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Council declares five buildings unsafe and orders demolition or removal

Steubenville City Council · June 2, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑44 declaring five properties unsafe and ordering removal or demolition; Mayor Petrella declared the ordinance adopted and it takes effect July 2, 2026.

Council completed the third reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑44, which names five properties as unsafe structures and orders their removal or demolition under the city’s property maintenance code. Mayor Ralph Petrella announced the ordinance was "duly adopted" after Council member Mayo called the question and a roll call vote returned all ayes.

The ordinance lists the addresses identified as public nuisances: 616 11th Street; 336 S. 4th Street; 1201 Claire Street; 422 Clinton Street; and 222 Edgar Avenue. The measure will take effect on July 2, 2026, and directs city staff to proceed with enforcement steps specified in the Property Maintenance Code.