HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE-000010-2025 (385 Chaplin)
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
January 27, 2025
Kristin Henieg
984 Cedar St
San Carlos, CA 94070
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 385 Chaplin Ln San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-323-009
Code Case #: CODE-000010-2025
Dear Property Owner,
City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff has been made aware of violations
of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code located at 385 Chaplin Ln Within the City of San Luis Obispo,
a fraternity or 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 section 17.10.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. 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 summary, 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.
On January 18th, 2024, 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. Use regulations by zone (SLO MC §17.10.020):
A. 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 matter of right
MUP The use requires a minor use permit approved by the director, as provided in
Section 17.110.030 (Procedure-Minor Use Permit).
CUP The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the planning
commission, as provided in Section 17.110.030 (Procedure-Minor Use Permit).
M/A 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:
1. Stop all fraternal gatherings, meetings, or activities at this property.
2. Remove any and all fraternal identifying markers from the property such as painted
letters, brandings, or any item(s) similar to that in nature.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) immediately. These
violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) as soon as
possible 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 at (805) 440-9825 or rsalem@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
RAMI SALEM
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Technician & Safe Housing Coordinator
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
January 27, 2025
385 Chaplin Ln
San Luis Obispo
CA 93405
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 385 Chaplin Ln San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-323-009
Code Case #: CODE-000010-2025
Dear Property Owner,
City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff has been made aware of violations
of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code located at 385 Chaplin Ln Within the City of San Luis Obispo,
a fraternity or 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 section 17.10.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. 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 summary, 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.
On January 18th, 2024, 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. Use regulations by zone (SLO MC §17.10.020):
A. 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 matter of right
MUP The use requires a minor use permit approved by the director, as provided in
Section 17.110.030 (Procedure-Minor Use Permit).
CUP The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the planning
commission, as provided in Section 17.110.030 (Procedure-Minor Use Permit).
M/A 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:
1. Stop all fraternal gatherings, meetings, or activities at this property.
2. Remove any and all fraternal identifying markers from the property such as painted
letters, brandings, or any item(s) similar to that in nature.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) immediately. These
violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) as soon as
possible 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 at (805) 440-9825 or rsalem@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
RAMI SALEM
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Technician & Safe Housing Coordinator
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
CODE CASE ACTIVITY REPORT CODE-000010-2025
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Address:07/03/2025Closed Date:CompliantStatus:385 Chaplin Ln
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
01/27/2025Opened Date:Rami SalemAssigned ToCode EnforcementCase Type:
Activity Date Created By Activity Type CommentsActivity Name
01/27/2025 Initial inspection failed on 01/18/2025,
observed fraternal unsactioned event at the
property (rush event) resulting in a land use
permit violation.
InspectionRami Salem 01/18/2025
Generated and mailed a notice of violation to
owner's address along with Director's review
form. Generated and mailed a copy of the
NOV to the tenants as well.
Notice of ViolationRami Salem 01/27/2025
Went and visited property. Spoke with tenants
and fraternity members. Exchanged
information and explained the process of
holding an unsanctioned event in a
non-permitted property and why it is a land
use violation.
MeetingRami Salem 01/27/2025
07/03/2025 I have not observed fraternal activity in more
than a 30 day period.
ClosedRami Salem 07/3/2025
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