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Ordinance Directing the Housing Inspector to Vacate, Close and Repair or Demolish the Dwelling at 1315 Marsdon Avenue as Unfit For Human Habitation and Directing that a Notice be Placed Thereon Prohibiting Its Use or Occupancy
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Department:
Housing and Neighborhood Services
Meeting Date:
January 7, 2025
Contact Name:
Brian Renner
Public Hearing:
Yes
Contact Phone:
910-341-3266
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
December 23, 2024
December 30, 2024
Attachments:
Attachment A: 1315 Marsdon Ave Ordinance
Attachment B: 1315 Marsdon Ave Case File Summary
Attachment C: 1315 Marsdon Ave Findings of Fact and Order
Attachment D: 1315 Marson Ave Photos
PURPOSE:
The dwelling at 1315 Marsdon Avenue has been identified as dilapidated through the Minimum Housing Code enforcement process and deemed "Unfit for Human Habitation." The dwelling is a vacant, single-family house. The purpose of this ordinance is to obtain approval for the Housing Inspector to take appropriate action in order to bring the dwelling into compliance with the Minimum Housing Code.
BACKGROUND:
The initial inspection was conducted on January 14, 2020. The case began with a neighbor complaint as to the condition of the property. The dwelling was occupied by the owner, Lacy J. Pigford. The Complaint and Notice of Hearing was issued on October 5, 2021. The hearing was held on October 21, 2021. The owner, Lacy J. Pigford, appeared before the Hearing Officer. Barbara Pigford (Lacy's ex-wife) and Stephen Pigford (Lacy's son) also attended the hearing. The Hearing Officer issued a Finding of Fact and Order on November 2, 2021.
The Finding of Fact and Order found that the dwelling was unfit for human habitation. The owner was ordered to the bring the dwelling into compliance with the Minimum Housing Code by repairing the dwelling or demolishing and removing the dwelling from the property. The owner had until August 2, 2022, to bring the dwelling into compliance or be subject to a civil penalty...
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