HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIOLATION LETTER_UnsafeCity of Carmel
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417
February 22, 2024
Barbara A. Connolly
26 Wilson Dr.
Carmel, IN 46032
RE: CITY CODE VIOLATION
DEAR MS. CONNOLLY:
This letter is to inform you that an inquiry was made to the Department of Community Services
regarding a possible City Code Violation located at 26 Wilson Dr., in the City of Carmel, a
property listed under your ownership. A recent inspection of the property revealed a swimming
pool in the back yard full of stagnant water. Please be advised that Section 6-77(d) & 6-88(c) of
the Carmel City Code construes the following conditions to be public health nuisances:
(d) All stagnant water in which mosquitoes, flies or other insects can multiply.
(c) Requirement to cut. All owners of real property ("property") located within the
City shall cut and remove weeds and other rank vegetation growing thereon that
exceeds an average height of six inches, and shall keep their property clear of
debris.
Also note the conditions outlined in Section 6-159(h), subsections (1-5,10,11,14,15,19 & 21) of
the Carmel City Code indicate the above-mentioned structure is an Unsafe Building.
(1) Is in an impaired structural condition that makes it unsafe to a person or
property;
(3) Is a hazard to the public health;
(4) Is a public nuisance;
(5) Is dangerous to a person or property because of a violation of a statute or
ordinance concerning building condition or maintenance;
(10) Has any portion thereof that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind,
flood or other cause to such and extent that the structural strength or stability
thereof is materially less than it was before such event and is less than the
minimum requirements for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location;
(11) Has any portion, member or appurtenance thereof that is reasonably likely
to fail, to become detached or dislodged or to collapse and thereby injure
persons or damage property;
(14) Is or has any portion thereof that, because of (1) dilapidation, deterioration,
or decay; (2) faulty construction; (3) the removal, movement, or instability of any
portion of the ground necessary for the support of such building; (4) the
deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation; or, (5) any other cause, is
reasonably likely to partially or completely collapse;
(15) Is or has any portion thereof that is, manifestly unsafe for the purpose for
which it is being used;
(19) Has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific
requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by
City of Carmel
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417
any law of the State of Indiana or any City ordinance or building regulation
relating to the condition, location or structure of buildings;
(21) Is used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes and, because of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or
arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is
determined by the Hamilton County Board of Health to be unsanitary, unfit for
human habitation of in such a condition that it is likely to cause sickness or
disease;
Please rectify this situation within ten (10) days of the date of this letter. Failure to resolve the
violation(s) within the specified time will result in further enforcement action by the City of Carmel.
This will be your only warning.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact me at 571-2423.
Sincerely,
Kevin Brennan
Code Enforcement Officer
Department of Community Services
Enclosure
cc: File: CE05030010