Backup — original pdf
Backup
Penalty Relief Considerations 1. If the property is residential, has the owner already received an in-house offset? (Code review analysts can respond). 2. How long did it take for the current property owner to comply with the BSC Order? (City staff can respond). o When did the current owner purchase the property? 3. Were there extenuating circumstances that caused the delay in achieving compliance, e.g. permits, lack of funds, a probate matter, litigation, a hazardous condition, etc.? 4. Is the property in the ROP program? If so, how long has the property been in the program? 5. Does City Staff consider this a low, medium or high complexity case? Note: All ROP cases are considered high complexity. 6. What evidence has the owner/representative presented to support a reduction by the BSC? 7. Did the property owner make efforts to stay in contact with DSD Code Compliance throughout the process and/or since the order was issued? 8. Did the owner or their representative attend the BSC hearing when the order was issued? 9. Was there a public safety issue regarding this property that required immediate action (i.e., action within 24 to 48 hours)? a. If so, did the owner take immediate action to address that issue/emergency? b. Was there testimony from Police or Fire regarding the public safety issue/emergency? c. Was there testimony from tenants, neighbors, the community at BSC or subsequent complaints after the order was issued? d. If so, was the owner responsive to those complaints?