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Gulfport council hears code-enforcement appeals and public complaints on blight; time extensions granted
Summary
At a code enforcement hearing the council granted multiple owners limited time to address cited property problems, heard public complaints about persistent neighborhood blight, and directed staff follow-up.
The Gulfport City Council on Wednesday heard multiple code-enforcement matters from property owners and members of the public who called for stronger action on long-standing blight in several neighborhoods.
During the code enforcement hearing the council granted extensions and advised owners on next steps: Deborah Robertson, co-owner of 295040 Ninth Avenue, said squatters and probate complications have delayed her ability to clear the property; she was given up to 60 days to pursue probate and cleanup and told to stay in close touch with code enforcement staff. Nancy Hines, owner of the property identified as 4020 Michigan Avenue, said contractor licensing and funding delays have slowed demolition and cleanup; the council granted her 30 days and…
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