Hearing Officer - May 5, 2026

The Tempe City Hearing Officer convened a meeting on May 5, 2026, primarily to address a property abatement case related to code violations at 1310 East Southern Avenue. The hearing officer approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21, 2026, and then reviewed the abatement request presented by a city code compliance inspector. The property owner, Kenneth Kleiner, had multiple violations including deteriorated landscaping, trash, debris, and hazardous concrete rubble. Despite repeated notices and inspections dating back to 2024, the violations remained uncorrected. The property owner agreed not to contest the abatement and to cover the associated costs, which will be assessed as a lien against the property. The hearing officer approved a 180-day open abatement to allow the city to address the violations. No public comments were made, and the meeting concluded with an announcement of the next hearing date.