Hearing examiner finds violations at 1310 Whitney Avenue; orders two-week compliance window

The City of Bremerton hearing examiner found that code violations occurred at 1310 Whitney Avenue for recurring trash outside containers and vehicles parked on the lawn, and imposed a two-week compliance window; monetary penalties were indicated if the owner does not correct the conditions.

City testimony described repeated complaints about trash left outside hard-sided containers and tenants parking on turf, which has exposed underground utilities and caused infrastructure damage in places. City staff recommended removal of vehicles from the lawn and suggested that the owner consider a fence or hedges to prevent tenant parking on turf.

No one representing the property owners was present at the May 27 hearing. The city recommended a two-week compliance period; the city also referred to daily fines thereafter but did not specify a clear dollar amount in the hearing record. The hearing examiner said he was inclined to find a violation and to impose monetary penalties consistent with the city's recommendation and that he would issue a written decision reflecting the penalties and compliance deadline.

City staff noted there is legal on-street parallel parking and a parking pad behind the property that could be used in place of parking on the lawn. The examiner recorded that staff should monitor compliance and that the written decision would state the compliance timeline and fines.