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ST. AITSPONSOR: NORA GIERLOFF
ORIGINAL AGENDA D.A1'I:: 3/5/18
AGI :N1u.\ I'PI:\1 TITLE Update on Code Enforcement Activities
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3-5-18
Informational Memorandum dated 2-28-18
A. Code Enforcement Flow Chart
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Tukwila City Council
FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director
BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: February 28, 2018
SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Update
ISSUE
Update the Council on current Code Enforcement activities and status.
BACKGROUND
With the hiring of Da'Juanna Adams as the new Administrative Support Technician Code
Enforcement is now fully staffed.
DISCUSSION
Following are brief summaries of current code enforcement efforts.
Rental Housing Program Renewals
As of February 26, 85% of owners have renewed their 2018 licenses. Late fees will apply
starting March 1St. Rental housing inspections for this year's quadrant are due by September
30th and all but 20% of properties from 2017 have turned in their forms. Staff sends out multiple
reminders to the property owners and managers about these due dates. Those that have not
completed their 2017 inspections have had late fees applied.
Code Enforcement Case Status
Overall, have we opened 36 cases so far in 2018 and closed 19. The average number of days
to close a 2017 case was 48 days, down from 88 days for 2016 cases.
In 2018 the team has decided to emphasize education and outreach about Integrated Pest
Management, Accessory Dwelling Unit changes and sign regulations. If the Council passes an
amnesty ordinance for illegal ADUs the registration and inspection of those units will be a
significant effort for Code Enforcement and Building.
Enforcement Code Update
We are currently working with the City Attorney on developing a policy about short term rentals
and updating our residential use definitions to make sure that there are no gaps or overlaps in
the different terms used in our Building, Rental Housing and Zoning Codes. This will assist us in
enforcing our regulations for boarding houses, dwelling units with multiple kitchens and Air B&B
rentals. The memo will go to Community Development and Neighborhoods on March 13tH
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Case Studies
Vacant Structure (146)ox Tukwila International Blvd)
This structure (former commercial business) has been vacant for several years, and there have
been 2 small fires since 2016. Transients had gained unlawful entry inside, and vandals had
damaged windows and walls and tagged the building with graffiti. The property owner has been
responsive to the City's requests to secure the property, and in January obtained a demolition
permit to remove the structure.
Vacant Structure/Incomplete Construction (162xx 51St Av S)
This small home has stood incomplete for several years, and a new owner purchased the
property in 2017. He recently obtained a demolition permit to remove the old house and re -build
on the site.
Rubbish & Garbage/Illegal Occupation of an RV (148xx 38th Av S)
Property owner had allowed family members to take up residence in a travel trailer stored in the
driveway, and rubbish around the home and garage started accumulating. With the aid of
Tukwila Police and a new property owner, the rubbish and garbage has now been removed and
the unpermitted camping on the property has ceased.
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Unsecured Vacant Structure/Accumulation of Rubbish & Garbage (103xx 51st Av S)
This once vacant property had recently been unlawfully occupied by transients and relatives of
the owner, who moved into the abandoned house, detached garage and 2 RV campers stored
on Beacon Av S behind the home. Tukwila Police had both campers towed and has arrested
several trespassers at that address. Another family member secured the property and the
structures on it and started cleaning up rubbish and garbage. The property is in the process of
being sold and should have a new owner in March.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No budget changes requested.
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ATTACHMENTS
A. Code Enforcement Process Flow Chart
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