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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
August 18,2011
CERTIFIED AND HAND POSTED LETTER
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
Louise Mitchell
P.O. Box 1535
Springfield, Oregon 97477
Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative
Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Building at 753 Centennial, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Mrs. Mitchell:
As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community Services Division, Building
Safety, has determined that the structure located at the above referenced location, also known as
Lane County Assessors Map 1703264313500,753 Centennial Springfield Oregon: forreasons
below, substandard and unsafe buildings as described in the Springfield Building Safety Code
Administrative Code. Lane County Assessment and Taxation records reveal that you are the
owner of this property.
Section 203 of the Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code classifies structures
which are structurally inadequate or dangerous to human life as unsafe. Section 1001 of the
Springfield Housing Code specifies conditions constituting substandard buildings. The
following conditions include but are not limited to conditions existing at the structures identified
above, classifying them as substandard and unsafe buildings.
I. The structure is open and accessible and has created an attractive nuisance. No person in
charge of property shall permit an open, vacant structure which is attractive, dangerous
and accessible to children or which is used for habitation by trespassers. The structure
must be secured to prevent access.
2. Damaged roof coverings and broken windows allow for weather infiltration. Every
structure shall be weather protected to protect structural components from deterioration.
3. The property is not currently served with water service. The Housing Code requires that
each residence shall be provided with hot and cold running water.
4. The property is not currently served with electric service. Where there is electric
power available within 300 feet of the building, such building shall be connected
to electrical power supply.
5. Section 5.002 (1)(4)(10) 4.410 and 4.416 of the Springfield City Code. Improper Storage
and removal of dead organic matter and debris. Used materials. Stored, damaged and/or
inoperable vehicles. Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal.
Because the improper storage and disposition of waste creates a potentially serious public
health hazard, dead organic matter and debris must be stored in covered leak proof
containers and be removed a minimum of once every seven (7) days. It is unlawful to
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Louise Mitchell
P.O. Box 1535
Springfield, Oregon 97477
August 18,2011
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park, store, leave or permit the parking or storage of any licensed or unlicensed motor
vehicle which is in a rusted, wrecked, partially dismantled, inoperable or abandoned
condition, whether attended or not, or any destruction derby vehicles or race cars or any
kind, upon any public or private property within the city, unless completely enclosed
within a legally permitted building that is wholly or entirely enclosed except for doors for
use for ingress or egress. Nothing herein shall prohibit the storage of one (1) vehicle not
in violation of other provisions of this code, where the same is screened from public view
within a legally permitted building or behind a six foot (6') solid fence. Nothing herein
shall prohibit the parking or storing or a licensed, operable legally parked, recreational
vehicle.
Section 204 (b) of the Administrative Code provides procedures where the Building Official may
require vacation of the premises when cited deficiencies represent an immediate hazard to life,
limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants. The structure is currently unoccupied and
the occupancy of this structure may not take.place until the above mentioned unsafe and
substandard conditions are corrected and approved by this office.
Section 202 of the Springfield Housing Code requires that structures classified as
substandard must either be repaired or demolished. Therefore, this is your notice that you
must secure permits to either rebuild or repair the structure where it is deficient, or
demolish it.
Section 104 of the Springfield Building Codes Administrative Code requires that the
repairs must comply with the provisions of the Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and
Electrical Specialty Codes. If the building is to be rebuilt or repaired, plans must be
submitted to this office and permits obtained within 30 days of this notice. If the
structure is to be demolished, appropriate permits must be obtained from this office and
demolition must be started within 30 days of the date of this notice and must be
completed within 60 days.
Any person having any record, title or legal interest in the building may appeal from this Notice
and Order to the Building Board of Appeals, provided that he appeal is made in writing and filed
with the Building Official within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this Notice and
Order. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and
determination of this matter.
Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, you may
contact me at 726-3666.
Building Inspector