Code Enforcement Question
Code Enforcement Question Just wanting input on the situation.
Yesterday, I had a notice hanging on my front door that said "This property is found to be in violation of the following code(s) as marked." And on the list was marked: "Junked Motor Vehicles: Public Nuisance". I don't have a problem moving the car to another location, I just don't fully understand why it's considered to be a "public nuisance".
The car is parked legally on my property, in my driveway, on concrete. There are no major flaws to the body or paint, and it's sitting on all four wheels. The only thing noticeably out of place about the car is it's lack of interior. My friend and I are stripping out the interior in order to shed some weight off of the car, and we're also repairing the engine.
I understand the part about the car not running, but what gives? It's not hurting anybody, nor is it horrible to look at. Like I said, I can move the car. But why can't I work on a vehicle on my own property?
EDIT: Said car is not my yellow TA, she stays in the garage.
Yesterday, I had a notice hanging on my front door that said "This property is found to be in violation of the following code(s) as marked." And on the list was marked: "Junked Motor Vehicles: Public Nuisance". I don't have a problem moving the car to another location, I just don't fully understand why it's considered to be a "public nuisance".
The car is parked legally on my property, in my driveway, on concrete. There are no major flaws to the body or paint, and it's sitting on all four wheels. The only thing noticeably out of place about the car is it's lack of interior. My friend and I are stripping out the interior in order to shed some weight off of the car, and we're also repairing the engine.
I understand the part about the car not running, but what gives? It's not hurting anybody, nor is it horrible to look at. Like I said, I can move the car. But why can't I work on a vehicle on my own property?
EDIT: Said car is not my yellow TA, she stays in the garage.
Its just the citys way of making extra revenue thru fines. About a week ago here in austin a city drone was walking up and down the street checking peoples driveways and sides of the house. We got a notice for clutter and trash on the side. We had 2 city trash cans and a small plastic pottery bucket and they wanted it moved or a fine of $35.
The same thing happened to me a couple months ago. But when I called the number on the violation they left me the guy said it was just some neighbor being annoying. He hooked me up and told me that he would give me a couple months to do what I had to do and that he would make a note in case someone else called to complain. Call, they should have left a name and contact person. Good luck
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See which is stronger: Code enforcement or Second Amendment.
OR
File a petition. if you are a home-owner and you are current on your taxes, tell them to get bent. Get a fitted car cover (generic ones look like ***) and tell them that it is your personal property and on your personal property. You shouldn't have to incur the cost and troubles of moving your property, regardless of what your tree hugging hippy *** neighbors think. If the city wants to start getting hard, mention talking to a lawyer of the sort and see how their tone changes.
OR
File a petition. if you are a home-owner and you are current on your taxes, tell them to get bent. Get a fitted car cover (generic ones look like ***) and tell them that it is your personal property and on your personal property. You shouldn't have to incur the cost and troubles of moving your property, regardless of what your tree hugging hippy *** neighbors think. If the city wants to start getting hard, mention talking to a lawyer of the sort and see how their tone changes.
Is the registration or inspection current? In plano long as one or the other is current I can park it anywhere i want long as its not on the grass. Had to deal with this before with two of my cars being down at the same time. I got registration on them and parked them facing the street and never had a problem again.
Associations can be a pain. Most do not like any vehicle that doesn't move for a few days. Ours will leave a notice even if it has a cover on it. We have a couple old guys with nothing to do and that's exactly what I tell them. A couple years ago every house on my street got a notice for something. Everyone was worried and I told them I shredded mine. Good luck
See which is stronger: Code enforcement or Second Amendment.
OR
File a petition. if you are a home-owner and you are current on your taxes, tell them to get bent. Get a fitted car cover (generic ones look like ***) and tell them that it is your personal property and on your personal property. You shouldn't have to incur the cost and troubles of moving your property, regardless of what your tree hugging hippy *** neighbors think. If the city wants to start getting hard, mention talking to a lawyer of the sort and see how their tone changes.
OR
File a petition. if you are a home-owner and you are current on your taxes, tell them to get bent. Get a fitted car cover (generic ones look like ***) and tell them that it is your personal property and on your personal property. You shouldn't have to incur the cost and troubles of moving your property, regardless of what your tree hugging hippy *** neighbors think. If the city wants to start getting hard, mention talking to a lawyer of the sort and see how their tone changes.
I'm the type that doesn't like being pushed around by the government when I'm not doing anything harmful to anybody.
I also looked up the codes on my city's website. It states that on private property, it has to be sitting there for over 30 consecutive days to be considered a junked vehicle.
Is the registration or inspection current? In plano long as one or the other is current I can park it anywhere i want long as its not on the grass. Had to deal with this before with two of my cars being down at the same time. I got registration on them and parked them facing the street and never had a problem again.
Associations can be a pain. Most do not like any vehicle that doesn't move for a few days. Ours will leave a notice even if it has a cover on it. We have a couple old guys with nothing to do and that's exactly what I tell them. A couple years ago every house on my street got a notice for something. Everyone was worried and I told them I shredded mine. Good luck
