Before instituting an action pursuant to Section 2.12.450, a person must file a written request with the commission asking it to commence the action. The request shall include a clear statement of the facts indicating that a cause of action exists. The commission shall respond within seven days after receipt of the request stating whether or not it intends to file the action. If the commission states that it intends to file the action and files the action within ten days thereafter, no other action may be brought by any person unless the action brought by the commission is dismissed without prejudice. If the commission states that it does not intend to file the requested action or fails to do so, then the resident requesting that the action be brought may file and prosecute the action to enforce or compel compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 4700-NS § 712, 1974)