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July 11, 2001
Michael L. Tubbs Jr.
99 Hidden Springs Rd.
Berry Creek, CA 95916
RE;: Butte County Code Violation
Capricorn Way, Concow
AP#058-520-050
Dear Mr. Tubbs:
6,atte co,
L A N D O F NATURAL WEALTH A N D B E A U T Y
BUILDING DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397
TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7541
FAX: (530)538-2140
The Butte County Department of Development Services, Code Enforcement section has determined by inspection and
research that there are currently code violations present on your property at the above -referenced location. Specifically,
the violations include:
1. Unauthorized camping activities.
The accumulation of junk in public view.
The keeping of an open and unsecured building which is declared as a public nuisance.
This is an advisory notice that these uses are in violation of the Butte County Code, as follows:
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-65 - Applicability of zoning regulations. All uses of land within a
zoned district not specifically authorized or permitted by regulations are prohibited.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-110 - The FR -5 (Foothill -Recreational, 5 -acre parcels) zone does
not "specifically authorize" large accumulations of junk. The storing of more than 100 square feet of "junk" on
a parcel is one of the items used to determine that a "junkyard" condition exists. A "junkyard" is not an allowed
use in the FR -5 zone without a Use Permit. "Automobiles and other vehicles, dismantled, in whole or in part"
are considered to be "junk." Chapter 11, Section 11-4 forbids people, whether at a licensed junkyard location or
not, from storing junk in public view.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-260 - Camping Limitations and Prohibitions.
A. No person shall place or park or allow the placing or parking of any trailer coach, recreational
vehicles, tent trailer or tent, or otherwise occupy or allow the occupancy of any parcel (as defined in
Section 24-305.310) for the purpose of camping (as defined in Section 24-305.095) on public or
private property within the County for a period in excess of 9 days in any one calendar year, except in
an outdoor recreational facility, campground, recreational vehicle park, or hunting/fishing camp,
lawfully established and maintained pursuant to this Chapter.
The determination that these violations exist on the property is based on the following definitions in the Butte County
Code:
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.240 - Junk. Any worn-out and discarded material in general
that may be turned to some use including, but not limited to, any old iron, wire, copper, tin, lead, rags, paper,
bags, lumber, empty bottles, bones, parts of bicycles, tricycles, baby carriages, automobiles, and other vehicles,
dismantled, in whole or in part, kept, stored, located, situated or piled in public view, and all other similar
personal property ordinarily defined and classified as "junk" kept, stored, located, situated or piled in public
view and not screened from public view by a fence.
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July 11, 2001
Michael L. Tubbs Jr.
99 Hidden Springs Rd.
Berry Creek, CA 95916
RE;: Butte County Code Violation
Capricorn Way, Concow
AP#058-520-050
Dear Mr. Tubbs:
6,atte co,
L A N D O F NATURAL WEALTH A N D B E A U T Y
BUILDING DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397
TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7541
FAX: (530)538-2140
The Butte County Department of Development Services, Code Enforcement section has determined by inspection and
research that there are currently code violations present on your property at the above -referenced location. Specifically,
the violations include:
1. Unauthorized camping activities.
The accumulation of junk in public view.
The keeping of an open and unsecured building which is declared as a public nuisance.
This is an advisory notice that these uses are in violation of the Butte County Code, as follows:
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-65 - Applicability of zoning regulations. All uses of land within a
zoned district not specifically authorized or permitted by regulations are prohibited.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-110 - The FR -5 (Foothill -Recreational, 5 -acre parcels) zone does
not "specifically authorize" large accumulations of junk. The storing of more than 100 square feet of "junk" on
a parcel is one of the items used to determine that a "junkyard" condition exists. A "junkyard" is not an allowed
use in the FR -5 zone without a Use Permit. "Automobiles and other vehicles, dismantled, in whole or in part"
are considered to be "junk." Chapter 11, Section 11-4 forbids people, whether at a licensed junkyard location or
not, from storing junk in public view.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-260 - Camping Limitations and Prohibitions.
A. No person shall place or park or allow the placing or parking of any trailer coach, recreational
vehicles, tent trailer or tent, or otherwise occupy or allow the occupancy of any parcel (as defined in
Section 24-305.310) for the purpose of camping (as defined in Section 24-305.095) on public or
private property within the County for a period in excess of 9 days in any one calendar year, except in
an outdoor recreational facility, campground, recreational vehicle park, or hunting/fishing camp,
lawfully established and maintained pursuant to this Chapter.
The determination that these violations exist on the property is based on the following definitions in the Butte County
Code:
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.240 - Junk. Any worn-out and discarded material in general
that may be turned to some use including, but not limited to, any old iron, wire, copper, tin, lead, rags, paper,
bags, lumber, empty bottles, bones, parts of bicycles, tricycles, baby carriages, automobiles, and other vehicles,
dismantled, in whole or in part, kept, stored, located, situated or piled in public view, and all other similar
personal property ordinarily defined and classified as "junk" kept, stored, located, situated or piled in public
view and not screened from public view by a fence.
Michael L. Tubbs Jr.
July 11, 2001
Page 2
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.370 - Rubbish: "Rubbish" shall mean all nonputrescible solid
wastes, combustible, or noncombustible, including, but not limited to, paper, cardboard, yard clippings, grass,
ashes, wood, bedding, crockery, glass, metal and other similar materials, excepting compost boxes.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.451 - Violator. An adult owner, tenant, occupant, resident or
other person having possession, control or any other ownership interest in or the right of access to the premises,
who is suspected or alleged to have violated or to be in violation of any Butte County Code provisions of the
Chapters specified in Butte County Code Section 24-305.451.
