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Pensacola code hearings: one case closed, three properties ordered to comply with permits or face fines
Summary
On Dec. 23, 2025, a special magistrate closed one code-enforcement case where a permit and costs were resolved, left another open pending unpaid court costs, and ordered two properties to remedy violations by Jan. 26, 2026 or face $25-per-day fines beginning Jan. 27.
Special Magistrate Ralph Peterson presiding over the Code Enforcement Authority of the City of Pensacola closed one case and ordered remediation and potential fines for two other properties at a hearing Tuesday afternoon.
Officer Bilby told the court that a permit had been issued for work at 2805 East Lloyd Street and that court costs had been paid in full. "A permit has been issued for all of the required items, and court costs have been paid in full," Bilby said, and Peterson found the violation corrected and closed that case.
On 5030 Bayou Boulevard, Bilby said the property was found previously in violation for work without a permit but that a permit has now been issued; $200 in court costs remain unpaid. Peterson recorded that the matter will remain open until the $200 is paid.
For 909 West Blunt Street, Bilby presented photographs and records showing demolition, removal of structural floor joists and a stop-work order. He asked the court to find a violation of Pensacola Municipal Code Sec. 12-11-5 for unpermitted work and to assess court costs and fines. Citing Florida Statute 162.07 and Pensacola Municipal Code Sec. 13-2-6, Bilby requested $200 in court costs and a $25-per-day fine starting Jan. 27, 2026 if corrective actions were not completed by Jan. 26, 2026. Peterson found a violation, confirmed notice had been provided, and ordered corrective work by Jan. 26, 2026; he said a $25-per-day fine would be assessed beginning Jan. 27, 2026 if the work is not completed.
At 1004 West Brainerd Street, Bilby described missing roof elements, windows and doors, and unstable exterior brick walls, and submitted photos taken by Building Inspector Ryan Aldrich. The condition was presented as an unsafe structure under Pensacola Municipal Code Sec. 14-2-140 and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) unsafe-structure provision. Bilby requested $200 in court costs and the same $25-per-day fine schedule if abatement is not completed by Jan. 26, 2026. Peterson accepted the exhibits, found a violation, ordered abatement by Jan. 26, 2026, and directed assessment of $200 in court costs within 30 days; a $25-per-day fine would begin Jan. 27, 2026 for noncompliance.
The magistrate confirmed notice and posting for the hearings and that no respondents or witnesses were present in person. The hearing was adjourned after Bilby indicated there were no further matters on the docket.
The Code Enforcement Authority recorded the minutes for this hearing and previously approved minutes from Nov. 25, 2025 were entered into the official record.
