A. 
Title. These regulations shall be known as the Kenmore Property Maintenance Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code” or “KPMC.”
B. 
Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitation and maintenance; the responsibility of owners, an owner’s authorized agent, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.
C. 
Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of health, safety, property protection and general welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and/or maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a reasonable minimum level of health, safety and general welfare as required herein.
D. 
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Implementation of the KPMC reflects DEIA values by approaching enforcement holistically through a lens of compassion and equity. With the intent of helping all people love where they live, the KPMC promotes voluntary compliance and community-based services to assist vulnerable populations.
E. 
Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this code specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
B. 
Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices, safeguards and maintenance required by this code or a previous regulation or code under which the building, structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good condition and working order. No owner, owner’s authorized agent, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility that is required under this chapter to be removed from, shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as necessary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The requirements of this code are not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
C. 
Application of Other Codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of this code.
D. 
Existing Remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure that is dangerous, unsafe and insanitary.
E. 
Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations that are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
F. 
Structural Analysis. Where structural analysis is used to determine if an unsafe structural condition exists, the analysis shall be permitted to use nominal strengths, nominal loads, load effects, required strengths and limit states in accordance with the requirements under which the structure was constructed or in accordance with any subsequent requirement.
G. 
Historic Buildings. The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings, as defined in the International Existing Building Code, where such buildings or structures are judged by the code official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare.
H. 
Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code and amended by the state and the City are considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall apply.
1. 
Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
2. 
Provisions in Referenced Codes and Standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.
I. 
Requirements Not Covered by Code. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing fixture, structure or equipment, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the code official.
J. 
Application of References. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code.
K. 
Other Laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the city manager.
B. 
Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy(s), other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the code official.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as established by the applicable governing authority.
B. 
Refunds. The code official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
General. The code official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
B. 
Inspections. The code official is authorized to make all of the required inspections or accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
C. 
Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition in violation of this code, the code official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code; provided, that if such structure or premises is occupied the code official shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the code official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, owner’s authorized agent, or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, entry shall be pursuant to a warrant or other remedy provided by law unless a public safety emergency justifies entry without a warrant or other lawful remedy.
D. 
Identification. The code official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
E. 
Notices and Orders. The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
F. 
Department Records. The code official shall keep official records of all business and activities of the department specified in the provisions of this code. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records.
G. 
Liability. The code official, no provision or term used in this chapter is intended to impose any duty upon the City or any of its officers or employees which would subject them to damages in a civil action.
1. 
The procedures set forth in Chapter 2.50 KMC, “Indemnification of Employees and Appointed and Elected City Officials” shall apply to the defense of claims of liability arising from acts or omissions of officials or employees charged with the enforcement of this chapter.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases upon application of the owner or owner’s authorized agent, provided the code official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical, the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code, and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of actions granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the department files.
B. 
Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code; provided, that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is not approved, the code official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons why the alternative was not approved.
C. 
Required Testing. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the code official shall have the authority to require tests to be made as evidence of compliance at no expense to the jurisdiction.
1. 
Test Methods. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the code official shall be permitted to approve appropriate testing procedures performed by an approved agency.
2. 
Test Reports. Reports of tests shall be retained by the code official for the period required for retention of public records.
D. 
Used Material and Equipment. The use of used materials that meet the requirements of this code for new materials is permitted. Materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements are in good repair or have been reconditioned and tested where necessary, placed in good and proper working condition and approved by the code official.
E. 
Approved Materials and Equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the code official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
F. 
Research Reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official, or a notice or order issued under this code, shall have the right to appeal as set forth in Chapter 1.20 KMC.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
All references to the board of appeals shall be deemed to refer to the City of Kenmore hearing examiner.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for a person to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
B. 
Notice of Violation. For civil violations, the code official shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with Chapter 1.20 KMC.
C. 
Prosecution of Violation. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with KMC § 15.40.111(D) shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the City, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
D. 
Violation Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code, or fails to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
E. 
Abatement of Violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
General. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, the code official is authorized to condemn such structure pursuant to the provisions of this code.
1. 
Unsafe Structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation that partial or complete collapse is possible.
2. 
Unsafe Equipment. Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure which is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a hazard to life, health, property or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure.
3. 
Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy. A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin-or rat-infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
4. 
