ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The Bellevue Code Enforcement Board met September 24, 2026, approved its previous meeting minutes, and heard several property enforcement cases. In Case 2026-529 at 6202 Cleveland Avenue, a vacant home was cited for an unregistered vacant dwelling, rubbish, weeds, lack of maintenance and significant deterioration, including collapsed retaining walls, damaged steps and porch supports. The owner had requested a hearing but did not appear. The board imposed the $500 minimum fine, with 30 days before it becomes a lien.
Case 2026-531 at 883 Lafayette Avenue involved a chronic nuisance complaint after multiple police responses to domestic disturbances, intoxication and firearms being present in the home. Property owner Thomas Barrett testified that the tenant is participating in intensive outpatient therapy, random alcohol screenings, parenting classes and AA meetings, and that the lease ends in October. Because an abatement plan was in place and the owner was working with Code Enforcement, the board determined the violation occurred but dismissed the citation based on the corrective action.
The board imposed the $100 minimum fine in Case 2026-532 at 1195 Taylor Avenue for rubbish and a vehicle parked on the lawn. Case 2026-534 at 253 Barry Avenue involved a long-vacant property with high weeds, rubbish, a deteriorated roof and foundation, damaged porch steps and supports, and a dilapidated garage. Previous fines remained unpaid and liens had been filed. The board imposed the $7,000 maximum fine and discussed possible foreclosure or other action to address the abandoned property.
At 540 Barry Avenue, Case 2026-541 involved weeds, rubbish and vegetation obstructing the sidewalk. The owner had trimmed some vegetation, but other problems remained, so the board imposed the $150 minimum fine. Case 2026-545 at 224 Covert Run Pike involved a condemned structure that had been placed on the property without a building permit and remained in place. The owner could not be reached at the address of record, so the board imposed the $350 maximum fine and directed the matter into the lien process.
Case 2026-546 at 225 Roosevelt Avenue concerned a vacant, unregistered property and a dangerous tree that had fallen onto the house. The board imposed the $600 minimum fine. Case 2026-548 at Bellbrook Ridge involved unsafe rear egress stairs. Representatives of the homeowners association said repairs were underway, including new concrete pads and replacement of the stairs. The board agreed to hold the fine in abeyance for a month while the repairs were completed.
Case 2026-549 involved items stored underneath and around stairways at 624–630 Truman Lane, creating a fire-safety and egress violation. Property owner Colleen Carr acknowledged the problem and said the items had been removed after the fire department contacted her. The board waived the fine after confirming the violation had been corrected.
The board also considered Case 2026-550 at 318 Fairfield Avenue, the vacant former theater property. Officials cited unweathertight windows, interior deterioration, exposed electrical components, unsafe interior drops, roof and gutter problems, and a lack of water, electricity and sewer service. Representatives said they had been contracted in July to help sell or lease the property and had begun cleanup and repairs. The board agreed to allow the work to continue while requiring regular communication with Code Enforcement. A final case involving 235 Retreat Street concerned weeds and garbage, but those problems had been corrected, so no additional fine was imposed. The meeting was then adjourned.
Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI from the meeting transcript and is intended as a concise overview. It may not include every discussion, statement or action taken during the meeting.
