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In 1997,
the City of Shelton Board of Aldermen instituted an Anti-Blight Ordinance,
in order to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of
Shelton. A blighted property includes any structure, any building or
structure, or any parcel of land in which at least one (1) of the following
conditions exist:
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It is
determined by the City Building Official or by Health Department reports
that existing conditions pose a serious or immediate danger to the
community, i.e. life-threatening condition or a condition that puts at
risk the health or safety of the citizens of the City.
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It is
not being adequately maintained; the following factors may be considered
in determining whether a structure or building is not being adequately
maintained: missing or boarded windows or doors; collapsing or missing
walls, roof, or floor; siding that is seriously damaged or missing; fire
damages; a foundation that is structurally faulty; garbage, trash, or
abandoned cars situated on the premises (unless the premise is a
junkyard legally licensed by the State of Connecticut).
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It
has been cited for code violations as documented in the Office of
Building Inspection and Enforcement’s housing code inspection reports
which violation has not been corrected.
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It
has become a place where criminal activity has taken place as documented
by Police Department reports.
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It is
a fire hazard, as determined by the fire marshal or as documented in
fire department reports.
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It is
creating a substantial and unreasonable interference and lawful use and
enjoyment of other space within the building or of other premises within
the neighborhood as documented by neighborhood complaints, or
cancellation of insurance of insurance on proximate properties. |
The
following conditions do not constitute a blighted structure:
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Structure needs to be
painted |
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Grass needs to be cut |
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Unregistered vehicles on
property (contact Planning & Zoning Enforcement Officer at (203)
924-1555 Ext. #351) |
If you
are concerned about a property and would like to report it to the Community
Development Office, please fill out the form on the following page.
Referrals to the appropriate department and a property investigation will
follow.
Thank you
for helping to keep the City of Shelton a safe and beautiful place to live.
Community Development Office
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Anti-Blight Program
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