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Pensacola code enforcement hearing: multiple cases continued; one closed, two set July 7 compliance
Summary
At a Pensacola code enforcement hearing, several unpermitted-construction matters were continued to June 24 for further review or permit processing, one case was closed after a permit was issued, and two accessory-structure cases were given July 7 compliance deadlines with $25/day fines to follow if unresolved.
The Pensacola code enforcement hearing on a series of unpermitted-construction cases resulted in a mix of continuances, one closure and compliance deadlines for accessory structures.
Code enforcement staff presented evidence in multiple matters, including stop-work orders, certified-mail return receipts, and photos. Several property owners or their contractors were not present; staff asked the hearing to continue or close cases based on the status of permit applications or required corrective actions.
Key outcomes from the hearing:
- Case 20-53653 (653 South High Street): Staff told the hearing the matter had been resolved and removed from the agenda.
- Case 22-18 (501 East Cervantes Street; owner: Circle K Stores Inc.): The court previously found the property in violation and ordered removal of buildings. Code enforcement asked to continue the case to June 24, 2025, with a compliance date of June 23, 2025, to allow removal work; fines previously ordered were not imposed pending that review.
- Case 20-485 (2369 North Palafox Street; owner: Patricia Moy): No permit has been issued but a permit application and plans are under review. The matter was continued to the June 24 hearing with a compliance date of June 23, 2025.
- Case 20-4120 (1300 West Garden Street; owner/trustee Henry Liggett): Staff reported a permit was issued and asked the court to close the matter. The hearing closed the case with no fines.
- Case 20-52 (1835 West Chase Street; owners Lawrence and Rachel Vallea): Plans and a permit application were submitted and are under review; the hearing continued the case to June 24 with a compliance date of June 23, 2025.
- Case 20-3162 (2215 West Cervantes Street; owner Thomas Dunn): Permit application and plans under review; continued to June 24, 2025.
- Case 20-537 (1000 North D Street; owner Victoria Hammond): A stop-work order was issued March 24, 2025, for an unpermitted storage shed. Staff reported plan-review comments had been issued but not yet addressed. The hearing found a violation and set a compliance deadline of July 7, 2025; daily fines of $25 would begin on July 8, 2025, if corrective actions were not completed. Staff also requested a $200 court cost (per Florida Statute 162.07 and Pensacola code), payable within 30 days.
- Case 20-4190 (714 West Wright Street; owner Tanner Goodson): A stop-work order from September 11, 2024, was presented for an accessory storage building. Staff received a permit application the morning of the hearing but it had not yet been reviewed. The hearing found a violation, set a compliance deadline of July 7, 2025, and noted a $25/day fine would begin July 8 if unresolved; $200 in court costs was referenced.
Throughout the hearing code enforcement staff relied on stop-work orders, photographs, certified-mail receipts and affidavits of posting when asking for findings of violation or continuance to allow permit review or removal. Several matters were continued to the June 24 docket to allow time for permit reviews or removal of structures; one matter was closed after a permit was issued.
