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Case: T17DV02908
Case Details
Entered Date:
07/05/2017
Applicant:
N/A
Description:
Case Violations
Case Number: T17DV02908
Case Status: Citation
Case Description: STANDARD OF LIVING AND EXCESSIVE STORAGE
Total Violations: 7
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/07/2017 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(d) COOLERS Evaporative coolers, cooler stands, and any cooler mounting apparatus must be maintained in a safe condition. Cooler stands and any mounting apparatus must be structurally sound. |
| 07/07/2017 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(c)(1) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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. |
| 07/07/2017 | 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. |
| 07/07/2017 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(3) FIRE SAFETY 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. |
| 07/07/2017 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e)(3) PLUMBING SYSTEMS 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. |
| 07/07/2017 | 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. |
| 07/07/2017 | 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. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: Citation
Case Number: T17DV02908
Case Description: STANDARD OF LIVING AND EXCESSIVE STORAGE
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2017 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Initial | Passed | {Activity date: 07/07/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - CONTACTED BY TPD CASE #1706050288 REGARDING LIVING CONDITIONS: MET TPD ON SITE. FOUND} | |
| 03/08/2018 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Follow Up | Passed | {Activity date: 12/27/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - COURT: OWNER DID NOT APPEAR: 1) DEFENDANT IS FINED $1,000 FOR CHARGE A AND $1,000 FOR CHARGE B. THE DEFENDANT IS CHARGED THE STATE-MANDATED $20 JCEF FEE. THE DEFENDANT SHALL MAKE PAYEMENTES OF $100 PER MONTH BEGINNING APRIL 25, 2018. UNTIL THE FINES ARE PAIND IN FULL. 2) THE DEFENDANT SHALL ABATE THE VIOLATIONS IMMEDIATELY. THE COURT WILL HOLD COMPLINACE REVIEW HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2018 @ 1:30 P. THE VIOLATIONS SHALL BE ABATED BY FEBRUARY 25, 2018 AND WILL BE INSPECTED BY THE CITY INSPECTOR AFTER THAT DATE, WHO WILL REPORT THE RESULTS OF HER INSPECTION AT THE HEARING ON MARCH 1ST. THE DEFENDANT SHALL ALLOW THE CITY INSPECTOR ONTO THE PROPERTY TO CONDUCT THE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION. THE DEFENDANT SHALL APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED HEARING. FAILURE TO APPEAR COULD RESULT IN ADDTIONAL FINES AND PENALTIES. 3) FAILURE TO ABATE BY THE DATE REQURIED MAY RESULT IN ADDTIONAL FINES UP TO $2500.00 PER DAY FOR EVERY DAY FROM THE DATE OF THE JUDGEMENT TO THE DATE OF COMPLIANCE HEARING , OR FOR EVERY DAY THE DEFENDANT REMAINS IN NONCOMPLIANCE, DEFAULT, OR WHILE THE VIOLATION REMAINS UNABATED PURSUANT TO TC 11-122 FAILURE TO ABE A VIOLATION AS ORDERED MAY RESULT IN A MINIMUM MANDATORY 24 HOURS IN JAIL TO A MAXIMUM 6 MONTHS IN JAIL. A MINIMUM MANDATORY FINE OF $250 UP TO A MAXIMUM $2,500.00 AND UP TO 3 YEARS PROBATION. FAILURE TO ABATE COLD ALSO RESULT IN AN ORDER OF THE COURT ALLOWING THE PLAINTIFF TO ENTER THE PROPERTY AND ABATE THE VIOLATIONS AND TO CHARGE THE COST OF ABATEMENT TO THE DEFENDANT. 4) THE DEFENDANT IS ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH INSPECTOR BIGMAN AND TO MEET WITH THE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO THE NEXT HEARING TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES AND HHOPEFULLY AND COME TO AGREEMENBT ON HOW TO WORK IN THE COOPERATIVE MANNER TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH TUCSON CITY CODES AND AVOID FURTHER SANCTIONS. } ; {Activity date: 10/24/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - CASE SCHEDULED FOR CIVIL ORDINANCE HEARING ON 12/19/17 @ 10:30 A} ; {Activity date: 03/08/2018; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - COMPLETE PICTURES FOR JUDGE AND INVENTORY LIST FOR JUDGE & CITY ATTY. SUBMITTED PICTURES AND INVENTORY TO THE JUDGE & CITY ATTY. CONTACTED TPD REGARDING RETURN OF SEARCH WARRANT TO COURTS. VERIFIED WARRANT WAS RETURNED TO THE JUDGE.} ; {Activity date: 03/07/2018; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - MET W/TPD AND ES CLEAN-UP CREW AND DOC CREW. HAD ALL STORAGE COMPLETELY REMOVED OFF SITE. WHILE ON LUNCH BREAK THE BACK PORCH COLLAPSED. AFTER ALL THE STORAGE WAS MOVED AWAY FROM THE STRUCTURE. THE BACK PORCH COLLASPED. STORAGE WAS HOLDING UP THE STRUCTURE. ALL STORAGE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED. NEIGHBORS AND WARDS OFFICE ADVISED TO CALL POLICE IF THEY SEE ANYONE ON THE PROPERTY.} ; {Activity date: 03/06/2018; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - MET/TPD ON SITE HAD TPD SERVE/POST THE ADMIN SEARCH WARRANT HAD ALL STORAGE VEHICLES REMOVED AND PLACED INTO STORAGE BY CONTRACTOR. NEIGHBOR REPORTS THAT LATE AT NIGHT AROUND 2 TO 3 PM PEOPLE HAVE BEEN RUNNING EXTENSION CORDS FROM 1560 E. GRANT RD AND ATTACHING IT TO HIS EXTERIOR OUTLET. STATED THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HE HAS ASKED THE OCCUPANTS AND PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO FROM THE PROPERTY NOT TO DO THIS. BUT THEY CONTINUE TO DISREGARD HIM. ADVISED NEIGHBORS TO CALL THE POLICE IF THEY SEE ANYONE ON THE PROPERTY.