A. The civil penalty constitutes an obligation of the person, firm, or corporation to whom the civil penalty is directed. The civil penalty assessed must be paid to the city within 30 calendar days from the date of service of the civil penalty or, if an appeal is filed, the time required in the hearing examiner’s final order (30 days after issuance of order if no time requirement is specified). The civil penalty may also jointly and severally be assessed against the property where the violation occurred when permitted by law.

B. A civil penalty that is not paid within 30 days may be referred to a collection agency, officially approved by the city of Gig Harbor, for collection. (Ord. 1226 § 1, 2011).