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

[Vernon Archer]

Bob,

Despite the wording issue that you correctly point out, our Code Dept.
never cites anyone until at least 24 hours after the snow has stopped
accumulating--usually much later.  Because of the large number of homes
that 3 (or less) officers have to cover, they do often start posting
warnings sooner in the hope that they have few if any actual citations to
issue-- a goal I bet you agree with.

We are clearly facing at least the potential of a very large snow event and
I hope that all of us can pull together to get through it in a strong
community spirit.

For the future, I'll point out to the council that there is some ambiguity
in when to start counting the 24 hours and we should look for a reform that
is clearer.

Best wishes, stay warm and safe,

Vern

On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 11:58 AM, bob smith <sfmc68 at verizon.net> wrote:

>
> 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
>
>


-- 
Vernon Archer, Mayor
Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
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