Case: T12DV10257
Case Details
Entered Date:
11/05/2012
Applicant:
ORVIE STRECK
Description:
Excessive storage, trash and refuse throughout property. Neighbor complained about rats and roaches coming from the property and believes the property should be condemned. Advised complainant that we cannot force entry into the house for any violation, but we can make sure anything visible from the outside is compliant with city code. Aerial photos show nearly 90% of property used for storage and refuse, and tarp on roof of residence.
Case Violations
Case Number: T12DV10257
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 3
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 12/04/2012 | 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. |
| 12/04/2012 | 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. |
| 12/04/2012 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T12DV10257
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2012 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | BWIESE | Notice of violation | |
| 11/27/2012 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | BWIESE | Notice of violation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T12DV10257
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2012 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | BWIESE | Approved | Excesive back yard storage violations, weeds, & trash. Photos taken from nieghbors property. I spoke to son of owner on site. He says his parents the owners have passed away. Property is in probate. Nieghbor is buying the property. I will check with nieghbor. I will send NOV to son who is living at the residence. |
| 09/05/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | BWIESE | Approved | COT B&B clean & abated all violations. Close Case |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T12DV10257
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 8
| Date | Name |
| 12/05/2012 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 01/23/2013 | PROCESS SERVED |
| 12/05/2012 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 04/05/2013 | COURT ORDERED ABATEMENT |
| 09/10/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 06/03/2014 | SEC LETTER OF BILLING FOR $??? SENT TO OWNERS |
| 09/05/2013 | CONTRACTOR ABATEMENT |
| 04/11/2013 | REQUESTED BID |