Case: T13DV03594
Case Details
Entered Date:
05/23/2013
Applicant:
CARLOS H. ALCALA-GALVAN
Description:
Trash and junk storage. Front yard has flat bed trailer full of junk/trash ,and ATVs parked in the front yard. Back yard with chain link see through fence, multiple appliances stored in back yard - 4 washers and dryers, refrigerator , couch , car trailer , boxes, trash and junk. The patio has appliances and and other items stored to the ceiling. All of this is visible from the street not shielded by an opaque fence or wall. Weeds in front yard over 12 inches tall.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV03594
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL STORAGE
Total Violations: 5
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 05/30/2013 | 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. |
| 05/30/2013 | 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. |
| 05/30/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-35. OBSTRUCTING STREETS, ALLEYS OR SIDEWALKS PROHIBITED. No person shall obstruct any public sidewalk, street or alley in the city by placing, maintaining or allowing to remain thereon any item or thing that prevents full, free and unobstructed public use in any manner, except as otherwise specifically permitted by law. |
| 05/30/2013 | 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. (c) Residential rental property shall not 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. (e) A person who fails to comply with any provision of this subsection is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be assessed a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), plus an additional one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each month after the date of the original violation until compliance occurs. The court shall not suspend any portion of the civil penalty provided by this subsection. |
| 05/30/2013 | 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: T13DV03594
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL STORAGE
Total Outstanding Inspections - 5
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2013 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | BWIESE | Item closed | |
| 07/30/2013 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | BWIESE | Item closed | |
| 07/30/2013 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | BWIESE | Item closed | |
| 07/30/2013 | NPO - OBSTRUCTION ROW | BWIESE | Item closed | |
| 07/30/2013 | NPO - REGISTER RENTAL PROPERTY | BWIESE | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV03594
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL STORAGE
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | BWIESE | Approved | Violations found on property. 1.Grass/weeds 2. Trash 3. Dead vegetation 4. Sidewalk obstruction 5. Storage 6. Rental property not registered Hand delivered and walked property w renters Sending NOV |
| 07/30/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | BWIESE | Approved | Met with actual owner. NOV abated close case |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE
Case Number - T13DV03594
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
| Date | Name |
| 05/31/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 05/31/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 09/05/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 07/16/2013 | REINSPECTION FEE - FIRST |