What is the code in regards to Public Nuisances?
Public Nuisances are defined as excessive accumulation or untended growth of weeds, undergrowth or other dead or living plant life; stagnant water; rubbish, debris, or trash including household furnishings; all other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter along with infestations by rodents, wildlife or insects. Also included in this Ord. are a number of any physical or unsanitary condition(s) which endanger health or safety of human life. Such conditions are referred to as “life/safety” issues and are defined as “public nuisances.” Examples of these issues are: fire hazards; unsound (unsafe) structures; abandoned wells, basements or shafts; abandoned appliances or junk motor vehicles; and pollution of air, food or drink. If the owner(s) of property where these public nuisances exist does not eliminate the detrimental conditions, the City of Palm Coast may abate or remove the conditions and charge the owner for the costs to do so.
