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Zoning officer reports code enforcement, new permits, and upcoming developments

5777392 · September 9, 2025
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The zoning officer reported 48 grassland violations this summer, removal of two abandoned semis, two new single-family home permits, tree removals and plantings, a Brownfield demolition grant sign-up with four property owners, and that demolition work had begun at the old car wash for a future Starbucks.

The city’s zoning officer gave a broad update covering code enforcement, development permits, and near-term private projects.

He said the city has 48 grassland (nuisance) violations this summer. General services has cleared eight properties so far, including the former Rich gas station on Benedict Avenue. Two abandoned semi trucks left at the old North Furniture property on Newton Street were removed by the owner recently.

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