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Electronically Recorded King County, WA
Return Address:
CITY CLERK
CITY OF TUKWILA
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
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1 REQUEST FOR COMPLIANCE 2
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1. CITY OF TUKWILA
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1 HOANG LE TONY+LEDA L
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ALLENTOWN ADD
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017900-2690
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Record Date:12/5/2025 4:30 PM King County, WA
City of Tukwila
Code Enforcement
May 22, 2024
File #:
CE24-0079
Violation Location:
12404 50th PI S
Tony Hoang Le and LeDa L. Hoang Le
12404 50th Place South
Parcel:
0179002265
Tukwila, WA 98178
LTS 1, 2, 3, and 4, BLK 12, Allentown
Legal:
Addition
Lot Size:
8,566 sq ft
Person(s) / Business Responsible:
Zoning:
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Tony Hoang Le and LeDa L. Hoang Le
Current Use:
Single Family
For Parcel #'s: 0179002265 & 0179002690
Purchased:
Tony Hoang Le and LeDa L. Hoang
Le purchased the property on
October 16, 2017
File #;
CE24-0080
Adjacent to / Southeast of
Violation Location:
12404 50th PI S
Parcel #:
0179002690
Legal:
LT 80, BLK 12, Allentown Addition
Lot Size:
2,500 sq ft
Zoning:
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Current Use:
Vacant
Purchased:
Tony Hoang Le and LeDa L. Hoang
Le purchased the property on
October 16, 2017
Properties
Southeast corner of 50th PI S and
Location:
S 124th St
Right -of -Way:
50th PI S: 50 ft
S 124th St: 60 ft
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Violation # 1 UNPERMITTED LAND USE - CONTRACTOR STORAGE YARD
Code Reference:
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See Table 18-2 for uses allowed in TUC and Figure 18-1 for uses allowed In Shoreline.
For properties toned LaR, MDRand nd HDR t:&gat are desiRnmed as Commercial RedevOopme i o: Areas (see figure 18 9 or 18-2011, the uses and dee=ebproem standards of
the adjacent ca ntnierc,0 zone arab perm8ated a nd sha[l apply, .subject to the sp>ecik criteria and procedures defined fn'rmc. Pff. o.ttw
Observed Conditions: On May 20, 2024, 1, Arn Tiaole code enforcernent officer for the City of `Tukwila,
observed the backyard of 22404 501m: Pl S, parcel # 0175002255, from ..124'h >t and
there is a carport with an aluminum roof (see enclosed photographs( close to the
back property line amid the visible end N closed Wtlia a white tarp. Along the
southeast side of the yard is a hrge structure with an aluminurn roof and a large
white tarp draped in front. The carport is against / attached to this structure. Along
the back property line, on the north side of the carport are materials and debris that
belong to a construction compariy which inch.ide but not Hvnited to exterWoan
ladders, air compressor, roofing and s'idirg materials, hand tools,, The northwest
corner of the backyard are plastic drums, a small shed, stack of PVC pipes with other
materials, several pliies covered in tarps, a stack of automotive tires.
Observing the adjacent property (parcel # 0170002500( from 50th Pi 5, stacks of
PVC pipe of ci ferent diameters and materials stacked around these pipes that are
used for construction pro,(ects. Across foram these pipes on the backside of the
structure observed from S 11241h St, are materials covered with tarps.
Corrective Action: 1. Cease the operation of the contractor's storage on both properties (parcel #'s
0179002265 and 0179002690.
2. Remove all materials, barrels, piping, and all other items associated with the
contractor's storage yard and the business these are used for from both
properties or store them in an enclosed, permitted structure.
3. Once the two properties are no longer a contractor's storage yard and all items
associated with the business have been removed from the property or properly
stored in an enclosed, permitted structure, this condition must be maintained
for the life of the property.
Compliance Date: September 1, 2014
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Violation # 2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Code Reference:
TMC 18.10.060 Basic Development Standards
Development within the Low -Density Residential District shall conform to the following listed and referenced
standards:
LDR BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum- -- - 6,500 _sq._ft. --
Average lot width (min. 20 ft street 50 feet
frontadwidth), Minimum__
Development Area, maxirnurn (only - --- - -- --75% on lots less than
for single family development) 13,000 sd, ft. up to a maximum of
5,850 sq, ft.
45% on lots greater than or
equal to 13,000 s ft.
Setbacks to yards, mmnimurn:
Front 20 feet
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Front, cteeks or.porches -- - - - -- - 15 -feet. -
Second front 10 feet
Sides 5 feet
- -1 !Fear-------- - ---- 10 feet
Observed Conditions: On May 20, 2024, Is hm "Foole code enforcement: officer for the Oty of "Fukw la,
observed the property with the house (parcel # 0179002265) and the adjacent
property (parcei It 0 79002690) have been covered w th concrete. This concrete is
used for vehicle parking and storage of materilsis used in the construction industry.
