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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
+ . _ 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
:/ El!* PHONE (904) 247 -5800
November 16, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Enrico G. Gonzalez, Esquire HSBC Mortgage Service, Inc.
6255 East Fowler Avenue 636 Grand Regency Boulevard
Temple Terrace, Florida 33617 Brandon, Florida 33510
RE: Notice of Violation – Roof, Weeds, Rubbish and Garbage
795 Plaza, Atlantic Beach, Florida RE #171116 -0000
Duval County Circuit Court Case No. 2010 -CA- 003946 – Steven Earl Roberts
CASE NO. 72410
Dear Mrs. Peters:
Please be advised, Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement has found the property referenced above to
be in violation of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances and International Property
Maintenance Code to wit:
International Property Maintenance Code – Chapter 3
Section 304.7 – Roofs and Drainage. "The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have
defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in
the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be
maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a
manner that creates a public nuisance ". (entire roof partially covered in deteriorating blue
tarps)
Section 302.4 – Weeds. "All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds
or plant growth in excess of twelve (12 ") inches in height. All noxious weeds shall be
prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees
or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens."
(property overgrown)
Section 307.1 – Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. "All exterior property and premises, and
the interior of every structure shall be free from any accumulation or rubbish or garbage ". (large
dog kennel in front yard and miscellaneous junk and debris stored on premises)
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Notice of Violation — 795 Plaza, Atlantic Beach, Florida
November 16, 2010
This letter requests you comply by removal of all replacing the entire roof, mow and clean
property including removal of all rubbish, garbage, etc. stored outside of the premises
within twenty (20) days of receipt of this notice. A permit is required to be obtained by a
State of Florida licensed roofing contractor.
A re- inspection will be done on or after December 13, 2010. If the violation is corrected and
then recurs or if the violation is not corrected by the time specified in this notice this case may be
presented to the Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement Board even if the violation has been corrected
prior to the board meeting. The Code Enforcement Board may impose fines up to two hundred
fifty ($250.00) dollars per day for each day the violation is not corrected. Upon completing the
corrective action required, it is your responsibility to contact Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement
and arrange for an inspection to verify compliance.
It is our goal to enforce the codes and ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach and protect the
health, safety and welfare of the City, and accordingly, your cooperation in this matter is greatly
appreciated. Please contact Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement at 904 247 -5855 if you have any
questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
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Kathy Sti - s
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER