Council backs more aggressive, equal code enforcement

Mar 26, 2026

After staff reported resident complaints about property conditions, the Town Council directed staff to pursue active code enforcement while noting that court challenges could raise costs.

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Town Manager Suzanne Harvey told council staff had received numerous resident requests for enforcement of the Town’s code provisions covering zoning, health and safety, buildings and construction, and neighborhood preservation. Harvey said staff and the Police Department were prepared to pursue an aggressive enforcement program but cautioned that some property owners might challenge enforcement in court, potentially raising costs.

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