Code enforcement reports progress cleaning defunct cannabis sites, expects caseload to rise

May 13, 2026

Torrance County code enforcement described cleanup progress at multiple former cannabis cultivation sites and said new staffing and territory assignments are increasing voluntary compliance; department expects roughly 175–200 cases by year end.

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Senior Code Enforcement Officer Chuck Caviness updated the commission on cleanup activity at defunct cannabis cultivation sites and other nuisance properties, reporting site‑by‑site progress and an uptick in case filings. Caviness gave estimates ranging from roughly 50% to 90% complete across several sites and said the office has moved to territory‑based enforcement and hired a new officer (Victoria Carr) to increase face‑to‑face contact, which improves voluntary compliance.

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