So sorry but the area is now an Artists Enclave.....I'm sure the person is merely expressing his artistic talent.....this is one example of why this neighborhood should never have changed it's designation......city cannot/will not police it. I voted against the Artist Enclave.

I voted against the Artist Enclave designation.
Is this why this can continue?
Because of our Artist Enclave designation?

I agree with the original writer. That house is not doing art work. They are running a car repair place out of the house/property. They have various cars there being worked on and cars being dropped off by tow trucks. They also like to race and squeal down the street at various times during the day and enjoy parking in the front yard. I have reported these activities before and nothing has changed. This neighborhood would be quiet if it weren't for them. Something needs to be done. It's ridiculous!

An artist enclave does not allow for the illegal operation of a business in an area zoned for residential outside what the city code states. The city code allows for certain business operations to occur with restrictions, however that does not include automotive repair. I agree, as do many other individuals in the neighborhood that these antics are getting out of hand, even to the point where lives are being put in danger due to the daily near drag strip racing conditions between Bay and Beach. Myself and many other individuals in the neighborhood are fed up with this and are compiling the list of code violations including but not limited to obstructing traffic, I.e. Tow trucks dropping off inoperable vehicles, or blocking the right of way in an alley, improper parking, I.e. Parking in the front yard for extended periods of time, and noise violations. These infractions will be presented to the city to take action on and action will be taken to ensure the safety and preservation of this historic neighborhood, it's families, and it's guests. Our efforts will not cease until the appropriate solutions are carried out by the city.

As anyone can see from the numerous SeeClickFix postings these items have been reported to the city, and I use that term loosely, which has resulted in no change. The illegal operations continue, the code violations continue, and the safety of individuals in the neighborhood remain at risk. We are determined to present our case to the city in another forum and ensure they are adequately addressed and resolved.

I did see there was a direct number to the inspector.
He inspected the location and then marked the file as closed.
Here is his direct number:
Joe Waugh
727-892-5886
The closed case number is 163347.

Again.....how will the city monitor any business in a neighborhood? The man at 266 is just expressing his skill over the weekend.....cars are legally able to park on the street with a valid tag. I have been asking for the homeless man to be removed for over a year, there is a school bus parked on 20th between 3rd and 4th street and lassing park is becoming hooker haven again. Good Luck with the city!

Mayor’s Action Center at 727-893-7111
email: Action@stpete.org.
This is more contact information affiliated with this site.

I don't think this person is an artist but I do think the artists are not going to tell the city about their business, this man is working on cars on the side? Sorry for the noise. Just another way of getting away with not paying taxes(sales & business).

Thank you for reporting this issue to us via SeeClickFix St. Pete. We will forward the details you have provided to the appropriate City department so that they may investigate and take any necessary action. We appreciate your help! Sincerely, Mayor's Action Center

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