City Seeks Block's Blot; a State Law Gives Municipalities an Avenue to Take Over 'Abandoned Buildings'

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A home at 409 Burch St. in Dubuque has been an eyesore in an otherwise beautiful downtown neighborhood for nearly a decade, according to neighbors and city officials.

Because of a new state ordinance, the city can acquire the title to the property if the Dubuque County District Court rules in its favor. The city has to file a petition to the court, and a hearing takes place no sooner than 60 days after the submission. The City Council voted to enter the case into the court's judgment at its meeting Dec. 6.

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City Seeks Block's Blot; a State Law Gives Municipalities an Avenue to Take Over 'Abandoned Buildings'

Under the ordinance, a city can acquire an "abandoned building," if it meets a set or criteria, such as whether the building is in compliance with the municipal housing code and whether the buildi...

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