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Home My WebLink AboutCODE-000012-2025 (395 Grand) 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 Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation (Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation) January 27, 2025 Gianna Demayo 860 Garcia Rd Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBJECT ADDRESS: 395 Grand Ave San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-224-008 Code Case #: CODE-000012-2025 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 395 Grand Ave 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-000012-2025 FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Address:04/08/2025Closed Date:CompliantStatus:395 Grand Ave 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 01/28/2025 01/28/2025 Went and visited property. Spoke with tenants and sorority 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 01/28/2025 Page 1 of 1City of San Luis ObispoOctober 30, 2025