§ 1.14.160. Lien procedure.

A.

Whenever the amount of any administrative penalty and/or administrative cost imposed by the appeals hearing board pursuant to this chapter in connection with real property has not been satisfied in full within ninety days and/or has not been successfully challenged by a timely writ of mandate, this obligation may constitute a lien against the real property on which the violation occurred.

B.

The lien provided herein shall have no force and effect until recorded with the county recorder. Once recorded, the administrative order shall have the force and effect and priority of a judgment lien governed by the provisions of Sections 697.340 of the Code of Civil Procedure and may be extended as provided in Sections 683.110 to 683.220, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure.

C.

Interest shall accrue on the principal amount of the judgment remaining unsatisfied pursuant to law.

D.

Prior to recording any such lien, the director of finance shall prepare and file with the city clerk a report stating the amounts due and owing.

E.

The city clerk shall fix a time, date and place for hearing such report and any protests or objections thereto by city council.

F.

The director of finance shall cause written notice to be served on the property owner not less than ten days prior to the time set for the hearing. Such notice shall be served as provided in Section 1.04.140 of this title.

(Ord. 24381.)