HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE-000269-2025 (1621 Mccollum)CODE CASE ACTIVITY REPORT CODE-000269-2025
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Address:Closed Date:In ViolationStatus:1621 Mccollum St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
10/01/2025Opened Date:Rami SalemAssigned ToCode EnforcementCase Type:
Activity Date Created By Activity Type CommentsActivity Name
10/03/2025 Investigation into RUSH event advertised on
social media associated with the fraternity
Beta Theta Pi to occur on 9/26/25. After
inspection of all known locations used as a
fraternity associated with the organization
advertising the event, it was determined that
the event took place at 1621 McCollum. There
is no use permit for this location to operate as
a fraternity.
InspectionJohn Mezzapesa 9/26/2025
10/10/2025 Notice of ViolationRami Salem 10/10/2025
Page 1 of 1City of San Luis ObispoOctober 29, 2025
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
October 10th, 2025
Walter Taylot
9702 Terra Lago Ct Unit: Apt 506
Rowlett, TX 75089
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1621 Mc Collum St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-324-006
Code Case #: CODE-000269-2025
Dear Property Owner,
On September 26th, 2025 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 R-1 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).
After inspection, an fraternity sponsored event was documented to have occurred on September 26th, 2025
The subject address has been determined to meet 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).
1621 McCollum St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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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.
If you choose to request a Director’s review of this Notice as described below, please submit a copy
of the event registration held by the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life showing the location in
which the event was held on the date cited above.
A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT.
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) immediately. These
violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Any repeated violation of the same code
sections cited in this notice within 12 months 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
93406, 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) 440-9825 or rsalem@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
RAMI SALEM
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Officer & Safe Housing Coordinator
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
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