Unlawful Structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or that was erected, altered or occupied contrary to law.
5. 
Dangerous Structure or Premises. For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described below shall be considered dangerous:
a. 
Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to the requirements for existing buildings.
b. 
The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress is so warped, worn loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not provide safe and adequate means of egress.
c. 
Any portion of a building, structure or appurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment, vandalism or by any other cause to such an extent that it is likely to partially or completely collapse, or to become detached or dislodged.
d. 
Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof, that is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached or fastened in place, so as to be capable of resisting natural or artificial loads of one and one-half times the original designed value.
e. 
The building or structure, or part of the building or structure, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for any other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fail or give way.
f. 
The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy.
g. 
The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act.
h. 
Any building or structure that has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to such an extent as to present either a substantial risk of fire or building collapse or any other threat to life and safety.
i. 
A building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation, mechanical or plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.
j. 
Any building or structure, because of a lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections, mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause, is determined by the code official to be a threat to life or health.
k. 
Any portion of a building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned so as to constitute such building or portion thereof as an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.
6. 
Drug Properties and Structures. It is hereby declared that any building, structure and/or associated property wherein or upon which the manufacture, distribution, production or storage of illegal drugs or the precursors to create illegal drugs has taken place in a manner which could endanger the public, such building, structure and/or associated property is not only a dangerous property but is also of a classification of property calling for the special procedures set forth in this section. The code official is authorized to abate such dangerous buildings, structures and/or associated properties in accordance with the dangerous building procedures set forth in such code, with the following modifications:
a. 
Due to public safety hazard in drugproduction facilities, the utilities shall be disconnected;
b. 
Building(s) and structures will be inspected to determine compliance with all City ordinances and codes;
c. 
Building(s) and any entry gates to the property will be secured against entry. No reconnection of utilities or reoccupancy of the building(s), structures or property shall be allowed until all violations have been remedied and all dangerous conditions abated to the satisfaction of the code official and a notice of release for reoccupancy has been received from the King County Department of Public Health.
B. 
Closing of Vacant Structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the code official is authorized to post a placard of condemnation on the premises and order the structure closed up so as not to be an attractive nuisance. Upon failure of the owner or owner’s authorized agent to close up the premises within the time specified in the order, the code official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons and the cost thereof shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate and may be collected by any other legal resource.
1. 
Authority to Disconnect Service Utilities. The code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 15.40.102(H) in case of emergency when necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when such utility connection has been made without approval. The code official shall notify the serving utility and, whenever possible, the owner or owner’s authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection the owner, owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.
2. 
Standards for Securing Buildings. To secure a building, all doors, window openings, or other openings on floors accessible from grade shall be closed and locked or shuttered to prevent third-party entry. If openings are damaged so they cannot be secured using normal building amenities, they shall be secured by covering with seven-sixteenths-inch minimum thickness structural panel cut to fit over the building opening and secured with No. 10 wood screws with fender washers. The screws shall penetrate the wood framing by a minimum of one and one-quarter inches and the screws shall be spaced around the perimeter of the opening at no less than 12 inches on center.
C. 
Record. The code official shall have authority to cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.
D. 
Notice. Whenever the code official determines that there has been a civil violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in Chapter 1.20 KMC.
E. 
Unauthorized Tampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed without authorization from the code official.
F. 
Transfer of Ownership. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice of violation have been complied with, or until such owner or owner’s authorized agent shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any compliance order or notice of violation issued by the code official and shall furnish to the code official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order or notice of violation and fully accepting the responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance order or notice of violation.
G. 
Placarding. Upon failure of the owner, owner’s authorized agent or person responsible to comply with the notice provisions within the time given, the code official is authorized to post on the premises or on defective equipment a placard bearing the word(s) “Restricted Use” or “Condemned” or “Unsafe” or similar language and a statement of the penalties provided for occupying the premises, operating the equipment or removing the placard. Such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. If the notice pertains to equipment, it shall be placed on the condemned equipment.
1. 
Placard Removal. The code official shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a condemnation placard without the approval of the code official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this code.
H. 
Prohibited Occupancy. Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the code official shall be vacated as ordered by the code official. Any person who shall occupy a placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner, owner’s authorized agent who shall let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded equipment, shall be liable for the penalties provided by this code.
