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Commission grants temporary occupancy of accessory structure subject to inspection and timeline
Summary
A resident whose son sometimes occupies an accessory structure was granted a 12‑month temporary land use permit contingent on formal building‑permit application and a full inspection within 30 days; the permit will be revoked if the structure fails required inspections.
The planning commission on May 6 approved a temporary land use permit allowing occupancy of an accessory structure behind a house on King Arthur Drive, subject to a building‑permit application and an inspection within 30 days.
Background: Code enforcement had issued a notice after county staff found the detached structure being used as living space. The owner, Jose Alfredo Escareno, said the structure preexisted his ownership and that his son uses it intermittently when visiting from out of town.
Staff concerns and safety: Staff recommended denial because the accessory structure was built without a documented building permit and had not been inspected for safety or code compliance. The commission emphasized those inspection concerns and required the applicant to apply for a building permit and obtain code approval.
Commission action: The commission approved a 12‑month, time‑limited permit with the condition that the applicant obtain a building permit and pass required inspections within 30 days; staff and code enforcement will perform follow‑up visits. If the accessory structure fails inspection or the owner does not apply, the permit may be revoked.
Next steps: Applicant to apply for a building permit immediately, complete any required work identified in the inspection and return to the commission if additional action is required.
