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Appeals board grants Van Ness property owner’s appeal after 3–2 vote
Summary
The board granted an appeal of a notice and order for 7443 N. Van Ness Boulevard, overturning staff’s recommendation to confirm five alleged violations. Board members split 3–2 after hearing staff, the property owner and the owner’s attorney debate whether observed work required permits.
The Fresno City Building Standards Appeals Board, by a 3–2 vote, granted an appeal of a notice and order issued to the owners of 7443 North Van Ness Boulevard, which alleged five violations including unpermitted remodeling, rubbish and outdoor storage, vehicle parking on unpaved surface and stucco work without permits.
Assistant City Attorney Christina Roberson summarized staff’s case: code enforcement opened the matter Nov. 24, 2025, inspected the property Dec. 3 and issued a notice and order Dec. 4 listing five violations. Senior community revitalization specialist Carlos Nunez presented photos taken during inspection showing discarded plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks), lumber and other materials visible from the street. "Staff recommends that the building standards appeals board deny the appeal…
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