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Commission denies appeal on dilapidated house, gives owner permit window before city action
Summary
After hearing from code enforcement and the property owner, the commission denied an appeal on a dilapidated house at 2029 East Illinois and authorized staff to proceed if self-demolition or permit-based removal does not occur within the allowed permit timeframe; the motion passed 6–0.
The Enid City Commission denied an appeal by the owner of a dilapidated house at 2029 East Illinois, clearing the way for demolition if the owner does not complete permitted self-demolition within the permit period.
Scott Garnett, the city’s director of code enforcement, summarized the property's history and explained the administrative steps: the owner had previously been granted extensions, a demolition application was filed March 27, and issuance of a demolition permit is pending a licensed plumber capping the sewer line. Garnett estimated the city’s cost to demolish the structure—if the city must do it—would be roughly $4,000–$6,000.
The owner, Daryl Shaver, told the commission he had submitted paperwork and asked the commission to consider the time he previously requested; he stated he had access to volunteers if needed. Commissioners asked technical questions about what a permit requires (including removal of foundation) and how long the permit period lasts. Staff explained the council’s choices were to grant or deny the appeal; if denied, the owner retains whatever time the demolition permit allows to complete the removal, after which the city will proceed.
A motion to deny Shaver’s appeal passed on a 6–0 vote.
What’s next: If the owner does not complete demolition to code within the permit period, staff will proceed with enforcement and the city may contract for demolition and seek cost recovery.
