Owner of 1913 North Central told to maintain property after recurring violations

The municipal magistrate told the owner of 1913 North Central Avenue on Tuesday that the property must be kept up after repeated code violations for overgrown grass and exterior disrepair. The case, recorded as EEN25-237 and listed under Davis Homes LLC, was reported by code enforcement as presently in compliance, but staff said the property has required repeated contacts.

The magistrate said the city would prefer voluntary compliance rather than repeated hearings and fines. “If we have to see this again, it becomes a recurring event and that puts you in a very untenable situation of potentially double fines,” the magistrate said. Kyle Davis, who identified himself as the property's owner, told the magistrate he would add the property to his calendar and try to keep up with mowing and repairs.

Code enforcement staff described the principal recurring issues as overgrown grass and earlier soffit damage; staff said the structural repairs have been completed. One code enforcement speaker noted that the front yard area is rock with weeds emerging and suggested spot treatment to remove weeds in lieu of mowing for that area. The magistrate suggested that, in summer, maintenance intervals of no more than about three weeks would be appropriate to prevent reoccurrence.

No formal order or penalty was issued at the hearing because the property was reported in compliance at the time. Staff cautioned that future repeat violations could be treated as repeat offenses under the city's enforcement procedures, which can increase fines or trigger other administrative remedies.

The magistrate closed the matter by urging the owner to maintain the property. “Let’s not see you again other than just to say hello,” the magistrate said.