During a recent St. Petersburg government meeting, city officials addressed multiple property code violations, resulting in significant fines and ongoing compliance issues for several property owners.

The meeting highlighted the deteriorating conditions of various properties, with investigators reporting extensive damage, including rotting wood, peeling paint, and structural concerns. One property, under case number 222-1485, was noted for having multiple violations, including damaged window seals and unsafe access to the second floor. The owner, involved in litigation, was ordered to pay an additional fine of $4,200 due to a lack of progress since November 2022.

Another case, involving a vacant single-family home, revealed that while some violations had been corrected, issues such as broken windows and disrepair of doors remained. The owner cited ongoing litigation as a barrier to further repairs, leading to a similar fine of $4,200.

In a separate case concerning a property with a history of violations, the owner was granted a 30-day extension to address issues related to an unpermitted carport addition. The investigator noted that while some progress had been made, the owner faced accumulating fines of $100 per day.

The meeting also addressed a commercial property, the Bishop Hotel, which has been deemed unsafe due to a second-story balcony issue. The owner reported that engineering evaluations and repair plans were underway, and the board deferred lien certification for 60 days to allow time for permit processing.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to enforcing property codes and ensuring compliance, with fines accumulating for non-compliance. Property owners were urged to take immediate action to rectify violations to avoid further penalties.