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Council approves $47,314 abatement charge after city boards up two unsafe homes
Summary
The Lompoc City Council voted to assess property-owner costs related to inspection, boarding and cleanup after two dwellings at 438 South J Street and 215 West Locust were red‑tagged for severe health and safety violations. The city will place $47,314 in abatement and legal fees on the owners' property tax bill unless reduced by council action.
The Lompoc City Council voted to assess $47,314 in abatement and legal costs to the owners of properties at 438 South J Street and 215 West Locust after city staff forced abatement of unsafe living conditions.
City Attorney (name not specified) told the council the two houses on the same parcel had been declared unlawful for human occupancy after building inspectors found illegal kitchens, blocked egress, missing smoke and carbon‑monoxide detectors, extensive unpermitted construction and multiple electrical and mechanical violations. The attorney said the city issued a notice to abate on Sept. 17, 2024, sought and obtained an inspection and abatement…
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