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Neighbor asks council to tighten demolition timeline after burned house lingered; manager to report back
3548905 · May 14, 2025
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Summary
A Portsmouth homeowner said a burned house took too long to be demolished and asked the council to review permitting rules that allow a six‑month start/finish window; councilmembers said they are discussing the permitting process and the city manager will report back.
Brenda Porter Rockwell told Portsmouth City Council that a burned house at 1700 Camden Avenue took an extended period to be demolished and asked the council to examine a permitting caveat that she said gives developers six months to start and finish demolition and…
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