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Oak Ridge approves first reading of slum-clearance code change allowing recovery of remediation costs on property tax bills
Summary
Council adopted on first reading a new code chapter titled "slum clearance" that allows the city to use an additional enforcement mechanism to recover costs by placing charges on property tax bills while preserving due process and appeal rights.
Oak Ridge City Council on May 12 approved on first reading an ordinance adding a new chapter 7, titled "slum clearance," to Title 13 (Property Maintenance) of the city's code. The new provision expands enforcement tools available to the city, including an option to place reimbursement of remediation costs on the property tax roll.
City staff explained the change does not create novel authority beyond state law…
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