Addresses dangerous, unsafe, vacant and blighted structures: building/property owner obligations, safety orders, appeal process, vacant building permits, and penalties; repeals prior conflicting ordinances on the same topics.
Property maintenance — St. Albans, Vermont
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
The City of St. Albans, Vermont has 4 adopted ordinances on file: Public Health and Safety Ordinance (PHSO), City of St. Albans; St. Albans Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 3 - Minimum Housing Standards; St. Albans Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 5 - Unsafe Buildings; St. Albans Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 8 - Public Nuisance Properties, verified 2026-09-22.
Sets minimum sanitation, ventilation/light/heating, space/occupancy and structural-maintenance standards for occupied dwellings; enforced by the Building Inspector.
Requires removal or repair of dangerous/unsafe buildings; sets inspection, notice, appeal and enforcement procedures for structurally unsafe or hazardous structures.
Defines a 'Public Nuisance Property' as a rental unit with 3+ criminal citations in 90 days or civil Fire/Health ordinance violations; sets notice, abatement-plan and hearing procedure.