Amy Carlson of rural Bushnell is caring for her seriously ill sister and was granted a medical hardship temporary use permit to allow a recreational vehicle on the property as a residence.
The permit was revoked after Carlson’s property was cited for code violations and it was determined that a trailer was not used as a residence.
Sumter County commissioners Tuesday night denied her appeal of the revocation.
Carlson said her sister’s memorabilia is stored in the trailer and her sister often visits to reminisce. She said three people live in her 600-square-foot home and more space is needed.
A week after Carlson was granted the permit in April, an inspection found trash and debris in the yard and that neither of two vehicles was used as a residence.
County Administrator Bradley Arnold said she can reapply for the permit if she has a suitable RV on the property.
Neighbors on County Road 626 urged commissioners to reject the appeal.
Randy Campbell described the property as “an eyesore that’s stopping the sale of the property next to her.”
The trailer roof is caved in, said Caroline Campbell, who earlier led a campaign to have the county acquire and demolish a problem house across the road.