Formal Letter CE-2015-0101.tif i
OTY Of BLAIQ
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October 30, 2015
CHAD & MIMI CEMER
1216 STATE ST
BLAIR, NE 68008
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Dear Property Owners:
You recently received a courtesy letter notifying you that we had received a complaint regarding fuel tanks,
trees, household and building debris on your property located at the above address. To date, the violation has
not been corrected/ removed.
This is a violation of the following municipal codes:
Code Description
08-105 (A) MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT OF WAY; OBSTRUCTIONS Trees, Shrubs and Other
Vegetation: Trees, shrubs, and other vegetation growing upon or near the lot line or upon
public ground and interfering with the use and construction of any public improvements,
including sidewalks and streets, shall be deemed an obstruction under this Article. The roots,
branches or other portion of such trees, shrubs or other vegetation deemed to be an obstruction
by the City Administrator or the Director of Public Works may be removed by the City of Blair at
the expense of the owner of the property upon which the tree, shrub or other vegetation is
located should the owner fail or neglect, after written notice, to do so.
08-105 (B) MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT OF WAY; OBSTRUCTIONS: It shall be unlawful for
any person, persons, firm, corporation or other entity to place or cause to be placed any fence,
gate, building, structure, sign, banner, vending machine or other obstruction on any sidewalks,
alleys, streets, or any other public property or public right-of-way; provided, however, the
following exceptions shall apply, to-wit: (1) Signs which are authorized under Section 8-109
through 8-111 of the Municipal Code for the City of Blair, Nebraska, shall be lawful: and, (2)
Newspaper vending machines may be placed upon any public right of way in the City of Blair,
Nebraska, which is located in any commercial zoning district, providing that the following terms
and conditions are satisfied: (a) A request for the placement of a newspaper vending machine
shall be initiated by filing an application with the City Administrator upon forms prescribed for
that purpose. The application shall be accompanied by a drawing or site plan which sets forth
the location of said vending machine, and, in considering whether or not to grant the application
the office of the City Administrator shall consider pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic and
pedestrian flow and control glare and compatibility and harmony with properties in the district.
(b) The length of time that a newspaper vending machine may be placed upon such property
shall be determined by the office of the City Administrator.(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 8-105(b)(2) immediately hereinabove, it shall be unlawful to place or allow to be placed
any newspaper vending machines on any right of way or public owned sidewalk along that
portion of Washington Street which is located in the Central Business District.
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218 S 16th Street•Blair,Nebraska 68008 •402.426.4191 •FAX 402.426.4195 •E-mail: cityotblair&i.blainne.us
October 30, 2015
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08-105 (C) MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT OF WAY; OBSTRUCTIONS Any unlawful obstructions
may be removed by the City of Blair at the expense of the person, persons, firm, corporation or
other entity, owning, placing or allowing such obstruction to be unlawfully placed, should such
person, persons, firm, corporation or other entity fail or neglect to remove the same after written
notice thereof.
According to the City of Blair Municipal Code, you must correct this violation within five (5) days of the receipt
of this letter or a $100 citation (ticket)will be issued. Another inspection will take place on Nov. 6, 2015.
If an extension is needed for additional time to comply with this request, please contact City Hall at (402)
426-4191.
On behalf of the citizens of Blair, thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for your efforts in
helping to preserve a clean and safe community.
Sincerely,
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Je Beiermann
Code Enforcement Officer
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