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Jefferson County commissioners approve nuisance demolitions and debate post-demolition redevelopment plans
Summary
The Jefferson County Commission approved a package of nuisance-demolition items and discussed using county resources and nonprofit partners to redevelop cleared lots, including proposals to set aside funds and coordinate with Habitat for Humanity.
The Jefferson County Commission approved a set of nuisance-demolition items and spent extended time discussing how the county should handle redevelopment of lots after structures are removed.
Commissioners approved ‘‘items 1 through 11’’ covering demolition liens and abatement for properties previously declared public nuisances. Members moved and seconded the package, and the motion passed by voice vote with no opposition recorded on the transcript.
The discussion that followed focused on what the county should do with cleared lots. Several commissioners urged the county to move beyond demolition to active redevelopment…
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