} ; {Activity date: 03/05/2018; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - MET W/PRINCIPAL CITY ATTY AND REVIEWED ADMIN SEARCH WARRANT. SUBMITTED WARRANT W/CITY ATTY. OBTAINED AUTHORIZATION. VERIFIED ARRANGEMENT W/ALL INVOLVED FOR CLEAN UP.} ; {Activity date: 03/01/2018; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - COURT: CITY PRESENT CASE. INSPECTOR REPORTS THAT NO PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE TOWARD ABATING THE VIOLATIONS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO RECTIFY CHARGE A, AND ALL THE EXCESSIVE STORAGE FROM CHARGE B REMAINS. EXHIBITS 1 AND 2 ADMITTED. THE CITY ASK FOR ADDITIONAL FINES AND FOR AUTHORITY TO ENTER THE PROPERTY AND ABATE CHARGE B. THE COURT INQUIRES AS TO WHETHER THE DEFENDANT HAS BEEN IN CONTACTED. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS NOT MAINTAINED ANY CONTACT WITH THE CITY, DEFENDANT HAS NOT RESPONDED TO ANY ATTEMPTS BY THE CITY OR THE COURT TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS, AND IS IN CONTINUED VIOLATION OF TUCSON CITY CODES 16-4 AND 16-13(H). ORDERS: 1) THE DEFENDANT IS FINED AN ADDITIONAL $2500 PER VIOLATION FOR THE TOTAL ADDITIONAL FINES OF $5000. THESE FINES SHALL BE PAID BY JULY 31, 2018. 2) THE CITY IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY, FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER THROUGH MAY 15TH, 2018 AS NECESSARY, TO ABATE THE VIOLATIONS THAT CONSTITUE THE EXCESSIVE OUTDOOR STORAGE. THE DEFENDANT SHALL REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR ALLL COST OF THE ABTEMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE CITY MAY PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERYT FOR THE COST OF ABATEMENT IF NOT REIMBURSED IN A TIMELY MANNER. 3) THE COMPLIANCE REVIEW HEARING IS SET AS A INDICATED ABOVE. BOTH PARTIES ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR. FAILURE TO APPEAR BY THE DEFENDANT MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL FINES AND OTHER PENALTIES UNDER TCC 11-122, INCLUDING MANDATORY JAIL TIME AND PROBATION. FURTHER A 3 YEAR ABATMENT ORDER IS PLACED INTO EFFECT.} ; {Activity date: 01/31/2018; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - CONTACTED SWG REQUESTED FOR GAS TO BE DISCONNECTED.} ; {Activity date: 01/29/2018; Status: Approved; Inspector: VIDAL; Comment: Entered by VIDAL - T.P.D. on site with people in the house cooking food. Arrived and the house has been condemned due to lacking water and the electrical. The house has been posted to keep Vacant on the front and rear of the house. Did go over that no one can cook in the house and can only be on the property for cleaning, working on the property as moving the vehicles off the property, cleaning of the trash and debris and doing to have the property in compliance. Did call the owner to let her know on what is being done on the property is not allowed. Will call the administrator to go over on what she has been told. Did let the workers know that they can not be on the property just to protect the property and have to be doing something on the property to be in compliance. Will let the inspector know on what happened. RV.} ; {Activity date: 12/19/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - COURT - OWNER DID NOT APPEAR. MOVED FORWARD WITH COURT. WAITING ON JUDGES DECISION.} ; {Activity date: 12/13/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - FOLLOWED UP ON PROPERTY PER CITY PROSECUTOR.} ; {Activity date: 09/07/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - FOLLOWED UP ON SALE OF PROPERTY. OWNER FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. CHECKED WITH 1 YEAR PROBATION TO SEE IF CASE CAN GO CRIMINAL UNDER OLD CITATION. FOUND 1 YEAR ABATEMENT COMPLETED AUG 19TH. WILL HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A NEW CITATION. WILL CITE FOR: EXCESSIVE STORAGE, NO PERMITS. WILL GO OUT TO SITE TODAY AND TAKE CURRENT PICTURES FOR CITATION. SPOKE TO MANAGEMENT ABOUT FOLLOW UP FINDINGS.} ; {Activity date: 09/01/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - CHECKED INTO TRUSTEE SALE W/COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE. THAN CONTACTED THE LAW FIRM HANDLING THIS PROPERTY. TRUSTEE SALE IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT 6TH. WILL FOLLOW UP ON PROPERTY ON SEPT 8TH TO VERIFY STATUS OF PROPERTY.} ; {Activity date: 08/29/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - FOLLOW UP ON PROPERTY TAKE PICTURES OF SITE.} ; {Activity date: 08/02/2017; Status: Approved; Inspector: BIGMAN; Comment: Entered by BIGMAN - FOLLOWED UP. PROPERTY STILL HAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LOT. WELL OVER THE 25% AMOUNT ALLOWED |
Completed Case Activity
Case Number - T17DV02908
Case Status: Citation
Case Description: STANDARD OF LIVING AND EXCESSIVE STORAGE
| Description | Date | Status |
| COURT HEARING INFO | 02/19/2019 | Passed |
| FORECLOSURE | 07/27/2018 | Passed |
| CITATION ISSUED | 09/11/2017 | Passed |
| CONTACTED BY MAILING | 09/11/2017 | Passed |