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Remote owner says he will seek real-estate help after county alleges junk on vacant lot
Summary
A homeowner appearing by Zoom told the magistrate he lives out of state but will try to hire local help after Alachua County presented photos of junk and debris on a vacant lot; the magistrate allowed an extended compliance window and urged communication with officers.
Alachua County staff presented a case alleging accumulation of junk and debris on a vacant lot (parcel 17742009000), and the county recommended that the respondent remove debris within 30 days or face a daily fine. The respondent appeared by Zoom and identified himself in the hearing record as the owner (address/provenance on file); he described being a long-distance owner who lives in Troy, New York, and said he had limited opportunity to personally manage cleanup.
The owner described family and tenant issues and said he had been in contact with his daughter and others about removing material he believed was placed by neighbors. He said he was working to find contractors and real-estate agents to help prepare the lot for sale and that he was concerned about liability and safety for workers. The magistrate emphasized the need to notify the county officer once work has been done and, given the owner's health and logistical constraints, allowed a 90-day compliance period for the cleanup to be completed and inspected. County costs were recorded at $490.
