Code Violation Reporting in Mason County, WA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Mason County, Washington.
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How to Report
In unincorporated Mason County, a code violation moves forward once the director has 'reasonable cause to believe that a violation has been or is being committed' under Mason County Code § 15.13.010(b), which lets Community Development or another review authority inspect the property, present credentials to any occupant, and pursue legal remedies if entry is refused.
How Mason County Investigates Reported Code Violations
Some RestrictionsMason County Code § 15.13.010(b)
(b)Inspections: The purpose of these inspection procedures are to ensure that a property owner's rights are not violated. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter, or when the director has reasonable cause to believe that a violation has been or is being committed, the director or his duly authorized inspector may enter the premises, or building at re...
Response Times
Mason County Code sets firm clocks on code enforcement: § 15.13.035 gives a warning notice recipient twenty days to respond, § 15.13.045(b) lets the county cancel a scheduled hearing only if correction is confirmed at least forty-eight hours ahead, and § 15.13.045(d)(4) requires the hearing examiner's decision within ten working days of the hearing.
Mason County Code Enforcement Response and Reply Times
Some RestrictionsMason County Code §§ 15.13.035, 15.13.045(b)
Prior to other enforcement action, and at the option of the review authority, a warning notice may be issued. This notification is to inform parties of practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of the development code or other development regulation as incorporated by reference and may specify corrective action. This warning notice may be sent by certified/registered mail, poste...
Common Violations
Mason County Code § 15.13.020 treats non-conforming structures and unpermitted construction as continuing violations, with every day counted separately and no vesting for work done without a required permit. Violations can draw a misdemeanor charge carrying up to a five hundred dollar fine or ninety days in jail, or a civil infraction starting at two hundred fifty dollars.
Common Code Violations and Penalties in Mason County
Significant RestrictionsMason County Code § 15.13.020
(a)Non-conforming structures and other non-conforming land modifications shall be a continuing violation. Every day of violation shall be a separate violation. It shall be a violation to own, use, control, maintain, or possess a portion of any premises which has been constructed, equipped, maintained, controlled, or used in violation of any of the applicable provisions, MCC Section 15.03.005, i...
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