Peacocks spark neighborhood dispute over property damage in Casselberry

Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.The issue was discussed at a city workshop, where residents voiced opposing views on whether the protections should remain in place. No decision was made.Residents report damage to cars, pool screens and lawnsSome residents said peacocks have damaged their vehicles, pool enclosures and lawns. They also raised concerns about droppings, loud calls and the cost of repairs."They've become a source of property damage, sanitation concerns, noise, expense and a loss of peace in our own homes," one resident told city officials.Residents seeking a change to the ordinance said the current rules leave them with limited options to address the damage."I respectfully ask the rule be removed from the ordinance so residents are no longer forced to choose between protecting their property and complying with city code," another re