Case: CE-VIO0526-02259
Case Details
Status:
Active
Type:
DILAP / The front wall of the property was hit by a car and severely damaged. What is left is barely able to stand up and a danger to pedestrians walking adjacent to this area and in danger of falling either on pedestrians or the residents. This accident occurred 6-8 weeks ago and yet that has been no remediation of the danger of it falling. We have no sidewalks in the area and it is so unstable it could fall on someone.
Address:
Entered Date:
05/26/2026
Applicant:
N/A
Description:
Completed Inspections
Case Status: Active
Case Number: CE-VIO0526-02259
Case Description: DILAP / The front wall of the property was hit by a car and severely damaged. What is left is barely able to stand up and a danger
to pedestrians walking adjacent to this area and in danger of falling either on pedestrians or the residents. This accident
occurred 6-8 weeks ago and yet that has been no remediation of the danger of it falling. We have no sidewalks in the area
and it is so unstable it could fall on someone.
Total Completed Inspections - 1
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Initial | In Violation | Based on field measurements and observations, the masonry wall in question does not appear to present a significant safety hazard to pedestrians or the public right-of-way. The wall is less than five feet in height, which substantially limits both the likelihood and potential consequences of any structural failure when compared to taller freestanding walls. Additionally, there is approximately six feet of clear space between the wall and the edge of the area commonly used as a pedestrian walkway. This separation provides ample clearance for pedestrians to pass safely and comfortably without being required to travel immediately adjacent to the wall. While no structure can be considered entirely free from risk, the probability of a properly constructed masonry wall of this height overturning or collapsing is minimal under normal conditions. The relatively low height of the wall inherently reduces overturning forces and limits the area that could potentially be affected in the unlikely event of a failure. This wall was impacted by a vehicle from the road and was pushed inward. Therefore, in the unlikely event of failure, this wall would mostly likely fall inwards towards the door of the property and not towards the street or the right-of-way. Furthermore, any concerns regarding pedestrian safety are mitigated by the substantial available clearance. With approximately six feet of unobstructed space between the wall and the pedestrian travel path, individuals have sufficient room to navigate the area safely without exposure to any reasonably foreseeable hazard associated with the wall. I will still issue a NOV for the property owners to either remove the wall completely or have the wall properly repaired. |