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Code Enforcement Action: 1708 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Original title: 1708 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr - Est of George Hodrick - Kevin Smith IPMC/Protective treatment; Roofs and drainage; Exterior walls; Window, skylight, and door frames

Record date · April 18, 2023

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a code enforcement case regarding property maintenance issues at 1708 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., associated with the Estate of George Hodrick and Kevin Smith. The case involves potential fines related to exterior building conditions.

Why it matters

The property owner or estate is facing potential municipal fines for failing to maintain building standards, specifically regarding s, roofing, drainage, walls, and window/door frames.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Estate of George Hodrick

The estate is the subject of a code enforcement action that may result in financial penalties.

Directly affected

Kevin Smith

Named party associated with the property currently under enforcement review.

Key Facts

  • Case #23-105 is currently 'Agenda Ready' for the assessment of fines.
  • The property is located at 1708 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
  • The case involves violations of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).
  • Specific cited issues include: protective treatment, roofs and drainage, exterior walls, and window, skylight, and door frames.
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  • The case was introduced on March 8, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IPMC?
The International Property Maintenance Code is a set of regulations that establishes minimum maintenance standards for existing residential and non-residential structures.
What happens when a property is 'Agenda Ready' for fines?
It means the code enforcement department has prepared the case to be presented to a board or council to officially authorize the assessment of financial penalties against the property owner.

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Standardized Enforcement

The use of specific IPMC categories suggests a standardized municipal approach to property blight remediation.

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