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Cedar Falls amends nuisance code; staff moves toward demolition at 315 East Dunkerton Road
Summary
The City Council approved an amendment to the city nuisance code and staff reported limited progress on abatement at 315 East Dunkerton Road, with the condemnation committee recommending asbestos testing and soliciting demolition proposals.
The City of Cedar Falls City Council on Sept. 15 approved an amendment to the city nuisance code and heard a staff update on ongoing enforcement at 315 East Dunkerton Road.
The council passed Ordinance No. 3123, amending Chapter 15 (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances on its second consideration by a 5-1 roll call vote. Council discussion included one explicit dissent pointing to concerns about the ordinance being used to impose citywide homeowners-association–style requirements.
Why it matters: The code amendment clarifies defined nuisances and abatement responsibilities; it was considered alongside an active enforcement matter at a single property the…
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