Shelly's Homesites Community Action.

Shelly's Homesites Subdivision: A Call for Community Action and Ordinance Enforcement in Denham Springs

The residents of Shelly's Homesites Subdivision are committed to fostering a thriving and harmonious neighborhood that adheres to the City of Denham Springs' residential property ordinances. Community action is the cornerstone of our efforts to address concerns, resolve issues, and rectify problems that impact our quality of life and the overall well-being of our subdivision. This page outlines a list of specific concerns, the underlying issues they present, and the remedies and solutions we believe are necessary to ensure a functional and ordinance-compliant neighborhood for all residents. We believe that through collaborative action and consistent enforcement of city guidelines, we can collectively enhance our community.

Eliminate Dangerous Intersections in Shelly's Homesites Subdivision

• Section Sec. 2.06. - Obstructions to vision at street intersections prohibited.
• Wanda Ave. and Beech St.
• Request for Intersection Clearance Wanda Ave. and Beech St.
• Obstruction: Trees, fence, vehicles in right-of-way
• Read communications here.

A request has been submitted for a three-way or all-way stop at Beech Street and Don Avenue to ensure property owners can safely access city streets. This proposal addresses the issue of a tree line obstructing the view of the street access from private property. Additionally, it would help to slow down traffic that uses Beech Street as an alternate route to Florida Boulevard, improving overall safety for the area.

A request has been submitted to the streets department to clear the corners of Beech Street and Wanda Avenue of trees and other obstructions that block the view of traffic. The focus of the tree removal is within the city servitude. This measure aims to improve visibility and ensure safer entry onto Wanda Avenue from Beech Street.

A request has been submitted to the streets department to clear the corner servitude at the intersection of Wanda Avenue and Veterans Boulevard. This includes removing young trees planted by the developer that obstruct the line of sight for drivers stopped at the intersection, making it difficult to see oncoming traffic. The effort aims to improve visibility and ensure safer access to Veterans Boulevard from Wanda Avenue.

Remove a tree that is now leaning at nearly a 45-degree angle, posing a significant risk to pedestrians and motorists. Its unstable condition increases the likelihood of it falling onto the street, potentially causing harm to members of our community.

Community Compliance

Our citizens are committed to maintaining neighborhood stability, though at times, achieving stability can be one of life's greatest challenges.
Before reporting private property maintenance concerns to the city, please send an email to us first. There could be a simple explanation, such as a broken lawnmower or a medical issue. It's often easier to ask and resolve the matter directly than to escalate it to a Notice of Violation requiring enforcement. 📧 Email: CC@LouisianaRecoveryAuthority.Org