The Knox Board of Works members took action Wednesday morning to put a stop to property owners who are failing to comply with orders to clean up properties.
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The Knox Board of Works is increasing the fines on 401 East Lake Street. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that the owners were ordered to remove garbage from the property almost three years ago, but issues remain. “It’s been an ongoing battle with them,” Pfost said. “I can’t get them to do what is asked of them.”
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works recently got an update on code enforcement efforts. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost said 504 East Culver Road has been under enforcement for quite some time, but there’s still quite a bit to clean up. “It’s still in the estate, so as far as penalties and everything, there’s really nothing, at this point, that we can do,” Pfost explained.
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Hamlet officials are exploring their options, when it comes to building inspections. The town has been without a building inspector for years, and with new home construction taking place, Town Council Member Brian Earnest says it’s time to fix that.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works had three code enforcement hearings scheduled last month, but officials were able to work out agreements with the property owners before the meeting began. Public hearings were scheduled for 504 East Culver Road, 1498 East John Street, and 342-344 West Spruce Drive.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works will hold hearings on code enforcement issues this morning. Public hearings are scheduled for 504 East Culver Road, 1498 East John Street, and 342-344 West Spruce Drive. Last month, Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told board members that the biggest concern at the time was junk vehicles.
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The City of Knox is moving closer to revitalizing a dilapidated downtown building. The city has been trying to take possession of 8 South Main Street, after a portion of the roof collapsed and the owner failed to pay most of the fine.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works has agreed to withdraw its court case against the owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street. After years of calling for repairs, Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that he finally believes the work is substantially complete.
Continue readingThe owner of a Downtown Knox building has once again been given another month to finish needed repairs. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works Wednesday that work on the fire escape at 1 & 3 North Main Street still isn’t done, but the owner has been working on it.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is still waiting for a couple of building owners to finish required repairs. The owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street had most recently been given until Wednesday to complete a few final items, but Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works Wednesday that the work still hadn’t been done.
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The Knox Board of Works members voted to issue another order for rehabilitation of the home at 306 W. Lambert Street.
Continue readingKnox Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost provided updates about existing unsafe structures to Board of Works members during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingEfforts are reportedly being made to address the code violations at the Super Value Inn in Knox.
Continue readingWork continues at the Starke County Republican Headquarters building, but it’s not necessarily the work that was ordered by the City of Knox.
Continue readingThe deadline to have repair work at the Starke County Republican Headquarters building complete will be coming up at the end of this month.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works members were updated about ongoing unsafe building code enforcement efforts when they met this week.
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All of the properties that came before the Knox Board of Work for review in public hearings last Wednesday were found to be non-compliant.
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Knox Planning Commission members continued their discussion about the accessory building ordinance when they met Tuesday night. Continue reading
