1. The street address, parcel number(s), or description of the building, structure, premises, or land in terms reasonably sufficient to identify its location;

2. A description of the violation(s);

3. A reference to the title, chapter, and section of the Pierce County Code or Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department regulation or written order which has been violated, if applicable.

4. A description of the action required to abate the public nuisance which may include corrections, repairs, demolition, removal, or any other appropriate action, and a date by which voluntary abatement must be completed;

5. A statement that the person to whom a Notice of Violation and Abatement is directed may request an administrative hearing to be conducted by the Hearing Examiner. Such request (Notice of Appeal) must be in writing and must be received by the public official within 14 days after the Notice of Violation and Abatement has been issued.

6. A statement that the costs and expenses of abatement incurred by the County may be assessed against the person(s) named in the Notice of Violation and Abatement and further that failure to pay said costs may result in a lien for the costs of abatement being assessed against the property.

1. By both first-class and certified mail with a 5-day return receipt requested to the last known address of the landowner of the property; or

2. By posting the Notice of Violation and Abatement in a prominent location on the premises in a conspicuous manner which is reasonably likely to be discovered; or

3. By personal service upon the landowner.