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Board approves abatement of multiple properties for junk, trash and unsafe structures; liens to be placed if owners do not pay
Summary
The board authorized abatement and cleanup contracts for multiple properties found in violation of county code and ordered liens if owners do not reimburse costs. One high-safety case (Pioneer Creek Road) was continued to allow additional owner engagement.
Amador County code enforcement presented several nuisance abatement cases on Oct. 7 and the Board of Supervisors authorized cleanup and recovery actions for multiple properties.
Key cases and outcomes
- 20592 Dunsheep Road (Pine Grove area, referenced in staff packet with case activity beginning Aug. 13, 2024): Code enforcement reported repeated violations and an earlier agreement to provide dumpsters; the vendor bid for complete cleanup totaled $4,750. The board approved abatement and directed staff to fund the cleanup with contingency/board reserves and to pursue cost recovery as a lien on the property if unpaid. Staff said case costs to date (administrative and response) total $6,138.28.
- 14777 Immigrant Trail (River Pines): Code enforcement presented bids to remove junk and a dilapidated recreational vehicle; the winning bid totaled $4,100 and current case costs were $3,641.61. The board authorized abatement and directed staff to recover costs as a lien if the owner does not pay.
- 16400 Pioneer Creek Road (Pioneer): The matter involved illegal structures, occupied trailers and alleged unauthorized sewage disposal. Code enforcement reported prior orders dating to 2023 and attempts to obtain consent for inspection; staff and the owner discussed encroachment and permit issues during the meeting. The board agreed to continue action to the next meeting to allow further discussions and to seek clarity on permits and the owner’s plans.
- 14645 Fiddletown Road (Fiddletown): A long-running case (active since 2008) involving illegal structures, water/energy hookups and alleged safety hazards. Staff presented two options: a full demolition estimated at $7,600 or securing (boarding) the structure at an estimated $1,500; the board approved a 30-day vacate order and gave staff authority to secure (board up) the structure if the owner remained. The board directed staff to proceed with boarding if the owner did not vacate and reiterated that costs will be pursued via lien if unpaid.
Why it matters: The abatement actions are part of county code enforcement to address health, safety and nuisance conditions. Several of the properties are repeat offenders, and staff noted the county will seek to recoup costs under California Government Code authorities and by placing liens on properties when owners do not reimburse abatement expenses.
Next steps: Contractors will be engaged per GSA approval of bids; staff will seek to recover costs from property owners and return to the board with any required tax-roll lien actions if owners do not pay within the required period.
