Case: T14DV05638
Case Details
Entered Date:
08/01/2014
Applicant:
FRANK RANDOLPH CATES & DANIEL A RUIZ & CARLA J
Description:
13 VEHICLES ON PROPERTY- ILLEGAL AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS RUN OUT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV05638
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Total Violations: 4
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2014 | 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. |
| 08/05/2014 | 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. |
| 08/05/2014 | 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. |
| 08/05/2014 | UDC, Sec. 4.9.7-E: HOME OCCUPATION: GENERAL STANDARDS 1. Home occupations require review and consideration for approval in accordance with Section 3.3.3, PDSD Director Approval Procedure. 2. The home occupation shall be clearly secondary to the residential use of the dwelling. 3. The home occupation shall be conducted in such a manner that it is compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood in which it is located. 4. Except for multifamily development, no more than 25% of all buildings on the lot may be devoted to the home occupation. For multifamily development, no more than 25% of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the home occupation. A detached accessory building of not more than 200 square feet in area may be used for such home occupation. 5. Persons other than those residing in the dwelling shall not be employed in the home occupation, except that one nonresident of the premises may be employed in the IR, RH, SR, SH, O-2, O-3, NC, C-1, C-2, C-3, OCR-1, and OCR-2 zones. 6. Goods related to the home occupation shall not be visible from the street. 7. Goods shall not be sold on the premises. 8. Outdoor storage of materials or equipment related to the home occupation activity is not permitted on the premises. 9. Except for permitted signage, the home occupation use shall not substantially alter the exterior appearance or character of the residence in which it is conducted, either by exterior construction, lighting, graphics, or other means. 10. No more than one sign shall be visible from the exterior of the property used as a home occupation. The sign shall not exceed one square foot in size. Signs shall also conform to Chapter 3 of the Tucson Code. 11. A home occupation shall not create any nuisance, hazard, or other offensive condition, such as that resulting from noise, smoke, fumes, dust, odors, or other noxious emissions. Electrical or mechanical equipment that causes fluctuations in line voltage, creates any interference in either audio or video reception, or causes any perceivable vibration on adjacent properties is not permitted. 12. No more than five clients per day, and only one client at a time, shall be permitted on site. 13. Except as otherwise required, additional motor vehicle and bicycle parking is not required for a home occupation. The home occupation may involve the use of no more than one commercial vehicle for the transportation of goods or materials to and from the premises. The commercial vehicle is limited to a passenger car, van, or pickup truck. This vehicle cannot be more than 20 feet in overall length and not more than seven feet in overall height and shall be parked on private property in a carport or garage or shielded from view from adjoining properties by landscaping, fencing, or screening material. Motor vehicle and bicycle parking necessitated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be provided on site. 14. Automotive - Service and Repair, hair salon, and Medical Service uses are prohibited as home occupations. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T14DV05638
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2014 | LUC - ILLEGAL HOME OCCUPATION | CAMPBELL | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE | CAMPBELL | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) | CAMPBELL | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | CAMPBELL | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV05638
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | CAMPBELL | Approved | THERE ARE NUMEROUS VEHICLES ON THE PROPERTY THAT APPEAR TO BE JUNK/INOPERABLE AND ONE IN THE CARPORT THAT IS BEING REPAIRED. THERE IS STORAGE IN THE FRONT YARD AND CARPORT. THE PATIO WALL IS STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND. |
| 09/02/2014 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | CAMPBELL | Approved | COMPLIED CLOSE CASE |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Case Number - T14DV05638
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 3
| Date | Name |
| 08/05/2014 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 08/05/2014 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 09/02/2014 | VIOLATION CLOSED |