Hillsborough council to join Marion County in joint legal action over blighted 1803 Indigo Street

Council President Ronald Wilkins outlined concerns about a property at 1803 Indigo Street that he described as blighted and noncompliant with its conditional use permit. Wilkins said the Marion County Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit in January 2023 allowing three residential container units and one storage container, but the developer had made little progress and had not completed required Phase 1 site work within the promised 8–12 month timeframe. Wilkins said he photographed debris and inoperable vehicles and reported seeing activity (a barbecue) that showed the owners still occupy the lot.

"All they managed to do was put one shipping container on the property," Wilkins said while describing photos of tires, a riding mower, trailers and vehicles he said had not moved in years. Wilkins told the council he discussed options with county officials; the county chose a joint action approach and the conditional use permit was revoked in October 2025. The council voted to join Marion County in a combined legal action that would allow the city to pursue a nuisance abatement; council members said a joint filing would reduce outside counsel costs and strengthen enforcement authority. The council's motion to join the county carried unanimously.