closed #5969
Excessive Growth
1000 E Heather DR
- Case Date:
- 7/6/2010
yard overgrown, needs mowing
yard overgrown, needs mowing
There is a brush pile around the 1000 block of Hillside Dr
(actual adderess is 1001 N Orris; trash piling up, attracting rats and other rodents
On North Walnut Street between 10th Street and 17th streets on both sides of the road, there are several properties with sidewalks still covered with ice and snow, in apparent violation of the city's ordinance on sidewalk snow removal (BMC 6.07.010). The icy goat trails that are worn into the snow are a testament to the practical need for these sidewalks as a way to get from Point A to Point B. As the photo illustrates, some people opt to just walk in the road, instead of trying to navigate the icy goat trails. As the photo also shows, some property owners have been able to achieve clear and dry sidewalks. I would therefore request that this stretch of roadway be reviewed by HAND enforcement staff and that the available punishments under the law be applied to these properties.
This home has had a pile of scrap and debris sitting in its front yard for about two weeks. I also don't think that I ever saw an orange sign in a window, indicating that they have a permit for the construction going on there. Thank you.
There was a pass over plow at the apartment complex. This has lead to cars being completely blocked in by packs of snow because the snow was not moved to one area. Resident received an email on Monday stating the streets would be plowed again and the sidewalks would be shoveled the next day. And only emergency vehicles were allowed to enter the complex. However, none of these things happened. Despite the staff and facilities living on premise and being at work in their offices. They essentially sent out an email stating everyone is trapped in their apartments and have not done anything since then. I understand this probably more of an apartment complex issue, but they are not listening to complaints from people. If you travel to Basswood to see the dangerous conditions, or call them, I'm sure that would be enough for them to take action.
High grass and weeds
Snow on the N. side of the sidewalks.
north-west corner of 4th & Washington, snow blocking sidewalk