Illegal Dwellings and Unsanitary Conditions
Summary
Several homes were cited for garage conversions, illegal triplex setups, and work done without permits — some owners claiming they inherited problems from prior owners. The Board consistently gave 120 days where owners were actively permitting, and 3 days where they weren't.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners face per diem fines of $250 plus the cost of after-the-fact permitting and, in some cases, demolition.
The city's permitting and code compliance system, and neighbors affected by unsafe conversions.
Buyers who inherited unpermitted work from prior owners, now responsible for curing it.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Code Enforcement Board - Nov 5, 2026
Several homes were cited for garage conversions, illegal triplex setups, and work done without permits — some owners claiming they inherited problems from prior owners. The Board consistently gave 120 days where owners were actively permitting, and 3 days where they weren't.
Code Enforcement Board - May 13, 2026
City inspectors cracked down on severe code violations involving makeshift sheds used as dwellings, unpermitted internal room conversions, and raw sewage being dumped into public streets next to senior housing.
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