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Caswell County planner urges firmer enforcement for junk vehicles; outlines 30/60‑day fines
Summary
Planning director Jason Wellington told commissioners the county will enforce its unified development ordinance (UDO) more consistently for outdoor storage and junk vehicles, outlining a 30/46/60‑day compliance timeline and cumulative civil fines that can reach $8,450 before nuisance procedures begin.
Jason Wellington, Caswell County planning director, briefed the Board of Commissioners on steps the county will take to enforce its unified development ordinance for outdoor storage and abandoned vehicles.
Wellington told the board the county typically responds to complaints rather than proactively searching for violations. He described a staged compliance process: an initial site visit and certified letter, a 30‑day site visit, a possible 15‑day extension if “substantial progress has been made,” and civil fines beginning on day 46 if compliance is not achieved. Wellington said the UDO lists daily fines that escalate quickly and are cumulative; he gave the example that by day 60 fines could total $8,450, with an option for the board to cut fines in half if the property becomes compliant at day 60.
Wellington cited statutory authority during his presentation, referencing “general statute…
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