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City attorney says ‘paper streets’ are not city property; councilors urged to advise residents to seek title research
Summary
The committee discussed responsibilities for so-called paper streets after residents raised concerns about overgrowth and safety. City Attorney Tim Riley said the city does not own paper streets and recommended property owners consult private counsel and title records; the subcommittee placed the matter on file.
Councilor Pena Castello asked the subcommittee to discuss the city's obligation for so-called "paper streets," which residents say abut private homes and present overgrowth and safety concerns. "Paper streets, according to attorney Riley, are owned by the city," she said, but the issue prompted legal clarification.
The nut graf: City Attorney Tim Riley told the committee that a paper street is typically a street shown on a developer's…
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