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Residents urge Lake Forest to hold commercial property owners to higher maintenance standards

6012907 · October 22, 2025
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Summary

A longtime community volunteer told the council overflowing trash, neglected landscaping and back-alley litter at key shopping centers harms business and property values and urged stronger enforcement and fines for repeat offenders.

A Lake Forest resident and community cleanup organizer urged the City Council to adopt stronger property maintenance standards for commercial centers, saying litter and neglected landscaping are damaging the city’s image and local economy.

“ Our commercial properties are more than just a place to shop. They are the face of our community,” Sean Fletcher said during public…

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