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Sulphur council grants staggered extensions and deadlines in multiple condemnation cases
Summary
Council heard multiple rule-to-show-cause and condemnation items, granting time-limited extensions or requiring permits to be pulled; property owners reported steps toward repair, sale or demolition and the council set follow-up dates.
The Sulphur City Council reviewed numerous code-enforcement and condemnation items and issued a mix of orders: some properties were moved forward toward condemnation, several were continued, and others received extensions tied to concrete steps such as securing permits, boarding up windows, or demonstrating active progress.
For 716 Landry Street, the council had tabled the condemnation at a prior meeting and heard from Dwight Minton, who said he had met with inspectors and that permit applications were submitted but not yet paid or issued. Minton presented a signed purchase contract (MG Fox Solutions LLC) with a 60-business-day closing timeline; he told the council he would secure the building and has arranged potential contractor activity. The council moved to extend the rule-to-show-cause matter and set a follow-up for the Aug. 11 meeting. The council noted the property must be secured and that permits or a demonstrable demolition plan should be in place by the date of the return hearing.
At 1507 Briarwood Drive and 1413 Weekley Road the council authorized removal of dead or diseased trees under Chapter 17. Several other properties were considered for condemnation or continued while owners sought permits or contractors. For one owner at 229 Rio Hondo Street, the council adopted the usual approach of ruling to show cause but added an inspection step: if the owner pulls permits and secures the building within 30 days, city work would not proceed; otherwise demolition would move forward.
For an owner represented at 606 South Crocker Street, the council heard from the occupant seeking time to remove personal property and to allow a grandson or contractor to demolish the structure; the council granted a 45-day period for the owner to secure the property, begin permit processes and remove belongings.
Council emphasized that securing sites (boarding windows, changing locks), pulling required permits, and providing proof of a contractor or sale are the standard ways to avoid city-initiated demolition and to show progress toward compliance.
