(a) Upon initiating a nuisance abatement action, the Enforcement Official may record a Notice of Pendency of Nuisance Abatement Action ("NoP") with the County Recorder's Office. The NoP shall identify the County's enforcement and cost recovery rights.
(b) Once all violations have been corrected, and all abatement costs have been paid, any interested party may file a written request for the NoP to be withdrawn.
(c) Within a reasonable time of receiving a request for a NoP Withdrawal, the Enforcement Official shall confirm that the violations have been corrected or abated, which confirmation may include the re-inspection of the nuisance property. The Enforcement Official shall issue a NoP withdrawal to the requesting party if the Enforcement Official determines that all the following have occurred:
(1) All violations subject to the nuisance abatement action have been corrected.
(2) All necessary approvals and permits have been issued and finalized.
(3) All abatement costs and administrative fines and fees have been paid.
(d) If the Enforcement Official denies a request to issue a NoP withdrawal, the Enforcement Official shall mail the requesting party a written explanation setting forth the reasons for the denial and notice of the opportunity to appeal the denial by requesting an administrative hearing under this Chapter.
(e) Any costs associated with recording a NoP or a NoP withdrawal shall constitute abatement costs subject to recovery pursuant to this Chapter.
(§ 2, Ord. 1526, eff. October 29, 2020)