Atlantic Beach magistrate closes multiple code-enforcement cases, grants 45 days for fence permit on one property

Special Magistrate Suzanne Green closed three code-enforcement cases and set a 45-day compliance deadline for a fourth case at a July 9, 2026, hearing in Atlantic Beach.

The hearing covered four property cases brought by city code compliance staff. Jose Lasen Gonzales, identified in the transcript as the city code compliance officer, presented the evidence and recommended outcomes for each property. Gonzales told the magistrate that inspections and photographs supported the city’s findings and, in three matters, confirmed the owners had corrected the violations.

Why this matters: The rulings resolve longstanding city cases that had generated multiple notices and reinspections and reaffirm the city’s enforcement process—inspection, notice, reinspection, hearing, and a magistrate decision that can be appealed to county court within 30 days.

Gonzales opened new business with case CE26-0019, involving Olney’s Corporate Holdings Mayport LLC at 1400 Vyatt Street. He described initial inspections and follow-ups dating to March 18, 2026, and told the magistrate that the site’s containers and obstructions had been removed. "As of today, the property is in full compliance, and the city has closed the case," Gonzales said. Magistrate Green accepted the city’s recommendation and closed CE26-0019.

In CE26-0025, the Williamson and Marie Living Trust’s property at 82 West 8th Street, Gonzales said repeated inspections showed a fence in disrepair and vegetation overgrowth; notices were sent beginning April 20, 2026, with further inspections through June. Gonzales reported that owner Anne Marie Williamson told him she is working with surveyors to obtain a property survey so a fence company can apply for a permit. The city recommended 45 days for the owner to obtain the survey and apply for permits. Magistrate Green said she would accept the city’s recommendation and set the 45-day timeline; the magistrate warned that the city had described potential daily fines if the work is not permitted.

For CE26-0042, owner Manuel Loria at 90 Staten Island Road was cited for unpermitted work after the city placed a stop-work order on April 2, 2026. Gonzales reported that the enclosure that prompted the stop-work order had been removed and the site restored; he recommended closing the case and Magistrate Green closed CE26-0042.

In CE26-0060, Coastal City Property Management at 705 Atlantic Boulevard was cited for not having a city business tax receipt. Gonzales said the city’s billing department notified him that the account had been paid shortly after the hearing notice was mailed and provided proof of payment and a signed receipt. The magistrate accepted the city’s recommendation and closed the case.

Magistrate Green opened the hearing by outlining procedures, including the right to cross-examine and an appeal process to county court within 30 days; she also described the range of fines the city may apply for violations, noting daily fines and larger penalties for severe or repeat offenses. The hearing record shows the magistrate intended to render a written decision within about 10 days of the hearing.

The hearing adjourned with no additional business; Magistrate Green noted the next meeting date as September 3.