The Bay County special magistrate found the property at 12211 Happyville Road in the unincorporated Youngstown area in violation of Bay County Code Chapter 17 on evidence introduced by county staff and testimony from the property owner.

Code Enforcement Manager Catherine Ashman and Inspector Scott Thorpe presented photographs and an inspection history showing an unfit, unsafe single‑wide mobile home, derelict vehicles and appliances, and overgrowth. Inspector Thorpe testified the structure is “unfit, unsafe” and that notices were mailed and posted; the owner, James Alderman, signed for notices and spoke at the hearing.

The magistrate ordered the respondent to either obtain a demolition permit and remove the structure and prohibited accessory items or submit a complete building permit application, manufacturer specifications or engineering plans and a detailed action plan for approved repairs. All required plan reviews and inspections must be completed and permits finalized for repairs to be deemed complete. The order specifically allows one derelict vehicle to remain only if a repaired, structurally sound primary structure exists on the parcel; otherwise all vehicles must be removed or stored in an enclosed structure.

The magistrate waived the initial fine in light of cleanup progress already undertaken by the respondent but warned that noncompliance, including permit expiration or voiding, will be treated as default. A compliance hearing is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the same building; staff were directed to begin pre‑bid inspections to prepare for abatement if the owner does not comply.

Details such as permit submission requirements, the 30‑day compliance window and the Nov. 19 hearing date were read into the record during the magistrate’s ruling.