1985, 07-30 Horses Complaint LtrJuly 30, 1985
Patricia L. Riley
E. 11101 Empire
Spokane, WA 99206
Dear Ms. Riley:
Spokane County
Department of Building & Safety
JAMES L. MANSON, DIRECTOR
It has been some time now since we last contacted you regarding horses
on your property, located at E. 11101 Empire, Spokane County, parcel
number 04543-0706.
A recent visual inspection by our field inspector indicates that no
efforts have been made to fence your property in a manner that would
keep animals fifty feet away from adjacent residences.
As stated in our letter of April 15, 1985, you were given ninety days
to construct a fence. On July 11, 1985, it was confirmed that no
fence has been constructed and a horse was located within ten (10)
feet from an adjacent residence.
Due to the length of time this matter has been pending, we are of the
opinion that a period of 10 days, beginning with your receipt of this
letter, should be a sufficient extension of time for you to complete
the process of bringing your property into compliance with the
requirements of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance. If these
matters are not taken care of within the previously mentioned 10
days, we will be unable to grant any further extensions of time and
will have no choice but to forward this case to the Spokane County
Prosecuting Attorney's Office for appropriate legal action without
further notice. A violation of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance
is a criminal offense and does carry a penalty of, "... imprisonment
in the County Jail for a maximum term fixed by the court of not more
than ninety (90) days or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of
not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both such
imprisonment and fine."
Please be advised that this is not a matter that will go away if
ignored. I am sure it is important to you, as it is to me, that we
resolve this situation quickly.
Sincerely,
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
Thomas L. Davis
Code Compliance Coordinator
TLD/ddl
SPOKANF. WASHINGTON 99260.0050 TELEPHONE• (509) 455-3675