Case: T15DV07742
Case Details
Entered Date:
10/09/2015
Applicant:
RICHARD WILLIAM BAKER JR
Description:
WEEDS AND STORAGE IN THE FRONT YARD ALSO TRASH IN FRONT YARD
Case Violations
Case Number: T15DV07742
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 5
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 11/19/2015 | 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. |
| 11/19/2015 | 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. |
| 11/19/2015 | 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. |
| 11/19/2015 | 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. |
| 11/19/2015 | 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. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T15DV07742
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 6
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | STEVENS | Approved | At site, overgrown grass and weeds throughout the front yard, back yard, city Right of Way and rear easement. Storage/ refuse items in the back yard that can be seen from the easement. Dilapidated rear fence. Illegal electrical wiring from the front porch light. Dead tree branches on the west side of home. F/U 10 days. |
| 12/08/2015 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | STEVENS | Approved | |
| 12/08/2015 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | STEVENS | Approved | |
| 12/08/2015 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | STEVENS | Approved | |
| 12/08/2015 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | STEVENS | Approved | |
| 02/12/2016 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | STEVENS | Approved | At site, fence repaired. Close case. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T15DV07742
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
| Date | Name |
| 12/08/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 11/24/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 11/24/2015 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 02/16/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |