Roane County Commission is considering an
ordinance to help remedy safety and health
hazards for all of Roane County.
Enforcement Agency will be made up of:
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County Engineer or consulting Engineer
County Health Officer (Sanitarian)
One Fire Chief from the county
County Litter Control Officer
Two members from Public at Large
Terms are 2 years for the Fire Chief, and
members from Public at Large and appointed by
the County Commission.
Roane County Unsafe Structure
& Property Enforcement
Ordinance
Have you seen something like this….
Or this…
Meetings will be held monthly, or as often as
needed to address written complaints
submitted.
Or this…
Investigations will be made by Enforcement
Agency AFTER quorum of Members has
determined hazards exist.
Property owners will be given reasonable time
to correct deficiencies and remove hazards.
Or this in your community?
Property owners have the right to appeal the
decisions of the Enforcement Agency or the
County Commission to the Circuit Court.
Let’s Clean Up Roane County!!
What this ordinance DOES:
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Gives the public a way address
dilapidated and abandoned structures
in their county which present a safety
or health hazard.
Gives the public a way to address any
accumulation of refuse, toxic spillage or
toxic seepage that is unsafe, unsanitary
and detrimental to public safety.
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Creates an Enforcement Agency made
up of professionals and considerate
citizens to investigate complaints and
assist in mitigation of hazards.
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Protects the rights of property owners
and works WITH them to correct
hazardous conditions on their property.
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Allows the Enforcement Agency to
apply for grants and other funds to
ensure the health and safety of its
citizens.
What you can do:
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What this ordinance DOES NOT DO:
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Affect any buildings being used for
farming.
Allow neighbors to lodge complaints
about unsightly conditions unless there
is a public health or safety hazard.
Place liens on or sell property without
notice.
Limit property owners right to appeal
decisions made by the Enforcement
Agency or County Commission
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Voice your opinion of the proposed
ordinance at a County Commission
Meeting, Town Hall meeting, online, in
writing or by starting a petition in your
community
Encourage family, friends and neighbors
to support this ordinance.
In the meantime: you can report serious
Health Hazards to the Mid-Ohio Valley
Health Department at (304) 927-1480
ask for Randy Lowe.