Case: T16DV03658
Case Details
Entered Date:
06/20/2016
Applicant:
ANDRE MARTELL
Description:
REFUSE AND STORAGE IN BACK YARD
Case Violations
Case Number: T16DV03658
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: PROP MAINT MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 7
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/07/2016 | UDC, Sec. 6.6.2(C), (D). ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES In all zones, the buildings used for accessory uses shall comply with the following: C. An accessory structure that exceeds the allowable height of a wall within a perimeter yard and is detached from a principal structure shall comply with the perimeter yard width standards of the principal structure, except that the accessory structure may be built to a parcel line with the consent of the adjoining or, when separated by an alley, adjacent property owner(s); D. Accessory structures, such as light poles, flagpoles, and other tall and narrow structures that are similar, shall be exempt from the setback requirement. Amateur radio towers are exempt from the setback requirement and are allowed to a maximum height of 100 feet. |
| 07/07/2016 | 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. |
| 07/07/2016 | 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. |
| 07/07/2016 | 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. |
| 07/07/2016 | 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. |
| 07/07/2016 | 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. |
| 07/07/2016 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T16DV03658
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: PROP MAINT MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 6
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2016 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 12/06/2016 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 12/06/2016 | NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 12/06/2016 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 12/06/2016 | LUC - ZONING OTHER | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 12/06/2016 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | VIDAL | Notice of violation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T16DV03658
Case Description: PROP MAINT MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2016 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | SMITH | Approved | Property has multiable violation. There are 4 JMV's in the front yard, there is storage in the front and side yard as well as the rear. Trash and debris in the front abd back yards. What looks to be a mid size storage container is in the front side yard next to the carport, it was never permitted or had a zoning review, it is right up on the property line. Spoke to the one of the family memebrs and the owner pass away on Mothers Day and the family is fighting over the property and is now going to probate. |
| 12/02/2016 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | VIDAL | Approved | Received case ewith being on my desk. Went to the site and no one home and left a card on the security door. The property has been cleaned and only has the vehicles on the property. Does have a storage container on the property and has been there for some time. Did find a phone number on the vehicle for sale and called and talk to the son of the owner who died a few months ago. The son lives in Chandler, Arizona and will be in Tucson in a few weeks. He is now one of the owners of the property and listed on the Assessors Record. He will call when coming to town and try and get a hold of the owner of the truck to remove it from the property. Will have to Re-do the N.O.V. to the son. RV. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - PROP MAINT MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T16DV03658
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
| Date | Name |
| 08/24/2016 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 07/07/2016 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 07/08/2016 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 08/12/2016 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 07/07/2016 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 01/19/2017 | VIOLATION CLOSED |