Cape Coral residents demand action on construction trash and debris - Gulf Coast News and Weather
Residents in Cape Coral are frustrated with construction debris and trash lining Southwest 11th Place, urging the city to enforce stricter penalties on violators. Neighbors report that despite multiple calls to 3-1-1, contractors have not cleaned up the mess, which includes plastic bottles and bags scattered across a home construction site.”I’ve called multiple times, and nothing gets cleaned up. Nothing happens,” said Erik Moller, a Cape Coral resident.The city of Cape Coral has issued two code violations this year for the lot on Southwest 11th Court, off SW 10th Street, due to non-compliance with trash and waste management rules.Lindsay Archey, who lives nearby, said, “There was never any dumpsters from day number one.”She often picks up trash that ends up in her yard, noting that it includes not just construction debris but also food wrappers, soda cans and plates that eventually fall into the canal.Cape Coral city code mandates that contractors keep construction sites clean by storing garbage in proper containers to prevent it from scattering into the neighborhood. Moller urged the city to take stronger action, saying, “A slap on the wrist is not going to do a thing.”If construction sites fail to comply, the city can issue stop-work orders, with fines starting at $200 a day and potentially increasing to $500 a day until the site is cleaned. Neighbors are calling for these measures to be enforced. Moller added, “Pull their permits. Issue them fines. You can’t have your permit back until you pay all your fines.”The lot is owned by Pentas Homes LLC, according to the Lee County Property Appraiser.The city has stated that violators will be held accountable. The city also reminds residents that if you believe there is a code violation present, you are encouraged to report it to 311.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
Residents in Cape Coral are frustrated with construction debris and trash lining Southwest 11th Place, urging the city to enforce stricter penalties on violators.
Neighbors report that despite multiple calls to 3-1-1, contractors have not cleaned up the mess, which includes plastic bottles and bags scattered across a home construction site.
“I’ve called multiple times, and nothing gets cleaned up. Nothing happens,” said Erik Moller, a Cape Coral resident.
The city of Cape Coral has issued two code violations this year for the lot on Southwest 11th Court, off SW 10th Street, due to non-compliance with trash and waste management rules.
Lindsay Archey, who lives nearby, said, “There was never any dumpsters from day number one.”
She often picks up trash that ends up in her yard, noting that it includes not just construction debris but also food wrappers, soda cans and plates that eventually fall into the canal.
Cape Coral city code mandates that contractors keep construction sites clean by storing garbage in proper containers to prevent it from scattering into the neighborhood.
Moller urged the city to take stronger action, saying, “A slap on the wrist is not going to do a thing.”
If construction sites fail to comply, the city can issue stop-work orders, with fines starting at $200 a day and potentially increasing to $500 a day until the site is cleaned. Neighbors are calling for these measures to be enforced.
Moller added, “Pull their permits. Issue them fines. You can’t have your permit back until you pay all your fines.”
The lot is owned by Pentas Homes LLC, according to the Lee County Property Appraiser.
The city has stated that violators will be held accountable.
The city also reminds residents that if you believe there is a code violation present, you are encouraged to report it to 311.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.