BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Homewood officials have declared the Park at Buckingham apartment complex a public nuisance, months after the city condemned the buildings and told residents they needed to find a new home.
The city’s abatement board voted unanimously to make the declaration. Officials said the complex will receive notice and have 60 days to submit a plan.
Board cites years of problems
Homewood officials, including director of community engagement Wyatt Pugh, said residents at Park at Buckingham dealt with conditions for years. At the meeting, Pugh went through documentation of issues including handrails and entryway hardware that is not compliant with accessibility requirements…