It would require developers to have a plan to detect and exterminate rats before demolishing a building or starting construction.
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The legislation comes in response to what City Council called a flurry of complaints from homeowners citywide about rat infestation problems.
"We're hearing with increasing frequency from homeowners complaining that rats are materializing whenever there are property demolitions or excavations or new developments in their neighborhoods," said Council President Darrell Clarke.
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Often, they say those infestations are happening around property developments and demolitions.
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The bill will be subject next to a public hearing in Council at a date to be determined.