Overview of The Department of Code Compliance
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The Department of Code Compliance focuses on protecting community safety and property through enforcement of various codes and regulations while collaborating with local agencies. It addresses common issues such as unpermitted construction, overcrowding, and blight through education and compliance initiatives. The document outlines the mission, services, and common complaints, as well as the process for reporting violations and potential legal actions if issues aren't resolved.
Overview of The Department of Code Compliance
- 1. Overview ofOverview of The Department of CodeThe Department of Code ComplianceCompliance Neighborhood and CommunityNeighborhood and Community Leaders ConferenceLeaders Conference March 5, 2016March 5, 2016
- 2. Mission StatementMission Statement 22 The mission of the Department of Code ComplianceThe mission of the Department of Code Compliance is tois to provide services to protect the lives, propertyprovide services to protect the lives, property and environment of our communityand environment of our community by providing aby providing a resource of trained professionals that promote andresource of trained professionals that promote and protect the integrity of our neighborhoods. This isprotect the integrity of our neighborhoods. This is accomplished through the enforcement of the Zoningaccomplished through the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, Virginia Maintenance Code, BuildingOrdinance, Virginia Maintenance Code, Building Codes, Fire Codes, and other safety codes andCodes, Fire Codes, and other safety codes and regulations utilizing communication, cooperation andregulations utilizing communication, cooperation and education in partnership with the community.education in partnership with the community.
- 3. 33 DCC Org ChartDCC Org Chart Jeff Blackford Director/Building Code Official Gabe Zakkak Mgmt. Analyst Karen McClellan Operations Manager Elizabeth Perry Senior Deputy Zoning Administrator Mike Adams Division 1 Jim Ciampini Division 2 Susan Epstein Division 3 Rachael Perrott Division 4 Steve Mason Division 5 Grass Program Partnerships with: Police Department Sheriff’s Office Office of the Fire Marshal Animal Control Health Department Adult Protective Services Child Protective Services Department Public Works Land Development Services Blight Program Special Investigations Unit
- 4. 44 Dept. of Code Compliance – ServiceDept. of Code Compliance – Service AreasAreas
- 5. 55 Code EnforcementCode Enforcement It’s all about :It’s all about : • SafetySafety • Community and NeighborhoodCommunity and Neighborhood StabilizationStabilization • Obtaining ComplianceObtaining Compliance • EducationEducation • EffectivenessEffectiveness
- 6. 66 Consolidated ApproachConsolidated Approach • Zoning OrdinanceZoning Ordinance • Building Code (Unpermitted Construction)Building Code (Unpermitted Construction) • Property Maintenance CodeProperty Maintenance Code • Fire Code (Residential)Fire Code (Residential) •Blight ProgramBlight Program • Grass OrdinanceGrass Ordinance Our Tools for Success
- 7. 77 Common Complaints:Common Complaints: Multiple Occupancy / OvercrowdingMultiple Occupancy / Overcrowding Outdoor/Excessive Outdoor StorageOutdoor/Excessive Outdoor Storage Unpermitted ConstructionUnpermitted Construction Multiple DwellingsMultiple Dwellings Parking on the GrassParking on the Grass Inoperable VehiclesInoperable Vehicles Business in Residential AreasBusiness in Residential Areas Vehicle RepairVehicle Repair HoardingHoarding
- 8. 88 Types of ComplaintsTypes of Complaints
- 9. ZoningZoning Family – Related by Blood or Marriage + 2 Other Un-related Four Un-related Multiple OccupancyMultiple Occupancy
- 10. 1010 ZoningZoning Multiple Dwelling Units located in aMultiple Dwelling Units located in a basement or detached structurebasement or detached structure SleepingFood Preparation Living Bathroom
- 11. 1111 ZoningZoning Outdoor StorageOutdoor Storage Storage YardStorage Yard Junk YardJunk Yard
- 12. ZoningZoning 1212 Junk Yards/ Storage Yards
- 14. 1414 ZoningZoning Business in a Residential DistrictBusiness in a Residential District
- 15. 1515 ZoningZoning Complaint received for Multiple Occupancy Business in a Residential District
- 16. 1616 ZoningZoning VehiclesVehicles -Inoperable Vehicles -Prohibited Commercial Vehicles -Vehicle Repair -Parking in the Grass
- 17. Parking in the GrassParking in the Grass 1717Parking in the Grass
- 19. Zoning Ordinance AmendmentZoning Ordinance Amendment Donation Drop-Off BoxesDonation Drop-Off Boxes OverviewOverview ZOA became effective November 18, 2015ZOA became effective November 18, 2015 Purpose of ZOA was establish a definitionPurpose of ZOA was establish a definition andand specify conditions under which permittedspecify conditions under which permitted Private property only; not R-O-WPrivate property only; not R-O-W New type of accessory useNew type of accessory use Definition added to Article 20Definition added to Article 20 Can it be on the property?Can it be on the property? If yes, does it comply with the regulations?If yes, does it comply with the regulations? Not permitted in the Industrial DistrictsNot permitted in the Industrial Districts
