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Property owner given 30‑day extension after Warren County unsafe‑building hearing
Summary
At a UBO (unsafe building order) hearing, the owner of a property was given 30 days to remedy code violations; commissioners continued the matter to Aug. 4 and warned fines could be imposed if the property remains noncompliant.
Warren County commissioners continued an unsafe‑building enforcement matter and approved a 30‑day extension, giving the property owner time to clean up the site, remove vehicles and have county staff re‑inspect the interior.
Howard, who identified himself at the hearing as the person working on the property, told commissioners that trash at the site had been bagged, an RV and a car were being addressed and that family members were arranging to remove vehicles and debris. "All the trash has been bagged up and picked up and stuff," Howard said, adding workers had been at the site daily and that a mechanic had ordered parts for the RV.
County staff told the board the property had been cited previously and that a fine was imposed for noncompliance; the board set a new compliance check for August 4. Commissioners said they want to see measurable progress — removal of vehicles and cleanup of the yard — and made clear that if the property did not meet minimum standards by the deadline, the county could levy additional fines or pursue abatement procedures.
The board’s motion to extend the compliance period 30 days and continue to hold the fine in abeyance was moved, seconded and approved on a voice vote. Commissioners requested that county code enforcement or the inspector arrange an interior inspection before the next meeting to verify the house is repairable, not imminently dangerous, and to determine whether the building is suitable for future habitation after repairs.
