Require environmental review before demolishing buildings that stored toxic substances
Environmental JusticeGovernanceOrdinance
In Plain English
The city currently issues demolition permits without checking if buildings contained hazardous materials. The proposed law requires environmental studies before tearing down any structure that stored or used toxic substances. This protects workers and neighbors from exposure to contaminated dust or soil during demolition.
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