[RP TownTalk] Notice of code violation on my door.

[bob smith]

David,
I have done it that way myself, with large storms.

The issue of the wording still remains in my most humble opinion.
bob smith


On 1/21/16 3:31 PM, David Lingua wrote:
> Hello Bob,
> My understanding is the latter; at the end of accumulation. At the least
> it is the precedent observed.
> When contending with two such weather events and their timing, the point
> the mayor brought up hits the nail on the head; for all affected,
> getting to the snow early helps a great deal later. Personally, I like
> to clear snow the same folkloric way Chicagoans vote: early and often.
> -David
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> From: bob smith <mailto:sfmc68 at verizon.net>
> Sent: ‎1/‎21/‎2016 11:58 AM
> To: Vernon Archer <mailto:varcher at gmail.com>
> Cc: David Lingua <mailto:djlingua at gmail.com>;
> towntalk at riverdale-park.org <mailto:towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
> Subject: Re: Notice of code violation on my door.
> 
> 
> Mr Mayor,
> Thank you for the response.  Since there was NO indication that this
> thing on my door was a reminder, it is easy to assume an over zealous
> code enforcement effort.  This does raise a specificity wording issue
> about the the code.
> 
> When does the the 24 hours start? Does it start at the first flake
> covering a spot on the side walk, at some moment during a large storm
> such as predicted,  or at the end of the accumulation?
> 
> I believe clarification should included in the statute.
> 
> Respectfully,
> Bob Smith
> 5001 Riverdale Road
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 1/21/16 10:59 AM, Vernon Archer wrote:
>> Hi Bob,
>>
>> Yes, the sticker is a reminder and not a violation in anyway.  Code (and
>> all of us in Town Gov't) are very concerned about the upcoming major
>> storm due to start tomorrow evening, and they are trying to make sure
>> that there is not a ice from last night's little event forming an under
>> layer to the 12+ of snow we expect to see soon.
>>
>> We apologize for any misunderstanding.
>>
>> Best wishes, and stay safe this weekend!
>>
>> Vern
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 9:59 AM, bob smith <sfmc68 at verizon.net
>> <mailto:sfmc68 at verizon.net>> wrote:
>>
>>     The yellow and white sticker on my door cites snow removal. It was
> on my
>>     door about 930. AM. This morning.
>>
>>     The regulation states within 24 hours.
>>
>>     This is not marked as a reminder but as a violation.  Perhaps it is
>>     intended as a reminder.
>>
>>     Point of order, it is less than 24 hours since the snow started.
> How is
>>     this a violation?
>>
>>     Please explain.
>>     Bob Smith
>>     5001 Riverdale Road
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Vernon Archer, Mayor
>> Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
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