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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
' ) ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
alf, PHONE (904) 247-5800
7/18/2023
WILLIAM C GALLAGHER
275 SHERRY DR
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
Real Estate Number: 169802 0000 Case Number: 23-156
Location of Violation: 275 SHERRY DR, 21-38 16-2S-29E MILBERT HOMES S/D LOT 3 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 275 SHERRY DR was conducted on 7/18/2023. 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: A holly bush and sago plants have been planted in the right of way in
front of your home. This plants are obstructing the view of coming traffic for vehicles that are
attempting to turn onto Sherry Dr. from 3rd St, causing a safety issue.
APPLICABLE CODES: Sec. 19-5. - Intersections: sight distance requirements and safety zones.
(b)Safety zones. For purposes of this section, safety zone shall be defined as an unobstructed area along
the edge of the roadway intended for the recovery of errant vehicles, and also the edge of sidewalks or
designated pathways intended to provide for a safe area that is free of obstructions, which may create
hazards for pedestrians, bicycles or vehicles. (2)Within private property. On any private property, no
landscaping or vegetation other than lawn grass, and no property border, berm, retaining wall edging,
timbers, posts or other type of obstruction shall be constructed, placed, or permitted to remain within
two (2)feet of the edge of the roadway pavement or edge of sidewalk, or in any location that creates an
obstruction or hazard to pedestrians, bicyclists or vehicles.
Sec. 19-1. Construction of driveways and in rights-of-way. The construction of a new driveway in the
city's right of way, or the modification of an existing driveway shall require construction permit within
the city rights-of-way and easement. (c)Except as may be permitted in accordance with section 19-2
hereof, no person or entity shall undertake any use of or any type of construction within city rights-of-
way, including without limitation, the following: 12. Landscaping of any kind, except sod, which is
permitted provided the adjoining landowner maintains the sod.
This letter requests that the noted violation(s) be corrected by removing the unapproved
landscaping within ten (10) 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 code@coab.us if you have any questions or need additional
information.
I, Angela Irizarry hereby swear and affirm that the above statement is true and accurate.
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Angela If rry
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