Douglas Ditto

The board reviewed several demolition order appeals. For the property at 448 North Jackson Street, the board stayed the demolition order until February 18, 2026, to allow for project completion. Regarding the property at 519 Catalpa Avenue, the board stayed the demolition order. For the property at 1187 South Main Street, the board stayed the demolition order until February 18, 2026, pending necessary interior framing, electrical work, and inspections.

The Board of Building Appeals held a session to review several demolition order appeals. Stays on demolition orders were granted for properties at 448 North Jackson Street and 1187 South Main Street, extending the timeline for completion to August 20, 2025. Demolition orders were vacated for properties at 136 East Kibby Street and 711 East Kibby Street following the successful completion of required work and inspections. The demolition orders for 237 Harrison Avenue and 227 North Woodlawn Avenue were upheld due to lack of progress and absence of the appellants.

The board reviewed several property demolition appeals. For the property at 519 Catalpa Avenue, a stay was granted until May 21, 2025, to allow time to make the structure weather-tight. For 713 South Elizabeth Street, the demolition order was stayed until June 18, 2025, pending an update on the appellant's tax-exempt application. Regarding 561 Holmes Avenue, the board stayed the demolition until May 21, 2025, requiring the appellant to secure the structure and obtain the necessary electrical and mechanical permits by the next meeting.

The board reviewed several property demolition appeals. For the property at 713 South Elizabeth Street, the demolition order was stayed until October 15, 2025, pending a tax-exempt application update and securing of the structure. For the property at 519 Catalpa Avenue, the demolition order was stayed until August 20, 2025, requiring the completion of exterior work and an interior inspection update. For the property at 561 Holmes Avenue, the demolition order was stayed until September 17, 2025, with requirements to maintain structure security and complete plumbing work.

The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the City of Lima's Department of Housing and Neighborhoods serves as the fourth-year update to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, outlining activities to address community development needs. It focuses on three overarching objectives: providing decent affordable housing, creating suitable living environments, and fostering economic opportunities. These efforts aim to improve availability, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, with specific goals including increased homeownership and ending chronic homelessness. The plan further details actions to mitigate barriers to affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards and poverty, and enhance coordination among agencies to maximize community benefits.