KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The City of Knoxville said it is proceeding with an emergency order to repair or demolish the Fort Loudon Waste and Recycling center was found to be moving new material.
This order comes after a massive fire destroyed most of the center on May 1.
According to a statement from the City, several members of the Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association called in complaints, alleging the owner was bringing in new material to the site.
Codes Enforcement said it investigated and saw Dumpsters being unloaded from trucks and new material on the ground on top of what appeared to be burnt debris.
The City said this is against code because there is no building within which to conduct business. This order would require that both properties be vacated until they can are code compliant.
The City's statement said this matter likely will be heard at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 31, during the Public Officer meeting in the Small Assembly Room, though the official agenda is not available at this time.
David Brace, acting as the City’s Public Hearing Officer, will hear facts from the Codes Enforcement staff and from the property owner and make a determination whether the emergency repair/demolition order should be issued, according to the statement.