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Decatur commission finds 705 West Walnut "substandard," orders repair or removal within 30 days
Summary
The Decatur Building Standards Commission unanimously found the structure identified as Building B at 705 West Walnut to be substandard and ordered the owner to repair or remove it within 30 days of notification under the City of Decatur Code of Ordinances.
The Decatur Building Standards Commission unanimously determined at its meeting that the building identified as Structure B at 705 West Walnut is substandard and must be repaired or removed within 30 days of notification. Staff presented photographs and case exhibits showing roof holes, boarded windows and unsecured entries and said the structure posed risks to public health and safety.
Denny, the staff presenter, reviewed the administrative record and notices, saying the city mailed an initial notice on 06/24/2025, obtained a Wise County tax certificate on 11/07/2025, and posted the…
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