1984, 05-17 Code ViolationPUILDING/SAFETY CODE VIOLATION INVESTIGATION
ADDRESS: North 3218 Elton F I L E NO: 8401212
DATE .RECEI VED 05/17/84
TYPE: —Cars DATE. RESOLVED
NATURE: Inoperable
CODE.SECTION:
OWNER Robert Gary
ONR-ADDRESS: North 3218 Elton Z I p 99212
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PARCEL .NO: 06543-3910 S I ZE 11760 ZONE AS
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INVESTIGATOR TLD L A S T INSPECT.DATE,
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.PROS.ECUTOR: COURT ORDER DEAD COMPL I ANCE
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September 7, 1984
Robert Gary
N. 3218 Elton
Spokane, WA 99212
Spokane County
department of building & safety
JAMES L. MANSON, DIRECTOR
Re: Storage of Junk or Parts Vehicles, Resolution No. 84 0550
Dear Property Owner:
Laws and regulations in our society are, at times, difficult to
understand and fully comprehend. This is true of zoning ordinances,
which are laws intended to protect and govern the many different uses of
land in Spokane County. It is my responsibility, as the Zoning
Investigator, when the situation arises, to help resolve conflicts
involving the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance.
On July 3, 1984, the Board of County Commissioners passed and adopted by
an ordinance addressing the storage of Junk or Parts Vehicles. The
intent of this ordinance amendment is not to limit the number of vehicles
bei ng stored but rather to provi de standards to assure that such storage
does not i of ri nge upon the ri ghts of nei ghbori ng property owners to have
peaceful enjoyment of their properties. This ordinance does not allow
for the repairing and or dismantling of vehicles for commercial
purposes. Enclosed please find a copy of the ordinance provisions.
In order to allow adequate time for proper notification to property
owners who are storing vehicles, and to encourage compliance, the Board
established January 7, 1985, as the effective date for enforcement..
It is the intent of this letter to advise you that the vehicle(s)
currently being stored on property under y our ownership wi l l be required
to be brought into compliance with the enclosed provision by the
effective date of January 7, 1985. Your cooperation will be
appreciated.
If y ou wish to discuss this amendment, or have any questions, please feel
free to contact me at 456-3765.
Sincerely,
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
Thomas L. Davis
Zoning Investigator
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NORTH 811 JEFFERSON • SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260.0050 • TELEPHONE (509) 456-5675
February 15, 1985
Robert Gary
N. 3218 Elton
Spokane, WA 99212
Dear Mr. Gary :
Spokane County
department of building & safety
JAMES L. MANSON, DIRECTOR
Laws and regulations in our society are, at times, difficult to
understand and fully comprehend. This is true of zoning ordinances,
which are laws intended to protect and govern the many different uses
of land in Spokane County. It is my responsibility, as the Zoning
Investigator, when the situation arises, to help resolve conflicts
involving the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance.
This office has received reports regarding storage of inoperable
vehicles and/or hulks on your property, located at N. 3218 Elton
Spokane County, parcel number 06543-3910. This property is zoned
Agricultural Suburban.
A recent visual inspection by our field inspector indicated, we
believe, that these reports are accurate.
Section 4.03.020(32A) of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance defines
inoperable vehicles as follows:
"Junk or Parts Vehicles shall mean the remnants or remains of a
motorized or non -motorized device capable of being moved upon a
publ i c highway and in, upon, or by which any person or property
is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway and which
is i noperati ve. Such term shall i ncl ude, but not be limited to
vehicle hulks, trailers, semi -trailers, tractors, motorcycles,
trucks, and buses."
Section 4.17.170 requires that storage of inoperable vehicles or
parts thereof shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
1. No "Junk or Parts Vehicles" may be stored within the front,
flanking street, or side yard setback area; and
2. All "Junk or Parts Vehicles" must be completely sight -
screened year-round, from a non -elevated view, by a fence,
hedge, shrubs or (maintained landscaped berm) (natural
landscaped berm).
NORTH 811 JEFFERSON SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260.0050 • TELEPHONE (509) 456-3675
Robert Gary
February 15, 1985
Second Page
It is the intent of this letter to advise you of an apparent zoning
violation and to request compliance within a suitable time frame.
Accordingly, we are of the opinion that since you have now been
informed of the requirements of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance,
a period of 30 days, beginning with the date of this letter, should be
sufficient time in which to bring your property into compliance by
either removing all inoperable vehicles and parts from the property
or by screening the vehicles from view as required in Section
4.1.7.170 noted above.
Do not hesitate to act upon this important matter, since a violation
of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance is a misdemeanor and does
carry a penalty.
If the above mentioned time frame is insufficient, please contact
this office within 7 days in order that an equitable time frame might
be established in which your property wi 1 1 be brought into compliance
with the ordinance requirements.
If you wish to discuss these findings, have any questions, or believe
these allegations to be unfounded, please feel free to contact me at
456-3675.
Si ncerely,
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
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Thomas L. Davis.
Zoning Investigator
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April 15, 1985
Robert Gary
N. 3218 Elton.
Spokane, WA 99212
Dear Mr. Gary:
SpC)t<anc (_,o1111ty
department of building; & safety
JAMES L. MANSON, DIRECTOR
Certified Mail
It has been some time now since .we last contacted you regarding the
storage of inoperable vehicles on your property, located at N. 3218
Elton, Spokane County, parcel number 06543-3910.
A recent visual inspection by our field inspector indicates that
inoperable vehicles are st i 1 1 being stored openly and in violation of
Section 4.17.170 of the County Zoning Ordinance.
As stated in our letter of February 15, 1985, you were given 30 days
to either remove all inoperable vehicles and parts from the property
or to screen the vehicles from view. Placing such vehicles in the
rear yard and screening by a six foot fence would constitute
compliance.
Due to the length of time this matter has been pending, we are of the
opinion that a period of 14 days, beginning with y our receipt of this
letter, should be a sufficient extension of time for you to complete
the process of bringing your property into compliance with the
requirements of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance. If these
matters are not taken care of within the previously mentioned 14
days, we will be unable to grant any further extensions of time and
will have no choice but to forward this case to the Spokane County
Prosecuting Attorney's Office for appropriate legal action without
further notice. A violation of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance
is a criminal offense and does carry a penalty of, " . . . imprisonment
in the County Jail for a maximum term fixed by the court of not more
than ninety (90) days or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of
not more than one thousand dollars ($1,_0.00), or both such
imprisonment and fine."
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Robert Gary
April 15, 1985
Second Page
Please be advised that this is not a matter that will go away if
ignored. I am sure it is important to you, as it
resolve this situation quickly. is to me, that we
Sincerely
CiAI AND SAFETY
Thomas L. Davis
Code Coordinator
TLD/ddI