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The board addressed several cases in a single block of business, accepting staff recommendations and entering similar orders that generally require correction within five days of the board's written order and authorize the city to abate and recover the cost as a lien if owners do not comply.

Examples of cases and staff findings
- 11 South Highland Avenue (case 133-25): Inspector Vicki Suddath said the front yard exhibited overgrowth and trash; notice was mailed Aug. 29 and a compliance date passed. She requested approval to file a nuisance-abatement lien and a five-day compliance window.
- 204 South Corona Avenue (case 134-25): Suddath reported certified mail unclaimed and no action after the Aug. 29 notice; the front yard remained overgrown on Sept. 16 and staff requested a five-day correction order.
- 2063 Plateau Road (case 135-25): Inspector Gregory Dixon presented photos showing overgrowth at posting and again at the hearing and requested a five-day compliance period for lot clearing.
- 1938 Byrum Drive (case 137-25): Inspector Daniel Kasman reported overgrowth on a strip of land to the rear of the property and curb-line overgrowth; staff requested five-day compliance and noted a neighbor complaint prompted the referral.
- 1528 Excalibur Drive (case 138-25): Inspector Kevin Maddox documented three vehicles lacking current registration or license plates; one vehicle had been removed by the time of a later inspection but others remained unregistered and staff requested five-day compliance to make vehicles roadworthy and display current registration.
- 2440 Chaucer Street (case 140-25): Maddox reported a vehicle with no plate and photos from Sept. 18 and requested a five-day order.
- 809 Glen Oak Ave East (case 609-25): Inspector Kevin Maddox verified a pool that remained green and unsanitary; the board accepted an affidavit of non-compliance and ordered remediation with standard lien/collection language if unpaid.

Board actions
For each matter, the board voted to find the respondent in violation, ordered correction within five days of the board's written order, and authorized the city to enter onto the property to abate the nuisance if the owner failed to comply. Orders include the standard ability to charge reasonable abatement costs, which would become a lien on the property, and to foreclose, collect, or settle the lien if unpaid three months after filing.

Why it matters
These actions are routine tools municipalities use to enforce property-maintenance standards, address visible health and safety concerns, and recover the costs of abatement when owners do not respond to notices. Inspectors documented photographs, visits on multiple dates, and attempts to contact owners; in several cases certified mail was unclaimed or owners did not respond.

Next steps
Staff will monitor compliance and, if owners do not correct conditions within the ordered timeframes, may proceed with abatement and lien filings as authorized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Clearwater - Municipal Code Enforcement Board - 9/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board accepted multiple nuisance-abatement lien filings and ordered owners to clear overgrowth, correct inoperative vehicles, and remedy a green pool, generally giving five days to comply or face city abatement and liens.","taxTitle","Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",4656,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974522,"Board orders repairs and residential rental business tax receipt for 904 Vine Avenue; fines set",157,793000,950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5838033-ce44748bdddfe81f17fac26cb42051ab&start=793&end=950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5838033-ce44748bdddfe81f17fac26cb42051ab/thumbnail_793000.jpg","/articles/5974522/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-orders-repairs-and-residential-rental-business-tax-receipt-for-904-Vine-Avenue-fines-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974522-1448a772d90e223ba6ed7a8b18250d79/orig.mp4?Expires=1777115576&Signature=Z3NbAE8PxoDfL~uZou50eEYC3o7znpIyTajyWBDVkHjhT2Vof~byJ-A7jHFdc2uTItjErVgQmRg1h25y4MKl9ATaYEhqJULBv6RPLgBpc2S1ik23i3mJS1VHDZ5r3IqD7YAM2QjQHGIvVlPYOjDViOVaqpeoweiDu52ZkGlkDsfbBS6PC6ZrQXIAcuahdiE3nAIDeCk9KLT0N3WgZu4YoEc4jaQzXy7dupwuSU50NCgvzW0C0eK8VybRoDrQ3ur-Nw9VG-Bw-9L6lNeM8ENLWVgaO0iCccwSjUHGWi5It8JB0rON5~n1R8S4xNTwjlZoKJEOYKF26rQrRqoV8gECog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on Sept. 24 ordered exterior repairs and the acquisition of a residential rental business tax receipt at 904 Vine Avenue and set separate fines for each outstanding violation.

