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La Porte council orders demolition of dangerous house at 711 West Adams, amends text to let owner keep slab temporarily
Summary
The La Porte City Council voted to condemn and require demolition of a dangerous single‑family house at 711 West Adams but amended its order to allow the owner to retain the concrete slab temporarily while pursuing building permits.
The La Porte City Council voted to condemn and require demolition of a dangerous, substandard single‑family dwelling at 711 West Adams, approving an amended ordinance that removes a requirement to demolish the concrete slab immediately so the owner can pursue plans to rebuild.
City staff told the council that certified notices were sent and the owner requested time to demolish and rebuild but has not submitted demolition or building permits. "No permits have been submitted at this time," a city staff member said during the public hearing. Photographs presented by staff showed a repaired roof but…
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