Board of Adjustment - March 25, 2026

The Tempe Board of Adjustment held a meeting on March 25, 2026, primarily to consider an abatement appeal related to a property at 321 East Beatric Street. The appellant, Mr. Kelly, requested additional time to clean up his property following the eviction of unauthorized occupants and the accumulation of junk and debris. City staff presented evidence showing prolonged non-compliance with municipal codes regarding property maintenance, noting that the case had been open for over 10 months with multiple extensions granted. The board discussed the community impact and the efforts made by the property owner, ultimately voting to deny the appeal, thereby upholding the abatement order and requiring cleanup within the standard 30-day period. The meeting focused on enforcement of city code violations and the abatement process, with no new procurement or contracting decisions made.