Case: T13DV09327
Case Details
Entered Date:
12/17/2013
Applicant:
JOHN R. ALEXANDER
Description:
Weeds, trash, storage violations plus need to check condition of roof, fence, gates and need for paint on the dwellings.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV09327
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 14
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 12/23/2013 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/23/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(j) ACCESS CONTROL. (1) Exterior doors, including sliding glass doors, must have an operable locking mechanism. Double cylinder dead bolt locks or other mechanisms that prevent rapid egress in case of fire or other emergency are prohibited. (2) All windows must have an operable locking mechanism. |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/23/2013 | 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. |
| 12/24/2013 | UDC, Sec. 10.3.5. VIOLATION OF A SITE PLAN Failure to comply with conditions placed on an approved site plan shall constitute a violation of the UDC. |
| 12/24/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-15. JUNKED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES. (a) Prohibited Storage: (1) No person owning or having custody of any junked or inoperable vehicle may store such vehicle on private property, or on any sidewalks, streets or alleys, within the city, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (2) No person owning, occupying or in control of any private property within the city may store any junked or inoperable vehicle on the owned or occupied property, or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (b) Permitted Storage: This section shall not apply to any junked or inoperable vehicle stored on private property if the vehicle: (1) Is on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner and licensed by the City under chapter 19 of the Tucson Code, and the storage of the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the business enterprise; or; (2) Is lawfully enclosed within: a. An enclosed garage or other permanent building lawfully constructed of opaque materials without openings, holes or gaps other than doors and windows; b. A carport, and an opaque car cover designed for that purpose (and not including tarps, bed sheets, plastic sheeting, or similar materials) completely covers the body of the vehicle; or c. The rear yard or side yard and screened by any fence, wall or barrier, not less than five (5) feet in height, constructed of opaque materials which screens it from view from any adjacent properties and the public right-of-way, and is equipped with self-latching gates or doors. Such fence, wall or barrier must comply with section 16-12(e). (c) Persons Responsible: Whenever the city finds that any junked or inoperable vehicle is stored on private property or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys in violation of this section, the persons responsible for the violation include the recorded owner, occupant or person in control of the private property, as well as the registered owner or custodian of the vehicle. |
| 12/24/2013 | 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). |
| 12/24/2013 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV09327
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 12
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2013 | LUC - VIOL OF SITE PLAN - COND | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO - EGRESS | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation | |
| 12/24/2013 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | CBIGMAN | Notice of violation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV09327
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | CBIGMAN | Approved | 1ST INSPECTION OF PROPERTY: GATES TO FRONT DOOR AREA ARE BLOCKED AND OWNER HAS SEVERAL DOGS OF VARYING SIZES IN THE YARD. NOTICED ANOTHER DOOR NEAR THE FRONT ON THE SIDE OF HOUSE. NOT SURE IF THAT IS THEIR FRONT DOOR. PROPERTY HAS EXCESSIVE STORAGE, DILAPIDATED FENCE, DEAD DRIED VEGETATION, STORAGE SHEDS PLACED INTO SETBACKS. TOOK A FEW PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTY. |
| 12/18/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | BIGMAN | Approved | ATTEMPTED TO KNOCK ON SIDE DOOR. KNOCKED NO ANSWER, CHECK THE BACK SHED TO SEE IF THERE IS SOMEBODY IN THE AC UNIT WITH ELECTRICAL CORDS RUNNING TO IT. ALONG THE WAY TO THE SHED FOUND ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT BOX CONNECTED LAYING ON THE GROUND WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING HAZARDOUSLY ATTACHED. ALONG THE WAY TO THE SHED FOUND THE WIRING HAS BEEN SPLICED SEVERAL TIMES TO EXTEND THE ELECTRICAL WIRE TO THE SHED. ALSO FOUND EXTENSION CORDS GOING FROM ONE HOUSE TO ONE LOCATED TOWARD THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY. KNOCKED AT SHED DOOR, NO ANSWER, KNOCKED AT DOOR AT THE SECOND HOUSE, NO ANSWER, KNOCKED ON THE FRONT HOUSE DOOR, NO ANSWER. CALLED THE OWNER WHO DOES NOT LIVE ON SITE, LEFT A MESSAGE REGARDING THE COMPLAINT AND THE VIOLATIONS AND HAZARDS FOUND ON SITE. REQUESTED FOR A PHONE CALL BACK. CONTACTED SUPERVISOR ADVISED HIM OF THE HAZARDS: NO WATER, METER REMOVED, HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL, EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF STORAGE AND REFUSE ON SITE, TRASH, A LOT OF DRIED DEAD VEGETATION. RECIEVED AUTHORIZATION TO DISCONNECT SERVICES AND COMPLETE A SHUT DOWN ON PROPERTY. HAD ALL SERVICES DISCONNECTED: ELECTRICAL CUT AT THE POLE, WATER WAS DISCONNECTED, GAS CUT BY SW, BOTH HOUSES BOARDED UP. CONTACT PERSON LISTED UNDER PEOPLE. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T13DV09327
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 13
| Date | Name |
| 12/26/2013 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 12/26/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 07/22/2014 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 12/18/2013 | RED CROSS / PRIMAVERA |
| 12/26/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 06/30/2014 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 05/21/2015 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 06/30/2014 | COURT HEARING INFO |
| 08/23/2014 | SEC LETTER OF BILLING FOR $??? SENT TO OWNERS |
| 12/26/2013 | STRUCTURE SECURED BY ??? |
| 09/17/2014 | CONTRACTOR ABATEMENT |
| 07/16/2014 | REQUESTED BID |
| 12/19/2013 | RESEARCH |