HomeMy WebLinkAbout60 Casa NOV 2015-07-06Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Ph. (805)781-7180, Fax (805) 781-7173
Website: http://www.slocity.org/communitydevelopment/
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
July 6, 2015
Beatrice S. Jeong Trust ETAL
367 Hill Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 60 CASA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA APN: 052-182-028
Dear Property Owner:
On June 30, 2015, City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff inspected
property that you own at the above subject address and observed the following violations of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code and related State Building and Housing Regulations:
Egress Continuity — All gates leading to the exterior of the property are locked. The path of
egress travel along a means of egress shall not be interrupted by any building element other
than other than a means of egress component as specified. (SLOMC 15.020.010 and
California Building Code (CBC) 1003.6)
Door Operations — Egress gates required a key to open. Egress doors shall be readily
openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
(SLOMC 15.020.010 and CBC 1008.1.9)
Defacement of Property — Please remove all of the painted signs from the curbs, walls,
buildings, and driveway, and replace them with approved signage. Additionally; please paint
the wall on Casa Street one uniform color. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage,
mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public
property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. (SLOMC 15.20.010 and
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 302.9)
These violations constitute substandard and unsafe housing conditions as defined by law, are a public
nuisance and must be corrected by July 16, 2015, to prevent further legal action. Please obtain the
necessary Code Correction permit at the City of San Luis Obispo's Community Development
Center at 919 Palm Street, phone (805) 781-7180, to either remove the unauthorized work or to modify
it in a manner that complies with applicable codes.
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Failure to correct these violations will result in additional enforcement action being taken which
may include the issuance of Administrative Citations and fines of up to $500 per day, an order to
vacate the building, administrative abatement proceedings, or other remedies provided by law as
indicated below:
1) The City of San Luis Obispo may seek an injunction or court order which will require the property
owners to comply with City laws, be liable for civil penalties of $250.00 per day and pay all costs
accrued by the City in its enforcement effort, including attorney fees. Failure to pay associated costs and
fines may result in a lien being filed against your property.
2) File a criminal complaint: Each violation constitutes a misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of
six (6) months in jail and a $1,000.00 fine for each day the violation exists.
If you disagree with the findings contained herein you may submit a written appeal within ten (10) days
of the date of this Notice. A written Letter of Appeal should be submitted to the Community
Development Department at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401. The written appeal should
clearly state the specific finding or action you wish to appeal, the grounds therefore, and include any
substantiating documentation. Your appeal will be scheduled for the next available hearing and you will
be notified of the date, time and location of the hearing.
If you have questions, or would like to make an appointment to meet with me, please call me at (805)
781-7179. We look forward to working with you in resolving this matter.
Sincerely,
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James Stephens
Code Enforcement Officer
cc: File, Front Counter Code Enforcement Binder
Enclosures: Appeal Form