CE 158 16th St Case #23-067 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
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4/5/2023
ROMAN CHRISTOPHER
158 16TH ST
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233-5804
Real Estate Number: 171879 0000 Case Number: 23-068
Location of Violation: 158 16TH ST, 10-11 16-2S-29E MANDALAY LOT 14 BLK 63 Atlantic Beach, Florida
Dear Property Owner:
Please be advised, the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances includes rules and regulations governing
construction activities and also maintenance standards for property within the City. These standards are set forth
in the International Property Maintenance Code and the Florida Building Code and were adopted as part of the
City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances in Chapter 6,Article II, Section 6-16.
A code enforcement inspection at 158 16TH ST was conducted on 4/4/2023. The City of Atlantic Beach Code
Enforcement has found your property to be in violation of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances:
NATURE OF VIOLATION: On a recent inspection it was noted that the required shade tree in the front yard of
the property has been removed. In accordance with the code section below,a minimum 4" caliper shade tree is
required in the front yard.
APPLICABLE CODES:
1. Sec. 23-30. -Minimum tree requirements. -These minimum tree requirements shall apply to all property
within the city. Credit will be given for trees on the Atlantic Beach Recommended Species List,but none
will be given for trees on the Atlantic Beach Prohibited Species List. Section 24-176 of this Code of
Ordinances also provides additional landscaping requirements for nonresidential uses.
(1)Residential uses. For each parcel upon which a single-family,two-family or multifamily dwelling
unit, or associated residential accessory unit is proposed, or where the primary activity is residential in
nature: One(1)minimum four-inch caliper tree shall be planted and/or preserved for every two thousand
five hundred(2,500) square feet of development parcel area or portion thereof, excluding therefrom
preserve areas and water bodies. Of the minimum required trees, at least one(1)tree shall be a shade tree
planted or preserved within the required front yard. A cluster of three(3)palm trees, subject to other
conditions of this chapter,may be used to meet the requirements of a single shade tree within required
front yards on oceanfront lots only.
2. Chapter 24.Land Development Regulations. Sec. 24-172. -Residential development standards. (c)
Additional residential development standards. The following standards and requirements shall apply to
that area defined in preceding subsection(b) (Old Atlantic Beach):
(4) Shade trees. In order to sustain the existing tree canopy and to provide shade along the residential
streets and sidewalks,one(1) shade tree shall be provided within the required front yard and an additional
shade tree shall be required on the lot in a location at the property owner's discretion in accordance with
the following provisions:
a. The trees required in this section may be used to satisfy all or a portion of the requirements of
section 23-30(1). All other requirements of chapter 23 shall be applicable.
b. Such required trees shall be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or prior to
final inspections, as applicable.
c. Required shade trees shall have a minimum size of four-inch caliper at the time of installation. A
list of recommended tree species is available from the city.
d. Credit shall be provided for the following, and an additional front yard shade tree shall not be
required:
1.Where healthy canopy trees exist in the required front yard,which are listed on the
recommended tree list and are at least four-inch caliper; or 2.Where an oak tree exists
in the required front yard,which is at least six(6)feet tall; or 3.Where a healthy street
tree exists in the adjacent right-of-way, which is listed on the city's recommended tree
list and is at least four-inch caliper.
e. Similarly,credit shall be given for the second required shade tree where such tree, as described
above, exists elsewhere on the lot.
f. Where installation of a front yard shade tree is required, such tree shall not be planted within
rights-of-way or over underground utilities.
This letter requests that the noted violation(s) be corrected by planting a new minimum 4" caliper shade
tree in the front yard within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this notice.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Failure to correct the violation by the required date may result in
this case being referred to the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate resulting in fines up to two hundred fifty
dollars ($250.00) per day. Upon completion of the action required, it is your responsibility to contact me and
arrange for an inspection to verify compliance. Please contact Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement at (904) 247-
5855 or airizarry@coab.us if you have any questions or need additional information.
I, Arl \c. . ?iO I rte-{ , hereby swear and affirm that the above statement is true and
accurate. `
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Angela Iri . A
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