HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE-000149-2024 - NOV - Fraternity Event
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
April 25, 2024
Fredericks LLC
280 Foxtail Ln
Templeton, CA 93465-8714
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1700 Fredericks St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-2006 APN: 052-324-017
Code Case #: CODE-000149-2024
Dear Property Owner,
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. The subject address has been identified as a fraternity/sorority located with the R1 zone. The
current use of a fraternity/sorority requires a use permit when within the R-3 & R-4 zones and is
not allowed within the R-1 & R-2 zones as described in Table 2-1 of the following cited section
of the municipal code. See attached table for specific uses allowed by zone. The city defines a
Fraternity/Sorority as:
Residence for college or university students who are members of a social or educational
association that is affiliated and in good standing with the California Polytechnic State
University and where such an association also holds meetings or gatherings. (SLOMC
17.156.014).
In brief, a location meets the definition of a fraternity or sorority when it houses
fraternity/sorority members AND holds a meeting or gathering hosted by a social or educational
association.
Cal Poly defines a recognized satellite house as any residence where the majority of occupants
are members of the chapter. The subject address has been identified as a recognized satellite
house by Cal Poly. Additionally, at least three sanctioned events have been reported to occur as
part of the annual report published by Cal Poly as required by the Campus-Recognized Sorority
and Fraternity Transparency Act (AB 524; Sections 66310-66312 of California Education Code).
As a result of the above-mentioned determination and records, the subject address meets the
definition of a fraternity/sorority and is subject to the City’s use regulations as cited below.
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 17.10.020:
Use regulations by zone. Allowed uses. Uses within zones shall be regulated as set forth in
Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone, subject to subsections B through F of this section and
additional regulations specified in the Specific Use Regulations column of Table 2-1. Land uses
are defined in Chapter 17.156 (Land Use Definitions). In Table 2-1, symbols shall have these
meanings:
A The use is allowed as a matter of right.
MUP The use requires a minor use permit approved by the
director, as provided in Section17.110.030 (Procedure—
Minor Use Permit).
CUP The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the
planning commission, as provided in
Section17.110.040 (Procedure—Conditional Use Permit).
A/M The use is allowed above the ground floor only. Subject to
minor use permit review, the use may be established on the
ground floor.
Corrective Action: Please cease all use of the subject address as a fraternity/sorority.
Additionally, cease all events that are associated with a fraternity or sorority. Any future verified
events at this location may result in the issuance of fines.
If the location is within the R-3/R-4 zone, and a fraternity/sorority is desired, please contact the
city Planning Department at (805)781-7170 to determine if the location can be permitted to meet
current zoning regulations and the required steps for submittal.
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). Please ensure
compliance with these regulations by 5/28/24 . 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
Cc:
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review, Table 2-1