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Council keeps several derelict properties on demolition list, offers conditional extensions
Columbus City Council · February 25, 2026
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Summary
On first reading council reviewed multiple demolition cases. Owners requested short extensions for remediation; staff said inspectors will set benchmarks and warned that future extensions are unlikely without steady progress.
Council reviewed a list of properties slated for demolition on first reading at the Feb. 24 meeting and heard from several owners seeking more time to repair or demolish structures.
At 3016 3rd Avenue, owner Benjamin Hardy asked for a brief extension and said dumpsters were placed onsite and demolition contractors were scheduled. Council…
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