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RETURN ADDRESS:
City of Tukwila
Att: Kathryn A. Stetson
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188 -2544
Document Title: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Reference Number(s) of Related Documents: RFA07 -089
Property Owner: Robert J. Bowles
SUBJECT PREMISES: Premises known as 15230 37` Place S., Tukwila, WA
15 2 ADAMS HOME TRS 3 ADD LESS N 20 FT LESS
S 125 FT.
Parcel No: 0043000182
Case No: City of Tukwila Case No. RFA07 -089
Violation: The City of Tukwila inspected the subject premises at the
above referenced address and determined that the following
items may be in violation of the International Property
Maintenance Code. See Attached Notice and Order of
Violation.
CITY OF TUKWILA
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KATHRYN A. STETSON, CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
City of akwila 'v iolation
Q y Code Enforcement
6300 Southcenter Boulevard Notice And Order
1908 Tukwila, WA 98188 Tukwila Municipal Code
(206) 431 -3670
FAX: (206) 431 -3665 8.45.050(D)
The undersigned City of Tukwila Code Enforcement Officer, hereby certifies and states that:
Violation Location: 15230 37th Place S., Tukwila, WA I File RFA07 -089
Owner Name: Robert J. Bowles
Address: 18707 SE Newport Way, Apt. 106
City /State/Zip: Issaquah, WA 98027
is in violation of Tukwila's Municipal Code (TMC),
TMC Chapter. 8.28.020 International Property Maintenance Code adopted (IPMC)
Specifically IPMC 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy. "A structure is unfit
for human occpancy whenever the code official finds that such structure
is unsafe, unlawful or because of the degree to which the structure is in
disrepair or lacks maintenance, in insanitary, vermin or rate infested,
contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination,
sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this
code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the
occupants of the structure or to the public."
IPMC 301.2 Responsibility. "The owner of the premises shall maintain the
structures and extetior property in compliance with thes requirements..."
IPMC 301.3 Vacant structures and land. "All vacant structures and
premises there of or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe,
secure and sanitary condition... so as not to cause a blighting problem or
adversely affect the public health or safety."
IPMC 302.1 Sanitation. "All exterior property and premises shall be
maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition..."
IPMC 302.8 Motor Vehicles. "...no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehcile
shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises..."
IPMC 303.1 Swimming Pools. "Swimming pools shall be maintained in a
clean and sanitary condition and in good repair."
IPMC 307.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. "All exterior property
and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any
accumulation of rubbish or garbage."
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Specifically Notifir 1 ?y Tukwila Police Department of a .cant and unsecured house.
Inspection on April 6, 2007 showed vacam house with broken windows
and doors, at least a foot of water in the basement, four junk vehicles,
broken glass littering the entire driveway and parking areas. The
swimming pool is filled with green, dirty water. The interior of the house
is filled with broken furniture, broken glass, rotting food, and appears to
be occupied by transients. Some photos attached.
Corrective Action required:
Compliance Date May 7, 2007
Corrective Action Secure the house against unlawful entry. Repair and /or replace all broken
windows and doors. Ensure that all locks securely prevent unauthorized
entry.
Remove all junk vehicles.
Remove all debris, broken glass, old appliances and other discards from the
exterior property and the interior of the home.
Drain the swimming pool.
Drain the water accumulation in the basement.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER MAY SUBJECT YOU TO A MONETARY PENALTY OF UP TO $500 PER
DAY FOR EACH DAY THAT THE VIOLATION EXISTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN TMC 8.45.100(2).
ADoeal Provisions:
A person may, within ten days of receipt of this notice, file with the City Clerk a written notice of appeal containing the
following:
1. A heading with the words: "Before the Hearing Officer of the City of Tukwila;
2. A caption reading: "Appeal of giving the names of all appellants participating in the appeal;
3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the property involved in the
notice and order;
4. A brief statement of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to
support the contentions of the appellant or appellants;
5. A brief statement of the relief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed that the notice and order should be
reversed, modified, or otherwise set aside;
6. The signature of all persons named as appellants, and their official mailing addresses;
7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of each appellant as to the truth of the matters
stated in the appeal.
8. The appeal fee for violations in the LDR zone is $100.00 and in all other zones is $200.00. Fees must
accompany the written notice of appeal.
Failure to appeal this Violation Notice and Order shall constitute a waiver of all rights to any additional administrative hearings.
Failure to respond may result in the matter being forwarded to the City Attorney for further action.
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Signed: K v Today's date: April 23, 2007
Name: Kathryn A. Stetson Phone: 206/431 -3682 l
Title: Code Enforcement Officer Email: kstetson@ci.tukwila.wa.us