The "pink elephant" is indeed a large family size modular home (aka-Katrina Cottage), parked on South 7th early December without a building permit. Sheriff's Office ordered removal off the road April 22. Instead of moving it out of the neighborhood, it is now being STORED on the owner's wetland property with NO DEADLINE FOR ITS REMOVAL. It is parked within several feet of another homeowner's property and only 5 feet from the front of the owner's property line (setback should be 20 feet on frontage and 25 feet from wetlands). The trailer hitch is only supported by a small wood block which will eventually rot or sink into the mire. The wheels are sitting on 5/8 inch water soaked plywood, which will give way in time. Since the recent rain and flooding, the dwelling has sunk and leaning over. This monstrosity is not strapped down in any way. With hurricane season approaching, it poses potential danger for homeowners. Communication with the property owner, Code Enforcement, Planning, County Administrator and the District Commissioner have been ongoing but no resolution. Even if these current issues were resolved, this dwelling should have never been stored in any neighborhood without proper permits. What can be done to remove it and to prevent this from happening again? In over 5 months, no one has come up with an answer.... In the meantime- there is still an elephant in the room...