Research: Reviewing the City's permit tracking system, I did not find any permits applied for or
issued for the installation of this concrete on either parcel.
Corrective Action: 1. Bring both properties into compliance with Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)
18.10.060 Basic Development Standards.
Contact a City of Tukwila Planner for information regarding Basic Development
Standards. Call 206-431-3670 and ask to speak with a planner. Please tell the
planner the case number.
2. If concrete or other materials must be removed to bring the properties into
compliance, the removed materials must be removed from the properties and
disposed of at a facility that accepts these materials.
3. Once the materials have been removed, the bare soil must be mitigated with
landscape quality soils and reseeded with grass seed.
4. Once both properties have been brought into compliance, this condition must
be maintained for the life of the property.
Compliance Date: September 1, 2024
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Violation # 3 PARKING REQUIREMENT - EXCEEDS MAXIMUM PARKING SURFACE AREA
Code Reference:
TMC 18.56.065 Residential Parking and Storage Requirements
A. Parking and vehicle storage limitations on properties devoted to single-family residential use shall be as
follows:'
1. Motor vehicles on property devoted to single-family residential use shall be parked on an approved durable
uniform surface that is designed to retain surface water on-site and without causing impacts. If necessary,
surface water may drain to street if no other design is feasible. Motor vehicles, other than those specified in
TMC Section 18.56.065.A.2, shall not be parked in setbacks except in front or secondary front -yard setbacks
from streets, when in a driveway that provides access to an approved parking location, and is in
conformance with TMC Title 18, as that
title currently exists or as it may be subsequently amended. Parking in the rear setback for a single-family
home is permitted where the parking is connected to a rear alley.
2. Recreational vehicles, boats or trailers shall be parked, kept or stored on an approved durable uniform
surface and shall not be parked, kept or stored in required front yard setbacks, except for a driveway.
Recreational vehicle parking in the side or rear yard setbacks is allowed, provided no recreational vehicle is
parked so as to prevent access by emergency responders to all sides of a structure.
3. No more than 50% of the front yard or 800 square feet, whichever is smaller, may be approved durable
uniform surface. An approved durable uniform surface exceeding this requirement prior to August 25, 2004
may be maintained, but shall not be expanded. The Director of Community Development may approve
exceptions to this requirement for an access driveway, particularly on pie -shaped or other odd shaped lots
where it is infeasible to meet this requirement.
Observed Conditions: On May 20, 2024, ly Jim Tcroie code enforcement officer f'Ns the City of "Tu kwnla,
observed the backyard and both side yards have been cornpleteiy covered with
concrete. VeNcles are parking in the backyard and both side yards.
Research: Reviewing aerial photographs beginning on July 7, 2017, the property with the
house (parcel # 0179002265) had gravel on majority of the backyard, but the side
yard is still bare soil. The gravel in the backyard allows access to S 124th St.
The front and the other side yard have been completely covered with landscape
stone to create a patio.
The adjacent parcel, parcel # 0179002690, is covered in concrete with access to 50th
PI S.
Corrective Action: 1. Bring both properties into compliance with Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)
18.56.065 Residential Parking and Storage Requirements.
Contact a City of Tukwila Planner for information regarding Residential Parking
and Storage Requirements. Call 206-431-3670 and ask to speak with a planner.
Please tell the planner the case number.
2. If concrete or other materials must be removed to bring the properties into
compliance, the removed materials must be removed from the properties and
disposed of at a facility that accepts these materials.
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3. Once the materials have been removed, the bare soil must be mitigated with
landscape quality soils and reseeded with grass seed.
4. Once both properties have been brought into compliance, this condition must
be maintained for the life of the property.
Compliance Date: September 1, 2014
Violation # 4 BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED
Code Reference:
• 2021 IRC R105.1 (as adopted by TMC 16.04.020) Required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent who
intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or
structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such
work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
• 2021 IRC R105.1 (as adopted by TMC 16.04.020) Types of inspections. For on-site construction, from
time to time the building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or
cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as
completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this
code.
• 2021 IRC R105.1 (as adopted by TMC 16.04.020) Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit
holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the
duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for
inspection of such work.
• 2021 IRC R105.1 (as adopted by TMC 16.04.020) Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the
point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official.
The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the
portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent
of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply
shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building
official.
Observed Conditions: On May 20„ 2024, I, DHrr "Poole code enforcement officer for the.. City of'TukwHa,
observed the subject property with the house (parcel 0 0129002265)" a carport and
one Hong structure Ilocate.d along the south property Hine has been constructed. On
the adjacent property, #x 0179002690, is a storage shed greater than 120 sq ft.
On the subject property, (parcel #t 01.79002265) located along S124" Eta a cinder
block wall has been constructed. This wall is over five (5) feet in height. There are
cinder block walls less than three (3) feet in height constructed beneath the
wirought iron fencing located along the north and west side of the properties" too.
The two gates, one on S 124"° St and one on 50ph FI S, and the "walk through" gate
on 50111 Pl S, Al have two columns constructed on either side of these gates.
