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Gulfport administration grants 30-day extensions for several properties under code enforcement; owners urged to work with code staff
Summary
At the Gulfport City Council code-enforcement hearing, the administration agreed to delay enforcement actions for multiple property owners for 30 days while they work with staff to resolve violations, and offered guidance about demolition permits and right-of-way cleanup.
Multiple property owners facing city code enforcement actions asked the council for time to remedy violations and the administration agreed in several cases to hold action for 30 days to allow owners to work with code staff.
Jamie Flanagan, who identified herself as the owner of 542 Perry Place, described a multi-month dispute she said began after entering a real-estate contract that allowed others access to her property. Flanagan told the council the property had been extensively damaged, that the mortgage holder released the lien because the house was in poor condition, and that she had cleared tall grass and started debris cleanup. The mayor said the administration had no objection to granting an additional 30 days to continue working with Flanagan and code staff. Code enforcement staff were identified in the hearing as the city's point of contact for ongoing work.
Lehi Com (spelled in the record as "Lehi Com"), who said he owns 4622 East Railroad Avenue, asked for more time while pursuing nonprofit and university funding to rebuild after fire and vandalism. City officials, citing extenuating circumstances and that the conditions were not created by the property owner, agreed to a 30-day extension for him to work with code enforcement.
Tina Williams, appearing on behalf of a deceased sister for parcel 2113011 on DeDeaux Road, described extensive hoarding, water and termite damage and said relatives are trying to clear the property so another family member can live there. The council directed public works to pick up eligible material placed in the public right-of-way and granted a 30-day extension while the family works with code enforcement and the administration.
Other parcels were discussed: Parcel 174622 (East Railroad Avenue) and parcel 8729 Teegarden Road were on the docket with orders to "remove, haul off trash and debris" and to "bring structure up to code or demolish." Owners were advised that pulling a demolition permit and coordinating a contractor with code enforcement will preserve administrative stays on demolition, but no universal automatic extension was granted in every case; some owners were advised they must secure demolition permits or demonstrate active remediation plans to avoid further enforcement.
Council members and staff repeatedly urged owners to stay in regular contact with Candace in the code office. The mayor clarified that the council itself does not grant administrative extensions but that the administration would hold enforcement for 30 days in the cases discussed and return items to the council if unresolved.
