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Resident presses city for action after neighbor runs pallet business, burns scrap wood
Summary
A Sandusky homeowner told commissioners that a neighboring resident runs a pallet-repair business from a residence, producing frequent noise, fires and public-safety concerns; the commission asked the city manager to research code and enforcement options.
A Sandusky resident told the City Commission on June 9 that a neighbor operates a pallet-repair business from a residential lot, creating persistent noise, frequent large backyard fires and safety concerns that have reduced her ability to use her property.
Kim Black of Sheffield Way said she first contacted code enforcement in April 2023 and that code staff initially secured removal of some pallets. She said subsequent complaints produced a series of responses: a later code officer characterized the recurring problems as a noise issue and directed her to pursue police involvement; the city fire department has responded to several fires and "read them the Riot Act," she said. Black said the neighbor continues to store, repair and burn pallet wood nearly daily.
Commissioners and the chair asked City Manager Orszag to review the matter and provide guidance. Commissioner Crabill and other commissioners suggested staff check zoning for home-occupation rules and pursue fire-code enforcement where applicable. Tom Solomon of the fire department was named by Black as having tried to help; the commission said the city manager will research legal and enforcement avenues and report back to the resident and the commission.
No formal action (motion or vote) was taken beyond the direction to the city manager to investigate and communicate options to the resident and the commission. The resident said she provided photos and a diary of incidents to code enforcement.