Inspector Gregory Dixon presented case 93-25, describing rotten wood and faded paint on the front of the house and reporting two rental business tax receipts (VTRs) that appeared to be out of business. \"Compliance we met for the exterior surface by replacing any defective structural or decorative elements... Compliance we met for the BTR by obtaining a residential rental business tax receipt for the property,\" Dixon said as he explained the corrective measures staff would require.

The board moved to find the respondent in violation and entered orders requiring correction on or before Nov. 1, 2025. The order specifies a fine of $150 per day for the exterior-surface violation and a fine of $50 per day for the business tax receipt violation if the respondent does not comply by that date; as with other orders, unpaid fines and fees three months after a lien is filed may trigger foreclosure, collection, or settlement actions by the city.

Context
Dixon said the city received the certified-mail return and that he had spoken with two men at the hearing who identified themselves as the owner and his son; those individuals told the inspector they believed they could meet the compliance date. The inspector reported no open permits for the repair work and provided photographs of the property taken during inspections.","The board found exterior surfaces in disrepair and a missing residential rental business tax receipt at 904 Vine Avenue, ordered corrections by Nov. 1 and set fines of $150 per day for exterior violations and $50 per day for the BTR violation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974525,"Board orders property repairs and posted address for 30 Island Drive; fines set at $150 per day",217,551000,768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5838033-ce44748bdddfe81f17fac26cb42051ab&start=551&end=768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5838033-ce44748bdddfe81f17fac26cb42051ab/thumbnail_551000.jpg","/articles/5974525/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-orders-property-repairs-and-posted-address-for-30-Island-Drive-fines-set-at-150-per-day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974525-f56d095a15ed48534079c034a7ee77f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1777115576&Signature=C3Wdfdx8R1443I9TJ9ZFPzujV2FsLX93Xy~tkoudomxppeU4y9kDYkEXAeQD1fdwe0o4V79vO1c6cEWESHByAAwsyapkn88f6Ul~rZOeHZX8YppRpnGNMhYbFsvvzpCaaIy~lroJ-j109eGl5XJI-97sJwqW~OdEv3QqPXGQyJ5gSOnFWX0JzaT3sj4ZeGO-vVEY5j4ysRMdbOwLo4EXHzGYiPeypKNWiqJjGGJDfg-Q-nxkdJXFKXHi-IsM3xkAYOAu2fF8uogrAmc2ZjL8o0Y2NTOXQtMCoTJiZJYd-~4szbJswtLvEYI8KKi1r6kgu3p-9ev6afJynN5uMf6Zrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on Sept. 24 found multiple code violations at 30 Island Drive and ordered the owners to remove a tarp from the roof and display address numbers on the building by Oct. 25 or face fines.

Inspector Daniel Casman presented case 92-25, telling the board he found a tarp remaining on the roof and that the property did not display the required address on the building itself. Casman said notices were sent beginning in May, with additional postings on July 25 and on the day of the hearing. \"This was the date of the posting on the July 25. And then after that compliance date, they still haven't taken off the tarp,\" Casman said.

The board discussed why address numbers are enforced; a board member identified as Ward asked about the rarity of such violations and Casman explained the address requirement is enforced when inspectors encounter broader issues: \"If there's a greater violation, like in this case, there's a tarp on the roof, there's obviously damage from the storms. If I happen to see that there's no address on the property, I put it in as a violation as well... It has to actually be displayed on the building itself,\" Casman said.

Action ordered
The board voted to find the respondent in violation and entered an order requiring correction by Oct. 25, 2025. The order states that if the violations are not corrected the board may impose a fine of $150 per day for each violation and that unpaid fines and fees may lead to a city-initiated lien and collection/foreclosure actions after three months.

