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Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Address:

Entered Date:

12/05/2019

Applicant:

ROBERT THOMAS JR WATSON

Description:

Running an auto body repair out there front yard with noise and nauseating chemicals making people sick

Case Violations

Case Number: T19DV09210
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Total Violations: 4
Violation Date Code Statue
01/22/2020 UDC, Sec. 4.9.7-E: HOME OCCUPATION: GENERAL STANDARDS 1. Home occupations require review and consideration for approval in accordance with Section 3.3.3, PDSD Director Approval Procedure. 2. The home occupation shall be clearly secondary to the residential use of the dwelling. 3. The home occupation shall be conducted in such a manner that it is compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood in which it is located. 4. Except for multifamily development, no more than 25% of all buildings on the lot may be devoted to the home occupation. For multifamily development, no more than 25% of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the home occupation. A detached accessory building of not more than 200 square feet in area may be used for such home occupation. 5. Persons other than those residing in the dwelling shall not be employed in the home occupation, except that one nonresident of the premises may be employed in the IR, RH, SR, SH, O-2, O-3, NC, C-1, C-2, C-3, OCR-1, and OCR-2 zones. 6. Goods related to the home occupation shall not be visible from the street. 7. Goods shall not be sold on the premises. 8. Outdoor storage of materials or equipment related to the home occupation activity is not permitted on the premises. 9. Except for permitted signage, the home occupation use shall not substantially alter the exterior appearance or character of the residence in which it is conducted, either by exterior construction, lighting, graphics, or other means. 10. No more than one sign shall be visible from the exterior of the property used as a home occupation. The sign shall not exceed one square foot in size. Signs shall also conform to Chapter 3 of the Tucson Code. 11. A home occupation shall not create any nuisance, hazard, or other offensive condition, such as that resulting from noise, smoke, fumes, dust, odors, or other noxious emissions. Electrical or mechanical equipment that causes fluctuations in line voltage, creates any interference in either audio or video reception, or causes any perceivable vibration on adjacent properties is not permitted. 12. No more than five clients per day, and only one client at a time, shall be permitted on site. 13. Except as otherwise required, additional motor vehicle and bicycle parking is not required for a home occupation. The home occupation may involve the use of no more than one commercial vehicle for the transportation of goods or materials to and from the premises. The commercial vehicle is limited to a passenger car, van, or pickup truck. This vehicle cannot be more than 20 feet in overall length and not more than seven feet in overall height and shall be parked on private property in a carport or garage or shielded from view from adjoining properties by landscaping, fencing, or screening material. Motor vehicle and bicycle parking necessitated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be provided on site. 14. Automotive - Service and Repair, hair salon, and Medical Service uses are prohibited as home occupations.
01/22/2020 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.
01/22/2020 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.
01/22/2020 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.

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T19DV09210
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
01/22/2020 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT LOPEZ Approved AFTER INSPECTION DID FIND THAT TENANT WAS WORKING ON CARS ON PROPERTY POSTED STOP WO, ALSO HAD A FEW OTHER ISSUES ON PROPERTY, SPOKE TO TENANT AND HE SAYS HE WILL STOP ALL WORK ASAP, ADVISED THAT I WILL BE SENDING NOTICE IN THE MAIL TO HIM AND PROPERTY OWNER.
02/25/2020 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE LOPEZ Approved 2ND VIOLATION ABATED WILL BE CLOSING CASE.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Case Number - T19DV09210
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 2
Date Name
01/22/2020 CONTACTED BY MAILING
01/22/2020 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED