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Case: T22DV03186
Case Details
Status:
Citation
Type:
MULT - vegetation has overgrown and completely blocked the sidewalk, 2 JMVs on property along sidewalk [Rusted soft top 2 door and Rusted FORD truck]
Address:
Entered Date:
05/27/2022
Applicant:
N/A
Description:
Case Violations
Case Number: T22DV03186
Case Status: Citation
Case Description: MULT - vegetation has overgrown and completely blocked the sidewalk, 2 JMVs on property along sidewalk [Rusted soft top 2 door and Rusted FORD truck]
Total Violations: 6
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 08/12/2022 | 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. |
| 08/12/2022 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16.61(g) If the code official observes a violation of sections 16-13(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or 16-33 and serves a written notice of violation pursuant to section 16-45 and the violation has not been completely abated within thirty (30) days, then the violation is presumed to constitute a health or fire hazard. The code official may then go upon the property and abate the violation at the expense of the owner of responsible party. Any and all costs arising from the city’s action to abate the violation shall be a lien filed against the real property that is the subject of the violation. A verified statement of the cost of expenses shall be prepared and charged pursuant to rules, procedures and regulations promulgated by the appropriate code official to the last known address of the responsible person. In determining costs, the city may charge twice the rate established by Mayor and Council resolution for the collection of trash and refuse. If the charged person has a utility services account with the city, the costs may be charged to that account. If more than one (1) person is responsible for the violation, such persons shall be jointly and severally responsible for the payment of costs or expenses of the abatement. The payment may be in addition to any civil of criminal penalty imposed pursuant to this code. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS MAY RESULT IN THE CITY OF TUCSON ABATING THE VIOLATION. ANY COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABATEMENT WILL BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER. |
| 08/12/2022 | 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. |
| 08/12/2022 | 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. |
| 08/12/2022 | 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. |
| 08/12/2022 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-15(a) JUNKED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES 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). |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: Citation
Case Number: T22DV03186
Case Description: MULT - vegetation has overgrown and completely blocked the sidewalk, 2 JMVs on property along sidewalk [Rusted soft top 2 door and Rusted FORD truck]
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2022 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Initial | Passed | {Activity date: 08/11/2022; Status: Approved; Inspector: METELOV; Comment: Entered by METELOV - 1124 AM - THERE IS EXCESSIVE VEGETATION & LARGE TREES ARE GROWING INTO & COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING THE SIDEWALK AREA, AS WELL AS BLOCKING VEHICLES FROM USING THE STREET WITHOUT HAVING TO ENTER THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAVEL. THERE IS A 1983 CHRYSLER AZ CCL173 THAT HAS FLAT TIRES, RUST & BODY DAMAGE THAT IS BEING STORED IN THE STREET. THERE IS A RED FORD F100 AZ 8273-AS IN STREET. THERE IS A PILE OF TRASH & DEBRIS AS WELL AS MISC STORAGE ITEMS IN THE FRONT & SIDE YARD VISIBLE AT THE STREET, TO INCLUDE BOXES, FENCING, A WATER HEATER. OWNER ON SITE, TRIED EXPL VIOLATIONS & REASONS WHY SIDEWALK AREA & STREET NEED TO REMAIN CLEAR, HE WAS VERY UPSET & WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE INFORMATION. I ADVISED HIM WILL BE MAILING A NOTICE OF VIOLATION. -VM} | |
| 10/16/2023 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Follow Up | In Violation | 1046 AM - Returned to property and posted a copy of the 30 day Notice of Violation. -VM |
Scheduled Inspections
SCase Number - T22DV03186
Case Status: Citation
Case Description:
| Scheduled Date | Description | Inspector | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2024 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Follow Up | Scheduled |
Completed Case Activity
Case Number - T22DV03186
Case Status: Citation
Case Description: MULT - vegetation has overgrown and completely blocked the sidewalk, 2 JMVs on property along sidewalk [Rusted soft top 2 door and Rusted FORD truck]
| Description | Date | Status |
| CONTACTED IN PERSON | 08/11/2022 | Passed |
| NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED | 08/12/2022 | Passed |
| CITATION ISSUED | 09/23/2022 | Passed |
| CONTACTED BY MAILING | 09/23/2022 | Passed |
| COURT HEARING INFO | 09/23/2022 | Passed |
| RETURNED MAIL | 10/05/2022 | Passed |