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Sandy staff propose sweeping code-enforcement overhaul, higher fines and new irreversible-violation class
Summary
City staff presented a plan to centralize fines, remove obsolete code, and add tougher penalties for irreversible violations (trees, wetland/hillside disturbances). Council asked for clearer remediation timelines, equity for homeowners, and staff maintenance commitments.
City staff presented a package of code-enforcement changes intended to modernize Sandy’s municipal code and strengthen compliance tools, including higher fines, a standardized fine schedule and a new class for irreversible violations.
Kelly (Development Services staff) told the council the impetus for the overhaul was a recent case in which trees were cut despite a final order. She said many code chapters date to the 1970s and contain inconsistent fine amounts, which undermines deterrence. “The majority of what we’re changing here will have increased fine…
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