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Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

VACANT AND NEGLECTED PROGRAM

Entered Date:

05/26/2011

Applicant:

CARMELLA A SCHIVONE

Description:

Complaint is illegal storage (large abandoned RV with no windows) plus debris. Also, the structures at the south end of the lot which has an address of 3140 N Geronimo - the roofs of the structures are dilapidated.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T11DV03858
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: VACANT AND NEGLECTED PROGRAM
Total Outstanding Inspections - 9
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
08/10/2011 LUC - ILLEGAL DWELLING UNIT LPUMPHRE Item closed
08/10/2011 LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE LPUMPHRE Item closed
08/10/2011 NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS LPUMPHRE Item closed
08/10/2011 NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) LPUMPHRE Item closed
08/10/2011 NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES LPUMPHRE Item closed
12/31/2012 NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE LPUMPHRE Follow-up inspection
12/31/2012 NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC LPUMPHRE Follow-up inspection
12/31/2012 NPO - BOARDING EXCEEDING 180 D LPUMPHRE Follow-up inspection
12/31/2012 NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT LPUMPHRE Follow-up inspection

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T11DV03858
Case Description: VACANT AND NEGLECTED PROGRAM
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
06/14/2011 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT LPUMPHRE Approved Large mostly vacant lot zoned C-2 with a fenced in residential area to the south that contains three structures. All structures are clearly dilapidated on the exterior, including the roof, and have boarded windows. Accumulation of refuse and vegetation is present on entire lot. Royal auto is parking cars during the day on the east portion of lot next to their business, with the apparent blessing of the owner. A JMV RV is present in the middle of lot, with large sections and parts having been removed. Another RV is location along the east side of the lot which is connected by electrical from Royal Auto; occupant identified himself as Jim Renella, but would not provide a phone # (biz card was given to him); he was advised to vacate the lot within 7 days due to an RV being an illegal dwelling unit in this zone; he stated he had permission from PO Carmella Schivone (Chicago) as well as Steve from Royal, who is not the PO. Additionally spoke with Royal Auto owner Steve; was given biz card. Royal Auto is storing some items on the lot. A VANS notice will be issued for the structures while the other property violations will be addressed under a separate standard NOV.
12/31/2012 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE LPUMPHRE Approved Confirm demolition under permit T12BU01113.

Outstanding Case Activity Conditions

Date Name Approved
06/20/2011 LUC, Sec. 5.5.2.3 COMPLIANCE REVIEW, EXISTING DEVELOPMENT. Any land used or occupied; any site improvement, modification, or construction started; any existing use or structure expanded, reconstructed, changed, or otherwise altered; and any land divided into multiple parcels without certification of compliance with the provisions of the Land Use Code (LUC) through a zoning review process shall be considered a violation of the LUC. Enforcement of violations shall be in accordance with Sec. 5.5.3. Not Approved
06/20/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(a) ACCUMULATION OF VEGETATION PROHIBITED. Each owner, lessee, tenant, resident or occupant shall maintain a property so it is free of the accumulation or untended growth of vegetation. The accumulation or untended growth of vegetation means the presence of plants on property that create a fire, safety or health hazard, or that attract vermin either on the property, on neighboring properties, or on both, and includes but is not limited to: (1) Any lawn grass that exceeds 6 inches in height. (2) All weeds that exceed 6 inches in height. (3) Dead trees and dead shrubs; (4) Dead palm fronds within ten fee of the ground, a structure, a fence or wall, or of any combustible other than the tree from which the fronds have grown; (5) Any tree, shrub, or other form of vegetation of any kind on the property or on the adjoining right-of-way, street, or alley that extends over or under the sidewalk space or roadway in a manner that may interfere with the reasonable use of the street, sidewalk, or alley for pedestrian or vehicular traffic of any kind or that may obstruct the view or light distribution of traffic-control devices or luminaries. Vegetation must be trimmed and maintained to provide an unobstructed pedestrian path a minimum 48 inches in width and 80 inches in height from grade. Not Approved
06/20/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(b) ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE PROHIBITED. Each owner, lessee, tenant, resident or occupant shall maintain a property so it is free of accumulated refuse and debris. Accumulated refuse and debris means contained or uncontained refuse and debris that is present on the property in a manner not authorized by the Tucson Code. Material recycling facilities meeting the requirements of section 15-24.7 are exempt from this prohibition. Not Approved
06/20/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-15. JUNKED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES. (a) Prohibited storage (1) No person owning or having custody of any junked or inoperable vehicle may store such vehicle on private property, or on any sidewalks, streets or alleys, within the city, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (2) No person owning, occupying or in control of any private property within the city may store any junked or inoperable vehicle on the owned or occupied property, or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (b) Permitted storage This section shall not apply to any junked or inoperable vehicle stored on private property if the vehicle: (1) Is on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner and licensed by the City under chapter 19 of the Tucson Code, and the storage of the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the business enterprise; or; (2) Is lawfully enclosed within: a. An enclosed garage or other permanent building lawfully constructed of opaque materials without openings, holes or gaps other than doors and windows; b. A carport, and an opaque car cover designed for that purpose (and not including tarps, bed sheets, plastic sheeting, or similar materials) completely covers the body of the vehicle; or c. Any fence, wall or barrier, not less than 5 feet in height, constructed of opaque materials without openings, holes or gaps other than gates or doors, completely enclosing the vehicle and screening it from view from any adjacent properties, and equipped with self-latching gates or doors. Such fence, wall or barrier must comply with section 16-12(e). (c) Persons responsible: Whenever the city finds that any junked or inoperable vehicle is stored on private property or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys in violation of this section, the persons responsible for the violation include the recorded owner, occupant or person in control of the private property, as well as the registered owner or custodian of the vehicle. Not Approved

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - VACANT AND NEGLECTED PROGRAM
Case Number - T11DV03858
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
Date Name
06/22/2011 CONTACTED BY PHONE
06/21/2011 CONTACTED BY MAILING
06/20/2011 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
01/02/2013 VIOLATION CLOSED
08/08/2011 VANS - PENDING DEMOLITION BY CITY
01/02/2013 VANS - DEMOLITION BY CITY

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