CE 1497 Beach Ave Case #23-144 , ! CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
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800 SEMINOLE ROAD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
PHONE (904) 247-5800
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7/27/2023
BLAKE WILLIAM C
1497 BEACH AVE
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
Real Estate Number: 170308 0000 Case Number: 23-144
Location of Violation: 1497 BEACH AVE, 6-1 16-2S-29E .028 ATLANTIC BEACH W 48FT LOT 12 BLK 61
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 1497 BEACH AVE was conducted on 7/26/2023. The City of Atlantic Beach
Code Enforcement has found your property to be in violation of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances:
1. NATURE OF VIOLATION: Holes in exterior siding.
APPLICABLE CODE: IPMC Sec. 304.6 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from holes,
breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where
required to prevent deterioration.
2. NATURE OF VIOLATON: Deck and railings on the east side of the home is rotting and has deteriorated to
an unsafe condition.
APPLICABLE CODE: IPMC Sec. 304.10 Stairways,decks,porches and balconies. Every exterior
stairway, deck,porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally
sound, in good repair,with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
3. NATURE OF VIOLATION: Cracks are present in foundation walls. There are areas of exposed rusted
rebar and the soundness of the structure support may have been compromised.
APPLICABLE CODES: IPMC Sec. 304.5 Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be maintained
plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of
rodents and other pests.
IPMC Sec. 304.1.1 Unsafe Conditions 6. Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings,
are not plumb,and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly anchored or are not capable of support
all nominal loads and resisting all load effects.
4. NATURE OF VIOLATION: Vacant structure is not being maintained and has been allowed to deteriorate.
APPLICABLE CODE: IPMC Sec. 301.3 Vacant Structures and Land. All vacant structures shall be
maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting
problem or adversely affect the public health or safety.
5. NATURE OF VIOLATION: Rotting and missing areas of fascia and soffit.
APPLICABLE CODE: 304.1 General.The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair,
structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
This letter requests that the noted violation(s) be corrected by having the structure evaluated by an
engineer to determine safety of the structure. Obtaining permits for repair and repairing all violations
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 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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