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Common Residential Code Violations and the primary methods to correct them:
 

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Violation

Description/Compliance requirement

1.

SAMC 8-210(k)

Lack of address on residence.  Provide 4” high numbers in contrasting color.

2.

SAMC 8-667

(Viol. Of NEC 305-3(b)) Temporary electrical power/lighting.  Remove temp lighting.

3.

SAMC 8-1951(a)

Clotheslines or clothing/household fabrics in location visible from public street. Remove clothes/line.

4.

SAMC 8-1951(b)

Driveway, private sidewalk damaged.  Repair driveway/private sidewalk.

5.

SAMC 8-1951(c)

Wall/fence/hedge deteriorated or in disrepair; repaired with dissimilar materials.  Repair.

6.

SAMC 8-1951(d)

Porch/patio/balcony storage limited to plants, plant stands, bbq, patio furniture.  Remove storage.

7.

SAMC 10-89

Occupancy of trailer/mobile home outside of approved park.  Remove occupants and trailer.

8.

SAMC 10-100(a)

Obstructive matter in public right-of-way.  Remove obstruction.

9.

SAMC 16-34(a)

Trash cans remaining in public view.  Remove by midnight of trash day to location not in public view.

10.

SAMC 16-48

Weeds or grass in excess of six inches (6”) above grade.  Mow grass, remove weeds

11.

SAMC 16-48

Accumulation of rubbish/garbage on premises.  Remove rubbish/garbage.

12.

SAMC 16-110

Inoperative vehicle(s) prohibited.  Repair, remove from premises or store in garage inoperative vehicle(s).  Vehicle(s) remaining will be abated.

13.

SAMC 21-5

Business license required.  Obtain license for business activity.

14.

SAMC 41-190(a)

Use not permitted in the district.  Cease the prohibited activity/business.

15.

SAMC 41-190(a)

Auto repair business on residential premises.  Cease repair activity.

16.

SAMC 41-192.2

Violation of Home Occupation regulations.  No signs or devices identifying or advertising Home Occupation; No sales, except mail order; No work, storage, display outside of enclosed structure; No meetings or gatherings which may generate traffic/parking congestion, noise, or disturbance; No use of mechanical equipment, appliance, motor outside enclosed building or which generates noise detectable outside building.  Cease the prohibited activity(ies).

17.

SAMC 41-192.3

Home Occupation Permit required.  Submit application to Planning and obtain HOP.

18.

SAMC 41-239(a)

Landscaping required in front and side yards.  It shall be composed of plant materials and/or other decorative elements such as fountains, ponds, sculptures, walls, fences, and planters. Remove items in front yard that are not permitted such as patio cover, tent structure, swing set/playground toys, etc.

19.

SAMC 41-239(c)

Driveway (paving) width cannot exceed opening of garage. Replace landscaping/remove concrete.

20.

SAMC 41-239(e)

Porte cache (carport structure) must be architecturally compatible with structure.  Remove tarp structure.

21.

SAMC 41-607(e)

Parking of vehicle/boat/trailer in required yard area.  Park only operative vehicles in driveway that leads directly to garage.

22.

SAMC 41-607(e)

Storage in yard/driveway. Remove residential storage to location not visible from public right-of-way. (Garage may not be used for storage – it is required parking for vehicles.)

23.

SAMC 41-607(h)

Commercial vehicles or supplies stored on premises.  Remove vehicles and storage from premises.

24.

SAMC 41-609

Landscaping not maintained.  Plant/water/mow weed/lawns/plants.

25.

SAMC 41-610(a1)

Fence height restrictions in R-zoned front yard - 4’ on designated arterial’; 3’ on non-arterial.  Return fence to approved height.

26.

SAMC 41-610(b)

Permit required for front yard fence in R-zoned district.  Remove fence or contact Planning to obtain No-fee permit.

27.

SAMC 41-610(b2)

Spikes, stakes or sharp objects not permitted on fence.  Remove spikes, stakes or sharp objects from fence.

28.

SAMC 41-610(c)

Chain link fencing not permitted where viewable from public street.  Remove chain link fencing.

29.

SAMC 41-1303(c3)

Garage must be available and accessible for parking of vehicle(s).  Remove boat/trailer from driveway.  Remove storage and/or partitions to make garage available for the parking of vehicle(s).

30.

UBC 103

Wood surfaces not weather protected.  Paint wood surfaces.

31.

UBC 3405

Change of Occupancy - Habitation of garage or shed.  Remove occupants.

 
 
 
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