Context and next steps
Casman told the board he had not been able to reach the property owners by phone and that utility service appeared to remain active. The inspector reported no permits were open for roof repairs. The board's order requires removal of the tarp and repair of roof damage as well as conspicuous display of address numbers on the building itself; compliance is required by Oct. 25.","Clearwater code inspectors reported a tarp on the roof and the absence of posted address numbers at 30 Island Drive; the enforcement board ordered repairs and display of the address by Oct. 25 or face fines of $150 per day per violation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974530,"Clearwater board finds repeat short-term rental advertising violation, imposes $50 penalty",1049,979000,2028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5838033-ce44748bdddfe81f17fac26cb42051ab&start=979&end=2028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5838033-ce44748bdddfe81f17fac26cb42051ab/thumbnail_979000.jpg","/articles/5974530/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Clearwater-board-finds-repeat-short-term-rental-advertising-violation-imposes-50-penalty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974530-30961831e80b1f25a7877b0d78814b07/orig.mp4?Expires=1777115576&Signature=O0U9LxNxmXWWtRRQ~20aTm5GTjl8uxGMcKjYm3ediI3ZYjOnzknlxrpYUIY1ga6Hig16X02K0aBgkZ-kQtUNvJxsR-IrLgY~XLRQC7RaqLyiOGPgWtI0ztP9hBt859O91RhP-1HQjOx~Q0jnjUsUCn86~7G0gOeeQe6aAjbi2sfeLCIcQ-kWayty0FIY6HJuURILQyj3S9ARTqHiweAiMC243O9tMPlJnb8q2ZqlN4pHXr83VuZJZzkCYZWZCqGWYID7pssugwgOT4PHLBG29PLWSjnMkKmwWU-A9yoyphMLdsOInHOyy5QFZo8IGYlJdPxcMImxR-Elb0n-OK7LlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on Sept. 24 found a repeat short-term rental advertising violation at 234 Palm Island Southwest and ordered a $50 fine after city staff said the property was advertised for stays shorter than the local 31-day minimum.

The board took up case 96-25 after code staff presented evidence that a VRBO listing for the property showed a four-night minimum on Aug. 7, contrary to the city's rule against advertising for stays under 31 days. \"This is a repeat violation,\" Code Compliance Supervisor Sarah Green told the board, noting the city had issued a prior declaration of violation at the property in June.

Why it matters: Clearwater prohibits advertising residential properties for fewer than 31 days; enforcement aims to prevent transient short-term rentals in residential zones and to provide a deterrent against repeat advertising.

City evidence and staff recommendation
Sarah Green said notice of violation was posted Aug. 7 and the certified-mail return was signed Aug. 18. She said the online listing displayed a four-night minimum that day and that the listing was switched back to a 31-night minimum the day after it was posted. \"For case 96-25, we're requesting a 1 time fine of $500 for the date observed on August 7,\" Green said as staff's initial recommendation.

Owner'representative response
A man who identified himself as Navot Ben David told the board he admitted the violation and called it a mistake while the owners were traveling abroad. \"I admit the violation. But it was a mistake. We were out of the country. And the violation was, fixed, the next day when we came back,\" he said. He said an employee briefly changed the listing to allow weekly stays and that the owners corrected the listing as soon as they discovered the change.

Board deliberations and decision
Board members discussed the appropriate penalty amount, noting the prior declaration of violation in June but also that the owners said they acted quickly to correct the listing. Rebecca Mulder, the city's Code Compliance Manager, explained there are city costs when officers must investigate and post properties: \"Anytime that an officer has to spend time to post a property, make contact, that's city resources.\" Board members debated fines ranging from $25 to $500 as a deterrent. The board ultimately voted to impose a fine of $50 per day for days the repeat violation existed and ordered a total fine of $50, payable within 30 days; the order specified that if the respondent repeats the violation the board may later impose fines up to $500 per day.

What the order calls for
The board's order, as moved and adopted in public session, found the respondent in violation and declared the matter a repeat violation. The order imposes a $50 fine tied to the repeat violation and sets a 30-day payment requirement; it also preserves the board's authority to impose larger fines for any future repeat violations and authorizes the city to foreclose, collect, or settle a lien if fines and fees remain unpaid three months after a lien is filed.

Next steps and context
The owner said the property is not the owners' primary rental business and that most bookings on the site were month-long reservations; he said the appearance of a short-term option was an employee error and promised increased oversight. The city said it would calculate administrative costs if lien reduction or exact cost recovery is later requested. The board recorded its decision on the public record and carried the motion.","The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board found a repeat short-term rental advertising violation at 234 Palm Island Southwest and ordered a $50 fine after the property representative said an employee briefly changed a monthly-only listing while the owners were out of the country.","actionData","errors"]

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