In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a complex case regarding a property that has been the subject of tenant complaints and code enforcement investigations. The property, purchased by its current owner in December 2021, has been scrutinized for alleged illegal dwelling units following a tenant complaint in December 2023.

The timeline of events reveals that the owner submitted an application for a Property Card Interpretation (PCI) on March 12, 2024, which was completed on April 8. The PCI concluded that only one dwelling unit was legally constructed on the property. A subsequent reconsideration request was filed on April 19, but it was determined on April 23 that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the initial conclusion. An appeal was submitted on May 3.

The property has a complicated history, with records indicating that it was originally constructed in 1953 as a single-family home with a garage that was later converted into a bedroom. Over the years, various permits were issued for modifications, but no records support the existence of additional kitchens or dwelling units beyond the one legally recognized unit.

The zoning department's definitions of dwelling units and accessory dwelling units were central to the discussion. A dwelling unit is defined as a living space with cooking, bathroom, and sleeping facilities, while an accessory dwelling unit is a secondary living unit that also has separate facilities. The codes enforcement investigation found that the property only has one kitchen, contradicting claims of multiple dwelling units.

The meeting concluded with a recommendation to deny the appeal, emphasizing that the property must revert to its last permitted use as a single-family residence, with the allowance to rent out two bedrooms without cooking facilities. The owner retains the option to pursue permits for constructing or converting spaces to create an accessory dwelling unit, in compliance with current zoning codes.