes a fire menace,
(8) 
Whether or not it is unreasonable to repair the said building and whether or not the said building should be demolished,
(9) 
A statement of the reasonable time to commence to vacate and/or make repairs and/or demolish the building, as provided in said order. A reasonable time shall not exceed 30 days except in cases of an unusually large building. The time to commence may be extended by the city engineer or the hearing examiner for an additional period of 60 days; provided, however, the extension is applied for by the owner or other persons interested in the property as hereinabove defined at least five days before the expiration of the time to commence vacation, repair or demolition,
(10) 
A reasonable time to complete the vacation, repairs or demolition as provided in said order, and said reasonable time for completion shall not exceed 60 days, unless the time is extended by resolution of the city council;
(E) 
If the owner, mortgagee, lessee or other person having an interest in said building fails to comply with the order provided for in subsection (C) of this section within 30 days or any reasonable time ordered by the city engineer, then the city engineer shall cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated or demolished as the facts may warrant under the standards hereinbefore provided in GFMC § 15.04.010, and the costs of such repair, vacation or demolition shall be a lien charged against the land on which said building or structure existed in favor of the city of Granite Falls, to be foreclosed in the manner provided for in the foreclosure of mechanics' and materialmen's liens, or shall be recovered in a suit at law or equity against the owner; provided, however, that in cases where such procedure is desirable and any delay thereby caused will not be dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the people of this city, the city engineer may notify the city attorney to take legal action to force the owner to make all necessary repairs, vacate or demolish the building or structure;
(F) 
If no appeal is filed as hereinafter provided, a copy of the order and findings of fact shall be filed with the auditor of Snohomish County.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
The following standards shall be followed in substance by the city engineer and hearing examiner in ordering repair, vacation or demolition of any "dangerous building":
(A) 
If the "dangerous building" can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be ordered repaired by the city engineer or the hearing examiner;
(B) 
If the "dangerous building" is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated by the city engineer or the hearing examiner;
(C) 
If the "dangerous building" is 50 percent damaged or decayed or deteriorated in value, it shall be demolished. Value as used herein shall be the valuation placed upon the building for purposes of general taxation;
(D) 
If the "dangerous building" cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be demolished.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
For the purposes of this chapter the hearing examiner is hereby designated as the appeals commission under this chapter. When acting as the appeals commission the hearing examiner shall act in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. All references in this chapter to the appeals commission shall refer to the hearing examiner as designated in this section.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
(A) 
The owner or any party of interest, within 30 days from the date of service upon the owner and posting of an order issued by the city engineer under the provisions of GFMC § 15.04.020, may file an appeal in writing with the hearing examiner serving as the appeals commission setting forth with particularity the alleged errors of the order and findings of fact issued by the city engineer. Upon receipt of such written appeal the matter shall be promptly set down for hearing before the hearing examiner, and all such appeals shall be resolved by the hearing examiner within 60 days from the date of filing therewith.
(B) 
The findings of fact and orders of the hearing examiner shall be reported in the same manner and shall bear the same legal consequences as if issued by the city engineer. A transcript of the findings of fact and orders of the hearing examiner shall be made available to the owner or the party in interest upon demand and shall be filed with the auditor of Snohomish County.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
Any person affected by an order issued by the hearing examiner may, within 30 days after the posting and service of the order, petition to the superior court for an injunction restraining the city from carrying out the provisions of the order. In all such proceedings, the superior court shall have authority to affirm, reverse or modify the city's order, and the superior court trial shall be heard de novo.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
(A) 
If the owner or party in interest, following exhaustion of his rights to appeal, fails to comply with the final order to repair, alter, improve, vacate, close, remove or demolish the dwelling, building or structure, the city council may direct and cause such dwelling, building or structure to be repaired, altered, improved, vacated and closed, removed or demolished by city employees or by city contract. The amount of the cost of such repairs, alterations, improvements or vacating and closing, or removal and demolition, shall be assessed against the real property upon which such cost was incurred, unless such amount is previously paid. Upon certification to him by the city treasurer of the assessment amount being due and owing, the county treasurer shall enter the amount of such assessment upon the tax rolls against the property for the current year and the same shall become a part of the general taxes for that year to be collected at the same time and with interest at such rates and in such manner as provided for in RCW 84.56.020, as now or hereafter amended, for delinquent taxes, and when collected to be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the city of Granite Falls. If the dwelling, building or structure is removed or demolished by the city, the city shall, if possible, sell the materials of such dwelling, building or structure and credit the proceeds of such sale against the cost of the removal or demolition, and if there be any balance remaining, it shall be paid to the parties entitled thereto, after deducting the costs incident thereto. The demolition assessment shall constitute a lien against the property of equal rank with state, county and municipal taxes.
(B) 
The remedies and procedures provided for herein shall be cumulative with all other remedies and procedures available to the city for the enforcement of compliance with its ordinances.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)
(A) 
Any dwelling, building or structure which is found pursuant to procedures of this chapter to be a "dangerous building," and which is not repaired, altered, improved, vacated, closed, removed or demolished as required herein, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The city shall have the authority to commence civil proceedings for the abatement thereof, and to enforce compliance with the orders entered pursuant to this chapter, in the Snohomish County superior court. The cost of such proceedings, including reasonable attorney's fees, shall be assessed against the property owners or other party in interest.
(B) 
It is unlawful for any person to maintain a public nuisance, as defined above, or to willfully omit or refuse to comply with an order entered pursuant to this chapter to repair, alter, improve, vacate, close, remove or demolish a "dangerous building." Any person found guilty of such criminal acts or omissions, by judgment of the applicable district court, shall be punished by imposition of a fine not to exceed $300.00. Each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense punishable hereunder.
(Ord. 1007 § 1 (Att. A § 1), 2021)