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Hagerstown council seeks enforcement options after summer spate of unsanctioned private parties, including use of vacant buildings
Summary
Council and staff discussed complaints about large unsanctioned private parties, including events held in vacant commercial buildings. Staff outlined enforcement tools: juvenile curfew enforcement, fire marshal assembly limits, nuisance code enforcement, and exploring vacant-structure remedies when owners cannot be located.
Council members and staff discussed how to address recurring unsanctioned private parties in Hagerstown, including events held in vacant commercial buildings and private residences that have drawn large groups of minors.
Council members said the primary concerns are underage drinking, late-night disturbances, and use of vacant commercial spaces that may lack responsible owners to hold accountable. Staff noted several enforcement options and limits:
- Curfew enforcement: juvenile curfew can be applied to minors and is enforced by police when juveniles are found violating curfew; this is…
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