City considers crackdown on Jamestown property standards

The following resolution has been placed on the agenda of Monday's City Council meeting by Ward 4 Councillor Rick Niro and his Ward 3 counterpart Matthew Shoemaker.

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Jamestown bylaw enforcement and property standards

Mover: Councillor R. Niro
Seconder: Councillor M. Shoemaker

Whereas the City recently passed a motion for a Jamestown revitalization plan; and

Whereas Jamestown business people and residents have expressed concern with the deteriorating condition of some buildings in the Jamestown area and with a lack of property standards bylaw enforcement; and

Whereas this creates a disincentive for neighbouring properties to invest in revitalizing the neighbourhood;

Now therefore be it resolved that the building division be requested to report as to actions required to ensure compliance of all buildings in the Jamestown area with the property standards bylaw.

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