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Thursday, November 03, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "Outdoor burning has neighbors at odds, city laws in question"
Here is an interesting story from WISH TV's Debbie Knox that aired Tuesday. Some quotes:
An Indianapolis woman is taking on her neighbor and city codes over the use of an outdoor fireplace. * * *The video shows the smoke from the outdoor chiminea.When the burning of a substance interferes with the health or well-being of any individual, that individual has the right to demand the burning be stopped, [Karen] Laymon contended.
But City-County Councillor Mary Moriarty Adams, who represents the area where Laymon lives, said she has spoken to a code enforcement supervisor and sought guidance by legal council, and their current reading of the codes allows Laymon's neighbor to use the chiminea as long as proper products are burned in the device.
When confronted with the wording of Section 511, though, Moriarity conceded Laymon may have a valid argument. [Section 511-702 of the Code of Ordinances is quoted in the story]
"This may be a case of a constitutional question," Moriarity said. "City legal needs to take a look at this."
Posted by Marcia Oddi on November 3, 2011 09:36 AM
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