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Nonprofit developing two townhouses given 63 days to clean up property as permit review continues
Summary
Oasis of Hope Community Development Corporation said it is pursuing permits to build two townhouses for affordable housing; the magistrate granted 63 days and an order to reappear while suspending fines during the permit-review period.
Jacquelyn Reed, representing nonprofit Oasis of Hope Community Development Corporation, told the special magistrate on June 9 that the organization is developing two townhouses for affordable housing on lots acquired from the city but is still in the third or fourth round of permit corrections.
Pat Gavin, presenting for the city, said the property remained out of compliance following a February order and that fines were scheduled to begin on June 10. Reed asked for additional time while the nonprofit completed permit responses; the magistrate granted a 63-day extension to August 11, suspended fines during that period, and ordered the nonprofit and city staff to meet on site to clarify what work would be required.
Why it matters: The case illustrates how permit-processing timelines can intersect with code-enforcement deadlines for nonprofit affordable-housing efforts, and it shows the magistrate’s willingness to pause fines while permitting is actively pursued.
What’s next: Oasis of Hope must work with city staff on required site clean-up and permit corrections and will reappear before the magistrate if issues remain after the extension.
