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Resident raises formal complaint about shed tied to council affiliates; city lays out code-enforcement intake and privacy rules
Summary
A resident delivered a formal complaint alleging zoning, permitting and potential conflicts of interest around a shed on property linked to city-affiliated parties. Council members and the city attorney described the city's code-enforcement intake process and said staff would refer the matter to the code enforcement division for follow-up.
Jeff McClure told the Oroville City Council on Aug. 5 that he submitted a formal complaint on July 17 alleging a shed installed on property affiliated with city members may lack required permits and inspections and could present electrical and zoning violations. He also said a council member shared his complaint with community members, which he described as retaliatory.
"This wasn't just a public comment. It was a formal complaint submitted in good faith, expecting accountability and transparency," McClure said, adding, "I will not be intimidated or silenced." (Public comment by Jeff McClure.)
City leaders said the complaint would be handled through the city's operational code-enforcement process rather than treated as a legislative matter. The city attorney explained that complaints about potential noncompliance should be filed with the city's code enforcement…
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