I live in Newport News, VA. I got a notice last week about us violating city code whatever for putting our trash cans out before 3pm the day prior to trash collection. Okay, guilty.....
This week, we purposely put our leaf bags in our yard and not on the curb until it was time. I got another notice, stating that we had violated that code again, and that they would ticket us. I called and the person who answered said that it just looked bad to have leaf bags in your front yard. We do not live in a homeowner's assocation, so I'm thinking they can't say anything about my leaf bags being in MY YARD. They were'nt on the city curb. Does anyone know???? I'm pissed!
2006-12-11 07:16:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The Code violation is dependent upon the city or county ordinance. For example in my city we have the ordinance which states no unsightly nuisance which will detract from the overall appearance of the street, alley or access way. Simply put it based upon the opinion of the Code enforcement officer.
Before I forget yes they can tell you what to do in your own yard. It is being done all over America. But that is for some other time.
My suggestion is to fight the citation. Get a copy of the ordinance. The Municipal court should be able to direct you to proper ordinance. Secondly contact your Mayor, and your City Councilman and file a complaint regarding the strict interpretation of the ordinance. And if you are really angry hire a lawyer to first win the case and secondly to see if there is some way to civilly handle the situation. You will have to sue the City if you want a civil remedy.
2006-12-11 07:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by JAMES H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so many things in this world just is not right, don;t live in that area ,but maybe call city council or the mayor. attend the next meeting,I know here where I LIVE they will mail me a letter if the grass is to tall ,one day I STARTED cleaning the yard And garage , and putting it in a pile ,before I COULD Put EVERY THING OUT THEIR i wanted to throw away they sent me a letter ,I read back in the summer they were talking about not permitting people to have bird houses ,because of bird west Nile virus I GUESS,AND fining people for feeding stray cats, now that's going to far I collect bird houses and who do they think they are saying don,t feed a hungry animal. if you feed them their considered yours, THEY SAID, WONDER if I can have my bird houses if I STOP up the hole in the house,doubt it! now if they fine me for that I WILL BE MAD TOO. Who sits around thinking these things up I wonder ,we should fight for are rights.
2006-12-11 08:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call them and tell them if they give you another ticket and hire an attorney and sue the pants off the city!
2006-12-11 15:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by docie555@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me Too. $60 fee for some *sshole painting grafitti on my garage! Time to throw the bums out and take back OUR govt.! :-)=
2006-12-11 07:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there may be a city ordinance under "blight control". I'm willing to bet that's what you'll find out. If there is an ordinance...then you must comply.
2006-12-11 07:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could tell you.... but it does look "trashy" no pun intended. Keep the bags in the backyard till pickup day.
2006-12-11 07:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by Just trying to help 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can do what ever they want, but you can try to fight it is the Law does not clearly state that you cannot have bags in your yard.
2006-12-11 07:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by Banks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