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Port Richey council stays demolition order for 7717 Pier Road, gives 45 days to complete permit paperwork
Summary
City Council voted to stay a demolition order for the Pier Road property owned by Dr. Giannelli, giving 45 days for a complete building-permit application, a site plan, outstanding deficiencies and required flood documentation to be submitted and approved.
Port Richey City Council voted 4-1 on Sept. 23 to stay a demolition order for the house at 7717 Pier Road, giving the owner 45 days to submit and obtain final approval of a complete building permit and related materials.
The council’s decision follows a quasi-judicial appeal hearing in which city staff told the council the property owner had submitted partial documentation for permits but not a complete application. Building department staff and the city attorney told the council the online portal showed multiple incomplete permit records for the address and that specific deficiencies remained outstanding.
Why it matters: Council members said they did not want to tear down a home if the structure could be repaired, but they also said the building department must be able to rely on complete permit applications and…
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