Residents press council for stronger code enforcement on parking, trash and yard use

Residents used the council’s communications period to press for enforcement of nuisance, parking and language-access issues in neighborhoods. Tammy Merritt of 848 Castor Lane described a multi-year problem with vehicles blocking streets and driveways, trash and burned debris in backyards, roofing trucks damaging curbs and storm drains, and inconsistent enforcement. “It's way out of control,” Merritt said, describing repeated calls to police and building inspectors and asking how the city will create accountability.