Owner at 333 8th Avenue South given 45–60 days to obtain permits; fines possible

The Code Enforcement Board unanimously found that unpermitted construction had taken place at 333 8th Avenue South and set a compliance timeframe intended to get the property into the permitting process.

Bill Quincy, co-compliance manager, said the stop work order for the address had been posted June 25, 2025, and that a multifamily additions/alterations permit was required. Owner David Emwah told the board he now has a contract with a contractor and an architect preparing plans and that he intends to file the application.

Deputy Building Official Tom Tucker told the board that for interior, nonstructural remodels the department’s intake and review process is typically swift if submittal documents are correct and that 45 days would generally be sufficient to obtain a permit if the contractor submits complete materials; he estimated a conservative three-week timeline from intake to approval in straightforward cases.

Board members discussed whether to match the 60-day timeline used earlier in the meeting. The city recommended a $200-per-day fine for noncompliance and recovery of enforcement costs (two inspections and mailings). A board motion to find the respondent guilty, adopt the proposed order, set a compliance date of March 22, 2026, impose daily fines up to $200, and recover costs passed unanimously.

The board’s order will be issued in writing to the parties.