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Case: T22DV03547
Case Details
Status:
Citation
Type:
Hazardous situation of large metal panels not attached to a building that was half built and left. The metal is high up on their building a gust of wind could throw these sheets off. Endless mountain of junk filling yard
Address:
Entered Date:
06/21/2022
Applicant:
N/A
Description:
Case Violations
Case Number: T22DV03547
Case Status: Citation
Case Description: Hazardous situation of large metal panels not attached to a building that was half built and left. The metal is high up on their building a gust of wind could throw these sheets off. Endless mountain of junk filling yard
Total Violations: 14
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
| 07/14/2022 | UDC Sec. 10.2.3 COMPLIANCE REVIEW, EXISTING DEVELOPMENT Any land used or occupied; any site improvement, modification, or construction started; any existing use or structure expanded, reconstructed, changed, or otherwise altered; and any land divided into multiple parcels without certification of compliance with the provisions of the UDC through a zoning review process is considered a violation of the UDC. Enforcement of violations shall be in accordance with Section 10.4, Penalties and Remedies. |
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
| 07/14/2022 | 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). |
| 07/14/2022 | 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). |
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
| 07/14/2022 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(a) DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES Buildings or structures that are so deteriorated, damaged, dilapidated, or in need of repair so as to present a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community constitute a nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation or demolition as provided in Article VI of this chapter. |
| 07/14/2022 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(c)(5) BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE All buildings and structures are to be maintained so as not to pose a threat to the health and safety of any person or persons. The condition of a building or structure that meets any or all of the following is a public nuisance, is a violation of this chapter, and subjects the building or structure to abatement as provided in Article VI of this chapter, including demolition as provided in section 16-65: (5) The building, structure, or any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to partially or completely collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property. |
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
| 07/14/2022 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(c)(16) BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE All buildings and structures are to be maintained so as not to pose a threat to the health and safety of any person or persons. The condition of a building or structure that meets any or all of the following is a public nuisance, is a violation of this chapter, and subjects the building or structure to abatement as provided in Article VI of this chapter, including demolition as provided in section 16-65: (16) A building or structure or portion thereof remains for any period of time on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure; or normal construction of an unfinished or incomplete building or structure has ceased for a period of more than 12 months. |
| 07/14/2022 | 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. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: Citation
Case Number: T22DV03547
Case Description: Hazardous situation of large metal panels not attached to a building that was half built and left. The metal is high up on their building a gust of wind could throw these sheets off. Endless mountain of junk filling yard
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2022 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Initial | Passed | {Activity date: 07/14/2022; Status: Approved; Inspector: METELOV; Comment: Entered by METELOV - 1103 AM - WEEDS/GRASS OVER 6 INCHES IN FRONT RIGHT OF WAY. ENTIRE FRONT YARD IS FULL OF STORAGE ITEMS TO INCLUDE MULTIPLE APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, SHOES, WOOD ALL EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. THERE IS A JUNK CAR - BLUE VW BUG W/ FLAT TIRES & ITEMS STACKED ON TOP OF & AROUND THE CAR. GATES CLOSED/DANGEROUS DOG SIGN ON GATE, UNABLE TO ACCESS FRONT DOOR. UNABLE TO SEE ANY METAL PANELS FROM STREET. -VM} | |
| 09/01/2022 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Follow Up | Passed | {Activity date: 09/01/2022; Status: Approved; Inspector: METELOV; Comment: Entered by METELOV - 1002 AM - FRONT YARD IS STILL COVERED IN STORAGE ITEMS. BLUE VW STILL IN DRIVEWAY, GRASS/WEEDS STILL ON PROPERTY & IN SIDEWALK AREA. VERY STRONG ODOR OF PET WASTE FROM STREET & SIDEWALK AREA. THE METAL SHEETS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE REAR STRUCTURE, HOWEVER THE WALLS OF THE STRUCTURE REMAIN. REAR YARD STILL COVERED IN EXCESSIVE STORAGE. REFUSE AND DEBRIS REMAIN ON PROPERTY. THE FALLEN OVER FENCING HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. TOOK PHOTOS FOR CITATION. -VM} ; {Activity date: 07/20/2022; Status: Approved; Inspector: METELOV; Comment: Entered by METELOV - 855 AM - VIEWED REAR YARD OF PROPERTY FROM ABUTTING PROPERTY. THERE IS AN APPROXIMATELY 25 FT BY 25 FT BRICK STRUCTURE WITH METAL SHEETS THAT APPEAR TO BE SERVING AS A PARTIAL ROOF. THE BLOCK WALL STRUCTURE IS NOT COMPLETE AND THE METAL SHEETS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE ATTACHED TO THE STRUCTURE IN A WAY TO KEEP THEM ATTACHED DURING A WIND STORM. THERE ARE TWO PIECES OF METAL; ONE OF WHICH IS LAYING ACROSS THE PICKET FENCE ON LOT LINE, THE SECOND OF WHICH IS LAYING ON THE STRUCTURE AND GROUND THAT WOULD APPEAR TO HAVE BOTH BLOWN OFF THE TOP OF THE STRUCTURE. THE DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE POSES AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS STRUCTURE, ALONG WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SHED PER AERIAL VIEW ON THE EAST PARCEL LINE, AND CHANGES TO THE CARPORT THAT INCLUDE APPARENT COVERS / ROOFING THAT EXTENDS TO THE PROPERTY LINE, ALL FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LAST APPROVED SITE PLAN. THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF STORAGE / DEBRIS VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE THE BOUNDS OF THE PROPERTY LINE AND INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, WOOD, METAL AND OTHER ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN DETERIORATED BY YEARS OF EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS AND HAVE LITTLE TO NO MONETARY VALUE. THERE IS EXCESSIVE OUTDOOR STORAGE. PER AERIAL VIEW, APPROXIMATELY 110 FT OF 300 FT LONG LOT IS OCCUPIED BY STORAGE IN REAR YARD, APPROXIMATELY 36% OF LOT SIZE. THE REAR CHAIN LINK FENCE HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED INTO THE REAR EASEMENT DUE TO ITEMS BEING STACKED AGAINST IT. THE CHAIN LINK FENCE IN THE REAR DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS FOR SCREENING STORAGE IN THE REAR YARD. -VM} |
Completed Case Activity
Case Number - T22DV03547
Case Status: Citation
Case Description: Hazardous situation of large metal panels not attached to a building that was half built and left. The metal is high up on their building a gust of wind could throw these sheets off. Endless mountain of junk filling yard
| Description | Date | Status |
| REFERENCE | 07/21/2022 | Passed |
| NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED | 07/22/2022 | Passed |
| CONTACTED BY PHONE | 08/05/2022 | Passed |
| RESEARCH | 09/01/2022 | Passed |
| CITATION ISSUED | 09/12/2022 | Passed |
| COURT HEARING INFO | 09/12/2022 | Passed |
| CONTACTED BY MAILING | 09/12/2022 | Passed |
| RETURNED MAIL | 10/12/2022 | Passed |