Resolution 6670 - Laserfiche WebLink

( 3. IPMC§404.3: Habitable spaces hallways, corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet moms and habitable basement areas, shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. 4. IPMC§404.4.4: Kitchens and non-habitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes. 5. IPMC§108.1.5.1(1): Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to the requirements of existing buildings. 6. IPMC§108.1.3: A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities of other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. 7. EMC§1.20.010(E): "Repeat violator"means any person, firm, corporation, association, or agent thereof who has had any order issued pursuant to the provisions in this chapter, including any order issued subsequent to a hearing, any stipulated order and any default order, and within twenty-four months of the issuance of such order commits or allows to be committed a new and separate violation of a same or similar chapter of the Everett Municipal Code that is enforceable under this chapter, regardless of location. Conclusions of Law Based on Above Findings: 1. By maintaining the property with junk, trash, litter, lumber and other similar debris discarded on the above mentioned property, the Respondents Karen D. Loth and Andrew G. Armitage have violated EMC §8.20.020 (A). This violation is a public nuisance. 2. By maintaining the property with vehicle parts discarded on the above mentioned property, the Respondents Karen D. Loth and Andrew G. Armitage have violated EMC § 8.20.020(G). This violation is a public nuisance. 3. By allowing the cellar to be converted to living space without benefit of permits on the above mentioned property, Respondents Karen D. Loth and Andrew G. Armitage have violated IRC § R105.1. 4. By allowing the unlawfully converted cellar to be occupied for residential purposes in the above mentioned property, Respondents Karen D. Loth and Andrew G. Armitage have violated IPMC § 403.3, 404.4.4, 108.1.5.1. The property is condemned as unfit for human occupancy pursuant to IPMC §108.1.3. 5