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Talent council asks staff to draft chronic nuisance ordinance after police describe repeat problem properties
Summary
City staff reviewed state nuisance law and described how a local chronic nuisance ordinance could broaden remedies for properties generating repeated calls for police. The council asked staff to draft an ordinance and flagged concerns about staff capacity and protecting vulnerable residents.
Alex, a city staff member, introduced a staff report on chronic nuisance ordinances and said, “the Oregon statute provides for individuals or local governments to be able to bring a civil suit against people who own or operate a residence that is becoming a a real nuisance to their neighbors.” He explained that a local ordinance can expand the list of conduct counted toward a nuisance and set procedures for warnings and abatement plans.
The nut graf: After a presentation and discussion that included the police chief and the city attorney, the council signaled consensus to direct staff to draft a chronic nuisance ordinance; councilors also raised concerns about administrative burden and potential impacts on vulnerable residents.
Police Chief Snook described recurring…
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