HomeMy WebLinkAboutCurwood violation - appealInvestigation DateVIOLATION2: Outdoor Storage Residential
11/22/2021
Violation Note: On October 11, 2021, I observed outdoor storage in the front and side yards.
Code Text: RMC 4-5-130.B.4 The Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing outdoor storage, the
amended IPMC code states that:
308.2 Allowed residential outdoor storage: For RC and R1 zoned properties, a maximum of 400
square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. For R4, R6 and R8 zoned properties, a
maximum of two hundred (200)square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. For R-10 or R-14
zoned properties, a maximum of 100 square feet may be used for outdoor storage.
308.3 Prohibited areas for outdoor storage: Outdoor storage is prohibited on residentially zoned
property in the following areas: Front yards, Side yards, Slopes greater than 15%, Designated open
spaces or restricted areas, critical areas, including wetland, streams and associated buffer areas
308.4 Emergency access: Outdoor storage areas shall not prevent emergency access to the
residential structure or any other building.
308.5 Business related storage: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall not
be owned by or used in any business or industry including a home occupation business.
308.6 Height limitations: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall be neatly
stacked and not exceed a height of six feet (6'). Tarps may not be utilized for screening outdoor
storage.
Corrective Action: Consolidate outdoor storage to an area no larger than 200 square feet and remove all items from the
front and side yards. This includes the storage shed and the membrane structure.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE -Violation Fine 250.00
Violation 2 Subtotal: 250.00
Total Amount Due: $500.00
Payment of$500.00 must be made within fifteen (15) days of the date of this Finding of Violation.All city codes listed on
this Finding of Violation must be brought into compliance within fifteen (15)days of the date of this Findingof Violation.Y
Invoice to follow.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I have issued this Finding of Violation on
this date and at the location stated above. I certify that I believe by a preponderance of the evidence that the violator
committed the above violation(s).
Signed: Date: i l' 27--ZOZ
Issued By:Jaso Churchill
C e Compliance Inspector
425-430-7235 CITY OF RENTON
jhurchill@rentonwa.gov
DEC 08 2021'
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CITY OF RENTON
Finding of Violation DEC 082021
Second Notice A 9 one Mayor
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Community& Economic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent,Administrator
Issued To: Date: November 22, 2021
Code Case No: CODE21-000093
Robert Curwood Owner(Tax-Payer): Robert Curwood
17240 116th Ave SE Violation Address:
Renton, WA 98058 17240 116th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058-5946
The undersigned City of Renton Code Compliance Inspector hereby certifies and states that a Warning of Violation has
been provided to the named violator and the violation was not eliminated. The Violator has created, permitted to exist,
maintained or failed to eliminate the following violation(s):
VIOLATION 1: Bulky Waste Private Property
Investigation Date
11/22/2021
Code Text: RMC 8-1-4.E Unlawful Storage of Bulky Waste: The City of Renton has adopted regulations that
governs bulky waste. The code states"It shall be unlawful for any person in the city to store,
maintain, keep, retain, dump or accumulate bulky waste on private property in the City".
Bulky waste is defined as "large items of solid waste, including but not limited to items such as
furniture, large household appliances, refrigerators, freezers, oven, ranges, stoves, dishwashers,
water heaters, washing machines, or clothes dryers:junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or any other
oversized solid wastes which would typically not fit into or be permitted for collection as garbage in
garbage cans".
Corrective Action: On October 11, 2021, I observed many items still stored in the front, side yards and truck bed on the
property.
Remove and properly dispose of items stored outside on the property that have no value to you and
may not be stored in a regular garbage container. The items that do hold value to you must be stored
in the back yard area.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE -Violation Fine 250.00
Violation 1 Subtotal: 250.00
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Code Case No: CODE21-000093 Date: November 22, 2021
Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $500.00
17240 116th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058-5946
NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION
The City has elected to establish a non judicial hearing and determination system to enforce Renton Municipal Codes (RMC)civil code
violations.Therefore a code violation penalty, consistent with RMC 1-3-2.P is imposed, not including any costs,fees or assessments.
You may respond in the following manner:
I deny creating, permitting to exist, maintaining or failing to eliminate the violation(s)and I am requesting a hearing to contest this
Finding of Violation.Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Finding of
Violation. Please send me a hearing date. I promise to appear on that date.The administrator must prove by a preponderance of
the evidence that I committed the violation. I understand that under RMC 1-3-2.G that the administrator shall decide whether the
opportunity to be heard will be only in writing or in person, or both.The city is not required to call witnesses to testify at the hearing.
Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2.K,failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Finding of Violation final, and I may be subject to
additional costs if I fail to withdraw or resolve my appeal prior to the hearing date. I also understand that the city has not waived any
rights or remedies under the law.
Appeals should be mailed to: City of Renton Attention:
City Clerk
1055 S Grady Way
Renton,WA 98057
I admit that I have created, permitted to exist, maintained or failed to eliminate the violation(s)and do not need or want any kind of
hearing.As a result, I have enclosed a check or money order(do not send cash)in the amount of$ I understand I am
required to bring the property into compliance with City of Renton Municipal Code. I also understand that if compliance is not
achieved I may be issued additional Findings of Violation with increasing penalties, and or criminally prosecuted. NSF checks will
be treated as failure to respond.
Payment should be made to: City of Renton
Attention: 1st Floor Finance
1055 S Grady Way
Renton,WA 98057
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