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Seattle Municipal Code § 22.206.200

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Seattle Municipal Code § 22.206.200
Jurisdiction
Seattle (municipal)
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All debris, combustible materials including vegetation overgrowth, litter and garbage,
junk, waste, used or salvageable materials, and inoperable vehicles and vehicle parts
shall be removed from vacant buildings, their accessory structures, and the premises
including but not limited to adjoining yard areas. The building and premises shall
be maintained free from such items. The premises also shall be free from parked vehicles.

e.

The vacant buildings, their accessory structures, and the premises shall be kept free
of graffiti. For the purposes of this section "graffiti" shall have the same definition
as in Section 10.07.010.

f.

The Director may impose additional requirements for the closure of a vacant building,
including but not limited to installation of polycarbonate sheet, brick, or metal
coverings over exterior openings, when the standards specified in subsections 22.206.200.A.4.a
through 22.206.200.A.4.d above are inadequate to secure the building:

1)

Due to the design of the structure;

2)

When the structure has been subject to two or more unauthorized entries after closure
pursuant to the standards specified above; or

3)

When the Director determines, in consultation with the Seattle Police Department and
the Seattle Fire Department, that the structure may present a substantial risk to
the health or safety of the public, or to police or fire personnel if closed to the
standards of subsections 22.206.200.A.4.a through 22.206.200.A.4.d above.

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