DAGSBORO, DE -- Dagsboro's Town Council will discuss an ordinance that is looking to define and enforce against 'public nuisances' at their council meeting on Monday.
In a draft copy of the proposed ordinance, town leaders define a public nuisance as "...the commission of any act by any person or legal entity, or the keeping, maintaining, propagation, existence or permitting of anything by any person, which presents an actual or imminent threat to the public health, safety, and welfare of any person." Some examples in the draft include noise violations, disorderly conduct, and alcohol violations.
The draft ordinance also listed proposed punishments for those who repeatedly violate the code. The fines listed included $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second offense.
A full breakdown of the proposed ordinance was obtained by WBOC and can be found here.
During previous discussions for the ordinance, town officials said the proposal would help give guidelines for the enforcement of violations for police officers and town officials.
Some neighbors told WBOC they don't know if the proposal is necessary for the town.
"It's definitely not needed here whatsoever. There's no noise," property owner John Cook said.
Cook said he's never had issues in the small town.
"Personally I'd say no, but maybe some people in certain areas might have problems," Cook said. "It's just peaceful here."
Falyn Nacchia, another property owner in Dagsboro, shared similar sentiments.
"I don't think it's necessary. We live in a really quiet town," Nacchia said. "My daughter and I walk these streets all the time. We come down here and we enjoy our coffee and we never have any issues."
Nacchia said, that if the ordinance is passed, it could be good for keeping the small-town feel of Dagsboro intact.
"I think just maintaining the feel of the town and not going over the top would work," Nacchia said. "Just kind of keeping everything the way that it is."
A public hearing for that proposed ordinance, as well as a possible vote from town leaders, is slotted to take place at 28307 Clayton Street on Monday, April 21st. Town leaders say that the meeting will take place at 6 pm.