City Council Orders Compliance for 11 Properties Facing Code Violations

The Code Enforcement Board meeting held on March 13, 2025, in Daytona Beach addressed several cases of property noncompliance, focusing on issues ranging from unkempt yards to unauthorized construction. The meeting began with a review of case number 28CEB03-25-74 involving Belinda Wright at 550 Essex. The property was reported for multiple violations, including parked vehicles on the grass, peeling paint, lack of address numbers, and rubbish on the lawn. The board found the property in noncompliance and set a compliance deadline of April 2, 2025, with potential fines of up to $1,000 per day for continued violations.

Subsequent cases included number 29CEB03-25-59, where the property was found in compliance, and number 30CEB03-25-66, concerning William Cutrone at 216. This case involved outside storage of junk and unlicensed vehicles. Although some violations were resolved, the property remained noncompliant, prompting the board to recommend a compliance deadline of April 2, 2025.

Case number 31CB03-25-60 featured Janice Hoover, who appeared via Zoom. Her daughter, Holly Hoover, testified regarding ongoing issues with a lack of permits for repairs on the property. The board emphasized the need for proper permits and set a compliance deadline.

The meeting continued with case number 33CEB03-25-52, where Christina Jones was found noncompliant, and case number 34C03-25-53, involving Vincent Wilson, which also resulted in a recommendation for compliance by April 2, 2025.

In a notable discussion, Arnold Hervey, the new owner of a property with unresolved violations from previous ownership, sought clarification on his responsibilities. The board reiterated that the current owner is liable for compliance, regardless of prior ownership issues.

The meeting concluded with several motions to find properties in noncompliance, setting deadlines for compliance and potential fines. The board's structured approach aimed to ensure property owners understand their obligations and the consequences of failing to meet them. The next meeting is anticipated to review compliance statuses and address any ongoing issues.