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Resident says elevated neighbor build caused repeated flooding; city staff cite constricted culvert
Summary
A Palm Coast resident blamed a nearby elevated house for repeated flooding at his property; stormwater staff said they inspected a residential culvert at a nearby address and found a concreted-in pipe, issued a notice of violation and extended the compliance window.
A Palm Coast homeowner told the City Council on Sept. 2 that his house floods every time it rains and blamed a neighbor's elevated rebuild for changing drainage patterns. Jeremy Davis said the city approved the elevation of a house at 62 Paraty Lane and that the change sent stormwater onto his property, causing recurring damage and what he called a failure of the city's enforcement and permitting process.
The claim prompted a staff response from city officials. City Manager said stormwater staff…
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