Board denies appeal; condemned house remains uninhabitable until required permits and repairs are completed
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Summary
The Board of Supervisors denied an appeal on a condemned residence at 7668 East Monte Tesoro Drive, leaving the unsafe-structure red tag in place. County staff said the owner may perform repairs but must obtain permits and inspections; staff estimated total permit fees under $300 and permit validity is tied to inspections and permitted progress.
The Board of Supervisors on July 21 denied an appeal by property owner Mark Williford and left a red tag declaring the structure at 7668 East Monte Tesoro Drive condemned and uninhabitable until repairs are completed and inspected.
Williford told the board he bought the property in 2001, described the structure and its current roof problems, and asked for more time to complete repairs because of heat, costs and limited labor. He said his engineer concluded the structure was sound but that portions of the roof decking and fascia need replacement; he requested the county remove the red tag while he completes work. Planning and building staff and Williford’s engineer agreed the building’s structural framing was intact but that the structure should not be occupied until repairs are finished and inspected.
Director Holtry said county inspectors found the roof and related structural repairs necessary for safe occupancy. Holtry explained that a re‑roof permit (roofing permit fee around $120) and a structural permit (approx. $150) would allow the owner to work and that permits are valid for 180 days but can be extended by successive inspections showing progress. The board denied the appeal; staff said the owner may proceed with the required permits and inspections and that the condemnation will be lifted when permitting and inspections meet county code.