Lee County government has launched a new online tool to help the community stay informed about active nuisance accumulation cases underway through the Code Enforcement process.<\/p>\n
Nuisance accumulation refers to the buildup of materials, debris or other items on private property that create unsafe or unsanitary conditions, attract pests or negatively affect surrounding properties.<\/p>\n
The Nuisance Accumulation Story Map<\/a> enhances public transparency with case locations and status updates. It is intended to answer the most common questions that people ask about code enforcement on a simple site that is always available.<\/p>\n The site also offers an overview of Code Enforcement operations, including:<\/p>\n The code enforcement process, from initial findings to potential fines with the goal of abatementThe difference between illegal dumping and nuisance accumulationCommunity outreach initiativesHow to file a complaintHow to ask for assistance abating a complaint<\/p>\n The Lee Board of County Commissioners held a workshop earlier this month, discussing the legal framework of code enforcement, the increase in the number of violations and ways to increase compliance and community collaboration.<\/p>\n The slides from that meeting are available here<\/a> and the video of the workshop may be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n