How are nuisance laws enforced in New Hanover County?
“While different departments may handle different nuisances, most are covered by zoning enforcement,” County Attorney Wanda Copley says. In general, Copley says, nuisances involving pools and septic systems are handled by the county Health Department. Overgrown vegetation and junk items are handled by the Sheriff’s Office. Drainage problems are addressed by the Engineering Department. Zoning violations are handled through the Planning & Zoning Department. Readers can get more specific information on the New Hanover County Web site: http://www.nhcgov.com/Pages/NHC.aspx. They can check with different departments at http://www.nchgov.com/agnanddpt/Pages/AgenAndDepts.aspx The Commissioners section of the county Web site includes a listing of all county ordinances, including nuisance-related laws.
