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Commission postpones decision on new enforcement‑penalty guidelines after extended debate
Summary
The commission deferred action on proposed definitions and factors for newly authorized enforcement penalties — including a one‑time penalty of up to $500,000 for unauthorized demolition or significant damage to qualifying historic resources — and asked staff for more time and follow‑up after legal, equity and implementation questions.
The Historic Preservation Commission took no final action Dec. 6 on staff recommendations that would define thresholds and factors for newly authorized enforcement penalties, instead voting to continue the item for further consideration after an extensive discussion.
Zoning Administrator Corey Teague and Code Enforcement Manager Kelly Wong outlined the new enforcement tools adopted by ordinance earlier in the year: the authority for the zoning administrator to assess a one‑time penalty of up to $500,000 for unauthorized demolition or…
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