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November 30, 2015
ROBERT W& BERNICE PEARSON
2113 WASHINGTON ST
BLAI R, NE 68008
Dear Property Owner:
In October you received a courtesy letter notifying you that we had received a complaint regarding planters
encroaching upon the right-of-way (back alley) on your property located at the above address. You were also
given extra time to remove the structures until the end of the garden season.
Now that it is December, the violation will need to removed.
This is a violation of the following municipal codes:
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Code Description
06-326 MISDEMEANORS; OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WAYS. It shall be unlawful for any person to
erect, maintain or suffer to remain on any street or public sidewalk a stand, wagon, display or
other obstruction inconvenient to, or inconsistent with, the public use of the same.
08-105 (B) MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT OF WAY; OBSTRUCTIONS: It shall be unlawful for any
person, persons, firm, corporation or other entity to place or cause to be placed any fence, gate,
building, structure, sign, banner, vending machine or other obstruction on any sidewalks, alleys,
streets, or any other public property or public right-of-way; provided, however, the following
exceptions shall apply, to-wit: (1) Signs which are authorized under Section 8-109 through 8-111
of the Municipal Code for the City of Blair, Nebraska, shall be lawful: and, (2) Newspaper vending
machines may be placed upon any public right of way in the City of Blair, Nebraska, which is
located in any commercial zoning district, providing that the following terms and conditions are
satisfied: (a) A request for the placement of a newspaper vending machine shall be initiated by
filing an application with the City Administrator upon forms prescribed for that purpose. The
application shall be accompanied by a drawing or site plan which sets forth the location of said
vending machine, and, in considering whether or not to grant the application the office of the City
Administrator shall consider pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic and pedestrian flow and
control glare and compatibility and harmony with properties in the district. (b) The length of time
that a newspaper vending machine may be placed upon such property shall be determined by the
office of the City Administrator.(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8-105(b)(2)
immediately hereinabove, it shall be unlawful to place or allow to be placed any newspaper
vending machines on any right of way or public owned sidewalk along that portion of Washington
Street which is located in the Central Business District.
08-105 (C) MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT OF WAY; OBSTRUCTIONS Any unlawful obstructions
may be removed by the City of Blair at the expense of the person, persons, firm, corporation or
other entity, owning, placing or allowing such obstruction to be unlawfully placed, should such
person, persons, firm, corporation or other entity fail or neglect to remove the same after written
notice thereof.
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218 S 16th Street•Blair,Nebraska 68008 •402.426.4191 •FAX 402.426.4195•E-mail: cityofblair@ci.blair.ne.us
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Robert W And Bernice Pearson
November 30, 2015
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According to the City of Blair Municipal Code, you must correct this violation within five (5) days of the receipt
of this letter or a $100 citation (ticket)will be issued.
If an extension is needed for additional time to comply with this request, please contact City Hall at (402)
426-4191.
On behalf of the citizens of Blair, thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for your efforts in
helping to preserve a clean and safe community.
Sincerely,
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Jef rmann
Code Enforcement Officer
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