HomeMy WebLinkAbout657 Howard 2023-03-30 NOV
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
March 30, 2023
Alex Mclachlan
657 Howard St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 657 Howard St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 APN: 001-122-017
Code Case #: CODE-000591-2022
Dear Property Owner,
On December 12th, 2022, City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the
following violations of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address:
1. Fences, Walls, and Hedges (SLOMC 17.70.070[C])
“Fences, walls or hedges may be placed within required yards, provided they do not exceed
maximum height limitations and comply with the following standards:
1. The maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed six feet; except within
any front setback, the maximum fence, wall, or hedge shall be as shown in Figure 3-3.
Corrective Action: Reduce the fence height to the allowed fence height according to the fence height
standards.
2. Interior Side and Rear Setback Standards (SLOMC 17.18.020[B])
“The interior side and rear setback standards for the R-2 zone shall be set forth in
Table 2-7: R-2 Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks.
Table 2-7: R-2 Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks
Maximum Building Height Minimum Required Setback
A point this high on the roof of a building: Must be at least this far from the property line:
1—12 feet 5 feet (minimum setback)
Corrective Action: Remove all permanent and temporary structures from the rear and side property
setback.
3. Screening (17.76.100[4b])
“Portable on demand storage containers (pods) used for the temporary storage of
personal property owned or rented by the occupants may be allowed for a period not to
exceed one week.”
Corrective Action: Remove any storage containers from the property by the compliance date.
ALL REQUIRED WORK MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) no later than 6/30/2023. These
violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) by the specified date
will result in the issuance of an Administrative Citation requiring payment of FINES in accordance with SLOMC
Chapter 1.24. For Municipal Code violations that remain uncorrected after issuance of an Administrative Citation,
the City may seek enforcement by other civil or criminal remedies.
Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by completing the
enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the Community Development Department via
email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, within five (5) days of the date of
this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you timely file a Request for Director’s Review.
We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your efforts to
maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you have questions,
please contact the undersigned Officer at (805) 783-7872 or nbuckley@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
____________________________
Nick Buckley, Code Enforcement Officer
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Enclosures: Request for Directors Review