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Board of Building Standards — April 1, 2026: Civil penalty assessed and demolition orders for nuisance properties

AbileneApr 1, 20262 min read

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Board approved March 4 minutes; assessed $8,700 in civil penalties for 450 Peach St (Case 24-000346); declared 1741 Anderson St (Case 25-001890), 833 Nelson St (Case 25-002554), and 1110 Houston St (Case 26-000192) public nuisances and ordered demolition or a 30-day appeal to district court. All motions passed unanimously.

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Approved minutes of March 4, 2026 (motion by Allred; unanimous).
Case 24-000346 (450 Peach St): Owner ordered to pay civil penalties of $25 per day for 348 days, total $8,700 (motion by Allred; seconded by McNeill; unanimous).
Case 25-001890 (1741 Anderson St): Property declared a public nuisance; owner ordered to demolish or appeal to district court within 30 days or City may demolish (motion by Tankersley; unanimous).
Case 25-002554 (833 Nelson St): Property declared a public nuisance; owner ordered to demolish or appeal to district court within 30 days or City may demolish (motion by McNeill; unanimous).
Case 26-000192 (1110 Houston St): Property declared a public nuisance; owner ordered to demolish or appeal to district court within 30 days or City may demolish (motion by Allred; unanimous).

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