Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)
1305 1/2 W 11th ST
- Case Date:
- 1/1/2020
1305 West 11th Street.
This is not the first time I have reported this property. This property is absolutely stacked with with junk, construction debris, rubbish, and who knows what else. It is immoral and an obscenity for these people to disrespect their neighbors in this way. Speaking for myself, it detracts from the enjoyment and value of my own property right nearby. This property is zoned single family residence. I want it cleaned up. Since no code was enforced previously, allow me to remind you:
6.06.010 - Definitions.
"Rubbish" means nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, construction debris, and similar materials.
6.06.020 - Deposit of garbage.
It is unlawful for any person to throw, place, or scatter any garbage, recyclable materials or yard waste over or upon any premises, street, alley, either public or private, or to suffer or permit any garbage, recyclable materials or yard waste to be placed or deposited on the premises owned, occupied or controlled by such person either with or without the intent to later remove, cover, or burn it. This provision shall not restrict the filling of low lands within the city with brick, stone, sand, gravel, cold ashes, or dirt after the appropriate permit has been obtained from the city engineering department.
6.06.110 - Violations.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter are declared a PUBLIC NUISANCE. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
Everything stacked in the front and side yard of that property clearly fits into that definition and those violations. People are NOT allowed to stack up a bunch of old lumber, doors, windows, and other junk in their yards in the middle of the city! Period! Now, I EXPECT you to enforce these ordinances EQUALLY across the entire city. I remind you that lawsuits can be filed against "nuisance properties." In addition, I wish to point out that in other cities in similar situations, a writ of mandamus has been used to compel the city to enforce its ordinances.
All I am asking for is some respect for the homeowners around that property.
Parking on Unimproved Surface
1416 S Palmer AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/5/2022
Cars are parked on unimproved surface on Monday, 9/5 at 11:00 AM. This is not entirely their fault, as there is no room to park on the street - it would be very helpful for residents if the city improved the street and shoulder of Palmer Ave on the 1300 and 1400 blocks to make parking safer.
Because this is a rental property, and there is also a car in the garage, totally 4 cars on the property, HAND should also investigate if there are more than 3 unrelated adults living at this property.
- Case Date:
- 8/19/2020
Junk car disabled on Habitat Street. Hoarding of metal and useless junk, clothing strewn about along with open storage containers and items not for out door use between houses. How can the city let this kind of pollution go on for years ? So disgusting and disrespectful. John Hamilton should be ashamed for not doing something about the weak codes concerning this issue which is all too common in this town.The mayor himself said he would “look” into it years ago. There has been no change.
Blocked Sidewalk
1417 W Habitat ST
- Case Date:
- 9/1/2018
Dish mounted permanently on City property.
Drainage or Runoff
145 N Hillsdale DR
- Case Date:
- 4/6/2024
Not sure this is city or homeowner issue. Pooling water in ROW. This is the downhill side of a driveway and instead of draining it fills up after each rain, since the roadside gutter has been filled in. There are other examples of this in Green Acres. Reporting it in case something can be done.
Traffic Related Complaints
148 North Dunn Street
- Case Date:
- 8/30/2018
New bicycle sign completely blocks the line of sight for oncoming traffic in both lanes. You need to pull out so far to see around the sign, you are already in the travel lane. Bicycle station sign needs to be turned the other direction parallel to Dunn street, removed, or lowered so that it does not block line of sight.
Traffic Related Complaints
1500 State Hwy 446, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/21/2020
SR 446 and Moores Pike intersections is extremely confusing with the addition of the new lanes painted on intersection. Many times I have seen traffic from all sides come to a complete stop because no-one seems to know who can do what. It seems if you are traveling north bound on SR 446 you (one ) shouldn't make a left onto lampkins ridge road (Moores Pike) ? It is extremely dangerous and needs attention ASAP. Thank You!
Sidewalk & Curb Complaints
1600-1798 S Renwick Blvd, Bloomington, Indiana, 47401
- Case Date:
- 5/4/2020
The joint mailbox area on S Renwick Blvd and S Hathaway Ct that says Smithwood needs to be weeded and mowed. Does the city manage this space?
Sidewalk & Curb Complaints
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 5/25/2022
Sidewalk ends at creek, forcing pedestrians to cross busy road with no crosswalk or walk on the road. With Switchyard Park, pedestrian traffic is now much higher. Sidewalk needs to be continuous here.
Sewer Problems (Storm Sewers)
1701 S Buffstone CT
- Case Date:
- 7/26/2022
Hello. I am currently renting a duplex unit at 1701 S Buffstone Ct. Per my landlord, the city is responsible for maintaining the ditches that line E Thornton Dr. There is a lot of debris in the ditches at the moment. When it rains a lot, the ditches fill up with water, and sometimes overflow. Can you please clean up debris from the ditches that line the cul-de-sac? With renting a property, I am not eligible to purchase flood insurance, and so I would greatly appreciate your attention to this matter. Thank you!