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City orders and invoices cleanups for overgrown lots; magistrate imposes or affirms costs in several cases
Summary
City code compliance staff told the special magistrate Oct. 9 that multiple properties remain out of compliance for overgrowth, accumulated trash, yard debris and inoperable vehicles; some cases were continued, while others resulted in the city removing debris and seeking reimbursement from property owners.
City code compliance staff told the special magistrate Oct. 9 that multiple properties remain out of compliance for overgrowth, accumulated trash, yard debris and inoperable vehicles; some cases were continued, while others resulted in the city removing debris and seeking reimbursement from property owners.
Why it matters: Overgrown vacant lots and accumulations of junk can create neighborhood blight, pedestrian hazards and repeated enforcement costs; the city sometimes elects to abate nuisances and then charge the owner for contractor invoices and fines.
City representative Miss Kennedy presented several cases in which the city confirmed on-site conditions or reported that…
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