Code Enforcement & Appeals Board Regular Hearing: June 2026

City of Fernandina Beach

3. CASES TO BE HEARD

This notice concerns a property at 339 Ocean Avenue, which is under review by the City of Fernandina Beach Code Enforcement & Appeals Board. The property owner is required to repair and replace rotted wood siding, and scrape, seal, and paint peeling paint on the exterior of the house. This work is currently under review, with a compliance deadline of June 8, 2026. If not completed, a daily fine will be assessed starting June 9, 2026. The scope of work involves exterior maintenance, including wood repair, scraping, sealing, and painting. Local contractors specializing in exterior repairs, carpentry, painting, and general contracting could find opportunities here. Reaching out to the property owner or relevant city departments early could provide an advantage before final plans or permits are established.

Board:: Code Enforcement & Appeals Board Regular Hearing
Date:: 2026-06-04
Type:: Agenda_item
Address:: 339 OCEAN AVENUE
Applicant:: HARVEST OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC.

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4. NEW BUSINESS

This notice concerns multiple property maintenance cases before the City of Fernandina Beach Code Enforcement & Appeals Board. These cases involve alleged violations of city codes related to accessory structures, parking restrictions for commercial vehicles and boats, exterior structure maintenance, outside storage, wrecked or inoperable motor vehicles, and litter on vacant lots. The property owners are requesting a Special Magistrate determination for each case. These matters are currently under review by the board. The scope of work, if any, would involve addressing the specific code violations, which could include repairs, removal of vehicles or stored items, and general property upkeep. Contractors specializing in property maintenance, demolition, vehicle removal, and general repairs may find opportunities as these cases progress. Early engagement with property owners could be beneficial as they seek to resolve these code violations.

Board:: Code Enforcement & Appeals Board Regular Hearing
Date:: 2026-06-04
Type:: Agenda_item
Address:: 728 S. 6TH STREET
Applicant:: DAVID M. WALDO

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Agenda

This document is an agenda for a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing on June 4, 2026. It lists four cases requesting a Special Magistrate determination regarding violations of the City of Fernandina Beach Code of Ordinances. The cases involve property maintenance, parking restrictions, exterior structure maintenance, outside storage, and inoperable vehicles. No decisions or public comments are detailed in this agenda.

Board:: Code Enforcement & Appeals Board Regular Hearing
Date:: 2026-06-04
Type:: Agenda
Decision:: Not stated. The agenda is for a hearing to request Special Magistrate determination.
Address:: 204 ASH STREET, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 (City Hall Commission Chambers)
Applicant:: DAVID M. & BRITNI C. WALDO; RONDA L. SHAW; MAKEBA JOY BURKE; JOHN EDWARDS, VERNITA EDWARDS EST.

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Agenda Packet

[728 S. 6th Street, 309 S. 12th Street, 918 S. 7th Street, 339 Ocean Avenue, 602 S. 6th Street; case 2025-0577, 2026-0003, 2025-0634, 2025-0582, 2022-0779] Case 2025-0577 involves David M. and Britni C. Waldo at 728 S. 6th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL. Violations include outside storage not screened, a wrecked/inoperable teal school bus, and unpermitted accessory structures. The property has been in violation for 260 days. The City recommends finding the respondents in violation and ordering compliance within 60 days, with a $50 per day fine per violation after the deadline, plus administrative costs of $260.21. Case 2026-0003 involves Makeba Joy Burke at 309 S. 12th Street, Hollywood, FL (mailing address), with a physical address of 309 S. 12th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL. The violation is litter on a vacant lot. The property has been in violation for 147 days. The City recommends finding the respondent in violation and ordering compliance within 30 days, with a $50 per day fine after the deadline, plus administrative costs of $189.99. Case 2025-0634 involves Vernita Edwards Est. at 918 S. 7th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL. Violations include overgrown vegetation, two wrecked/inoperable vehicles, peeling paint/deteriorated siding, holes/gaps/rot in exterior walls, and deteriorated window/door trim. The property has been in violation for 211 days with no violations complied. The City recommends finding the respondent in violation of multiple sections and ordering compliance within 30 days, with a $50 per day fine per violation after the deadline, plus administrative costs of $260.21. Case 2025-0582 involves Lake Living Trust, Phyllis P. Lake, Trustee, Harold E. Lake, Trustee, at 339 Ocean Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL. The violation is exterior structure maintenance (rotted wood/siding, peeling paint). The property was in violation for 225 days. The Special Magistrate ordered compliance by June 8, 2026, with a $100 per day fine starting June 9, 2026, and administrative costs of $229.60. Case 2022-0779 involves Cecil E. and Laurie M. Freeman at 602 S. 6th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL. The violation is exterior structure maintenance (deteriorated exterior surfaces, exposed wood, peeling paint). The property was in violation for 1,464 days. The Special Magistrate ordered compliance by June 8, 2026, with a $100 per day fine starting June 9, 2026, and administrative costs of $300.82. Cases 2025-0615 (Harvest Outreach Ministries Inc.) and 2025-0612 (James D. & Judy A. Tipton L/E) were removed from the agenda as the properties came into compliance prior to the hearing.

Board:: Code Enforcement & Appeals Board Regular Hearing
Date:: 2026-06-04
Type:: Agenda_packet
Decision:: Cases 2025-0582 and 2022-0779 ordered to be brought into compliance by June 8, 2026, with fines and administrative costs assessed. Cases 2025-0577, 2026-0003, and 2025-0634 are pending determination by the Special Magistrate with City recommendations for compliance deadlines, fines, and administrative costs. Cases 2025-0615 and 2025-0612 were removed from the agenda due to compliance.
Address:: 728 S. 6th Street, 309 S. 12th Street, 918 S. 7th Street, 339 Ocean Avenue, 602 S. 6th Street
Applicant:: DAVID M. & BRITNI C. WALDO, MAKEBA JOY BURKE, Vernita Edwards Est., LAKE LIVING TRUST, PHYLLIS P. LAKE, TRUSTEE, HAROLD E. LAKE, TRUSTEE, CECIL E. AND LAURIE M. FREEMAN

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