It is the County's goal to obtain voluntary compliance with the Butte County Code. However, you should be advised that
Butte County has an active code enforcement program which provides an effective means of enforcement. If voluntary
compliance with this notice is not accomplished by correction or abatement of the violation(s), enforcement may be
pursued through the issuance of a citation to appear in the Butte County Municipal Court. Upon conviction, violators
may be fined and a Notice of Violation may be recorded which will include a description of the action necessaryto abate
the violation.
In order to bring the property into compliance with the Butte County Code and avoid further enforcement actions, you are
hereby requested to take the following.abatement or correction actions:
1. Remove all garbage, rubbish and refuse from your property and maintain a regular removal schedule in
accordance with Butte County Code, Chapter 31, Section 31-50.
Remove all "junk" in accordance with the Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.240.
Cease and desist camping activities on the property in accordance with the Butte County Code, Chapter 24,
Section 24-260(a).
You have thirty 30 days to voluntarily comply with the above directions or to present an acceptable plan for abatement
or corrective actions. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the address or
telephone number listed above.
Sincerely,
Gary Brown
Lead Code Enforcement Officer
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cc: Department of Development Services, Code Enforcement
May 22, 2001
Michael L. Tubbs Jr.
P.O. Box 4162
Yankee Hill, CA 95965-0300
RE: Butte County Code Violation
Capricorn Way, Concow
AP#058-520-050
Dear Mr. Tubbs:
BEAUTY
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397
TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601
FAX: (530) 538-7785
The Butte County Department of Development Services, Code Enforcement section has determined by inspection and
research that there are currently code violations present on your property at the above -referenced location. Specifically,
the violations include:
Unauthorized camping activities.
The accumulation of junk in public view.
3. The keeping of an open and unsecured building which is declared as a public nuisance.
This is an advisory notice that these uses are in violation of the Butte County Code, as follows:
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-65 - Applicability of zoning regulations. All uses of land within
a zoned district not specifically authorized or permitted by regulations are prohibited.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-110 - The FR -5 (Foothill -Recreational, 5 -acre parcels) zone does
not "specifically authorize" large accumulations of junk. The storing of more than 100 square feet of "junk"
on a parcel is one of the items used to determine that a "junkyard" condition exists. A "junkyard" is not an
allowed use in the FR -5 zone without a Use Permit. "Automobiles and other vehicles, dismantled, in whole
or in part" are considered to be "junk." Chapter 11, Section 11-4 forbids people, whether at a licensed junkyard
location or not, from storing junk in public view.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-260 - Camping Limitations and Prohibitions.
A. No person shall place or park or allow the placing or parking of any trailer coach, recreational
vehicles, tent trailer or tent, or otherwise occupy or allow the occupancy of any parcel (as defined in
Section 24-305.310) for the purpose of camping (as defined in Section 24-305.095) on public or
private property within the County for a period in excess of 9 days in any one calendar year, except
in an outdoor recreational facility, campground, recreational vehicle park, or hunting/fishing camp,
lawfully established and maintained pursuant to this Chapter.
The determination that these violations exist on the property is based on the following definitions in the Butte County
Code:
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.240 - Junk. Any worn-out and discarded material in general
that may be turned to some use including, but not limited to, any old iron, wire, copper, tin, lead, rags, paper,
bags, lumber, empty bottles, bones, parts of bicycles, tricycles, baby carriages, automobiles, and other vehicles,
dismantled, in whole or in part, kept, stored, located, situated or piled in public view, and all other similar
personal property ordinarily defined and classified.as "junk" kept, stored, located, situated or piled in public
view and not screened from public view by a fence.
Michael L. Tubbs Jr.
May 22, 2001
Page 2 ,
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.370 - Rubbish. "Rubbish" shall mean all nonputrescible solid
wastes, combustible, or noncombustible, including, but not limited to, paper, cardboard, yard clippings, grass,
ashes, wood, bedding, crockery, glass, metal and other similar materials, excepting compost boxes.
Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.451 - Violator. An adult owner, tenant, occupant, resident
or other person having possession, control or any other ownership interest in or the right of access to the
premises, who is suspected or alleged to have violated or to be in violation of any Butte County Code
provisions of the Chapters specified in Butte County Code Section 24-305.451.
It is the County's goal to obtain voluntary compliance with the Butte County Code. However, you should be advised
that Butte County has an active code enforcement program which provides an effective means of enforcement. If
voluntary compliance with this notice is not accomplished by correction or abatement of the violation(s), enforcement
may be pursued through the issuance of a citation to appear in the Butte County Municipal Court. Upon conviction,
violators may be fined and a Notice of Violation may be recorded which will include a description of the action
necessary to abate the violation.
In order to bring the property into compliance with the Butte County Code and avoid further enforcement actions, you
are hereby requested to take the following abatement or correction actions:
Remove all garbage, rubbish and refuse from your property and maintain a regular removal schedule in
accordance with Butte County Code, Chapter 31, Section 31-50.
Remove all "junk" in accordance with the Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Section 24-305.240.
Cease and desist camping activities on the property in accordance with the Butte County Code, Chapter 24,
Section 24-260(a).
You have thirty (30) days to voluntarily comply with the above directions or to present an acceptable plan for abatement
or corrective actions. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the address or
telephone number listed above.
Sincerely,
Gary Brown
Lead Code Enforcem t Officer
GB:pa
cc: Department of Development Services, Code Enforcement