Staff: unpermitted electrical, plumbing and structural work make 302 South Lane unsafe

Mar 16, 2026

City staff reported that unpermitted work at 302 South Lane — including additions built atop burned wood and improper electrical installation — has left the structure unsafe; staff said a stop-work order is in place and further legal action is under consideration.

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City staff told the Building Standards Commission that 302 South Lane presents hazardous conditions after an inspection found unpermitted electrical, plumbing and structural work. Staff said the house appears to have been involved in a previous fire and that new work "was built on top of wood that's burnt," describing the structure as "obviously not safe or structurally sound."

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