Case: T15DV04719
Case Details
Entered Date:
06/29/2015
Applicant:
MARK A JABLONSKI
Description:
REFUSE / EXCESSIVE STORAGE - IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR YARDS (2 PREVIOUS CASES, ONE COURTCMP)
Case Violations
Case Number: T15DV04719
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: REFUSE
Total Violations: 11
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
| 07/30/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(4) CHIMNEYS. All chimneys must be maintained to be structurally safe and in sound condition. |
| 07/30/2015 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T15DV04719
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: REFUSE
Total Outstanding Inspections - 6
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2015 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | CAMACHO | Citation | |
| 10/05/2015 | NPO - UNSECURED BUILD OR STRUC | CAMACHO | Citation | |
| 10/05/2015 | NPO - EGRESS | CAMACHO | Citation | |
| 10/05/2015 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | CAMACHO | Citation | |
| 10/05/2015 | NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) | CAMACHO | Citation | |
| 10/05/2015 | NPO - OTHER | CAMACHO | Citation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T15DV04719
Case Description: REFUSE
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | HOLLANDER | Approved | Met with the owner. Discussed the amounts of wood on the property. Discussed the JMV's. Looked into the backyard and explain to him what needed to be there. Pointed out the electrical. Discussed the service upgrade without a permit. Discussed the cords and hanging electrical wires. Took many more pictures. Also mentioned the wood burning stove. Explain the Nov will be sent out and basic time frames fro completion. |
| 09/14/2015 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | HOLLANDER | Approved | No progress has been made with the clean-up to abate. Send Citation. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - REFUSE
Case Number - T15DV04719
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 7
| Date | Name |
| 07/31/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 08/03/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 11/10/2015 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 08/03/2015 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 10/05/2015 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 08/31/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 01/05/2016 | COURT HEARING INFO |