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Committee discusses demolition of long-vacant houses, asks staff for legal parameters
Summary
Following a resident complaint, the committee discussed whether the city can demolish long-vacant houses, with members urging legal review of constitutional and compensation issues and asking staff to develop consistent parameters before pursuing demolition beyond existing code enforcement options.
A resident complaint about a long-vacant house prompted a lengthy discussion about whether Hendersonville should pursue demolition of certain vacant structures. Committee members said some properties are neglected and can become safety or nuisance concerns, but others noted the city must proceed carefully because demolition that affects…
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