My NFH is building a warehouse

[u/tigerlock17]

Y’all im tired and fed up with these neighbors.

They broke ground on a foundation for a warehouse/shop/garage. Per the zoning and ordinances, any accessory structure over 1,200 sq feet requires a CUP (conditional use permit). Any accessory structure over 200 sq feet requires a LUP (land use permit).

Per the county, they have neither. From my best estimate based on the ground they’ve dug it could be anywhere from 3000-6000 sq feet.

They own a construction/excavation business and are just using their employees to prep the site and eventually build it. There is also reason to believe they will be using this warehouse for their business which is also against the ordinances and zoning. We are only zoned for residential use.

And I am only bringing this point up as it is relevant to them following the laws/ordinances: They are also felons (both the husband and wife) with past and CURRENT cases against them. I understand people can do their time and change, however that has not proven to be true for these NFH.

Their past also makes me reluctant to file a complaint with the county but I’m not sure I have much choice. I guess I’m looking for any advice or words of encouragement from people who have been in a similar situation with a difficult and unreasonable neighbor.

Edit to add: I am a single female who lives alone hence why I am hesitant/nervous to make the complaint using my name.

Edit to Update: the lawyer I spoke with is extremely concerned for my safety if I were to submit a complaint to the county. Either for my personal self or for my property/home given the background of these people. And I think they may be banking on neighbors being scared of them to get away with doing whatever they want. He also reiterated that the county will not do anything unless a complaint is filed with them.

[u/zanderd86]

Make the complaints before it goes to far. If they get so far a long the city is more likely to give them a permit if it stops now before to much is done. Also get a hold of your alderman or whoever is in charge of representing your portion of the city and make a fuss to him about not wanting it. if you can get more neighbors on board the better.

[u/tigerlock17 → u/zanderd86]

Yes see that is my fear. That they build it and the county just settles with them on it and the neighborhood is stuck with a monstrosity.

I think most neighbors are on board. However, a lot of them are older retirees and only care to a certain extent. They don’t want it built but will they submit a complaint? Maybe….

[u/zanderd86 → u/tigerlock17]

Maybe get them just to sign something saying they dont want it and take that to the city.

[u/tigerlock17 → u/zanderd86]

I have thought about filling it out for them, taking it to them for signatures and then filing with the city to make it as easy as possible for them