Town of Paradise Valley - File #: 16-402

• File #: 16-402
• Version: 1
• Type: Study Session Item
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 11/8/2016
• In control: Town Council
• On agenda: 11/17/2016
• Final action: 11/17/2016
• Title: Adoption of Ordinance Number 2016-08; Property Maintenance/Property Nuisance
• Code sections: 8-1 - Safety, 8-6 - Community Enhancement
• Related files: 16-317, 16-364, 16-242, 16-254, 16-292

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/17/2016	1	Town Council	Adopted	Pass

TO:                         Mayor and Town Council

FROM: Eva Cutro, Community Development Director

DATE: November 17, 2016

CONTACT:

Staff Contact Eva Cutro, 480-348-3522

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AGENDA TITLE:

Title

Adoption of Ordinance Number 2016-08; Property Maintenance/Property Nuisance

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COUNCIL GOALS OR STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS:

•                     Maintain and Improve the Paradise Valley quality of life

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation

Adopt Ordinance Number 2016-08.

Background

BACKGROUND:

The Town Council recently discussed Quality of Life Initiatives to further their goal of maintaining and improving the Paradise Valley quality of life. Property Maintenance/ Property Nuisance was one of the initiatives referred to the Planning Commission for further study.

This item was discussed at the Planning Commission Work Sessions on July 19^th, August 16^th, and September 20^th and at a public hearing on October 4^th.  It was determined that very few revisions are necessary to the Town Code.  The Town of Paradise Valley Construction & Zoning Regulations, the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (adopted as part of the Town Code), and various Articles of Town Code Section 8, Safety, Health, Sanitation, and Nuisance combined cover most property maintenance concerns.

The few Code modifications that are proposed are contained in the attached Ordinance 2016-08.  The majority of changes pertain to property maintenance associated with construction as these concerns were not adequately addressed in the Town Code. 

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

Council discussed Property Maintenance/Property Nuisance at the November 3, 2016 Town Council Work Session.  As a result, the language “in plain view” was added to three sections of the Ordinance.  No further revisions were made to the Ordinance. 

Council also discussed the current compliance protocol.  It was noted that once a violation is reported or discovered Code Compliance conducts a site visit and “in-person” contact is attempted.  If that fails a notice is sent to the owner giving 15 working days to rectify the violation.  A second site visit is conducted and, if necessary, a second notice is sent (return receipt requested) giving 10 working days to remedy the violation.  Lastly, a final inspection is conducted and if the violation remains a citation is written and turned over for prosecution.  Council stated that they were satisfied with this protocol and no revision was necessary.

Attachments:

Town Code Sections pertaining to Property Maintenance

Property Maintenance Code Sections pertaining to residential or SUP maintenance

Town of Paradise Valley Construction & Zoning Regulations

Ordinance 2016-08