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When a property is determined to be a chronic nuisance property as defined by this chapter, the property owner of record and the person in charge of the property shall be served with a notice of determination of chronic nuisance property as provided by PMC 1.40.050. The notice shall be sent by certified mail and first-class mail, personally served, and/or posted upon the property. The notice shall contain:

(1) The street address or legal description sufficient for identification of the property;

(2) A declaration that the property has been determined a chronic nuisance property with a concise description of the nuisance activity that exists or has occurred;

(3) A notice that the owner or other person in charge of the property is subject to monetary penalties and reimbursement for the cost of emergency services;

(4) A demand that the owner or other persons in charge respond in writing to the responsible official within seven days of service of the notice , schedule a meeting and comply with an agreed upon proposed voluntary correction agreement within the outlined time frame;

(5) Notice that, if the person in charge does not abate the nuisance or respond as provided in subsection (4) of this section, or if the matter is not voluntarily corrected under a voluntary correction plan as provided in PMC 9.95.080, abatement may be ordered, and the penalties as provided by PMC 9.95.100 shall be imposed. Such order may be appealed to the City of Pasco Code Enforcement Board for an administrative appeal hearing as provided in Chapter 1.45 PMC, which shall conduct the hearing in the manner provided in PMC 1.40.060. A written notice of appeal must be filed with the responsible official within 10 days of the date of the notice. [Ord. 4532 § 2, 2021; Ord. 4289 § 1, 2016; Code 1970 § 9.63.050. Formerly 9.95.050.]