2315ED AS TO FORM: APP
•ORDINANCE NO. 2315
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.58 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "SIGNS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs" is amended as follows:
18.58.120 Violation:
A. Upon occurrence of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Code Enforcement Officer
shall notify the responsible person representing the sign in violation that a violation of this
chapter exists. A Notice of Violation and Order to Correct or Cease Activity as proved in
Chapter 18.80 of this Title shall be issued.
18.58.130 Enforcement: The Code Enforcement Officer may cause the removal or demolition of an illegal
sign or for failure to comply with a Notice of Violation upon seven (7) days written notice. After
removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign owner stating the nature of
the work and the date on which it was performed and demanding payment of the costs as certified
by the Building Official. If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within thirty (30) days of
the notice, the city may institute a civil action to recover its costs. The owner of the property upon
which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of all signs thereon unless facts to the
contrary are brought to the attention of the Code Enforcement Officer.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor o March 27, 200
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Ronald C. Covey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ronald R. Cone, Finance Director
mes A. Whitaker, City Attorney
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