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
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ZoningZoningVehiclesVehicles
-Inoperable Vehicles-Prohibited Commercial Vehicles-Vehicle Repair-Parking in the Grass
Parking in the GrassParking in the Grass
1717Parking in the Grass
1818
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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4545
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
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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
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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?
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