The Innsbrook Village Board of Trustees is considering a proposal to define complaint-prone properties as a public nuisance.The village’s existing nuisance ordinance already prohibits physical features that represent public health risks, are unsightly or create offensive odors.The new proposal, which was discussed at the board’s April 10 public meeting, also would classify premises as a public nuisance if multiple written complaints have been submitted relating to that location.Actions such as peace disturbances, loud music and parking vehicles that block traffic would all fit under the broader umbrella.Repeat complaints for any of the included offenses within 60 days would create a nuisance violation.Offenses related to wastewater systems, including malfunctions or improperly discharging wastewater, qualify as a nuisance as well.Village Administrator Carla Ayala said previous problems have prompted the proposed additions.Short-term property rentals are one source of the problems, she said. The new rules would clarify to property owners that they are responsible for the behavior of guests who rent properties using services such as Airbnb.“This is a way to control any issues that adjoining property owners would have with rental properties,” said Ayala, explaining that the board felt this method would be better than trying to control or regulate short-term rentals.Similar thinking went into the new rules for wastewater systems, which now specifically prohibit discharging untreated wastewater onto the owned or adjacent properties, or into any creeks or lakes.The board had been considering putting stricter regulations on septic systems in response to sewage issues. Public input pushed trustees to instead decide on a complaint-driven system for solving issues, Ayala said.She added that the new nuisance regulations are in line with Missouri state regulations, but that complaints can now be brought to the village office.A written complaint has to be brought to the village office and verified before action is taken, Ayala said.When the village administration verifies a public nuisance, notice is provided to the property owner that they have a set amount of time to address the problem. If the owner does not, the complaint is taken to municipal court.The expanded nuisance ordinance was read once and given initial approval at the meeting. It will be read again and potentially approved during the board’s next meeting May 15.Village of Innsbrook