Offensive odor complaints against a nearby composting business led Buda city leaders Tuesday to expand an ordinance that labels the smelly situation a nuisance.
By a 6-1 vote, the Buda City Council approved deeming “offensive odors” beyond the boundaries of a property that cause material distress, discomfort or injury a nuisance, whether within the city’s limits or 5,000 feet beyond it. Council member Evan Ture cast the lone dissenting vote.
But Peter Black, chief operating officer of GrubTubs, the business at the center of the controversy, said he was “surprised” by the ordinance as no city officials approached them about the smell issues or neighbor complaints prior to taking action. City officials, however, refute the claims, alleging they did contact GrubTubs, but couldn't take any action.
