Council hears limits on code enforcement, junk-vehicle identification constrained by statute

Aug 3, 2026

Code enforcement staff told council they can only inspect the portion of private property up to the front door to collect vehicle identification, limiting their ability to document junk vehicles in rear yards; council asked staff to provide a violations spreadsheet and legal guidance from the town attorney.

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Councilmember David McGowan asked for a spreadsheet reporting code violations so council could track where enforcement letters had been sent. Mrs. Oldham said reports are a month behind and she can provide a report, but warned that sharing personal information could raise privacy issues and she will consult Attorney Du Sablon for guidance.

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