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Committee forwards overhaul of neglected and derelict buildings ordinance, raising fines and adding remedial-plan process
Summary
The committee voted to forward proposed changes to Denver's neglected and derelict buildings ordinance that would create an early remedial-plan assessment meeting, expand criteria to vacant land and historic properties, and raise administrative fines up to $5,000. Presenters said implementation timing will be flexible because of budget constraints.
The Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 10 voted to forward a package of changes to Denver's neglected and derelict buildings ordinance to the full City Council.
Sponsors and city staff described a package that creates an early remedial-plan assessment meeting, clarifies appeals paths, increases enforcement tools and explicitly includes vacant lots in the definition of neglected and derelict property. A CPD presenter said planning staff received letters of support from neighborhood organizations and that the planning board and task force work informed the legislative language.
Under the proposal, property owners would meet with Community Planning and Development within 60 days after an initial order to develop a remedial plan; if CPD issues a…
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