The flood starts from the vacant land, and progresses into adjoining properties.
Land has clay base, and no drainage, and covered with pine tags, like a sponge in a shallow bowl.
On at least three prior incidents, the flood has entered the home's crawlspace, and damaged the HVAC system and insulation.
Cannot build on property due to flood risk -- restricted usage was not part of the deal.
I asked for input from the County as to what could be done.
Instead of a constructive response, or showing any interest in the citizen's problem, the County's response was to say the Problem Land is a "wetlands."
This would extend into and beyond the foundations of certain homes, making your entire property unusable.
You would not be compensated for this unless you work together for the outcome you want and need.
You will continue to pay real estate taxes on the stolen land.
Conclusions so far
The county has no authority to declare or functionally delineate a wetlands. This is a State function by law.
The Army Corps of Engineers inspected the property years ago, and said it was not a wetlands.
The county is using the wetlands statutes to avoid responsibility and costs for improperly issued land use and building permits
County Tactics, Predictable as Always:
Step 1: ignore the citizen's complaint
Step 2: when they keep nagging, put on a "dog and pony show" -- much ado and no action
Step 3: determine that there is no problem - your flood is normal.
Step 4: Tell the citizen they are the only one's complaining (see News)
Step 5: Threaten the citizen with imaginary wetlands resulting in seized land or other penalties for complaining