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Council orders show-cause hearings, approves demolition timeline for unsafe structures; 30 days given at one address
Summary
The council advanced condemnation actions and ordered show-cause hearings for several properties, finding at least one outbuilding beyond repair and giving one occupant 30 days to remove belongings before city demolition.
The Sulphur City Council on Oct. 14 moved forward on condemnation and demolition actions for properties the city says are unsafe or a public-safety hazard.
Why it matters: Condemnation and demolition orders are a tool local governments use to address structures that pose safety risks to occupants and neighbors. The council’s actions set timelines for remediation or city-initiated demolition and, if the city demolishes, the costs can be charged to the property owner.
What the council acted on
- 716 Landry Street (agenda item 7a): The city’s code enforcement staff recommended against condemnation for one structure after the owner…
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