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Case: T15DV03331
Case Details
Entered Date:
05/02/2015
Applicant:
MARTIN WOERNER
Description:
WEEDS / DILAPITATED FENCE AND STRUCTURE. EAST PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IS MAKESHIFT HOUSING WITH ELECTRICAL AND WATER HOOKUPS.
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T15DV03331
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 10
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2015 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/27/2015 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/27/2015 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/27/2015 | NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/27/2015 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/27/2015 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/27/2015 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 12/24/2015 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 12/24/2015 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 12/24/2015 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | PUMPHREY | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T15DV03331
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | PUMPHREY | Approved | Site inspection of occupied rear dwelling unit. Aged structure had been converted from one type of structure into a dwelling unit, including attached porch structures, without permits and not to adopted code. Unit has added electrical, water, and gas utilities, all of which have been installed without permit. Electrical wiring and fixtures and outlets are not to code and hazardous in areas. No smoke detectors or acceptable egress inside unit. Dilapidation of wood components are present that show signs of structural instability in places, particularly attached areas. Unit was condemned due to hazardous electrical, dilapidation, and lack of permitted work. Other violations on property: Main service panel for duplex was upgraded after March 2011 without permits. Water heaters for duplex on north and south sides of main structure were installed without permits; venting is not to code and may lack appropriate gas shutoff; rear unattached accessory structure in southeast portion of property is highly dilapidated with portions resting on unstable portions of rear block wall and has added electrical without permit; washer/dryer area near main structure has electrical, water, sewer, and gas connections and fixtures added without permit. Accumulation of vegetation on property, primarily rear yard and abutting south right-of-way. 30'+ palm tree in south side yard has dead fronds from top to bottom; accumulation of refuse on property including scattered debris, wood, discarded items. |
| 12/24/2015 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | PUMPHREY | Approved | Compliant; exterior washer/dryer area has been fully removed, including electrical and plumbing. All other violations previous abated. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 05/15/2015 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/15/2015 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/15/2015 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/15/2015 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/15/2015 | 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 fee 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. 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/15/2015 | 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. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T15DV03331
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 10
| Date | Name |
| 05/05/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 05/07/2015 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 05/18/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 08/20/2015 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 05/07/2015 | NOTICE AND ORDER ISSUED |
| 05/07/2015 | MENTOR ASSISTANCE |
| 08/03/2015 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 01/05/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 10/27/2015 | COURT HEARING INFO |
| 05/15/2015 | RESEARCH |