TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jodi Phelps, Assistant City Manager
Dr. Gerald Newton, AICP, Development Services Director
David Steinmetz, Development Services Assistant Director
FROM: Dereke D. Planter Jr., Code Enforcement Supervisor
DATE: October 26, 2026
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Uninhabitable Structures: Demolition Recommendations
409 Lamon Street - District 2
1124 Southern Avenue - District 2
1510 Bragg Boulevard - District 2
1514 Bragg Boulevard - District 2
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Safe & Secure Community
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work & Recreate
Executive Summary:
Staff seeks City Council approval of demolition ordinances for three residential structures that have been determined to be dangerous, and one determined to be blight.
Background:
409 LAMON ST PIN: 0437-95-7553
This vacant residential structure was initially condemned as dangerous on March 3, 2026, due to neglect. The property was subsequently returned to condemned status following a fire on July 14, 2026. The City Inspector identified the following necessary repairs: walls, windows and window frames, doors and door frames, roof framing, sheathing, materials and covering, trim, porch framing, steps, handrails, porch posts, porch ceiling, ceilings, electrical wiring and devices, protective coatings.
A notice of hearing was published in The Fayetteville Observer on July 19, 2026. The hearing was held on July 29, 2026, and the property owner was not present.
Following the hearing, an order was issued on August 10, 2026, directing the owner to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days. The notice included information about programs available through the City’s Economic and Community Development Department that may assist with repair or demolition expenses.
As of today, there is no record of the owner enrolling in the Blight Removal Program, and the property remains condemned.
There have been 10 emergency calls related to the property within the past 24 months. The property has had eight code violations, no City assessments, and $1,963.49 in outstanding taxes.
The property has a demolition matrix score of 83.5 points.
1124 SOUTHERN AVE PIN: 0436-04-5669
This vacant residential structure was condemned as blight on March 24, 2026, due to neglect. The City Inspector identified the following necessary repairs: windows, doors, porch posts and framing, walls, roofing materials, roof framing, roofing, fascia, trim, electrical devices and appliances, water heater, heating appliances and facilities, protective coatings on wood and metal surfaces. The initial hearing was scheduled for June 19, 2026, which had no proof of service.
A notice of hearing was published in The Fayetteville Observer on June 28, 2026. The subsequent hearing was held on July 6, 2026, and the property owner was not present.
Following the hearing, an order was issued on July 8, 2026, directing the owner to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days. The notice included information about programs available through the City’s Economic and Community Development Department that may assist with repair or demolition expenses.
As of today, there is no record of the owner enrolling in the Blight Removal Program, and the property remains condemned.
There have been 41 emergency calls related to the property within the past 24 months. Reported call types included overdoses, deaths or persons not breathing, assault, robbery, drug activity, trespassing, property damage, and outside fires. The property has had six code violations, No City assessments, and $4,172.28 in outstanding taxes.
The property has a demolition matrix score of 60 points.
1510 BRAGG BLVD PIN: 0428-80-2063
This vacant residential structure was condemned as dangerous on December 26, 2025, due to fire. The City Inspector identified the following necessary repairs: windows, roof covering, roofing materials, roof sheathing, roof framing, doors, porch framing, walls, ceilings and protective coatings.
A notice of hearing was published in The Fayetteville Observer on June 7, 2026. The hearing was held on June 16, 2026, and the property owner was not present.
Following the hearing, an order was issued on June 17, 2026, directing the owner to repair or demolish the structure within 60 days. The notice included information about programs available through the City’s Economic and Community Development Department that may assist with repair or demolition expenses.
As of today, there is no record of the owner enrolling in the Blight Removal Program, and the property remains condemned.
There have been 42 emergency calls related to the property within the past 24 months. Reported call types included a structure fire, shots fired, domestic and physical disturbances, trespassing, theft, fraud, wanted persons, suspicious activity, and medical emergencies. The property has had four code violations, no City assessments, and $6,930.66 in outstanding taxes.
The property has a demolition matrix score of 83 points.
1514 BRAGG BLVD PIN: 0428-80-1067
This vacant residential structure was condemned as dangerous on October 23, 2026, due to neglect. The City Inspector identified the following necessary repairs: windows, ceilings, rafters and roof structure, roof sheathing, roof covering and materials, protective treatments on wood.
A notice of hearing was published in The Fayetteville Observer on February 1, 2026. The hearing was held on February 11, 2026, and the property owner was present.
Following the hearing, an order was issued on February 13, 2026, directing the owner to repair or demolish the structure within 90 days. The notice included information about programs available through the City’s Economic and Community Development Department that may assist with repair or demolition expenses.
As of today, there is no record of the owner enrolling in the Blight Removal Program, and the property remains condemned.
There have been three emergency calls related to the property within the past 24 months. The property has had two code violations, no City assessments, and $3,268.62 in outstanding taxes.
The property has a demolition matrix score of 74 points.
Issues/Analysis:
These substandard properties contribute significantly to neighborhood blight and public nuisance, directly undermining the City’s Strategic Operating Plan-specifically Goal 1, which prioritizes community safety and neighborhood quality.
Budget Impact:
The demolition costs for these structures will be established through a competitive bidding process conducted after the adoption of the demolition ordinance. Please note that additional, yet-to-be-determined expenses for asbestos testing and abatement may also be required.
Options:
Adopt the ordinance and demolish the structures.
Abstain from any action and allow the structures to remain.
Defer any actions for a later date.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Staff strongly recommends that Council adopt the ordinances authorizing demolition of these structures. We will continue to engage with the property owners up to the scheduled demolition date, offering opportunities for voluntary compliance, self-demolition, or grant-supported abatement through the Community Development Department.
Should a property come into compliance voluntarily, staff will present a demolition rescission ordinance to Council to formally remove the order from the property deed.
Prompt approval of the demolition ordinances is essential, as it enhances our leverage with property owners and is the only available mechanism to stay or suspend demolition proceedings once an order has been adopted.
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Attachments:
Aerial Maps, Violation Photos, Proposed Ordinances, Scoring Matrix, and PowerPoint Presentation