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A. After a violation described in WMC 16.08.070(A) has been discovered, investigated and verified, the planner may issue a written finding of violation and enforcement order in accordance with this section.

B. A finding of violation shall state the facts constituting the violation and the provision of this title, or of a rezoning, commission approval or administrative approval, that has been violated.

C. An enforcement order may require:

1. The discontinuance or removal of any structure, or use of land or a structure;

2. Submittal of a plan to abate the violation. The plan shall include a schedule for completion and procedures to accomplish compliance. The planner will review and approve, condition or deny the plan under the administrative approval process;

3. Any other action necessary to ensure abatement of the violation, including without limitation revocation or suspension of approvals and filing of a notice of action against property.

D. The planner will give notice of a finding of violation and an enforcement order in writing to the person responsible for the violation and the property owner by personal service, certified mail, or posting on the site of the violation. The notice shall include a description of the appeal procedure in WMC 16.34.030.

E. All notices served under this section shall be reported to the commission at its next meeting. (Ord. 02-46(SUB)(AM) § 4, 2002; prior code § 16.43.316)