8.08.150 Closure of property – Civil penalties.
A. If the court determines property to be chronic nuisance property, the court may order that the property be closed and secured against all use and occupancy for a period of not less than 30, but not more than 180, days. The court may employ any other remedy(s) it deems appropriate to abate the nuisance in addition to or instead of closure of the property.
1. If requested by the city, the court may authorize the city to physically close the property against use or occupancy if the owner fails to do so within the time specified in the court’s order.
B. In addition to the remedies provided in subsection (A) above, the court may impose upon the owner of the property a civil penalty in the amount of up to $250 per day, payable to the city, for each day the owner had actual knowledge that the property was chronic nuisance property and permitted the property to remain chronic nuisance property. The owner is considered to have actual knowledge if notice was provided to the owner in accordance with Section 8.08.130. The penalties shall be set forth as part of the court’s judgment.
C. If the property is an immediate threat to the public safety and/or welfare, the city may apply for and the court may order such interim relief as may be appropriate. The court may order interim relief even if the city has not yet provided notice under Section 8.08.130.