- 20. Zoning Ordinance AmendmentZoning Ordinance Amendment Donation Drop-Off Boxes ProvisionsDonation Drop-Off Boxes Provisions continuedcontinued o Permitted only in • C-5 through C-9 zoning districts on lots at least 40,000 square feet in area • Commercial areas of a Planned Development District, where shown on an approved development plan • Any residential district where the principal use of the development is not residential in nature • In conjunction with new/amended SP, RZ, or SE approval for another use (and shown on plan) • Require written permission to locate on property; to be provided to County on request • Not permitted in Industrial Districts
- 21. Zoning Ordinance AmendmentZoning Ordinance Amendment Donation Drop-Off BoxesDonation Drop-Off Boxes continuedcontinued o Maximum of 2 boxes on any 1 lot, in a contiguous area of maximum of 120 square feet o Max. dimensions: 7’ x 6’ x 6’ o Permitted in any yard (setback) except minimum front yard, and shall be screened from view from the first-story window of any neighboring dwelling o Restrictions on location on a lot - prohibited in landscaping/ open space areas, and screening requirement o Allowed in areas of excess parking o Subject to sight distance provisions of Sect. 2-505 o Does not have to be on a site plan
- 22. Alternative Lending InstitutionsAlternative Lending Institutions OverviewOverview ZOA became effective November 18, 2015ZOA became effective November 18, 2015 Purpose of ZOA was to establish a definition andPurpose of ZOA was to establish a definition and specify conditions under which permittedspecify conditions under which permitted Distinguishes them from Financial InstitutionsDistinguishes them from Financial Institutions Most existing uses will be nonconformingMost existing uses will be nonconforming Added a definition to Article 20Added a definition to Article 20 Added definition to Article 20Added definition to Article 20 ZOA most relevant to DCC forZOA most relevant to DCC for Non-RUP violations/useNon-RUP violations/use determinationsdeterminations
- 23. Alternative Lending InstitutionsAlternative Lending Institutions -continued-continued Use limitations in the C-7 and C-8Use limitations in the C-7 and C-8 Commercial District are permitted by rightCommercial District are permitted by right under the following circumstances:under the following circumstances: Is not located in a Commercial Revitalization District orIs not located in a Commercial Revitalization District or Commercial Revitalization Area;Commercial Revitalization Area; Located in the building of a shopping center, with allLocated in the building of a shopping center, with all uses within that building connected by party walls;uses within that building connected by party walls; The shopping center is not located adjacent to orThe shopping center is not located adjacent to or across from a public R-O-W from land developed withacross from a public R-O-W from land developed with any public use, place of worship, child care center,any public use, place of worship, child care center, private school of general education, quasi-publicprivate school of general education, quasi-public athletic fields;athletic fields;
- 24. 2424 Unpermitted and Uninspected ConstructionUnpermitted and Uninspected Construction Building CodeBuilding Code
- 25. 2525 Building CodeBuilding Code Work Done without a Permit or Without AllWork Done without a Permit or Without All Required InspectionsRequired Inspections
- 26. 2626 Unpermitted BuildingUnpermitted Building Building CodeBuilding Code
- 27. 2727 Building CodeBuilding Code Unpermitted and Uninspected ConstructionUnpermitted and Uninspected Construction
- 28. Virginia Maintenance CodeVirginia Maintenance Code 2828 Virginia Maintenance Code
- 29. 2929 Life Safety/ Blocked ExitsLife Safety/ Blocked Exits Unsafe Conditions: Windows Blocked orUnsafe Conditions: Windows Blocked or non-existentnon-existent
- 30. 3030 Property MaintenanceProperty Maintenance Inadequate Emergency EscapeInadequate Emergency Escape
- 31. 3131 Property MaintenanceProperty Maintenance Illegal BedroomsIllegal Bedrooms Attic Utility Room
- 32. 3232 Lack of Emergency EgressLack of Emergency Egress
- 34. 3434 Basement Dwelling UnitBasement Dwelling Unit Placarded and Vacated Just InPlacarded and Vacated Just In TimeTime
- 35. 3535 Property Maintenance & FireProperty Maintenance & Fire Emergency Egress, Fire HazardsEmergency Egress, Fire Hazards
- 36. HoardingHoarding
- 37. What isWhat is "Extreme Hoarding Behavior"?"Extreme Hoarding Behavior"? It is not simply the accumulation ofIt is not simply the accumulation of possessions or collections.possessions or collections. It is the accumulation of anyIt is the accumulation of any thing that contributes to athing that contributes to a dangerous living situation for thedangerous living situation for the person who is hoarding or for theperson who is hoarding or for the people living with or around thepeople living with or around the hoarder.hoarder.
