County files unsafe building complaint

The Owen County Building, Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals department filed a complaint to enforce orders pursuant to the Owen County unsafe building and premises law against James E. Kirby in early October.

The civil case was filed on Oct. 9 by County Attorney Dana Kerr.

"The department has received numerous complaints regarding the condition of the property owned by the defendant," the legal complaint says.

The property in question is on Beaver Hollow Rd.

The complaint says that Kirby was given notice of the violation and order by posting it on the home on the property and through certified mail. The notice and order as it is referred to is dated Aug. 7.

"Defendant was ordered to exterminate all vermin in and about the unsafe premises; remove all trash, debris, fire hazardous material, or and public health hazards in and about the unsafe premises; And, repair or rehabilitate the unsafe building(s) to bring it into compliance with standards for building condition or maintenance required for human habitation, occupancy or use," the complaint reads. "Defendant was also notified of existing building code violations and to remove a dilapidated camper."

The complaint requests an injunction for compliance to the notice and order.

As of Oct. 28, no court date has been set in the matter.