Accumulated junk, wrecked vehicles and repeated nuisance activity on unincorporated property are code violations. A "junkyard" is over 50 cubic feet of junk in an urban growth area, and chronic nuisance property can be court-ordered abated with daily penalties.
Snohomish County Planning & Development Services enforces property blight on private land in unincorporated areas. Under SCC 30.91J.020, "junkyard" use is triggered at more than 50 cubic feet of junk in an urban growth area, or over 300 square feet devoted to storing, dismantling or handling junk (including inoperable vehicles). Separately, SCC Chapter 10.75 lets the county pursue "chronic nuisance property" where nuisance activities repeatedly occur; a court may order abatement, impose daily penalties and place a lien on the property. Report suspected blight to PDS Code Enforcement.
Chronic nuisance property: court may impose up to $100 per day per SCC 10.75.080, order abatement, and lien the property. Junkyard/zoning violations enforced by PDS.
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