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Board orders demolition or repairs within 30 days for deteriorated structure at 128 N. 13th Terrace
Summary
The board found the property at 128 North 13th Terrace in violation for exterior deterioration and vegetation overgrowth, ordered 30 days for compliance and authorized administrative fees and fines totaling $200 per day (two violations) if not corrected.
Code enforcement presented April 2 evidence that the property at 128 North 13th Terrace is in advanced disrepair, with roof collapse, vegetation growth on the structure and other code violations. Officer Crystal Rimes said the owner’s son, James George, had earlier obtained a demolition permit that expired and that a new demo permit application was submitted March 25, 2026 but not yet processed. Staff recommended finding violations of Municipal Code sections 42‑1‑16 and 42‑1‑17, ordering 30 days to comply, authorizing administrative costs and imposing a $100 per violation per day fine (totaling $200 per day) if not remedied after the deadline.
Board members discussed whether the building official could deem the property unsafe and noted that condemnation/demolition is a separate process involving the building official. The owner’s representative reported contractor difficulties and said a new demo permit application was pending. After discussion, the board voted to find the property in violation and ordered 30 days to bring it into compliance with staff direction to coordinate building official actions as needed.
Staff recorded administrative costs and will follow up; the board closed the case.
