Deconstruction ordinance moratorium extended again
Summary
The deconstruction requirement for older homes has been paused since 2021; the committee extended the stay another year while the city reworks the program toward salvage-and-reuse. Ald. Spiker pressed for a concrete game plan rather than another indefinite punt.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost; salvageable building materials continue to be landfilled rather than reused.
Demolition contractors and property owners avoiding deconstruction costs in the short term.
Landfill volumes and lost material-reuse opportunities continue; a capable deconstruction contractor was previously excluded over RPP requirements.
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