Demopolis gets tough on code violations

The city of Demopolis is getting tough on code violations.

The city has sent letters concerning code violations to the owners of Jackson Square Trailer Park, and the Demopolis City Council said at their March 19 meeting that they are ready to take action.

“My intention is to come to a resolution,” Demopolis Mayor Woody Collins told the council. “We give them 30 days to do something with it (the list of violations). If that doesn’t happen, we let the court system sort it out.”

Councilman Hugh Overmeyer said that the city has spent many hours documenting issues with the trailer park, and now he’s ready for the city to take action. If the property owner disagrees, he can appeal any action the city takes in court.

“That’s what the court is for,” Overmeyer said.

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