This request has been received and submitted to the City agencies for review and appropriate action.

Thank you for contacting the Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Division for the City of Richmond. Based on the information you provided we have assigned an Environmental Coordinator to go to the location and inspect the property for any and all code violations.

By Interface, Cityworks: 8/4/2015 4:01:11 PM

By 311highpriority@richmondgov.com, Citizen: 08/04/2015 16:01:11 PM
Thank you for contacting the Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Division for the City of Richmond. Based on the information you provided we have assigned an Environmental Coordinator to go to the location and inspect the property for any and all code violations.

The property owner is making repairs to the interior structure of the home and the Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Division is aware of the renovations. If you have any further questions please contact Inspector Thomas Braddock at 804-646-6314. Thank you.

so, because the owner - nonoccupant is fixing the inside - it is okay for him/her to dump everything outside in the front, back and sides. FYI the type of loan the new owners procured is to be an OWNER/Occupant. We'll just try another angle to get them to comply. Insofar as this ticket we will continue to seek out relief through the partnership with the city and residents. There are codes that are active and in place to protect responsible home owners from negligent house owners. I.e. Code 90-42,38-152, removing debris/rubbish from sidewalk areas; 38-151, dumping demolition materials;

excerpt from the Mayor's handbook on Neighborhood Improvement: Community is responsible "Maintain properties that are neat, clean and well-kept".

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