Case: T11DV04420
Case Details
Entered Date:
06/14/2011
Applicant:
FRANKLIN F & JOAN C LEWIS, ATTN: KAREN Y. ROTAN
Description:
Vacant and abandonded house, transients coming over.
Case Violations
Case Number: T11DV04420
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Total Violations: 3
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 06/22/2011 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(b)(3) ABATEMENT OF VACANT AND UNSECURED BUILDINGS. When ordered abated, a vacant and unsecured building shall be cleaned and secured as follows: a. All accumulated refuse that poses a fire or health hazard within or upon the property or premises shall be removed; and b. All unsecured doorway, windows, or exterior openings shall be barricaded in accordance with standards established by the code official, which shall be kept on file with the city clerk, and in accordance with section 16-12(a)(3) of this chapter; and c. Both the structure and the exterior premises shall be posted with signs that provide reasonable notice prohibiting entry (i.e., "No Trespassing" signs). |
| 06/22/2011 | 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 feet 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. |
| 06/22/2011 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T11DV04420
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Total Outstanding Inspections - 7
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2011 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | LPUMPHRE | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/08/2011 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | LPUMPHRE | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/08/2011 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | LPUMPHRE | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/08/2011 | NPO(DL)-VACANT & UNSEC.STRUCT | LPUMPHRE | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/08/2011 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | LPUMPHRE | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/08/2011 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | LPUMPHRE | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/08/2011 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | LPUMPHRE | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T11DV04420
Case Description: RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/21/2011 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | LPUMPHRE | Approved | Inspection showed property being occupied by three individuals and a dog (2 men and one woman). No electric, sewer or active indoor plumbing. Water account is active, however. One of the men, Jerry Caas, stated they had permission to be on location by Ethon Butler. Notice to vacate was posted and the occupants told they need to vacate the property within 24 hours. House is being remodeled; unfinished interiors, sewer line dug up and unfinished, etc. Expired electrical and remodel permits on file from 2006; last inspection was 4/2007. No remodel activity for over 12 months. History of property being vacant. |
| 12/08/2011 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | LPUMPHRE | Approved | No change; permit is still issued, but no activity. Charge fee, f/u. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 06/22/2011 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(c) BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE. All buildings and structures are to be maintained so as not to pose a threat to the health and safety of any person or persons. The condition of a building or structure that meets any or all of the following is a public nuisance, is a violation of this chapter, and subjects the building or structure to abatement as provided in Article VI of this chapter, including demolition as provided in section 16-65: (16) A building or structure or portion thereof remains for any period of time on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure; or normal construction of an unfinished or incomplete building or structure has ceased for a period of more than 12 months. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-4. PERMITS REQUIRED. Unless otherwise exempt pursuant to section 301 of the Administrative Code, as adopted by reference per section 6-1 of this Code, or pursuant to any other ordinance or statute, no building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter or by the technical codes adopted by the city shall be built, erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a permit first has been obtained from the building official in the manner provided in the administrative and building codes adopted by the city. The purpose of a permit is to ensure that all construction is inspected by qualified City of Tucson personnel as directed by ordinance to verify compliance with city codes. Failure to obtain proper permit with inspections and approvals shall deem the construction to be unsafe. | Not Approved |
| 06/22/2011 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(c) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (1) All dwellings and dwelling units shall be provided with electrical service. Electrical facilities connected to or in any building or structure are to be maintained hazard-free and in a state of good repair. The electrical system shall be free from such hazards as bare wiring; overloaded circuits or services; equipment not properly grounded; over-fused circuits; misuse of wiring, including the use of extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring; non-approved wiring; and wiring exposed to moisture or extreme heat. Broken, loose, frayed, inoperable, defective or missing portions of the electrical service, lines, switches, outlets, fixtures and fixture coverings shall be repaired or replaced. (2) All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner and in accordance with all applicable laws. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (3) All plumbing systems are to be maintained safe and hazard free and in a state of good repair. Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have an adequate potable water supply. Every plumbing fixture, water and waste-pipe, and gas connection shall be properly installed in accordance with all applicable laws and maintained in good and sanitary working condition so as to prevent structural deterioration or health hazards, and are to be free from leaks and obstructions. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Case Number - T11DV04420
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 16
| Date | Name |
| 06/22/2011 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 07/12/2012 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 07/18/2012 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 06/22/2011 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 07/10/2012 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 12/04/2012 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 06/25/2012 | SEC LEIN PLACED ON PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF ??? |
| 10/13/2015 | SEC LEIN RELEASED ON PROPERTY |
| 07/12/2012 | COURT HEARING INFO |
| 08/23/2011 | SEC LETTER OF BILLING FOR $??? SENT TO OWNERS |
| 06/24/2011 | STRUCTURE SECURED BY ??? |
| 06/22/2011 | RESEARCH |
| 08/11/2011 | REINSPECTION FEE - FIRST |
| 09/26/2011 | REINSPECTION FEE - SECOND |
| 10/24/2011 | REINSPECTION FEE - THIRD |
| 12/05/2011 | REINSPECTION FEE - ADD'L |