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Commissioners authorize staff study of abandoned parcels, illegal dumping and encampments in Sun Valley
Summary
After sustained public testimony, the board unanimously authorized more than four hours of multi‑department staff time to inventory and recommend fixes for abandoned parcels and private road parcels that have become dumping or encampment sites, with reported large volumes collected in recent cleanups.
Washoe County commissioners unanimously voted to direct county staff to spend more than four hours on a multi‑department review of abandoned and ownerless parcels where illegal dumping, squatting, and fire hazards have accumulated, particularly in Sun Valley.
Assistant County Manager Dave Solaro told the board the request responds to recurring situations where parcels have unclear ownership (heirs not identified, deceased owners, or trustee status) and where code enforcement and law enforcement have limited authority to act without clear title or statutory authority.…
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