Case: T12DV02166
Case Details
Entered Date:
03/21/2012
Applicant:
LEE BRYON T K TR
Description:
DETERIORATED STRUCTURES, LIVING CONDITIONS
Case Violations
Case Number: T12DV02166
Case Status: REFERRED
Case Description: RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Total Violations: 12
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (1) HEATING. Every habitable room within a dwelling unit, guest room, and congregate residence shall be provided with safe heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a sound condition and are capable of providing adequate heating, appropriate for the climate, to assure a safe living environment. All heating facilities shall be free from health hazards associated with ventilation, mounting, electrical and gas connections and other defects. Unvented fuel-burning heaters must be of a listed and approved type, and are prohibited as the sole source of heating. Ovens, stoves or ranges, or other cooking appliances cannot be used for the purpose of heating any portion of a dwelling. Listed, portable space heaters may only be used as the sole source of heating on a temporary basis when the permanent heating system is being repaired or replaced. |
| 03/21/2012 | 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. |
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(3) ROOFS. The roof of every building or structure shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall provide weather protection for that building or structure. Roof coverings shall not be rotted, broken, split, buckled or otherwise deteriorated. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b) FOUNDATIONS, WALLS, ROOFS, AND CHIMNEYS. Every foundation, wall, roof, chimney and all exterior surfaces of buildings and structures shall be maintained in structurally sound condition and shall provide weather protection. All wood showing evidence of termite damage or decay, where structural or functional integrity is impaired, shall be replaced. |
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(3) Every existing dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke detectors in good operating condition as required by the Tucson Fire Code of the City of Tucson. |
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a) EXTERIOR SURFACES. (1) Weather protection. All weather-exposed exterior surfaces of every building, including windows and doors, shall provide weather protection. Every building shall be weather protected to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and to exclude moisture and dampness. |
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(5) All interior coverings, finishes, surfaces including walls, ceilings and floors shall be maintained in a good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. All walls, ceilings or floors shall be free from holes, breaks and loose or rotting materials. Cracked or loose plaster, wallboard, decayed wood or other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. |
| 03/21/2012 | 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. |
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (3) VENTILATION. b. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than 1 ½ square feet. A mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside may be provided in lieu of these required exterior openings for natural ventilation in bathrooms that contain a bathtub, shower or combination thereof; laundry rooms; and similar rooms. Such a system must be capable of providing 5 air changes at the rate of 50 cubic feet per minute if the system operation is intermittent; or 20 cubic feet per minute if the operation is constant. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least 3 feet from any opening into the building. In bathrooms containing only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof; or in similar rooms, ventilation may be provided with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or a similar device designed to remove odors from the room. |
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(e) ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. All accessory structures, including but not limited to detached garages, fences and walls, must be structurally sound and free of disrepair. Examples of disrepair include missing slats, posts or blocks, or damage, deterioration or rot. Fences and walls cannot be constructed or covered with materials not designed or commonly used for that purpose, such as pallets and tarps. Fences and walls must be properly anchored so as not to be in danger of failure or collapse. |
