Sec. 38-40Demolition of structures
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This is the chapter for overgrown lots, junk cars, run-down houses and condemned buildings. It sets minimum standards for homes and rentals, like working plumbing, heat and hot water, and lays out how the city can take an owner to court, clean up or tear down a property, and put a lien on it. It also covers erosion control for land clearing and construction, protection zones around the city's water wells, and outdoor watering days.
(a) Demolition of any structure shall not begin until all utilities are cut off and capped at the street.
(b) All debris, trash, litter, rubbish, rubble, and foundation exposed above the ground level shall be removed from the premises.
(c) Any excavation or other depression must be filled to existing grade with clean dirt containing no more than 25 percent stone or masonry and all filled areas must be adequately sloped and drained.
History: (Ord. No. 2004-13, § 1.10, 9-2-2004)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH38EN_ARTIIPRMAOR_DIV1GE_S38-40DEST
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH38EN_ARTIIPRMAOR_DIV1GE_S38-40DEST
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