Code Enforcement Ordinance Goes to Commissioners

DAYTON – The Columbia County Planning Commission gave its approval last month to a proposed new county ordinance which would add much-needed teeth to the county’s ability to enforce its zoning and health codes.

The proposed code-enforcement ordinance would be a completely new document for the county, according to County Planning Director Kim Lyonnais. It stemmed from a need shared by his office and the county prosecutor’s office, he said.

Lyonnais said that he and his staff have become very frustrated with a recent spate of violations to county building and health codes. These include everythi...