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Huachuca City Council directs 'active' code enforcement, cautioned it may raise legal costs
Summary
Council instructed staff to pursue active enforcement of zoning, health and safety, building and neighborhood preservation codes, while Manager Suzanne Harvey warned that aggressive enforcement could lead to court challenges and added expense.
Town Manager Suzanne Harvey told the Council that residents have asked for stricter enforcement of the Town Code on zoning, health and safety, building and neighborhood preservation. She said staff and the police department are prepared to pursue 'aggressive' enforcement but warned that stronger enforcement could prompt legal challenges and added costs.
"We are prepared to be aggressive, but she wants Council to be cognizant that some people may fight us on it and it may end up in court, so it may end up costing us some money," the minutes record for Manager Harvey. Council members agreed active enforcement and equal application of the law were the goals moving forward.
Council's direction was to proceed with enforcement planning; the minutes do not record a specific enforcement ordinance or new penalty schedule, and Attorney Thomas Benavidez reminded the Council that court challenges are possible. Staff will return with implementation details and any necessary legal steps.
