The Norcross City Council recently approved $19,000 from prior year funds for the demolition of the home at 993 East Glochester Place. The senior owner of the house passed away over about three years ago. Since that time the house has fallen into severe disrepair and the homeowner’s heirs chose not to maintain the property. Under the city’s code ordinance Norcross was able to condemn the property to cover the expense of removing the blighted home and cleaning up the lot.
Immediate plans include demolition and removal of the house, patio and carport slab. The lot will be seeded and straw put down for erosion control.
According to Councilmember Josh Bare, future plans may include selling the lot so the city can recoup legal, maintenance and demolition costs.
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