Board hears 30/60 timeline, floodplain and permit steps for condemned homes

City planner Clarissa told the board the property subject to VA2026-09 had a history of notices and was officially condemned on March 12, 2026, and she described the Board of Building Standards’ 30/60 timeline for condemned structures: 30 days to obtain estimates and a building permit/start work and 60 days to achieve rough inspections, otherwise demolition may be ordered.

Clarissa said the owner must also consult the floodplain administrator because the property is within the floodway and must submit a plan of action to the property maintenance inspector tied to the condemnation case. "It was the it was a history. I can't remember the exact date, but the property was officially condemned on 03/12/2026," Clarissa said, and she added: "They can either order to demolish. Or if they order a 30 60, they have 30 days to obtain, estimates and a building permit and pretty much start working towards repairing, and they have 60 days to get the rough and inspections." The board and staff noted that approval of the zoning special exception permits the owner to move forward with those administrative steps but does not replace permit review or floodplain approvals.