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14.41.020 Behavioral public nuisance on land and buildings declared.
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The person in charge commits a violation of this chapter if they have actual or constructive knowledge of the following occurrences on their property that are reasonably preventable. Actual findings of prior criminal guilt or commitment of a civil infraction are not required. The city shall show by a preponderance of the evidence that chronic behavioral public nuisance violations have previously occurred on the property. Without limitation, the following acts are declared to be behavioral public nuisances:

A. Any rape or crimes against children, dependent persons and spouses, including but not limited to Chapters 9A.36, 9A.42, 26.40, 26.44 and 26.50 RCW;

B. Harassment, Chapter 9A.46 RCW or LMC 9.12.060;

C. Intimidation, RCW 9A.76.180;

D. Disorderly conduct, RCW 9A.84.030 or LMC 9.24.010;

E. Burglary and trespass, Chapter 9A.52 RCW, LMC 9.28.080 or 9.28.090;

F. Gang activity, see RCW 9.101.010;

G. Fraud, Chapter 9A.60 RCW;

H. Theft and robbery, Chapter 9A.56 RCW or LMC 9.28.050;

I. Arson, reckless burning, and malicious mischief, Chapter 9A.48 RCW or Chapter 9.28 LMC;

J. Aiming, discharging, or unlawful possession of firearm, Chapter 9.41 RCW or Chapter 9.36 LMC;

K. Drug violations, RCW Title 69 or Chapter 9.44 LMC;

L. Kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, custodial interference, luring, trafficking, and coercion of involuntary servitude, Chapter 9A.40 RCW or LMC 9.12.040;

M. Obstructing law enforcement, RCW 9A.76.020 or LMC 9.32.030;

N. Intimidating a public servant, RCW 9A.76.180;

O. Reckless endangerment, RCW 9A.36.050 or LMC 9.12.020;

P. Trafficking (property), Chapter 9A.82 RCW;

Q. Indecent exposure, prostitution, Chapter 9A.88 RCW or Chapter 9.16 LMC;

R. Homicide, Chapter 9A.32 RCW;

S. Assault and physical harm, Chapter 9A.36 RCW or LMC 9.12.010; and

T. Rendering criminal assistance, LMC 9.32.050. (Ord. 1640 §1, 2023).