East Baton Rouge Parish runs an active blight program. Code Sec. 12:651 defines blight to include junk, trash, inoperable vehicles, illegal dumping, overgrown vegetation, pests, and dilapidated structures. Owners get 15 days to clear, then face Blight Court.
The consolidated City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge Code of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 11, Sec. 12:651 defines "blight" as conditions hazardous to public health, safety or welfare. Reports go through 311 to the Parish Attorney's Office Code Enforcement and Department of Development, Neighborhood Improvement (225-389-8680). If a violation is found, the owner is sent notice to clear it within 15 days and assigned a Blight Court date. If not cleared, the court enters judgment, assesses a fine and costs, and the Department of Development is authorized to clear the violation and place a lien on the property for the cost of the abatement.
Blight is a misdemeanor; up to $500 fine and/or 30 days imprisonment. City clears the violation and liens the property for cleanup costs.
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