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Commission directs review of chronic‑nuisance rules after years of demolition spending and limited lien recovery
Summary
Commissioners asked staff to examine the chronic‑nuisance/blight ordinance and coordination for demolition and vacant‑lot maintenance after hearing that the county spent about $6.5 million on demolitions over 13 years but recouped only modest amounts in recent years.
The commission directed planning and environmental services staff to review the county’s chronic‑nuisance and blight enforcement approach, after hearing data on demolition spending and limited recovery of demolition liens.
Commission discussion followed a planning and engineering briefing that traced demolition activity over more than a decade. Planning staff said demolition work over approximately 13…
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