Clear Lake officials warn county proposal to remove low‑value parcels from tax roll could worsen absentee‑land and fire hazards City staff briefed council on a proposed county ordinance to remove parcels valued under $5,000 from the tax roll; Clear Lake officials said the city has roughly 3,398 such parcels (about 23% of parcels), many 'paper lots' that could reduce code‑compliance incentives and increase fire risk unless managed or acquired.

Clear Lake officials are sounding the alarm that a proposed county ordinance to eliminate low-value parcels could ignite fire risks and worsen absentee land issues in the city.

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