To: Building Appeals Board
From: Planning and Building Department
Building Inspection Division
Agenda Section: Appeal Hearing
SUBJECT:
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The appeals filed by Lucas K. Bode and Katie Rockey challenging the Notice and Order of Substandard Housing and Order to Vacate (NOSSHOV) posted on the dwelling by the Humboldt County Building Department staff on October 17, 2024. The appellants dispute the findings that led to the designation of their property as substandard housing and order to vacate, seeking to overturn these determinations.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Appeals:
1. Adopt the Resolution upholding the Notice and Order of Substandard Housing and Order to Vacate dated 10/15/2024
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DISCUSSION:
This hearing is for an appeal to the Building Division posted Notice and Order of Substandard Housing and Order to Vacate as allowed by Humboldt County Code 331-11. The Notice and Order of Substandard Housing and Order to Vacate was posted on 10/17/2024 and an appeal was timely filed on 10/29/2024.
The Building Division's primary responsibility is to ensure the health and safety of our community by enforcing building codes and housing standards. On September 26, 2024, The Chief Building Official of Humboldt County instructed building inspector Rob Edwards to inspect the property at 2335 Togo Street, Eureka, CA, in response to a request from code enforcement related to a search warrant executed by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force. This inspection was vital for evaluating the housing conditions reported at the site.
During the inspection, the Building Inspector identified numerous violations of the 1997 Uniform Housing Code (UHC) and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) adopted by Humboldt County-additionally, several breaches of the Health and Safety Code (HSC) Sections 17910 et seq. The findings pointed to significant hazards that pose a risk to the safety of the occupants. The property and dwel...
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