Public officer orders 60-day repair for crumbling retaining wall at 1031 Adams Avenue

The city ordered the owner of 1031 Adams Avenue to repair a severely damaged retaining wall within 60 days after codes staff showed photos of a long crack and described the wall as a public-safety hazard that has forced closure of the sidewalk.

Scott Elder told the hearing the wall extends over the public right of way and could collapse into the roadway if left unrepaired. Staff requested a 60-day repair order intended to cover only the accessory retaining wall, not the primary dwelling, and the public officer said he would not vacate the home at this time but would require remediation of the wall to protect pedestrians and the roadway.

Bradshaw issued the 60-day repair order for the accessory structure and instructed staff to follow up; he noted the department may escalate to more urgent orders or require engineering analysis if the condition worsens.