City Looking To Change Nuisance Code

We talked about this once upon a time based on some early vague information.  Now we know more.  The Neighborhoods and Housing Committee met yesterday to discuss changes to the nuisance code that basically would create a 21 day turnaround on nuisance violations.  If it passes, a message will be left on the door of the property, or handed to the person present. A letter will also be sent to the property owner.  The property owner would have 21 days to fix the problem.  If they chose not to do so, a contract crew, managed by Public Works, would clean the property and fine the property owner. 

If adopted, the ordinance would pertain to the entire city, however, it would be enforced in the Community Based Services areas first as a pilot, and it wouldn’t go after newly reported cases there, it would first address the backlog of approximately 700 cases in these areas.

What do you think?

Public hearing: Oct. 3
First reading: Oct. 10
Second reading: Oct. 17

Previously on Exit133