City of Hammond PIU

Still a mess. Btw who is responsible for removing this up rooted tree root pulling up the dirt and all. Been that way long time. It just helps collect more trash.

The neighbor still has many junk cars / trucks stored on the empty lot. He parked them next to the poor dentist office. Doesn't make them look professional or in a good neighbor hood.

About 3 trucks and 2 cars. All appear broken and bad plates. One is even missing many parts. He also has ones stored on the street. So check for bad or out of area plates.

We been asking for this to be resolved for 10 years. Well documented here. Any reason why the city can't shut down this illegal junk yard, storage yard, tow yard, and repair shop ? Repair shops need to be licensed on concrete or ashphalt and then work done in a building. with fence.

Anyone else tired of this ? Feel free to post pictures too.

118.04 JUNK YARD PERMIT REQUIRED; APPLICATION.
(A) Permits required.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to enter into, operate, or begin business as a junk yard unless such an operation is located in a district zoned for such purpose and the business is in compliance with all applicable building, code, health, and fire safety codes.

This Board is charged with the duty of inquiring into the suitability of any location proposed for a junk yard and is empowered to require fencing or other regulations as may be necessary to prevent unsightliness.

(B) No junk cars, wrecked cars, used cars for sale, or used cars not for sale, but not including operating automobiles belonging to the public, shall be permitted outside of the fence. No articles or material shall be piled higher than the fence within a radius of 20 feet of the fence.

§ 98.20 DECLARED NUISANCE.
By reason of the danger to health from vermin and insects and to the safety and welfare of children attracted by junk motor vehicles or parts thereof, junk motor vehicles or parts thereof are hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 98.10) (Ord. 3466, passed 7-26-1965)
§ 98.21 MAINTENANCE ON PROPERTY RESTRICTED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain a junk motor vehicle or parts thereof on residential or business property exposed to the public view for a period of more than 30 days.
(Prior Code, § 98.11) (Ord. 3466, passed 7-26-1965) Penalty, see § 10.99

Sam is still working on snowblowers also buying selling. Inviting people on Facebook openly to stop over by posting his address..

So people stop over random. Sure he isn't license or collecting tax for his sales. Can he do this in a residential area? Have to hear this all the time.

1305 171st Pl, Hammond, Indiana

This is a place of business, a a daycare and the bushes are so high you can barely use a sidewalk. And I no longer can see my kids ride their bikes to the stop sign. Not only is it dangerous but it looks awful as well.

back yard being used as parking for multiple vehicles

Berry bush growing onto the front sidewalk and huge branch that hangs over the middle of alley from their backyard tree. Apparently the slum lord doesn't want to do anything or hire anyone to take care of these issues when he is making income of this rental.

is it legal in in hammond Indiana for a Rv with no plates to sit in yard like this for months without moving???

The residents are constantly parking there cars on the front lawn. It is making the neighborhood look trashy . Please ticket it is against Hammond City Ordinance to park vehicles on the front lawn and not paved surfaces.

Airbnb rental in residential neighborhood

this is a rental house and don't see rental sticker on house.
was told owner moved to Fort Wayne Indiana for job.
can someone check this out please.
thank you for your time and stay safe during theses troubled times.