HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE-000474-2024 (1820 Hope)
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
December 16, 2024
B Jeffrey Blue Trust
10765 Vista Road
Atascadero CA, 93422
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1820 Hope Street. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-117-013
Code Case #: CODE-000474-2024
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. Use Regulation by Zone (SLOMC 17.10.020)
The subject address has been identified as a fraternity/sorority located with the R-A 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 folwing 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 member 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
member 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 (as of June 18th, 2024, pending the most recent notice of violation issued by the city of
San Luis Obispo). Additionally, at least 4 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).
Moreover, upon entering the property at the subject address on 12/13/2024; Community
Development Staff observed that there is Fraternity placard on the wall immediately across
from the entry doorway inside the house, with the name of the fraternity (Theta Chi) and
pictures of the fraternity members clearly presented on it.
As a result of the above-mentioned determination and records, the subject address meets the
defemination of a fraternity/sorority and is subject to the City’s use regulations as cited below.
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 17.10.20:
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 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 17.110.040 (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.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) Compliance with these
regulations is required immediately. 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 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