Whenever a notice of violation or notice of other administrative action has been given, the Investigative Officer may record a “notice of lien for non-compliance” with the Office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County pursuant to Government Code § 27280 and shall notify the owner of the property of such action. The “notice of lien for non-compliance” shall describe the location of the property, shall set forth the non-complying conditions, and shall state that any costs incurred by the County, including but not limited to investigative, administrative and abatement costs and attorney fees, as a result of the violation of the San Bernardino County Code, or State law and regulations, may become a lien on the property and that the owner has been so notified. The County Recorder shall record and index the “notice of lien for non-compliance” in the name of each person and property specified in the action or proceeding. After all violations have been corrected, outstanding fees have been paid, a formal written request for release of the notice of lien for non-compliance must be submitted by the owner of the property or their authorized representative with the required processing fee to the Division. The Division shall make a determination of whether the property is in compliance. If an inspection is required, a special inspection fee will be charged. Once the Division has determined that the property is in compliance, it shall record in the Office of the County Recorder a document terminating the “notice of lien for non-compliance.”
(Ord. 3846, passed - -2002)