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St. Joseph County affirms demolition orders for multiple South Bend properties; some owners granted short extensions
Summary
At a county commissioners meeting, officials affirmed demolition orders for multiple South Bend properties, agreeing in several cases to work with owners for roughly 60 days before pursuing bids. Building staff said they started the year with 17 structures and reduced the list to about seven.
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners affirmed demolition orders for multiple properties in South Bend on motions that carried by voice vote.
Building commissioner Randy James described a range of unsafe conditions at the properties, citing collapsed roofs, fire damage, water infiltration and wildlife intrusion. "This property at 20245 Brick Road has a roof collapsing in," James told the board, recommending demolition as a hazard to public health and unsafe for habitation.
Several owners appeared or were represented and asked for time to address the problems. Owner Richard…
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