This issue has already been reported. Case C15-28239 is currently open and is being worked by the Code Enforcement department. Please go to http://www.okc.gov/action/OnlineServiceRequest/ to receive updates. You can contact the Action Center at action.center@okc.gov or 405-297-2535 with questions or concerns.

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Still not taken care of.

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This has been referred to the Code Enforcement Division on Case C15-37809. Updates will follow.

On 6/24/2015, the property owner received a violation notice. The second inspection is scheduled for 7/08/2015. Updates will follow.

On 7/24/2015, Inspector Sheridan Lowery, reported that the nuisance had been taken care of. For more information, call Code Enforcement at (405) 297-2317.

Furniture is still on front porch, it is a sofa/sectional. I am not sure how the Code Enforcement person is saying there is nothing there it is apparent when you look from the street. Is having interior sofas okay to leave on your front porch now?

The Paseo, no that was next door, the issue for this homeowner has reported numerous times and it is a fine or violation is not issued. I don't think they are actually looking at the house, they let them get away with numerous violations every time.

This has been referred to the Code Enforcement Division on Case C15-37809. Updates will follow.

On 7/24/2015, Inspector Sheridan Lowery, reported that the nuisance had been taken care of. For more information, call Code Enforcement at (405) 297-2317.

I was just there a few minutes ago and the porch has stayed the same, my question is. Its okay to living room furniture on your front porch? I am not sure what the person is not seeing or ignoring. And since last update a recliner was added.

If you have any questions please contact the inspector at the number provided above. He is the person that went to inspect the property and he is the only that can give you an explanation as to why this is not a violation.

I have tried to reach him and did not get a call back. Please follow up with him.

You can also contact his supervisor Elaine Nelson at 297-3129 or her supervisor, Charles Locke at 297-2322.

I will leave open until its fixed, the issue is still there. I will call tomorrow.

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Thanks but they are researching, since the issue is still not fixed. I have not had a call back from that department about issue.

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Buttercup,

I am sorry but according to Ordinance - Chapter 35, Section 103 interior furniture on a front porch is a violation. No was has taken care of issue, and since you keep closing the request the violation has been changed? No will call me back or let me know.

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Buttercup, as stated it is still not taken care of, I am sorry but according to Ordinance - Chapter 35, Section 103 interior furniture on a front porch is a violation. No was has taken care of issue, and since you keep closing the request the violation has been changed? No will call me back or let me know.

Here is the current picture as stated from prior request that keeps getting ignored.

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Buttercup, sorry my question still has not been answered nor has the issue been taken care of. Please contact me directly to discuss. Thanks.

I have been working with Charles Locke, Superintendent over Code Enforcement, for a clarification concerning the furniture on the front porch of this property. Code Enforcement is working the tall grass and other junk and debris concerns on the property and both of those issues have been turned over to City contractor’s to address.

The information he sent me concerning the furniture is:

Chapter 35 Section 101 - Definitions
4) “Trash means any refuse, litter, ashes, debris, paper, combustible materials, rubbish, offal or waste, or matter of any kind or form which is uncared for, discarded, or abandoned. “

A couch on a covered porch would have to be uncared for, discarded or abandoned for Code Enforcement to address.
Furniture that is in usable condition and used would not meet the definition set forth in Chapter 35 Sec 101.

If the property is located in one of the Special Zoning Districts then Code Enforcement would have to determine if furniture placed on a covered porch was against that special zoning guidelines. Example, in a Historic preservation district, under Chapter 59 Section 7250 D
3) Outside storage of materials or supplies on a permanent basis is prohibited. This particular address is not located in a Special Zoning District.
I have also sent you a more in-depth email. Thank you for notifying us regarding this property. I'm sorry it took this long to provide you with a clarification.

So come to find out, after asking over and over again it is okay to leave living room furniture on your front porch, but only in certain areas. Too bad, just when we thought the city was trying to create a better image. It only took over 2 months to find this out.