Ogdensburg homeowner seeks permanent fix for runoff dispute
An Ogdensburg homeowner says runoff from a neighboring parking lot project is flowing toward his house, while city officials say they found no actionable code violation and consider the issue civil.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
A drainage dispute is unfolding in Ogdensburg after a homeowner said runoff from a neighboring parking lot began flowing toward his house following repaving work. The property owner, identified as Paul Langley, lives at 408 Cedar Street and says he dug a drainage ditch after an August downpour.
Langley brought the issue to DeFelsko Corporation, the property owner, and city code enforcement. A city letter said officials found no actionable city-code violation by DeFelsko or the paving company. DeFelsko disputed that the project changed the property’s grade, saying the company only added a layer of asphalt. City Manager Fonda Chronis said the matter is civil. Langley said he is seeking a permanent solution rather than money.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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