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Code enforcement hearing: board continues dozens of cases, reduces fines and sets follow-ups
Summary
The Muncie City code enforcement board continued multiple rehab and demo cases, reduced or rescinded civil penalties in some instances, and set inspections and return dates for follow-up. Several owners promised repairs or presented contracts; staff recommendations were largely adopted.
Muncie City’s code enforcement board spent the session reviewing dozens of rehab and demolition orders and taking procedural actions that will keep many properties under the board’s supervision for months.
The board voted to table one case until November 2026 after members urged the owner to secure and mow the lot. It continued numerous rehab orders to allow inspections or to let owners obtain estimates and contracts; common directives were to schedule inspections with the building commissioner’s office and provide more detailed timelines or contractor bids.
Several penalty decisions were altered. The board rescinded both civil penalties and a fine for the owner of 1824 East Indiana Avenue after staff reported the property passed an Oct. 21 inspection and is occupied and cleaned. The board reduced a $5,000 civil penalty to $500 and released the rehab…
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