Research: Reviewing the City's permit tracking system, there are no building permit
applications being reviewed or have been issued for either property for the
construction of the carport, the structure attached to and west of the carport, the
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structure built on the adjoining / south property, the cinder block wall, and the four
(4) columns.
Corrective Action: 1. Obtain a Single -Family Residential Remodel and Addition for the construction of
the carport and the structure(s) located next to the carport and the south
property line, the cinder block wall, and the four (4) columns. Submit complete
permit(s), plans, and any other required documents by the compliance date
stated below.
2. Additional permits maybe required which include but are not limited to
electrical, plumbing and gas, mechanical.
3. If the carport and the adjoining structures cannot obtain the required permits,
the repair to all structures is to costly, or they are constructed within the
required setbacks, all structures must be removed by the compliance date
stated below.
4. There is no primary use on the adjacent property, # 0179002690, therefore the
large storage shed must be removed by the compliance deadline stated below.
5. Once all structures have been brought into compliance, permitted, or removed,
maintain this condition for the life of the property.
Compliance Date: September 1, 2024
Violation # 5 HOME OCCUPATION
Code Reference:
TMC 18.50.240 Home Occupations
A. Home occupations shall meet the following standards:
1. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the surrounding residential development;
2. No home occupation shall be conducted in any accessory building. This provision shall not apply to adult
family homes as defined in RCW 70.128.010 or community facilities as defined in RCW 72.05.020;
3. Traffic generated by a home occupation shall not exceed two (2) visitors at any given time, and no more
than eight (8) total two-way visitor and non-resident employee trips per day;
4. The number of vehicles associated with a home occupation shall not exceed two (2) vehicles and must be
parked on-site. Vehicles associated with the business shall not exceed:
a. A gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds (Class 1 or Class 2);
b. A height often (10) feet; or
c. A length of 22 feet;
5. An off-street parking space shall be made available for any non-resident employee. All parking spaces shall
meet all development standards;
6. The business shall not involve more than one person who is not a resident of the dwelling. This provision
shall not apply to adult family homes as defined in RCW 70.128.010 or community facilities as defined in RCW
72.05.020; and
7. Outdoor storage of materials associated with a home occupation is prohibited. (Ord. 2718 §4,2023)
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Observed Conditions: On May 20, 2024, I, Mai Toole code enforcement officer for the City of'TuVw9a,
observed both parcels' materials i'br a construction business stored throughout each
property. l also observed a large commercial truck parked at the property,
Research: Reviewing WA State Department of Revenue, I did not find any endorsements for
the City of Tukwila Business License.
Corrective Action: 1. Bring both properties, parcels # 0179002265 and # 0179002690, into
compliance with Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) 18.50.240 Home Occupations.
2. Once both properties have been brought into compliance, maintain this
condition for the life of the property.
Compliance Date: September 1, 2014
NOTE: Permit applications are now only being accepted electronically.
The City's Permit Center website is htt ads. w�yw:tu y_vilaw4, gov dp -trti7ents rrrreLcen
Phone: (206) 431-3670 Email: aermlts jukwllaWA.Fov
Office Location : 6300 Southcenter Blvd., #100, 98188
Phone, email, and virtual appointment assistance hours:
• Monday— Friday, 8:30 am —4:00 pm.
In-person assistance hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am — 4:00 pm.
This is a request for compliance, pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code 8.45.050. The City has determined that
one or more violations of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) exist on the above referenced property. You must
complete the corrective action(s) noted above by the compliance date indicated. This is your final notice. If
you fail to take the required corrective action, the City may issue a Notice of Violation and Order.
Clean, safe attractive neighborhoods are our goal and compliance support is our specialty. If you are
experiencing extenuating circumstances, please contact us to discuss your options and pathways to
compliance.
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Respectfully,
Code Enforcement Officer: Jim Toole
Telephone: 206-431-3676
Email: mea oole, tukwilawa. ov
Enclosure(s): Single Family Residential Remodel and Addition permit checklist
NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ORDER - Per TMC § 8.45.070
TMC 8.45.120 Penalties
A. VIOLATIONS OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE:
2. Notice of Violation and Order:
a. A Notice of Violation and Order shall carry with it a cumulative monetary penalty of $2SO.00 per day for each
violation from the compliance date until compliance with the Notice of Violation and Order is achieved.
NOTE:
TMC 18.56.065 Residential Parking and Storage Requirements
A. Parking and vehicle storage limitations on properties devoted to single-family residential use shall be as
follows:
5. No more than six motor vehicles shall be parked on a single-family residential property of 13,000 square feet
or less outside of a carport or enclosed garage for a period of more than 48 hours. For purposes of this section,
"single-family residential property" means any parcel containing a single-family residence or multiple parcels
combined containing one single-family residence, typically identified by a single address located in the LDR zone.
The parking limitations in this subsection shall apply to all motor vehicles as defined by state law with the
exception of motorcycles and mopeds.
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