Advise the parties that they may seek relief and present evidence as to whether or
not administrative relief from the strict enforcement of the requirements of this
chapter as provided in Section 22.220.120 should be granted.
3.
A copy of the complaint shall be filed with the King County Department of Records
and Elections. In addition to serving and posting the complaint, the Director shall
mail or cause to be delivered to the occupants of all rental units and/or commercial
units in the building a notice informing the occupants of the filing of the complaint
and advising them of the relevant procedures.
E.
Administrative Hearing. The Director shall hold a hearing at the time and place specified
in the complaint to take testimony on the allegations stated in the complaint and
the defenses to such allegations and to receive evidence as to whether or not administrative
relief should be granted in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 22.220.120, if such relief is sought by the owner at the hearing.
F.
Report of Director of Housing on Request for Administrative Relief. When administrative
relief is sought pursuant to Section 22.220.120, the Director shall request from the Director of Housing a report and recommendation
analyzing whether application of the duties from which relief is sought would constitute
an unconstitutional taking and the nature of the relief which would be appropriate,
if any. The Housing Director's report shall be made available to the owner and to
any member of the public who requests it. The owner and any member of the public shall
have fourteen (14) days from the date the report is published to make comments to
the Director concerning the appropriateness of the relief requests.
G.