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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE-L15687-2008 1605 CALLE JOAQUINCODE-L15687-2008 Address: 1605 CALLE JOAQUIN Date Activity Comments 04/25/2008 CLOSED-VIOLATIONS CORRECTED ¶ 04/23/2008 OPEN-REFERRED TO APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY PW to take pic & remove sign ¶ 04/23/2008 OPEN-WRITTEN NOTICE SENT Notice of code violation FILE: 00069402.doc ¶ 04/23/2008 OPEN-CITATION ISSUED Administrative Citation FILE: 00069403.doc ¶ April 23, 2008 Courtyard by Marriott c/o Chad McTeer 1605 CALLE JOAQUIN San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 SUBJECT: Notice of Code Violation at 1605 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo Dear Mr. McTeer: On April 23, 2008, Public Works Department staff inspected property you occupy at 1605 Calle Joaquin and noted that an illegal sign advertising the Courtyard Marriott was in the City right-of-way. This sign was removed by the Public Works Department as is available for pick up at the City’s Corporation Yard located at 25 Prado Road. To schedule a time to pick up this sign please call Sheila New at (805) 781-7220. Please be aware that the situation described above constitutes a public nuisance as defined by San Luis Obispo Municipal Code and violates sign regulations and the following code section: M.C. 15.40.300I Signs in the Street Right-of-Way - On February 14, 2008, a notice of code violation was sent to you warning that a second violation of this type within a year would result in an immediate Administrative Citation and confiscation of the sign. Enclosed is an Administrative Citation, please follow the instructions on the back. If you feel that this is an incorrect action you may appeal this Administrative Citation within ten days of the date of issuance of the notice of Administrative Citation. Please be aware that if there is a third violation of this type within a year we will issue another Administrative Citation and fines may begin at $200.00 per violation per day violation continues. The City may also confiscate unpermitted signs in the right-of-way and transport them to the Corporation yard. If these violations continue we will forward this case to the City Attorney. The law allows the City Attorney to take further enforcement measures such as: 1) Issue an Administrative Citation: If you fail to comply voluntarily, all persons with interest in the property will be subject to a daily fine starting at $100.00 and increasing up to $500.00 for each violation. (See enclosure). 2) Seek an Injunction: The City of San Luis Obispo may seek a court order which will require interested parties to comply with City laws, be liable for civil penalties of $250.00 per day and pay all costs including attorney fees to ensure the public nuisance is abated. 3) File a Criminal Complaint: Each violation constitutes a misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of six (6) months in jail and a $1,000 fine for each day the violation exists. If you have questions, please call me at (805) 781-7588. Sincerely, Sabrina Haggie Code Enforcement Officer cc: Building Permit Coordinator Attachments: First Code Violation Letter, Photos, Administrative Citation Brochure ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION AND ORDER TO COMPLY WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO First Citation CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE ! 990 PALM Street ! SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401 (805) 781-7179 Via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and First Class Mail DATE OF VIOLATION: April 23, 2008 ADDRESS OF VIOLATION: 1605 CALLE JOAQUIN OWNER NAME: Courtyard by Marriott OWNER ADDRESS: 1605 CALLE JOAQUIN San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1.24 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE, YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE/ABATE THE ACTIVITY DESCRIBED BELOW AND PAY THE FINE. YOU ARE FURTHER ORDERED NOT TO REPEAT OR CONTINUE THIS ACTIVITY. WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE COMPLETE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION AT 781-7180 TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION. IN ORDER TO AVOID ADDITIONAL FINES, WE MUST VERIFY YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE. CODE DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION FINE M.C. 15.40.300I Signs in the Street Right-of-Way 100 0 0 0 Fines shall be paid to the city within thirty days of the due date. Payment shall be made by check or money order. The fines shall be paid to the City of San Luis Obispo Finance Department within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the citation. Unpaid fines may be subject to an assessment and lien procedure. Mail Payments to: City of San Luis Obispo, Finance Department 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 You may file an appeal to this Administrative Citation by submitting a request in writing to the Hearing Administrator within ten days of the date of this Administrative Citation. An appellant may contest the notice of administrative citation by denying that a violation occurred, by denying that it was not corrected within the required correction period or, if applicable, by establishing that he or she is not the owner of the real property or the owner of the business at the time the violation should have been corrected. Each responsible party is individually required to file an appeal. See the reverse side for more information. Mail Appeals to: Administrative Citation Hearing Administrator 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ISSUED BY: PRINT NAME Sabrina Haggie SIGNATURE: AS EVIDENCED BY Sabrina Haggie INSPECTOR: DEPARTMENT: Building and Safety DATE OF CITATION: April 23, 2008