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Council debate highlights permit barrier when rescinding condemnations
Summary
Council members and development staff debated rescission of condemnations after property owners applied for permits; staff explained ordinance language prohibits issuing permits on condemned structures until rescission and requires owners to reimburse costs incurred before rescission.
Council discussion on March 11 probed how rescission of condemnations interacts with building permits and the department's procedures for ensuring owners have sufficient proof of readiness to complete repairs.
Development staff explained that under current parish ordinance a condemnation "nullifies and voids" existing open permits and prevents future permits while the…
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