Reporting Code Violations
[Vice President Debbie Kornmiller would like to pass this on to neighbors who feel they have issues with others: ]
How to report a possible Pima County code violation
From the Pima.gov website
The short version is https://www.pima.gov/2591/Report-a-Violation
The how-to and what qualifies as a code violation:
The Pima County Code Compliance Program investigates reported code complaints and assists property owners in correcting documented violations and maintaining their property in compliance with the Pima County Zoning, Building and Environmental codes.
These codes are intended to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community; to provide for orderly growth and development; and to regulate land use, protecting property values and preserving natural aesthetics.
What are the most common Building Violations?
Constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing a structure or building without permits and inspections.
Installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, removing, converting or replacing any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system without the proper permits and inspections.
What are the most common Zoning Violations?
Inoperable vehicles stored on private property.
Open storage such as used washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.
Structures more than 200 square feet without a permit.
Structures that do not meet the required minimum distance from a property line or exceed height limitations.
Home based business without permits.
What is a Grading Violation?
Grading, clearing, brushing or grubbing, subsequent excavating, stockpiling or filling, terracing,road building, leveling or bulldozing more than 14,000 square feet or more on a single residential lot without a permit.
Grading without a permit on a non-residential development that does not require a subdivision plat or a development plan.
Stockpiling 100 cubic yards or more of material without a permit.
Grading on slopes greater than 15% without a permit (HDZ parcels).
Adding new pavement greater than 3000 square feet without a permit.
HOW TO REPORT A SUSPECTED CODE VIOLATION
Complaints regarding possible zoning or building code violations may be submitted by the following methods:
By Phone: Complaints are accepted by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) 520-724-7400. PDEQ administers the Code Compliance Program for the Pima County Development Services Department (DSD). Request to speak to one of the PDEQ complaint coordinators who will take your information and assist you with any questions you may have.
In Person: Complaints are accepted at the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, 33 N. Stone Ave. Suite 700, Tucson, AZ 85701.
By Mail: Complaints are accepted by mail at the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, 33 N. Stone Ave. Suite 700, Tucson, AZ 85701.
Online: Complaints – which may be anonymous — can be submitted at the PDEQ website at https://pima-pima-county-department-of-environmental-quality.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/32971
BE ADVISED: PDEQ prioritizes complaints to assure an appropriate response. Complaints that allege a potential threat to public health or safety are considered high priority complaints and are investigated as soon as possible
Complaints not meeting this criteria will be flagged as low priority and will be investigated as time permits. Anonymous complaints, not meeting the above criteria, will have the longest response time due to PDEQ’S inability to follow-up with the complainant for information and/or advise them of the complaint status.
IN ADDITION: You may submit photos electronically at CodeCompliance@pima.gov only if you provide your contact information.
If you choose to be anonymous, you can only submit photo evidence by mail (no return address) or in person.
To mail photo(s), send them to PDEQ, 33 N. Stone Ave., Tucson AZ 85701, attention Complaint Coordinator.
To deliver photos in person, please come to PDEQ’s office located in the Bank of America Building at 33 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, 7th Floor between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday (always reference the address or parcel # when submitting evidence!).
If you wish to be contacted, please provide your contact information including your email address and telephone number.
UNDER STATE LAW: By providing your name, address, email address or telephone number to PDEQ, the information becomes part of the public record.
If you wish to remain anonymous and not provide contact information, you must use only the top part of the complaint form, or use first class mail or hand delivery of a complaint. This is necessary because PDEQ phone and email records are also public information.
Be advised that all complaints become public record and are subject to dissemination upon request.