22.10.090 Violation and enforcement.
A. Compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this title shall be mandatory. It is unlawful for any person or entity to own, use, construct, erect, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert, equip, occupy, maintain, locate, demolish or cause to be constructed, located or demolished any structure, land, or property within the city of Monroe in any manner that is contrary to the provisions of this title, or any permit, condition, order, rule, or regulation imposed or adopted pursuant thereto. The general penalties and remedies established in this code for such violations shall apply to any violation of this title. The enforcement actions authorized under this chapter shall be supplemental to general penalties and remedies in this code.
B. Enforcing Authority. The zoning administrator, or their authorized designee, shall be responsible for enforcing this title, and may adopt administrative rules to meet that responsibility.
C. Violation and Penalties.
1. Separate Violations. Each and every day that a structure, land or property is owned, leased, controlled, used or maintained in violation of this title shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to the enforcement procedures of Chapter 1.04 MMC, Code Enforcement, in addition to any other remedies available in the MMC or other applicable law.
2. Penalties. Any firm, business, property owner, corporation, entity, or person who violates the standards or provisions of this title or the more stringent standards imposed by the city through the planning commission, hearing examiner, city council, or other authorized official or body shall be guilty of a civil infraction. Civil infractions under this section shall be processed as set forth in Chapter 1.04 MMC. The city shall also have the right to abate any violations of this code by seeking injunctive relief in the Snohomish County superior court. Any firm, business, property owner, corporation, entity, or person found in violation shall be responsible for paying the city’s court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees in any abatement action. (Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))