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Resident reports hazardous, deteriorating property; city staff says abatement and police options available
Summary
A Woodland resident raised concerns during public comment about a deteriorated house and tenant safety; code enforcement told council it has sent notices, will make targeted outreach and can pursue abatement and liens if voluntary compliance fails.
WOODLAND, Wash. — During public comment at the Feb. 18 Woodland City Council meeting a resident reported that a nearby property is in severe disrepair, has produced emergency responses that could not locate a residence, and is creating safety and neighborhood concerns. Code enforcement staff told the council the city has an abatement process and will escalate outreach to the known owner.
The resident (identified on the record as Miss Brown) said she had been emailing with city code enforcement and described a front house that is “inhabitable” except for rodents, with tenants living behind it. She said emergency responders were unable to locate the…
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