Clallam County Might Increase Enforcement Against “Junky” Properties

During the next few weeks, the three County Commissioners will be examining whether the county needs more enforcement power against code violations.

Doug Jensen, chief civil deputy prosecuting attorney, has proposed creating a Nuisance Abatement Committee that would prioritize enforcement against “nuisance properties.” A nuisance property could be one that pollutes the water table, poses a fire hazard, violates a building code, etc.

There won’t be a final decision by the County Commissioners until after a public hearing has been held.