Board accepts affidavit of noncompliance; Clearwater tells RV owner to remove vehicle from grass or seek zoning solution

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board accepted an affidavit of noncompliance and ordered enforcement for an RV parked on grass at 1384 Seabree Street, concluding the RV did not meet the city’s standards for parking on unpaved surfaces.

Inspector Dave Jensen described a lengthy history of complaints at the property, told the board the city had repeatedly informed the owner that parking on turf without proper permitting violates City Code section 3-1403, and said the property showed several related code issues. Jensen said the owner had placed concrete pads under the RV without permits and used railroad ties and landscaping to block access, but that staff considered the work noncompliant.

Owner Thomas Wazkowski (recorded as the property respondent) said he brought the RV onto the property for a short period and had attempted to address compliance; he said he had provided photos and correspondence to staff and believed the RV was behind the primary structure. Board and staff clarified that the ordinance specifies required paving and drainage standards and that placement close to a property line typically would not meet permitting requirements.

After hearing staff testimony and the owner’s remarks, the board voted to accept the affidavit of noncompliance and to issue an order that fines and fees will become a lien if unpaid; staff advised the owner to work with the Planning and Zoning Department to explore permitted alternatives or to relocate the vehicle.

Inspector Jensen noted several other outstanding cases and liens on the property, and staff warned that continued noncompliance could prompt additional fines or abatement work.