BAKER, La. (WAFB) - The City of Baker is working on an ordinance they say will crack down on neighborhood blight and illegitimate businesses, but neighbors say the language of the ordinance does not reflect the council’s intent.

“This ordinance is focusing on penalizing homeowners who operate or work on vehicles in their yard, which is contrary to their true intent,” Dr. Toni Jackson, a community advocate, said.

Dr. Toni says neighbors agree with the intent, but the actual language of the ordinance could penalize some homeowners for working on their cars at home. The ordinance says people can only work on cars on their property if the car is in their name.

“So, say for example, my daughter, she’s moved on, and she comes home to visit me. Her vehicle is in her name. She doesn’t live here

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