Case: T11DV10117
Case Details
Entered Date:
12/28/2011
Applicant:
URBANO UBALDO M
Description:
Abandoned house has been vandalized, broken windows, security bars ripped from walls property in general is dangerous and possibly open to vagrant occupancy.
Case Violations
Case Number: T11DV10117
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 6
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2012 | 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. |
| 01/13/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a)(2) PROTECTIVE TREATMENT. All exterior wood surfaces, except for decay-resistant woods, must be protected from deterioration and from the elements by paint or other protective treatment or covering. Any exterior wood surface that has paint that is peeling, flaking, cracked, blistered or chipped, resulting in bare, unprotected surfaces, the deteriorated condition of that surface must be eliminated and the surface repainted. All metal surfaces subject to corrosion or rust must be treated or coated to inhibit corrosion and rust, unless corrosion or rust is a design element. |
| 01/13/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(d) DUTY TO REMOVE WEEDS AND REFUSE FROM ABUTTING SIDEWALKS, STREETS AND ALLEYS UPON NOTICE. Upon receipt of notice served pursuant to section 16-45, the owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of any premises shall remove from the premises and the abutting portions of contiguous sidewalks, streets and alleys, all weeds, garbage, debris or other refuse which may endanger the health, safety or welfare of the persons in the vicinity of such premises. This duty extends to and includes any abutting sidewalk area and one-half (½) the width of abutting alleys, from the property line to the center line of the alley. |
| 01/13/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(b) Vacant and unsecured buildings or structures are unlawful and are prohibited by this chapter. The requirements of this subsection (b) shall apply to all vacant and unsecured buildings or structures regardless of whether or not the building or structure is surrounded in whole or in part by a fence or wall. (1) Duty to clean, secure and prohibit trespass. The owner or responsible party of a vacant building or structure shall remove any accumulation of weeds, combustible waste, or refuse from the interior of the building or structure and the surrounding yards; and shall secure all doors, windows, and other openings to prevent unauthorized entry. The owner or responsible party also shall post both the structure and the exterior premises with signs to provide conspicuous and reasonable notice prohibiting entry (i.e., "No Trespassing" signs). |
| 01/13/2012 | 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). |
| 01/13/2012 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T11DV10117
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 6
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2011 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | PBENCOMO | Item initialized | |
| 12/28/2011 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | PBENCOMO | Item initialized | |
| 12/28/2011 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | PBENCOMO | Item initialized | |
| 12/28/2011 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | PBENCOMO | Item initialized | |
| 12/28/2011 | NPO - VACANT AND NEGLECTED | PBENCOMO | Item initialized | |
| 12/28/2011 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | PBENCOMO | Item initialized |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T11DV10117
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2012 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | HLOPEZ | Approved | VIOLATIONS PRESENT Site inspection, inspector walked site, structure vacant & secured, reports noting wrought iron enclosures being ripped off walls & structure being dangerous is over exaggerate. Several broken windows are present, however due to enclosures still attached, structure is considered secured. Front & rear doors locked. Utilities off. Large amounts of overgrown vegetation through property, trash, debris and garbage. Dead palm fronds under 10 ft, dead vegetation (hedges) along properties perimeter. w/o/p electric HWH not installed to code requirements, lacks installation into approved enclosure & TPRV drain line. Wood fascia beginning to deteriorate due to lacking required weather protection. Contact made w/neighbor, stated unit has been vacant for some time & owner passed away several years ago, have not seen any family menbers for quite some time. |
| 09/07/2012 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | ESTEVENS | Approved | At site, found a vacant and secure structure. Tall weeds in the city ROW only. Looks as if locks have been changed and the doors are nailed closed. Windows are barred. Searched records and found that the owner is deceased and an investor has paid the taxes. There are no violations at this time. Close case. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T11DV10117
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 10
| Date | Name |
| 09/04/2012 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 01/17/2012 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 04/20/2012 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 01/13/2012 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 04/04/2012 | POSTING/PUBLICATION |
| 09/13/2012 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 01/02/2014 | SEC LEIN PLACED ON PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF ??? |
| 10/16/2015 | SEC LEIN RELEASED ON PROPERTY |
| 08/16/2012 | SEC LETTER OF BILLING FOR $??? SENT TO OWNERS |
| 01/17/2012 | 8-5 CITY COMM EMERGENCY |