I. 
Restoration or Abatement. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the code official is permitted to be restored to a safe condition. The owner, owner’s authorized agent, operator or occupant of a building, premises or equipment deemed unsafe by the code official shall abate or cause to be abated or corrected such unsafe conditions, either by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or other approved corrective action. To the extent that repairs, alterations, or additions are made or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions, or change of occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the International Existing Building Code.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
Imminent Danger. When, in the opinion of the code official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure that endangers life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the building occupants or those in the proximity of any structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the code official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises forthwith. The code official is authorized to cause to be posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading as follows: “This Structure Is Unsafe and Its Occupancy Has Been Prohibited by the Code Official." It shall be unlawful for any person to enter such structure except for the purpose of securing the structure, making the required repairs, removing the hazardous condition or of demolishing the same.
B. 
Temporary Safeguards. Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, whenever, in the opinion of the code official, there is imminent danger due to an unsafe condition, the code official is authorized to order the necessary work to be done, including the boarding up of openings, to render such structure temporarily safe whether or not the legal procedure herein described has been instituted; and shall cause such other action to be taken as the code official deems necessary to meet such emergency.
C. 
Closing Streets. When necessary for public safety, the code official is authorized to temporarily close structures and close, or order the authority having jurisdiction to close, sidewalks, streets, public ways and places adjacent to unsafe structures, and prohibit the same from being utilized.
D. 
Emergency Repairs. For the purposes of this section, the code official is authorized to employ the necessary labor and materials to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.
E. 
Costs of Emergency Repairs. Costs incurred by the City in the performance of emergency work shall be paid by the owner of the premises. The legal counsel of the jurisdiction is authorized to institute appropriate action against the owner of the premises or owner’s authorized agent where the unsafe structure is or was located for the recovery of such costs.
F. 
Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon appeal directed to the hearing examiner, be afforded a hearing as set forth in Chapter 1.20 KMC.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
General. The code official is authorized to order the owner or owner’s authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the code official’s or owner’s authorized agent’s judgment after review is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, the code official is authorized to order the owner or owner’s authorized agent to demolish and remove such structure, or board up until future repair. Boarding the building up for future repair shall not extend beyond six months, unless approved by the code official.
B. 
Notices and Orders. Notices and orders shall comply with Chapter 1.20 KMC.
C. 
Failure to Comply. If the owner of a premises or owner’s authorized agent fails to comply with a demolition order within the time prescribed, the code official is authorized to cause the structure to be demolished and removed, either through an available public agency or by contract or arrangement with private persons, and the cost of such demolition and removal shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
D. 
Salvage Materials. When any structure has been ordered demolished and removed, the governing body or other designated officer under said contract or arrangement aforesaid shall have the right to sell the salvage and valuable materials. The net proceeds of such sale, after deducting the expenses of such demolition and removal, shall be promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transaction, including the items of expense and the amounts deducted, for the person who is entitled thereto, subject to any order of a court. If such a surplus does not remain to be turned over, the report shall so state.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))
A. 
It shall be a public nuisance for any person owning, occupying, leasing, or having charge or possession of any property in the City to maintain or allow to be maintained on such property where visible from a public way, right-of-way, Lake Washington, Sammamish River, or public/private ingress/egress easement any conditions prohibited in the following KMC sections:
1. 
KMC § 15.40.302(D)(2)(a);
2. 
KMC § 15.40.302(D)(2)(b);
3. 
KMC § 15.40.302(D)(2)(c);
4. 
KMC § 15.40.302(D)(2)(d);
7. 
KMC § 15.40.302(G)(1);
8. 
KMC § 15.40.302(G)(2);
9. 
KMC § 15.40.302(H)(1)(a);
10. 
KMC § 15.40.302(H)(1)(b);
11. 
KMC § 15.40.302(H)(1)(c);
22. 
KMC § 15.40.302(S); and
B. 
The existence of any property condition which is unlawful and/or declared to be a public nuisance pursuant to the KMC, the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) or the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) is prohibited. This subsection shall be construed to place an affirmative duty on property owners and occupants to maintain their property in conformity with all applicable codes.
C. 
Violations of this section are enforced by the code official and processed pursuant to Chapter 1.20 KMC as now in effect, or as may be subsequently amended.
(Ord. 23-0577 § 1 (Exh. A))