The City of Deltona’s special magistrate found the owner of 916 Shorecrest Avenue failed to correct multiple building-code violations within the time ordered and confirmed that fines will continue until code inspectors file an affidavit of compliance.

Why it matters: the owner reported delays caused by contractor no-shows and engineering work, but the magistrate said the city had already provided a 90-day compliance window and that the property remained out of compliance; the city reported fines of $150 per day beginning 08/26/2025 and a cumulative total of $4,350 as of the hearing.

Jeff Scott, presenting for officer Basheer Turksey, said the case (Massey case DEL25-054A–C) involves three unpermitted items at 916 Shorecrest Avenue: a shed, a pergola structure and concrete in the backyard, each requiring permits. Scott said the statutory notice requirements had been met and that the owner had been given 90 days to comply; when the owner did not complete the work in that time, fines of $150 per day were imposed.

Owner Mike Berry told the magistrate he had struggled to find contractors and engineers, said he had recently engaged Rusty Nail Construction which brought a state engineer to the property, and stated he was making progress collecting the original engineered plans from the contractor who built the building. "It's been tough, but we're finally making progress on it," Berry said.

Magistrate Kristen Ike said the 90-day compliance period was ‘‘a significant amount of time’’ and found the owner had not come into compliance within the ordered time. She admitted the city’s case file and PowerPoint as exhibits and ordered the fines to continue to accrue until an affidavit of compliance is filed by the code compliance inspector. She noted the owner may seek a lien-reduction later from the city commission.

Next steps: the daily fines will remain in effect until code compliance is verified and an affidavit of compliance is filed; the owner intends to continue work with a new contractor and engineer to complete permit submittals and obtain required inspections.