Bay County magistrate orders repairs for unsafe mobile home at 1940 Sherman Avenue

The Bay County Code Magistrate Hearing held on April 10, 2025, focused on a significant property compliance issue concerning a mobile home located at 1940 Sherman Avenue, Unit 103. The hearing addressed a violation of Bay County Code Chapter 17, which pertains to unsafe and unfit structures.

During the meeting, code enforcement officials recommended that the magistrate determine the property in question as non-compliant due to the presence of an unsafe mobile home. The magistrate granted the property owner a 30-day period to rectify the situation. The owner has two options: either apply for a demolition permit to remove the unsafe mobile home and any associated structures or repair the mobile home to meet safety standards.

To comply, the property owner must submit a detailed action plan outlining the necessary repairs, including obtaining the required permits and ensuring that all work adheres to the original construction specifications. Failure to comply within the specified timeframe could result in a $1,000 fine, which would become a lien on the property.

Additionally, the magistrate recognized this case as a repeat violation, indicating that the property owner has previously failed to address similar issues. The next compliance check is scheduled for May 15, 2025.

The hearing concluded without further discussions on additional agenda items, emphasizing the importance of property safety and adherence to local regulations in Bay County.