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Corporate Policy
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DEMOLITION OF ABANDONED STRUCTURES
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for the removal of abandoned
structures.
AUTHORIZA TION
Motion of Council: August 25, 2004
GENERAL
There are occasions when the owners of abandoned structures are financially unable to
provide a remedy. This provides for a situation in communities where these buildings
continue to deteriorate and in some cases become havens for unlawful activity. As such
these properties have the potential to disrupt harmony and negatively affect surrounding
property values.
INSPECTION AND DETERMINATION
An inspection of a complaint will be carried out in accordance with current practice for
Dangerous and Unsightly Premises. The Inspector shall determine by written report the
type of remedy required for the building.
PERMISSION FOR DEMOLITION
The CBRM, Inspectors shall obtain written permission from the property owner for the
demolition of the building in the full knowledge that the costs incurred in the demolition
will become a lien on the noted property.
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NO PERMISSION FOR DEMOLITION
Where there is no consent by the owner(s) of a property for removal of the abandoned
structure the property will be taken to tax sale and tax auction. This process requires that
the property be advertised for three consecutive tax sales and brought to tax auction. If
the structure is not sold at tax auction the CBRM may, if in the best interests of the
CBRM, vest the property at the next tax auction for the purposes of demolition.
PROCEDURE
On determination that the structure is an abandoned structure the Managers of Inspection-
Bylaw and Financial Services shall determine the appropriate method of removal:
a. Obtaining the owners permission, or
b. Vesting the property through the auction process.
For the purposes of demolition the Manager of Financial Services shall apply the
purchasing policy.
FUNDING FORMULA
A base budget of 50K shall he made-available to the finance department for the removal
of Abandoned Structures commencing in the fiscal period of 2005-2006.
Structures will be removed using a process of prioritization.
The base budget amount is to be reviewed on an annual basis.
Approved by Council: August 25, 2004
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