HomeMy WebLinkAboutCode Enforcement - 2004 January 12, 2004
Jeffrey Snyder
President, Aspen Tree Condos
PO Box 3391
Vail CO 81658
CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Re: East sidewalk not cleared
New boilers installed without permits or approvals
Dear Mr. Snyder:
One of the many functions of Code Enforcement is to provide for the enforcement of the
Town of Vail Municipal Codes.
It has come to our attention that the above-described property may be in violation of the
Town of Vail Municipal Codes as follows:
Reported Violation(s): You have installed new boilers without the proper
approvals or permit. Also, the sidewalk adjacent to the east side of your building
was not cleared sufficiently after the last snows. It is also alleged that the
contractor used to install the new boilers may not be licensed to do such work in
the Town of Vail. Section 12-11-3 (DESIGNAPPROVAL) of the Town Code
states, in part, that:
A. Scope: No person shall commence removal of vegetation, site preparation,
building construction or demolition, dumping of material upon a site, sign
erection, exterior alteration or enlargement of an existing structure, paving,
fencing or other improvements of open space within the corporate limits of
the Town unless design approval has been granted as prescribed in this
Chapter. The addition of plant materials to existing landscaping, gardening
and landscape maintenance shall be exempt from this provision.
B. Violation: It shall be a violation of this Chapter and the building permit for
any person to commence, continue or complete work that has not received
design approval as prescribed in this Chapter and/or is not in conformity
with the plans approved and authorized by the Administrator and/or the
Design Review Board and the Building Official. (Ord. 39(1983) § 1)
Section 5-1-10 (ICE, SNOW AND OBSTRUCTIONS ON SIDEWALKS) of the
Town Code states, in part, that.
A. Duty To Clear Sidewalks: It shall be the duty of every owner or occupant of
any lot, property, or parcel of land within the Town, or his/her agent, to keep
the sidewalks in the public right of way on or adjacent to such lot or parcel of
land, free and clear of and from snow, ice, mud, and all other obstructions. It
is unlawful to fail to keep the sidewalks free and clear of snow, ice, mud, and
all other obstructions. Snow, ice, mud, and other obstructions cleared from
sidewalks shall not be deposited in public streets or alleys.
B. Notice To Responsible Person: If the Town Manager or his/her designee finds
that any portion of a sidewalk has not been cleared of snow, ice, mud, and
other obstructions as required by subsection A of this Section and that a
hazardous condition exists, the Town Manager or designee shall notify the
owner or manager or any property, the lessee leasing the premises or any
adult occupant of a single-family dwelling that such person must remove the
snow within twenty four (24) hours. Notice under this subsection is sufficient if
hand delivered or telephoned to the owner, manager, lessee, or occupant.
C. Town Abatement For Noncompliance: If the person so notified fails to remove
the snow as required by the notice set forth in subsection B of this Section,
the Town Manager or his/her designee may cause the snow removal to be
done to meet the requirements of this Section and charge the cost thereof,
plus an additional amount up to twenty five dollars ($25.00) for administrative
costs to the person so notified.
D. Lien: If any person fails or refuses to pay any charge imposed under this
Section, the Town Manager may, in addition to taking other collection
remedies, certify due and unpaid charges to the Eagle County Treasurer for
collection. (Ord. 3(1992) § 1:
We are asking that you submit a complete application within 15 calendar days from
receipt of this letter. We are also requesting that you make sure your walkways are
cleared and in a safe condition. Failure to do so will result in a summons being issued.
Your prompt attention regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated and will help
assure that Vail continues to be the desirable and pleasant resort community for which we
all strive. Please feel free to call me with any questions, comments or concerns you may
have. My office phone number is 970-477-3417.
Very Truly Yours,
David Rhoades, Code Enforcement Officer
Community Development Department
Cc: Georgene Burton