Case: T15DV01856
Case Details
Entered Date:
03/11/2015
Applicant:
DONALD W. RIEFFEL
Description:
GRASS AND WEEDS Added 6/1/15: Can of some kind of fluid at corner near fire hydrant
Case Violations
Case Number: T15DV01856
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: WEEDS
Total Violations: 12
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 03/12/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(d) MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. All mechanical equipment and appliances shall be properly installed, maintained in a safe, working, operating condition, and shall be free of any defect that impairs operability. |
| 03/12/2015 | 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. |
| 03/12/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(d) DUTY TO REMOVE WEEDS AND REFUSE FROM ABUTTING SIDEWALKS, STREETS AND ALLEYS UPON NOTICE. Upon receipt of notice served pursuant to section 16-45, the owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of any premises shall remove from the premises and the abutting portions of contiguous sidewalks, streets and alleys, all weeds, garbage, debris or other refuse which may endanger the health, safety or welfare of the persons in the vicinity of such premises. This duty extends to and includes any abutting sidewalk area and one-half (½) the width of abutting alleys, from the property line to the center line of the alley. |
| 03/12/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a) (4) WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS, AND DOORS. Every window, skylight, door and all associated frames, shall be kept in sound condition, repair and weather tight. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easy to open and capable of being held in position by window hardware. All window and door hardware shall be maintained in good condition and shall function properly. |
| 03/12/2015 | 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. |
| 07/24/2015 | 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. |
| 07/24/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(2) Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have unobstructed access directly to the outside, or to a public corridor. Every door, stairway, passageway or other means of exit shall be of sufficient size, width and arrangement so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. Every walking surface of any means of exit shall be maintained free of warping, rotting, or other damage or obstructions so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. |
| 07/24/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(1) The presence and operations of window openings, size and condition of exits, bars, grills, grates covering windows and openings shall allow for safe and rapid egress in emergency situations. At least one window and all doors in living/sleeping rooms in dwelling units must have an operable release mechanism that allows safe and rapid egress without the use of separate tools. |
| 07/24/2015 | 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. |
| 07/24/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (2) All dwellings or dwelling units shall have a kitchen, which shall include an indoor cooking area. The cooking area must be provided with a sink separate and apart from any bathroom sink or lavatory. Each kitchen sink shall have hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation and use. |
| 07/24/2015 | 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. |
| 07/24/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(g) INTERIOR SANITATION. (1) The interior of every building or structure shall be maintained free from any unsafe or unsanitary accumulation of refuse. (2) All sanitary facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. (3) Every dwelling unit must have a kitchen, which shall include a sink. Sink drain boards and countertops adjacent to the kitchen sink shall be made of non-absorbent materials, or must be covered by a non-absorbent material. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T15DV01856
Case Description: WEEDS
Total Completed Inspections - 16
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | BIGMAN | Approved | WENT W/ANOTHER INSPECTOR GG TO MEET ELDERLY OWNER. PROPERTY HAS TALL GRASS AND WEEDS IN THE FRONT, BACK AND SIDE YARD. BROKEN WINDOW IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR. OWNER STATED HIS COOLER DOESN'T WORK. OWNER IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE AND IS HARD OF HEARING. |
| 10/24/2016 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | BIGMAN | Approved | |
| 10/24/2016 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | BIGMAN | Approved | COURT CASE DISMISSED - CO16011375 & C016012257, C016014476 OWNER DECEASED ON 10/1/2016. YARD IS CLEARED. HOUSE NOW IN PROBATE. CLOSE CASE PER SUPERVISOR. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 04/23/2015 | (2) Cooling. Every dwelling unit, guest room, and congregate residence shall be provided, in at least one (1) habitable room, with either mechanical cooling or an alternate cooling method. Cooling facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and shall be capable of providing adequate cooling, appropriate for the climate, to assure a safe living environment. Evaporative cooling shall be maintained to be free of excessive rust, corrosion or mineral deposits that limit proper operation. Any mounting apparatus for a cooling facility must be structurally sound. Mechanical fans or portable evaporative cooling devices may only be used on a temporary basis as the sole source of cooling when the permanent cooling system is being repaired or replaced. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - WEEDS
Case Number - T15DV01856
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 11
| Date | Name |
| 04/10/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 09/30/2015 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 03/10/2016 | RETURNED MAIL |
| 03/16/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 03/16/2015 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 09/30/2015 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 04/11/2016 | POSTING/PUBLICATION |
| 11/02/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 06/29/2016 | COURT HEARING INFO |
| 10/19/2015 | SEC LETTER OF BILLING FOR $??? SENT TO OWNERS |
| 07/23/2015 | STRUCTURE SECURED BY ??? |