Overview of Overview of The Department of Code The Department of Code

ComplianceComplianceNeighborhood and Neighborhood and

Community Leaders Community Leaders Conference Conference

March 5, 2016March 5, 2016

Mission StatementMission Statement

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The mission of the Department of Code The mission of the Department of Code Compliance is to Compliance is to provide services to protect the provide services to protect the lives, property and environment of our community lives, property and environment of our community by providing a resource of trained professionals by providing a resource of trained professionals that promote and protect the integrity of our that promote and protect the integrity of our neighborhoods. This is accomplished through the neighborhoods. This is accomplished through the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, Virginia enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, Virginia Maintenance Code, Building Codes, Fire Codes, Maintenance Code, Building Codes, Fire Codes, and other safety codes and regulations utilizing and other safety codes and regulations utilizing communication, cooperation and education in communication, cooperation and education in partnership with the community.partnership with the community.

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DCC Org ChartDCC Org ChartJeff Blackford

Director/Building Code Official

Gabe ZakkakMgmt. Analyst

Karen McClellanOperations Manager

Elizabeth PerrySenior Deputy Zoning Administrator

Mike AdamsDivision 1

Jim CiampiniDivision 2

Susan EpsteinDivision 3

Rachael PerrottDivision 4

Steve MasonDivision 5

Grass Program

Partnerships with:Police DepartmentSheriff’s OfficeOffice of the Fire MarshalAnimal ControlHealth DepartmentAdult Protective ServicesChild Protective ServicesDepartment Public WorksLand Development Services

Blight Program

Special Investigations Unit

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Dept. of Code Compliance – Service Dept. of Code Compliance – Service AreasAreas

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Code EnforcementCode Enforcement It’s all about : It’s all about :

• SafetySafety• Community and Neighborhood Community and Neighborhood

StabilizationStabilization• Obtaining ComplianceObtaining Compliance• EducationEducation• EffectivenessEffectiveness

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Consolidated ApproachConsolidated Approach• Zoning OrdinanceZoning Ordinance• Building Code (Unpermitted Building Code (Unpermitted Construction)Construction)• Property Maintenance CodeProperty Maintenance Code• Fire Code (Residential)Fire Code (Residential)•Blight ProgramBlight Program• Grass OrdinanceGrass Ordinance Our Tools for

Success

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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

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Types of ComplaintsTypes of Complaints

ZoningZoning

Family – Related by Blood or Marriage

+ 2 Other Un-related

Four Un-related

Multiple OccupancyMultiple Occupancy

1010

ZoningZoningMultiple Dwelling Units located in a Multiple Dwelling Units located in a

basement or detached structurebasement or detached structure

SleepingFood Preparation

Living Bathroom

1111

ZoningZoning

Outdoor StorageOutdoor Storage Storage YardStorage YardJunk YardJunk Yard

ZoningZoning

1212

Junk Yards/ Storage Yards

ZoningZoning

1313

1414

ZoningZoningBusiness in a Residential DistrictBusiness in a Residential District

1515

ZoningZoning

Complaint received for Multiple OccupancyBusiness in a Residential District

1616

ZoningZoningVehiclesVehicles

-Inoperable Vehicles-Prohibited Commercial Vehicles-Vehicle Repair-Parking in the Grass

Parking in the GrassParking in the Grass

1717Parking in the Grass

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ZoningZoning

Fences Accessory Structures

Zoning Ordinance AmendmentZoning Ordinance AmendmentDonation Drop-Off BoxesDonation Drop-Off Boxes

OverviewOverview ZOA became effective November 18, ZOA became effective November 18,

20152015 Purpose of ZOA was establish a definition Purpose of ZOA was establish a definition

andand specify conditions under which specify conditions under which

permittedpermitted 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 If yes, does it comply with the

regulations?regulations? Not permitted in the Industrial DistrictsNot permitted in the Industrial Districts

Zoning Ordinance AmendmentZoning Ordinance AmendmentDonation Drop-Off Boxes Provisions Donation Drop-Off Boxes Provisions

continuedcontinuedo 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

Zoning Ordinance AmendmentZoning Ordinance AmendmentDonation Drop-Off Boxes Donation 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 parkingo Subject to sight distance provisions of Sect. 2-505o Does not have to be on a site plan

Alternative Lending Alternative Lending InstitutionsInstitutions

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 Distinguishes them from Financial

InstitutionsInstitutions Most existing uses will be nonconforming Most existing uses will be nonconforming

Added a definition to Article 20 Added a definition to Article 20 Added definition to Article 20Added definition to Article 20 ZOA most relevant to DCC for ZOA most relevant to DCC for Non-RUP violations/useNon-RUP violations/use determinationsdeterminations

Alternative Lending Alternative Lending InstitutionsInstitutions

-continued-continued Use limitations in the C-7 and C-8 Commercial Use limitations in the C-7 and C-8 Commercial

