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Decatur Building Standards Commission approves demolition order for 2705 West Walnut
Summary
The Decatur Building Standards Commission voted unanimously to authorize the city to demolish a substandard structure at 2705 West Walnut after staff reported no corrective work despite repeated notices; the owner’s family says they will try to act before the city proceeds.
The Decatur Building Standards Commission voted unanimously to approve an order authorizing the city to demolish a substandard structure at 2705 West Walnut.
Staff member Denny told the commission the property had been the subject of a removal/demolition order issued Nov. 17, 2025, and that the owner had been notified multiple times but had not completed required repairs. "If a building is vacated not vacated, secured, repaired, removed or demolished or the occupants are not located within the time period…
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