| 03/21/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(h) OUTDOOR STORAGE Outdoor storage on residential properties is prohibited under the following conditions: 1. When stored in the front yard. 2. When stored in the side yard or rear yard and is not screened by a minimum five foot high solid wall or opaque fence. 3. When exceeds 25% of the total lot area. 4. When stored in an open covered porch that is visible from beyond the boundaries of the lot. 5. When stored in an open carport that is visible from beyond the boundaries of the lot where the amount of storage restricts an automobile from being properly stored within the carport. A double carport will require enough space to store two automobiles. 6. When storage items include garbage, refuse or debris. |
| 03/21/2012 | UDC, Sec. 10.2.3. 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 UDC through a zoning review process is considered a violation of the UDC. Enforcement of violations shall be in accordance with Section 10.4, Penalties and Remedies. |
| 03/26/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(6) All repair work shall be done in a workman like manner. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T12DV02166
Case Status: REFERRED
Case Description: RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Total Outstanding Inspections - 10
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2012 | LUC - ILLEGAL DWELLING UNIT | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | JHURD | Follow-up inspection | |
| 11/06/2012 | NPO - REGISTER RENTAL PROPERTY | JHURD | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: REFERRED
Case Number: T12DV02166
Case Description: RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2012 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | JHURD | Approved | VISITED SITE: UNITS: 4,5, MAIN HOUSE, R.V. OCCUPY THIS PARCELL. PROPERTY ZONED R-2. 106-02-200A NORTH PARCEL UNIT #4: UNIT LACKS REQUIRED PERMANENT SOURCE OF HEAT. ROOF SHOWS DETERIORATION. LEAKS INTO LIVING SPACE. LIVING ROOM CEILING DRYWALL SHOWS CRACKS, CHIPPING, FLAKING, SEPERATING. ELECTRIC SYSTEMS SHOWS OPEN GROUND UNDER TEST THROUGHOUT. LIVING ROOM CEILING FAN NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY (BOX) OPEN EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING. BATHROOM LACKS REQUIRED VENTILATION. FRONT DOOR LACKS REQUIRED WEATHER PROTECTION. ATTIC OPENING NOT PROPERLY SEALED, PIGIONS. WASHER INSTALLED ON EXTERIOR: HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, SPLICES TAPED, EXTENSION CORDS, HOLE DRILLED THROUGH STRUCTURE WALL TO RUN EXTENSION CORD. DRAINS OUT ON TO GROUND. EXTERIOR WALLS: STUCCO, PLASTER REMOVED LEAVING OPENINGS AND HOLES FOR REPLACEMENT OF WATER LINES, GAS LINES. (NO PERMITS). UNIT #5: HAZARDOUSLY RUNNING EXTENSION CORD TO SUPPLY ELECTRIC SERVICE TO R.V. PARKED ON SAME PARCEL. ELECTRIC SYSTEM SHOWS OPEN GROUND UNDER TEST. G.F.C.I. KITCHEN DOES NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. UNITS LACKS REQUIRED SOURCE OF PERMANENT HEAT. A/C UNIT THROUGH WALL. (DOES NOT OPERATE) NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANT FROM EXTERIOR ELEMENTS. BATHROOM DRYWALL DETERIORATED FROM WATER LEAKS, UNDER SINK. NEW WATER LINE ADDED IN FRONT OF WASTE PIPES. HOT WATER TANK LACKS REQUIRED P.R.V. DRAIN LINE. LACKS REQUIRED ENCLOSER. WATER LINES, GAS LINES ADDED. EXTERIOR. ROOF, ROOF RAFTERS SHOW DETERIORATION DUE TO EXTERIOR WEATHER. RECEATIONAL VEHICLE: R.V. R.V. PARKED ON AND BEING LIVED IN R-2 ZONED PROPERTY.. ELECTRICAL SERVICE BEING SUPPLIED BY UNIT # 5 EXTENSION CORD. NON-PERMITED. SEWER LINE NON-PERMITTED, NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY. REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS SCATTERED ABOUT LOT. 2ND R.V. PLACED ON LOT, NO AXLES, NO WHEELS, STATES NO ONE LIVES IN THIS R.V. DOOR LOCKED NO KEYS. ADDED ELECTRICAL PEDESTAL, NON-PERMITTED. CONNECTION NOT WEATHER PROOF, 4 GANG CONVENIENCE OUTLET BOX ADDED NOT WEATHER PROOF. CONDEMED R.V., OWNER ON SITE, STATES HE CAN BE THERE. EXPLAINED THE CONDEMNATION, STATED WILL FIND SOME WHERE ELSE TO GO. CONDEMED R.V. LACK OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE, HAZARDOUSLY UTILIZING EXTENSION CORD TO SUPPLY POWER FROM UNIT # 5. IN LIEU OF PERMANENT SERVICE. MAIN HOUSE: VACANT @ THIS TIME. NO INSPECTION. NOTICE OF VIOLATION TO BE ISSUED. |
| 11/06/2012 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | JHURD | Approved | RECIEVED CALL FROM MANAGER DEBBIE STATING OCCUPANTS STILL LIVING IN MOBILE HOME AND ARE AGAIN RUNNING AN EXTENSION CORD FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE. JUST AFTER HER CALL, NEIL (C.S.R) CALLS AND REPORTS SOME ONE CALLED IN A COMPLAINT DUE TO SOME ONE AT 3737 N STONE USING EXTENSION CORD FOR ELECT. LIVING IN MOBILE HOME. VISITED SITE: FOUND EXTENSION CORD COMMING FROM VEHICLE WINDOW INTO MOBILE HOME WINDOW. VISIBLE FROM NEIGHBORING PROPERTY. DUE TO PAST EXPERENCE CALLED T.P.D. ON SITE TO ASSIST. CALLED SUPERVISOR CARLOS TO ASSIST. SAME ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES. T.P.D SHOWS ON SITE: SUPERVISOR SHOWS ON SITE: T.P.D DID FIND AND MADE CONTACT WITH OCCUPANT PATRICK. WENT OVER ISSUES. OCCUPANTS TRYING TO BUY TIME AND STATED INSPECTOR GAVE TIME TO GET ITEMS FROM INTERIOR DUE TO CONDEMNATION ON 10/1/2012. AND 10/4/2012. OCCUPANT WAS GIVEN TIME TO REMOVE ITEMS. OCCUPANT TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS TIME AND DID NOT REMOVE ITEMS BUT STATING HE IS HERE BECAUSE HE IS REMOVING ITEMS. INSPECTOR EXPLAINED ISSUE AND THAT NOW DUE TO STILL OCCUPYING THE MOBILE HOME AGAIN WILL BE CONDEMED AND BOARDED AND SECURED. POSTED UNSAFE TO OCCUPY. GAVE OCCUPANTS TIME TO REMOVE WHAT WAS STILL INSIDE AND TO MAKE SURE THEY DID TAKE WHAT IS NEEDED, IMPORTANT. DEBBIE (MANAGER) SHOWS ON PROPERTY INSPECTOR WENT OVER BOARDING AND SECURING ISSUES. DEBBIE STATED HAS NO FUNDS TO SECURE AND BOARD PROPERTY. INSPECTOR CALLED BATH CREST TO SECURE ALL UNSECURED/OPEN UNITS ON PROPERTY. 