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Owner removes structure at 803 North Newark; staff to close case after final debris removal

Decatur Building Standards Commission · August 17, 2026

Summary

Staff reported the owner of 803 North Newark complied with a commission demo order and removed the structure by hand; two trailer loads of material remain to be hauled off and staff will close the case once removed.

City staff updated the commission that the owner of 803 North Newark has largely complied with a previously issued demolition order. "They've got the structure down," the staff member said, adding that crews "cleaned up the ground" and that the owner still needs to haul off about two trailer loads of material before staff will close the case.

Staff described the work as labor-intensive but complete in form; once the remaining material is removed the case will be closed. Commissioners did not raise questions and accepted the update as evidence of compliance with the previously ordered remedy.

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