This is an enforcement issue, there was no variance granted. It was called in over a year ago right after it was put there but nothing was done. There are several crude carports that were built out of wood on 1st Street and on Boardman and one on 10 th Avenue as weekend projects with no permits. Every single one is too close to the side lot lines and or the street and front setbacks. Each sticks out like a sore thumb. The city was called, nothing was done. The reason people keep building substandard illegal structures is because the city is not enforcing things in THIS neighborhood. This is not allowed in other areas so why is it allowed here???

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I have wondered same thing sometimes. Some areas don't get enforced like others. More things need to be brought to zoning variance board ,, They make pretty good judgements once brought to them

The zoning board sometimes makes good decisions but they are human and they screw up royally from time to time. Johnson Pool was allowed a variance after illegally placing gravel from the rear of their building on Governors Drive across a city owned back alley and over single family residential lots for a parking lot. This would not have been allowed in certain parts of town but it was allowed here. Mac was there and he kept his mouth shut. They should be ashamed. Unfortunately, if a variance is sought after the fact, that board tends to just take the easy way out by granting a variance. This is why people violate zoning, no consequences at all! West Huntsville is treated like a dumping ground and there are plenty of people who deliberately keep trying to hold the area back and screw it up!

Hello Can Do. I know you and I know you are very frustrated with all of the illegal carports and I am right there with you on this one. I hope this comes out right but it is hard to come across well in this format so I will probably give you a call later. Whew, here goes --- I know you mean well but please don't accidently trigger what you do not want which is a bunch of notices going out to all of these illegal carports at once. The end result will be that a bunch of folks will apply for a variance and the Zoning Board of Adjustment will cave and grandfather all of these in because it is a the easiest course. Please report one at a time and wait for the single variance request and then go fight it before you report ANY more!!! If you don't, we will end up with a bunch of ugly property devaluing metal carports.

And please post through another log in instead of the general one we use for general and infrastructure if you are posting anything other than a request or positive feedback. Thanks!

Little confused. Was that a copy and paste of what someone sent you

Zoning Administration will have an inspector check this request. Thanks for notifying us of this matter.

Sorry about the confusion! It is a long story but basically there are several neighborhood folks posting under the screen name "Can Do" so that we can all monitor one email inbox in case the city has questions or needs further clarification on our posts pertaining to the neighborhood. We also have an agreement to only post requests on issues and provide positive feedback. When I saw the first response from Can Do to your post (Westlawn), I responded using the same Can Do screen name instead of taking the time to create a new screen name which led to confusion. I apologize!
I have known the person who responded to your post for years and she was correct in what she posted but used the wrong forum to vent frustration. Since the enforcement issue has been raised --- Let me state that the frustration with past treatment and none enforcement goes back decades. A lot of the people who were responsible are no longer with the City. Things have improved but there are still issues. The concern I have is that if a lot of people are written up for carports all at the same time and they turn to the city to request variances then the outcome may not be good and could result in variances being granted for carports that violate zoning. The best route, in my opinion, is to only report one illegal carport and wait to see if a variance is requested or if the carport is removed before reporting another carport violation. This is the best way to approach the situation so as not to trigger a permanent mess. Hope you agree!

Absolutely don't agree .. I will never discourage anyone for reporting a violation that is an eyesore and drops property values.

Please go back and read what I wrote. I never discourage anyone from reporting junk, code violations or eyesores but I did try to explain that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will most likely cave and grandfather in illegal carports if they are hit with a bunch of variance requests all at the same time from property owners who are asked to remove illegal structures. What I suggested is that it would be best to tackle one illegal carport at a time. Report, wait to see if the owner voluntarily removes it or seeks a variance. If a variance is sought, then be prepared to fight it in order to solve the issue After one illegal carport is resolved, move on to the next. This method of tackling the issue stands a better shot of getting rid of the issues step by step rather than risk the board of adjustment granting permanent variances. Turning all illegal carports in at once will blow up in everyone's face in Lowe Mill Village and cause permanent damage and I do not believe that is your intent!

I read it the first time ,, and it was crap then and crap now ..😂😂. See a violation. Report a violation. 👌

Knowing for a fact that the Board of Adjustment granted variances in one fell swoop to a slew of ugly metal carports in a neighborhood just south of Holmes Avenue near the old Butler High not that many years ago, and also knowing that from the board members stated perspective that they felt they had no choice, it is hardly crap. When someone clearly tells you that your actions could possibly create a situation that will cause permanent harm to a neighborhood that is trying to revitalize and continuing with that behavior is either irrational, deliberately cruel or intentional with an agenda of malice. You, sir, are not amusing!

I don't know whom you are , do not care ... and will not have someone dictate to me what I can and cannot report !! Nor in what order to report. If you was so concerned with it the manner and order reported .... you should have reported it !!! I had no irrational , deliberate or malice in mind ( but no that u accuse it ). Game on

Still can't believe that I was criticized and critiqued for reporting 2 carports !! The first dialogue on here was nice .. a simple thanks

Then second person using ( can do ) comes out with a fully written novel on how my actions were all bad !! It was done .. why not shut up and see what happens

So now that my could intentions to see surround neighborhoods cleaned up , property values rise and better comps were trashed ... I am done ,, If I could block you and continue using app I would .. but can't. So I will delete the app

I am mailing letters to the owners of the carports and apologizing to them for my interference !!! They should now work together, file for variance and use the examples and city GIS mapping pics to help their case ..

I have seen 4 carports taken down , cars stop parking in park , speed humps placed down . And several other actions over 10 years.. and never thought my battle would be on here for reporting 2.

So to you CAN DO !! You just turned an Allie into an enemy 😘😘😘

Can do ... letters mailed... accuse it. I do it

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Zoning Administration has check this property and has determined this carport is considered non-conforming structure. Thank you for your concerns.

Zoning Administration has check this property and has determined this carport is considered non-conforming structure. Thank you for your concerns.

Wow. someone on here is a bully .. making fun of mental health issues. I will pray for your soul