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Atlantic Beach magistrate gives residents deadlines for fence repairs and extensions to seek counsel on tree-removal cases
Summary
The magistrate ordered deadlines for several residential code cases: 30 days to repair or remove a deteriorated fence at 645 Sailfish Lane, 60 days for repairs at 1186 Sandpiper Lane (no fine imposed now), and a 30-day extension for a parking-lot/tree removal matter while the owner retains counsel.
The magistrate hearing in Atlantic Beach ended with several relatively routine code-enforcement outcomes for residential properties.
645 Sailfish Lane: Staff told the magistrate the rear fence had fallen into disrepair and certified notice was returned unclaimed; the city requested 30 days to repair or remove the fence or face fines of $250 per day. The magistrate ordered the owner to repair or remove the fence within 30 days.
1186 Sandpiper Lane: Casey Kaplan — a resident who said she shares the address with her father — acknowledged the leaning and decayed rear fence and told the magistrate she had already engaged a contractor and would obtain permits as required. The magistrate gave the resident 60 days to complete repairs and instructed staff on when a fence permit is needed (replacing sections vs. full removal and reinstallation).
Case 25073 (parking lot/tree removal): A property owner seeking counsel asked for a short extension in a case involving expanded paving and an unpermitted tree removal. The magistrate granted a 30-day extension to obtain legal advice before further action.
Those cases concluded the day’s calendar; the magistrate adjourned until the scheduled future date for the next docket.