District are permitted by right under the following District are permitted by right under the following circumstances:circumstances: Is not located in a Commercial Revitalization District or Is not located in a Commercial Revitalization District or

Commercial Revitalization Area;Commercial Revitalization Area; Located in the building of a shopping center, with all uses within Located in the building of a shopping center, with all uses within

that building connected by party walls;that building connected by party walls; The shopping center is not located adjacent to or across from a The shopping center is not located adjacent to or across from a

public R-O-W from land developed with any public use, place of public R-O-W from land developed with any public use, place of worship, child care center, private school of general education, worship, child care center, private school of general education, quasi-public athletic fields;quasi-public athletic fields;

Daily operations are limited to between 8:00am and 6:00pm; Daily operations are limited to between 8:00am and 6:00pm; No storage and/or sale of automobiles will be permitted onsiteNo storage and/or sale of automobiles will be permitted onsite

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Unpermitted and Uninspected Unpermitted and Uninspected ConstructionConstruction

Building CodeBuilding Code

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Building CodeBuilding CodeWork Done without a Permit or Without Work Done without a Permit or Without

All Required InspectionsAll Required Inspections

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Unpermitted BuildingUnpermitted Building

Building CodeBuilding Code

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Building CodeBuilding Code

Unpermitted and Uninspected Unpermitted and Uninspected ConstructionConstruction

Virginia Maintenance CodeVirginia Maintenance Code

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Virginia Maintenance Code

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Life Safety/ Blocked ExitsLife Safety/ Blocked Exits Unsafe Conditions: Windows Blocked Unsafe Conditions: Windows Blocked

or non-existentor non-existent

3030

Property MaintenanceProperty MaintenanceInadequate Emergency EscapeInadequate Emergency Escape

3131

Property MaintenanceProperty MaintenanceIllegal BedroomsIllegal Bedrooms

AtticUtility Room

3232

Lack of Emergency EgressLack of Emergency Egress

EgressEgress RequirementRequirement

3333

3434

Basement Dwelling UnitBasement Dwelling UnitPlacarded and Vacated Just In Placarded and Vacated Just In

TimeTime

3535

Property Maintenance & Property Maintenance & FireFire

Emergency Egress, Fire HazardsEmergency Egress, Fire Hazards

HoardingHoarding

What is What is "Extreme Hoarding Behavior"?"Extreme Hoarding Behavior"? It is not simply the accumulation of It is not simply the accumulation of

possessions or collections. possessions or collections. It is the accumulation of any thing It is the accumulation of any thing

that contributes to a dangerous that contributes to a dangerous living situation for the person who living situation for the person who is hoarding or for the people is hoarding or for the people living with or around the hoarder.living with or around the hoarder.

Hoarding: Not Always Obvious Hoarding: Not Always Obvious on on ExteriorExterior

Structures may Structures may appear normal appear normal from the street, from the street, but hoarding but hoarding behavior could behavior could pose a serious pose a serious threat to the threat to the occupants and occupants and community.community.

Hoarding: You’ll Know It Hoarding: You’ll Know It When You See ItWhen You See It

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Unsanitary Conditions

Animal HoardingAnimal Hoarding

5050

Animal Hoarders

5151

Fire MarshalFire MarshalOverloading or Illegal Use of Extension CordsOverloading or Illegal Use of Extension Cords

5252

Fire MarshalFire MarshalFire pits/ Outdoor Cooking AreasFire pits/ Outdoor Cooking Areas

Fire MarshalFire MarshalEgressEgress

Inadequate Egress in Bedrooms

Blocked Egress

5454

Storage of Combustibles

Grass ProgramGrass Program

5555

Grass ProgramGrass Program Program runs from April through End Program runs from April through End

of Septemberof September Grass needs to be more than 12 Grass needs to be more than 12

inches highinches high Property needs to be on ½ acre or Property needs to be on ½ acre or

lessless

5656

Blight ProgramBlight Program

5757

5858

How do I make a complaint?How do I make a complaint?Call 703-324-1300 Call 703-324-1300

or go toor go towww.fairfaxcounty.govwww.fairfaxcounty.gov

Complaint ProcessComplaint Process

Verified?Yes NoTimeframe For Compliance

(Verbal / NOV)

Case Closed AsUnfounded

Follow-up Inspection

Initial Visit

Compliance?Case Closed Yes NoSummons

Case # Assigned

Complaint

Reported:•Phone

•Website l

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Litigation OverviewLitigation Overview• If If Violations are not abated Violations 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/ Property Civil Penalties- Zoning Ordinance/ Property MaintenanceMaintenance

• Circuit CourtCircuit Court• Bill of Complaint- Zoning Ordinance/ Property Bill of Complaint- Zoning Ordinance/ Property MaintenanceMaintenance

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Questions?Questions?