Board upholds condemnation for Peel Road property, gives homeowner 90 days to remove roof and debris

The City of Daytona Beach building board upheld the condemnation and demolition order for a Peel Road property (initially condemned in February 2022) and granted the homeowner a 90-day period to complete specified cleanup and demolition-permit work. Under the board’s direction the owner must obtain a demolition permit, remove the roof and interior debris, abate vermin and clean exterior vegetation, and then return to the board to show progress. Board members warned that if the owner does not complete those tasks within 90 days, the city will proceed with demolition without further board review.

Staff described the structure as heavily water damaged, with roof failure, significant mold and falling ceilings; the tarps covering the roof had deteriorated and there were multiple neighbor complaints about vermin and vagrants on the property. Kim Flaherty and Glenn Aricourt explained that the building had been vacant for about 3½ years and that the interior conditions now pose a health hazard. "Once a roof gets compromised and the ceilings get compromised... you can tell by how long the tarps have been there," Aricourt said.

The homeowner, who said the house belonged to her late mother and that she suffered recent health problems and family deaths, asked for more time and described difficulty finding contractors and coordinating rehabilitation from her residence in Orlando. She told the board she had begun yard cleanup and had talked to potential roofers. Board members said they would permit a cleanup-focused path instead of immediate full demolition but required a clear, permitted plan and timeline.

By motion the board upheld the condemnation and set a 90-day compliance window to obtain a demolition permit and complete specified cleanup and roof removal work. Staff emphasized that required work must be permitted (demolition permit) and that the city will demolish the property after the 90 days if the owner does not meet the requirements. The homeowner said she will try to meet the deadlines and requested 30–60 days to assemble contractors and documents.

Less-urgent details: staff advised demolition companies would normally not enter interiors due to hazards and that specialized remediation could cost tens of thousands of dollars; the board suggested a permitted demolition/cleanup that would leave perimeter block walls and slab if appropriate; the board also urged the owner to keep communication open with staff during the compliance window.