CE 53 Lewis Street 11.11.2000 Dillard November 11, 2000
Mr. Homer L. Dillard
2304 Alderman Oaks Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Subject: Atlantic Beach City Code,Chapter 6,Article II, Section 6-16 Adoption
Dear Mr. Dillard,
Duval County property tax records indicated that you are the owner of the following property in
the city Atlantic Beach, Florida:
Re: 53 Lewis Street
A/k/a: 17-2S-29E USD3 Donners R/P PT Lot 3, Lot 12 Block 2
RE# 172211-0000-0
This notification is to inform you that the property commonly known as 53 Lewis Street was
inspected under the City of Atlantic Beach's Buildings and Building Regulations; City Code,
Chapter 6,Article II, Sec. 6-16 as adopted from the Southern Building Code Congress, Standard
Housing Code, 1994 edition. This inspection was conducted in response to a tenant's complaint.
The inspection included, but was not limited to;water fixtures, drain lines, exterior and interior
walls, ceilings, floors, doors,windows, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures, cabinets, and door
locks. The roof was visually inspected from the ground and appeared to be in good condition,
with no evidence of interior water damage to ceilings. The following items were not in
compliance with city code and do not meet the minimum standards for basic equipment and
facilities:
1. Front door was not weather-tight.
2. No stove or refrigerator in Kitchen.
3. Kitchen floor sagging.
4. Kitchen cabinets in disrepair.
5. Kitchen sink drain leaks.
6. Kitchen sink faucet leaks.
7. Electrical outlets broken throughout.
8. Electrical covers missing or broken throughout.
9. No heating.
10. No air conditioning not required if all windows have screens.
11. Windows throughout non-functional,must be able to open,close and lock.
12. Front and rear door locks inadequate,do not hold properly.
13. Bathroom sink faucet inoperable.
14.Toilet leaks and runs continually.
15. Large hole in wall by bedrooms.
16. No smoke detector.
17.No house numbers.
18. Living room floor sags.
19. Electrical breakers continually tripping
20. Ceiling fixture in living room broken.
Under my authority as City Code Enforcer I can only grant you thirty(30) days to make proper
and permanent repairs to your property while it is inhabited. Should your property become
vacant; any repairs you make can be completed at your leisure, however at no time will you lease
or permit anyone to reside at this property until all discrepancies are corrected and inspected by
this office.
You are hereby notified that unless these violations are remedied within thirty(30)days from
receipt of this notification,the City of Atlantic Beach will take action against you, as the owner.
Violations of the city code can incur fines of up to $500.00 per day,per violation from the Code
Enforcement Board. Furthermore, you are reminded as a property owner and landlord of your
responsibilities to both the tenants and the community to maintain your property in good order.
Should you have any questions or concerns involving this matter, you can contact me at(904)
247-5855.
Sincerely,
ALEXANDER J. SHERRER
Code Enforcement Officer
cc: Public Safety Director