1984, 04-20 Code Violation InvestigationPUILDING/SAFETY CODE VIOLATION INVESTIGATION
ADDRESS: North 2109 Laura Road FILE . N O : 840102Z
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TYPE: Junk DATE.RESOLVED: -:2o - SY
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OWNER: George
Coyle (926-4692)
O N R .ADDRESS : North 2109 Laura Road
PARCEL . N O : 07544-0315
SIZE: 11000
ZIP : 99206
ZONE : Agri
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PROSECUTOR: _ COURT ORDER: DEAD: COMPLIANCE
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September 7, 1984
George W. Coyle
N. 2109 Laura Road
Spokane, WA 99206
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
being stored but rather to provide standards to assure that such storage
does not infringe upon the rights of neighboring 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 your ownership will be required
to be brought into compliance with the enclosed provision by the
effective date of January 7, 1985. Your cooperation will be
appreciated.
Ifyou 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
TLD/ddl
NORTH 811 JEFFERSON
SPOKANE. WASHINGTON 99460.0050
TELEPHONE (509) 456-3675
February 15, 1985
George W. Coyle
N. 2109 Laura Road
Spokane, WA 99206
Dear Mr. Coyle:
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. 2109 Laura Road
Spokane County, parcel number 07544-0315. This property is zoned
Agricultural.
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
public 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 inoperative. Such term shall include, 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
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SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99460.0050
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TELEPHONE (509) 456-3675
George W. Coy le
February 15, 1985
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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 d.te 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
4.17.170 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 will 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.
Sincerely,
DEPARTMENT OF B I��LD%///��ING AND SAFETY
Thomas L. Davis
Zoning Investigator
TLD/dd1