- May 4, 2024
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Palm Coast is researching the concept of establishing a nuisance abatement board to address ongoing issues occurring in neighborhoods.
The concept of the nuisance abatement board was suggested by Palm Coast Attorney Bill Reischmann at the Nov. 29 Palm Coast City Council workshop.
Reischmann said he began studying the idea of the nuisance abatement board following complaints from residents of Farraday Lane.
Earlier this month, a pit bull belonging to the renters of 4B Farraday Lane attacked a killed a small Yorkie while being walked by its 11-year-old owner. (Read those stories here.)
Palm Coast’s Code Enforcement Board handles property problems, such as an unkempt yard, broken windors, or trash cans in the open. The nuisance abatement board would deal specifically with activity taking place on a property, such as illegal drug use or unruly neighbors.
Having this board in place would allow the city to target the property owners, Reischmann said Tuesday.
This board would be “broader in scope," Reishcmann said, adding that it would cost money to establish it. "It's not a freebie."
“It’s not just about animals and dogs, but it’s about those issues you’re hearing all the time,” City Manager Jim Landon said Tuesday, referring to issues taking place on Farraday Lane.
According to Reischmann, a large reason there might be more disputes in neighborhoods is because homeowners are being less selective about whom they are renting to.
“Because of the economy and because of the recession ... ” he said, “as long as they are receiving a rent check, they don’t care as much.”
City Councilman Bill McGuire urged city staff to use law enforcement to the best of its ability before considering the nuisance abatement board.
