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Magistrate finds property owner in violation over boats, vehicles encroaching on Cocoa Beach sidewalk
Summary
A special magistrate found the owner of 54 Colonial Drive in Cocoa Beach violated multiple city code sections for leaving boats and vehicles encroaching on the public right of way and for accumulation of debris; the owner did not appear at the hearing and was ordered to bring the property into compliance by Aug. 20, 2025 or face daily fines.
A special magistrate on July 22 found that the owner of a property at 54 Colonial Drive violated Cocoa Beach code by allowing boats and motor vehicles to encroach on the public sidewalk and by permitting accumulation of trash and debris.
The ruling came after the city presented photographs and a timeline of notices showing an alleged ongoing encroachment and lack of valid vehicle registrations. The magistrate noted the respondent, identified in the case files as James Nance, did not appear at the hearing. “So I’m gonna find that the respondent is in violation of all those codes,” the special magistrate said during the proceeding.
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