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Code Enforcement Case: CE-18-0564
Entered on: 02/28/2018 00:00
Printed on: 07/25/2022
Topic: Vacation Rental-Building Violations Status: Closed
Due Date: 05/31/19 Assigned To: Wayne Campbell
Initiated by: City Staff Area #: (Select)
Permit
Permit #: Business name: License #:
Property Location
Occupant Name: Lic: DOB:
Address: 55075 MONROE ST , 92253
Phone: Cell #:
APN : 767-580-048
Owner Information
Owner Name: MORROW JAMES SCOTT & DANIELLE D
Address: 31 VIA CONOCIDO
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Phone: Cell #:
Actions
Action By Date Time Hours Note/Observation
Inspection Christina
Gamez
02/28/2018 0.25 Number of bedrooms need o be verified, please verify for current
registration.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
03/02/2018 5:07 pm 0.25 Trakit records revealed no STVRP Application or fees paid.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
03/05/2018 4:12 pm 0.50 Unable to make contact at the property.
Courtesy Notice Wayne
Campbell
03/05/2018 4:13 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner)
Courtesy Notice Wayne
Campbell
03/05/2018 4:15 pm 0.00 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Property Location)
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
03/15/2018 4:20 pm 0.75 Met Mr Scott Morrow at the property to complete the Short Term Vacation
Rental Check List. The inspection revealed five bedroom attached to the
main dwelling and two additional casita style bedrooms attached to the
horse stable. Local contact information was listed as Diana Lazzarini, 760
219-5292. Good Neighbor Brochures were not observed displayed but the
owner was informed of the requirement. Property is advertised on the Home
Away and Airbnb websites, Emergency Escape Openings were in
compliance with the check-list. Smoke alarms were observed withing the
sleeping areas and one wall switch controlled the lighting. Bedroom wall
ceiling were observed to be 10" and each bedroom exceed the minimum
area of 70Sq.ft. Heating and cooling elements were observed in each
bedroom.
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
03/15/2018 4:33 pm 0.50 Trakit records revealed Horse Stable and Residential Building permits
approved and issued but never finaled.
Other Wayne
Campbell
03/15/2018 4:34 pm 0.25 Updated owner information via FATCO records.
Other Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 9:26 am 0.25 Contacted the Building Department and explained the two bedrooms
located in the horse stable. Was informed the stable was not habitable and
the addition was completed after final inspection.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 9:29 am 0.25 Attempted contact with Mr Moran, 949 533-5050. Posted a vmm.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 4:11 pm 0.25 Contacted Mr Morrow and informed him of the un-permitted constructions.
Bedrooms in the horse stable will not be approved for STVR.
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
04/25/2018 9:00 am 0.25 STVRP Lic#765926 issued for the number of bedrooms per the property
profile.
Public Counter Contact Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 0.25 Ms Danielle Morrow at the HUB to renew her STVRP. Unable to renew and
was sent to Code for an explanation.
Public Counter Contact Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 10:00 am 0.25 Ms Morrow at the Code Counter to explain she understand restriction
placed on the 55075 Monroe property. She has three additional property to
license and don't understand why she can not move forward with the
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rentals. Officer discussed the case the the Code Supervisor and was
informed to allow the addition properties to be licensed.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 11:00 am 0.25 Officer contacted Ms Morrow @ 949 533-6205 to inform her to contact the
HUB and proceed with licensing the additional property
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
02/01/2019 8:53 am 0.25 55075 Monroe Street Permit for short term rental has expired. The renewal
has be flagged Pending Code.
Violations
#Violation Type Due
Date Status Closed
Date
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3.25.050 LQMC (A & B) SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT-REQUIRED Open
Corrections Required:Owners of properties rented out as short-term vacation rentals are required to obtain an annual Short-Term
Vacation Rental Permit. The purpose of the permit is to ensure the collection and payment of transient occupancy taxes as provided in
the La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 3.24. Immediately cease all short-term rental activity until you have obtained and paid the
required annual fee for the permit and have obtained the proper City of La Quinta Business License. You may request an opt out
Affidavit Letter and return it stating, Under Penalty of Perjury, that you are opting out of continued use of the referenced property as a
Short-Term Vacation Rental. This letter must state you no longer intend to utilize and advertise (website will need to state a minimum
31 day stay or be completely removed) the property as a Short-Term Vacation Rental.
2
3.25.070 (B) LQMC-SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS- ALLOWABLE OCCUPANCY Open
Corrections Required:Take immediate action to reduce the number of persons at the referenced property to comply with the maximum
allowed during the noted hours. Total number of occupants includes all persons at the property.
3
3.24.260 (C) LQMC - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX Open
Corrections Required:Transient Occupancy Tax is required to be accurately reported and paid at a rate determined by the City of La
Quinta. Our records indicate that the proper Transient Occupancy Tax has not been reported and/or paid per Chapter 3.24 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code. You must take immediate action to contact the City and make arrangements to file the proper report and pay
the required tax.
4
3.25.070 (A) LQMC-SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS-Operational requirements and standard
conditions Open
Corrections Required:Contact the Code Compliance officer for more information.
Additional Addresses
Address Type:Owner
Name:MORROW RANCH LA QUINTA, LLC
Address:1130 VIA CALLEJON
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Phone: Cell #:
Inspection Notes
Date: ________________ Time: ______________
Findings:________________________________________________________________________________
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