Permit Dodgers Expose Cities to Seismic Risk and Infrastructure Strain

Addressing the persistent challenge of unauthorized construction necessitates a fundamental structural overhaul of the current legal and enforcement mechanisms. Many experts concur that genuine change is impossible as long as the fines under Article 100 function as a revenue stream for municipalities rather than a strict enforcement tool. Comprehensive reform of the Article 100 law to mandate stricter enforcement and prioritize demolition orders for unsafe structures is critically needed.