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DIRECTOR,S DECISION AFTER REVIEW OF
NOTTCE TO CORRECT/NOTICE OF VIOLATION
December 3,2025
Henrik Nielsen
Subject Address:146 Stenner Street, San Luis Obisoo. CA 93405 APN:052-193-030
Case #: CODE-000278-2025Action Reviewed: SLOMC $ 17.10.020 Use Regulated bv Zone
Date of Notice: October 21.2025 Date of Request for Directorrs Review: October 30, 2025
pursuant to Section 1,.24.090 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code the Community Development
Director or designee shall review all contested notices to correct and/or notices of violation. The
Director's designee has reviewed your submitted request for review and has made the following
determination:
The Request is denied and the action{s) reviewed is UPHELD
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The request concerning SLOMC 5 L7.10.020 regarding an unpermitted fraternity has been denied and
the action reviewed is UPHELD. After review of the evidence, it is clear that the location meets the
definition of a fraternity pursuant to San Luis Obispo Municipal Code S 17.156.01.4:
Residence for cottege or university students who ore members of o social or educotional
associotion that is offilioted ond in good standing with the California Polytechnic Stote University
ond where such an association olso holds meetings or gatherings.
pursuant to the City's Land Use Regulations (SLOMC S 17.10.020), a Conditional Use Permit is required
for the operation of a fraternity or sorority. As a part of the investigation that led to the determination
in the issued notice, a fraternity was verified to have advertised a fraternity sponsored event to take
place at the subject address (See below figures). A subsequent inspection performed on the day of the
advertised event confirmed an event associated with a fraternity. Additionally, city staff confirmed with
the residents that members of the fraternity live at the subject address.
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Fraternity & Sorority Life. lf you can provide verification from this office that an event on September 28,
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the violation may be retracted.
please take action to correct the code violation. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of an
Administrative Citation and a fine or other enforcement action.
Subsequent violations of the above-stated Codes within the next twelve months may result in the
immediate issuance of additional Administrative Citations and further enforcement action.
This decision is not appealable, but any challenges to the director's decision may be raised os port of on
oppeol from an administrotive citotion (if an administrative citation has been issued or is subsequently
issued in connection with the Notice) pursuant to Section !.24.IOO'
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining your property and in preserving the beauty and unique
character of our City.
Since
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development REQUEST FOR DIRECTOR'S REV IEW
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Email: code@slocity.org
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Hey Henrik,
Just wanted to let you know that the city dropped off a "Notice to Correct Code Violation, at 146
Stenner yesterday. It looks like it's just a *u*ing, not a fine, but they're saying the house is being
used as afratemitylsorority in an R-l zone. (146 Stenner is located in ttre R-4 Zone).
From what I can tell, their only "evidence" is that the address was printed on a recruitment flyer they
picked up on campus, and there haven't been any inspections or complaints tied to the p.op.ity
itself.
The letter states that you have five days to request a Director's Review if you wish to dispute it,
which may be worthwhile to avoid it becoming a citation later.
All of us here are on separate leases, and we are not all in a fraternity, nor do we operate as one, so it
seems like they're overreaching a bit.
Let me know how you want to handle it, I can send you a scan of the notice and our lease copies if
that helps.
Thanks,
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Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
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Nielsen Henrik N Trust
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 146 Stenner St. San is Obisoo. CA 93405 APN:052-193-030
Code Case #: CODE -000278-2025
Dear Property Owner,
On0912812025 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 has been with
a use and is
in Table 2-of the
attached table for specific uses allowed by zone. The cit)' defines a Fraternity/Sorority as:
Residence for collepe or universitv students who are members of social or educational
association that is affiliated and in good standing with the California Pob)technic State UniversiU
andwhere such an association also holds meetings or gatherings. (SLOMC 17.156.0141.
event 0912812025
address has been determined to meet the definition of a fraternity/sorority and is subject to the City's use
resulations as cited below.
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code $ 17.10.020:
(/se regulations by zone. Allowed uses, (Jses within zones shall be regulated as setforth in Table 2-l: 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
In Table 2-l shall have these
A The use is allowed as a matter of right.
The use requires a minor use permit approved by the director, as
provided in Sectionl7.I I0.030 (Procedure-Minor Use Permit).
MUP
CUP The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the planning
commission, as provided in SectionlT.l10.040 (Procedure-
Conditional Use Permit).
146 Stenner 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 groundfloor.
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 fraternitylsorority 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 vou choose to request a Director's review of this Notice as described below. please submit a copv
of the event resistration held bv the office of Fraternitv & Sororitv Life showins the location in
which the event was held on the dafe cifed 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) immediatelv. These
violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Any repeated violation of the same code
sections cited in this notice 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,
?tfilt'l S/4/97/t
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Officer & Safe Housing Specialist
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Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
10/21/2025
Residents
146 Stenner St,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 146 Stenner St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-193-030
Code Case #: CODE -000278-2025
Dear Property Owner,
On 09/28/2025 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 09/28/2025The 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).
146 Stenner St,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
10/21/2025
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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 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 Specialist
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review