It is imperative that we always enforce the code uniformly and fairly to protect property values. But, in order to be fair to the homeowner, we should have a strong policy on grandfathering or providing amnesty to owners who have NEVER committed a violation or reside in a dwelling that hasn't changed since it was built.

A prime example is in the West Lake neighborhood as hundreds of homes were built with cement that may be greater than allowed under our code. However, hundreds of homes are in the same condition when they were built, have received no complaints and the homeowner has no violation other than merely living on property in the exact condition as it was permitted to be built.