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Lane County highlights decade-long cleanup after foreclosure at Highway 126 and Poole Creek Road
Summary
County staff described a years‑long code enforcement and foreclosure that ended with county ownership and removal of more than 406,000 pounds of debris from a privately owned property on Highway 126 West; commissioners praised staff and discussed fines, safety and the long process.
Lane County commissioners on Oct. 20 recognized staff who led a years‑long code enforcement and cleanup after the county assumed ownership of a privately owned property at the corner of Highway 126 West and Poole Creek Road.
County staff described a lengthy process of enforcement and foreclosure that followed failed attempts to get the property owner to comply with land‑use and nuisance rules. “We try to really work with property owners to get these issues rectified,” a county presenter said, describing outreach and legal steps prior to foreclosure.
Why it matters: commissioners said the site presented public‑safety and environmental hazards, with neighbors reporting criminal activity and people living in…
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