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But they were shocked to see a large Mr. W Fireworks store go up in recent weeks less than 30 feet from their backyards and across the street from the community’s private park and swimming pool. One resident, Kimberly Dixon, started an online petition on change.org a few weeks ago that has over 800 signatures.
Dixon said she’s worried about a threat of a fire or explosion near homes; customers setting off fireworks near the store, potentially starting fires; and pedestrian and traffic safety.Although the Legislature has talked about more zoning or code authority for counties in the past, “we need to do something different to get something passed,” he said.
“Due to this lack of zoning regulations, we must fall back on state statutes and relevant regulations for the storage, sale, and use of fireworks,” the fire marshal’s office said. Residents of the 3,400-home neighborhood are being told in the May community newsletter the store appears to be the first in the county that’s so close to homes. The fireworks company committed to installing the sprinkler system, 3-hour fire break walls on the rear and two sides of the building and an additional rock wall to provide a buffer between the building and backyard fences behind it.
“It is our hope that if the law is changed, that stores and stands so close to homes will have to relocate,” the association stated.
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