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City stops unpermitted demolition at 803 North Newark after active gas line found
Summary
Inspection staff reported that demolition began at 803 North Newark without an approved permit and with a live gas line on site; staff issued a stop-work order, confirmed the gas line has been disabled and capped, and await a request for inspection before demolition can proceed or a demolition order will be pursued.
Staff reported to the commission that 803 North Newark had submitted for a permit that was never approved and that demolition activity began nonetheless. Inspectors found a live gas line near the property and issued a stop-work notice; staff said they ordered work to stop because the condition was dangerous.
Since the stop-work order, staff said the property owner has had the gas line disabled and moved away from the house and that the sewer line has been capped; staff confirmed on-site that the sewer cap was in place and said they are waiting for the owner to schedule an inspection before demolition can resume. If the owner does not proceed with obtaining proper permits and inspections, staff told commissioners they will prepare and pursue a demolition order at a future hearing.
The commission received the update as informational; no vote was required. Staff said the goal remains to get properties repaired or safely removed and noted that the Newark property has been on prior agendas.