- 40. Hoarding: Not AlwaysHoarding: Not Always Obvious onObvious on ExteriorExterior Structures mayStructures may appear normalappear normal from the street,from the street, but hoardingbut hoarding behavior couldbehavior could pose a seriouspose a serious threat to thethreat to the occupants andoccupants and community.community.
- 41. Hoarding: You’ll Know ItHoarding: You’ll Know It When You See ItWhen You See It
- 43. 4343
- 51. 5151 Fire MarshalFire Marshal Overloading or Illegal Use of Extension CordsOverloading or Illegal Use of Extension Cords
- 52. 5252 Fire MarshalFire Marshal Fire pits/ Outdoor Cooking AreasFire pits/ Outdoor Cooking Areas
- 53. Fire MarshalFire Marshal EgressEgress Inadequate Egress in Bedrooms Blocked Egress
- 56. Grass ProgramGrass Program Program runs from April through End ofProgram runs from April through End of SeptemberSeptember Grass needs to be more than 12 inchesGrass needs to be more than 12 inches highhigh Property needs to be on ½ acre or lessProperty needs to be on ½ acre or less 5656
- 58. 5858 How do I make a complaint?How do I make a complaint? Call 703-324-1300Call 703-324-1300 or go toor go to www.fairfaxcounty.govwww.fairfaxcounty.gov
- 59. Complaint ProcessComplaint Process Verified?Yes No Timeframe For Compliance (Verbal / NOV) Case Closed As Unfounded Follow-up Inspection Initial Visit Compliance?Case Closed Yes No Summons Case # Assigned Complaint Reported: •Phone •Website l
- 60. 6060 Litigation OverviewLitigation Overview • IfIf Violations are not abatedViolations are not abated • Further action is necessaryFurther action is necessary • General District CourtGeneral District Court • Building CodeBuilding Code • Fire CodeFire Code • Civil Penalties- Zoning Ordinance/ PropertyCivil Penalties- Zoning Ordinance/ Property MaintenanceMaintenance • Circuit CourtCircuit Court • Bill of Complaint- Zoning Ordinance/ PropertyBill of Complaint- Zoning Ordinance/ Property MaintenanceMaintenance
Editor's Notes
- #21: In terms of where they could be located, the amendment limits these containers to (read Slide) DDOB are accessory structures, so changes to already approved special permit/special exception uses would be evaluated as minor modifications on a case by case basis, based on whether or not such containers would be considered in substantial conformance with the original approval. [NOTE if asked: Also note that the allowance for residential districts is with respect to principal nonresidential uses, not accessory uses to principal residential uses (i.e. community pools or recreation facilities of residential communities).]
- #22: The amendment allows a maximum of 2 boxes on a lot, in a single contiguous area to allow for more efficient compliance These containers would be permitted in any yard except the minimum required front yard and are required to be screened from view of 1st story of adj. dwelling Boxes are also not allowed in any required open space area, transitional screening yard, landscaped area, on any private street, sidewalk or trail, in any required parking space, or any location that blocks or interferes with onsite circulation; in compliance with fire and buildings codes. Note that boxes would be allowed in excess parking located on-site only; not in parking specifically required under site plan compliance.
- #37: ““We do not know all the answers. But, we do have seem many versions of the behavior. "Extreme Hoarding Behavior" is usually a symptom of a mental/physical illness. A number of different illnesses can cause the symptom. Some of the most common mental/physical illnesses that can cause "Extreme Hoarding Behavior" are: obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, dementia and other forms of brain deterioration, clinical depression, substance abuse, infections of various kinds, and nutritional deficiencies. There may be other illnesses that can cause the symptom as well. Many of these illnesses can be treated. To know if they can be treated a thorough evaluation is necessary. A mental health evaluation by a multi-disciplinary team that includes a psychiatrist is a good place to start. Primary care physicians, neurologists, and other medical professionals may also be helpful.””
- #38: This is not about hobbies or eccentricities of people. It is not about unkempt homes that devalue the neighborhood. "Extreme Hoarding Behavior" is the collection of any thing--e.g.: clothes, food, magazines, trash, animals, anything at all--in such a way that it contributes to a dangerous living situation for the person who is hoarding or for the people living with or around the hoarder.
- #41: Fire Call - SFH - 911 hang-up calls Husband a Lawyer, Wife foreign MD 2 sets of twins under 5 years Fire Call - SFH - burned 1/2 hr after placard, Backhoe search Series of SFH Mother / Daughter moving between FFX to Arl to MD Police Call - Condo Dead Body Search Senior Computer Analyst for MD State Police