(1) The director has the duty to enforce this chapter and may exercise discretion in whether and how to pursue code enforcement actions and which remedies to pursue.

(2) In lieu of the enforcement procedures set forth in this chapter, the director may implement the enforcement procedures set forth in any of the uniform codes adopted by reference in SMC Title 14.

(3) Although generally the city will not pursue civil enforcement when a criminal penalty for a violation is prescribed, civil enforcement is not precluded under those circumstances.

(4) This title is to be enforced for the benefit of health, safety, and welfare of the general public, and not for the benefit of any particular person or class of persons.

(5) Nothing in this chapter is intended to impose any duty upon the city or any of its officers or employees that would subject them to damages in a civil action. (Ord. 1517 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).