5 UNITS, GARAGE, AND MOBILE HOME. MANAGER AWARE AND AGREED. INTERIOR OF MOBILE HOME SHOWED BED, FOOD, USING PROPANE BOTTLE FOR COOKING PURPOSES. C/O GASES IN LIVING SPACE. SEVERAL EXTENSION CORDS CONNECTED TO EXTENSION CORD COMMING THROUGH WINDOW FROM CAR. THESE EXTENSION CORDS LED TO MAIN ELECTRICAL SUB-PANEL. HAZARDOUSLY CONNECTED, SPLICED WIRING, FIRE HAZARD. OCCUPANTS FIRST USED 14 AWG WIRING ON 60 AMP BREAKER TO SUPPLY POWER TO MOBILE HOME, THEN OCCUPANTS WENT TO EXTENSION CORD FROM NEIGHBOR AND GENERATOR TO SUPPLY POWER TO MOBILE HOME, NOW OCCUPANTS WENT TO 12 VOLT D/C SYSTEM TO CONVERTER WHICH CONVERTS D/C VOLTAGE INTO A/C VOLTAGE TO SUPPLY POWER TO MOBILE HOME. NOT A PROPER INSTALLATION. HAZARDOUS INSTALLATION. MOBILE HOME CONDEMNED AGAIN, BOARDED AND SECURED FROM ENTRY. POSTED UNFIT TO OCCUPY. 11/6/2012 COMPLETE PROPERTY VACATED AND RESECURED. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 03/26/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, SEC. 16-21. REGISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. An owner of residential rental property shall maintain with the assessor in the county where the property is located information required by this section in a manner to be determined by the assessor. The owner shall update any information required by this section within 10 days after a change in the information occurs. The following information shall be maintained: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the property owner. (2) if the property is owned by a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, trust or real estate investment trust, the name address and telephone number of the statutory agent, if applicable, and the name, address and telephone number of any of the following: a. For a corporation, a corporation officer. b. For a partnership, a general partner. c. For a limited liability company, the managing or administrative member. d. For a limited partnership, a general partner. e. For a trust, a trustee. f. For real estate investment trust, a general partner or an officer. (3) The street address and parcel number of the property. (4) The year the building was built. (b) An owner of residential rental property who lives outside this state shall designate and record with the assessor a statutory agent who lives in this state and who will accept legal service on behalf of the owner. The owner shall designate the agent in a manner to be determined by the accessor. The information shall include the name, address and telephone number of the agent. (c) Residential rental property shall ot be occupied if the information required by this section is not on file with the county assessor. This subsection does not affect any lease existing on August 6, 1999. (d) All records, files and documents that are required by this section are public records. (e) A person who fails to comply with any provision of this subsection is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be accessed a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) plus an additional one hundred ($100.00) for each month after the date of the original violation until compliance occures. The court shall not suspend any portion of the civil peralty provided by this subsection. (f) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this section, if a person complies within ten (10) days after receiving the complaint that notices the violation, the court shall dismiss the complaint and shall not impose a civil penalty. (Ord. No. 9816, & 15, 2-24-03. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: VACANT & ABANDONED
Case Number - T12DV02166
Case Status: REFERRED
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 11
| Date | Name |
| 04/25/2012 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 05/17/2012 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 03/28/2012 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 11/07/2012 | NOTICE AND ORDER ISSUED |
| 11/07/2012 | MENTOR ASSISTANCE |
| 03/28/2012 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 01/02/2014 | SEC LEIN PLACED ON PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF ??? |
| 10/13/2015 | SEC LEIN RELEASED ON PROPERTY |
| 05/22/2013 | SEC LETTER OF BILLING FOR $??? SENT TO OWNERS |
| 11/07/2012 | STRUCTURE SECURED BY ??? |
| 01/08/2013 | VANS - PENDING DEMOLITION BY CITY |