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CODE COMPLIANCE DNISION
201 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 683-0896
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
09/14/2023
EDWARDS LANDRUM E
587E BROCK AVE
CRESTVIEW FL 32539
RE: CASE# 23-541
Dear Property Owner:
You are hereby formally notified that on October 17, 2023; at 5:30 P.M., there will be a Public Hearing
at City Hall, located at 198 Wilson Street North, Crestview, Florida 32536 in the Council Chambers. This
meeting is being held concerning violations that continue to exist on a parcel of property belonging to
you located at 397 S Brett St., Crestview, FL 32539 more particularly described as:
PIN# 17-3N-23-2490-0094-0090 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CRESTVIEW LOTS 9 & 10
BLK 94
The Special Magistrate has the power to levy fines up to $250 per day for a first violation, and up to
$500 per day for a repeat violation. If the Special Magistrate finds the violation to be irreparable or
irreversible in nature, a fine, not to exceed $5,000 per violation, may be imposed.
If a violation, or the condition causing the violation, presents a serious threat to the public health, safety,
and welfare, or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature, the Special Magistrate will notify
the local governing body, which may make all reasonable repairs required to bring the property into
compliance, and charge the violator with the reasonable cost of the repairs along with the fine imposed.
If the City prevails in prosecuting a case before the Special Magistrate, it shall be entitled to recover all
costs incurred in prosecuting the case before the Special Magistrate, and such costs may be included in
the lien authorized under FS 162.09(3).
A certified copy of an Order imposing a fine, or a fine plus repair costs, will be recorded in the Okaloosa
County Public Records, and thereafter shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation
exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator.
Encl: Notice of Violation
You have the right to obtain an attorney, at your own expense, to represent you before the Special
Magistrate.
If you desire a verbatim transcript of the proceedings for appeal purposes, you should arrange for a court
reporter to attend the hearing.
The Crestview Special Magistrate was created pursuant to Florida Statue 162. The purpose of the Special
Magistrate is to facilitate the enforcement of local and state laws.
Sincerely,
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Maddie Tatom
Code Compliance Officer
City of Crestview
Form 53A
Appendix 8
Revised 2021
VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1
CASE NUMBER 23-00000541
PROPERTY ADDRESS 397 S BRETT ST
VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 65 EXT. SURFACE QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: EXTERIOR WALLS/SURFACE DATE: 4/28/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
38.65 - Standards for Improved Property.
(e) Exterior walls: Exterior walls of buildings shall be:
(1) Maintained free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting
materials: and maintained, weatherproofed and surfaces
properly coated as needed to prevent deterioration.
Decorative features such as cornices, belt courses, corbels,
trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be
maintained in good repair with proper anchorage. Any
graffiti shall be removed or repainted to match existing
surfaces.
(j) Exterior surface treatment: All exterior surfaces,
including by way of example and not limitation, doors and
window frames, cornices, porches, decks, trim, balconies,
fences, and docks, shall be maintained in good condition.
Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay- resistant woods,
shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting
or other protective treatment. Peeling paint is prohibited
and surfaces shall be repainted. All metal surfaces shall be
coated to inhibit rust and corrosion and all surfaces with
rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated.
(k) Repair, replace or repaint the exterior porch,
balcony, stairs, fire escape, banisters or railings
Handrails and guardrails shall be maintained to withstand
loads prescribed by the Florida Building. Code.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
Building Permits: Prior to commencing work to correct a
violation as described below, a building permit, or approval
from the Building Official is required. Failure to obtain a
building permit is punishable by FloridaStatute 553.
You may abate the violation(s) by conducting the following
action(s) .
Repair or paint the exterior walls of the building that
contains any of the following.
(1) Holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials.
(2) Repair or replace any decorative features such as
cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall
facings and similar decorative features.
(3) Remove, repaint, any graffiti on the building to
match existing surfaces.
(4) Repair, replace or repaint, the exterior surface
VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2
CASE NUMBER 23-00000541
PROPERTY ADDRESS 397 S BRETT ST
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
of the building, to include, doors, window
frames, cornices, porches, decks, trim,
balconies, fences, and docks. All stairs shall be
maintained safe and free from tripping hazards
(5) Repair, replace or repaint the exterior porch,
balcony, stairs, fire escape, banisters or railings.
Handrails and guardrails shall be maintained to withstand
loads prescribed by the Florida
Building Code.
VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 18 (g) QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: HAZARDOUS TREE DATE: 4/28/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18 (g)
Hazardous trees that potentially may fall on adjacent
properties or rights of way shall be removed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
You may abate the violation by conducting one of the
following action(s).
1. If only a portion of the tree poses a threat, remove the
part of the tree that is posing the threat.
2. If the majority of the tree is diseased, or for any other
reason poses a threat, remove the entire tree.
Prior to placing tree debris at the street for pick-up, call
Waste Pro @ 850-689-8600.
VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 65 ROOFS QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: ROOFS DATE: 4/28/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
38.65 - Standards for Improved Property.
(n) Roofs shall be maintained in a structurally sound and
safe manner. Roofs shall be repaired using like materials to
existing materials.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
38.64 - GENERAL PROVISIONS.
(g) Building Permits: Prior to commencing work to correct a
violation as described below, a building permit, or approval
from the Building Official is required. Failure to obtain a
building permit is punishable by Florida Statute 553.
VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 3
CASE NUMBER 23-00000541
PROPERTY ADDRESS 397 S BRETT ST
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
You may abate the violation(s) by conducting the following
action(s).
Please contact the Permitting Department @ 850-689-1618 ext.
254 or 261.
VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 18 (k) QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: VEGETATION -WEEDS DATE: 4/28/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18 (k) Grass, weeds, and
uncultivated vegetation: All grasses or weeds, and
uncultivated vegetation, shall not exceed twelve (12) inches
in height on improved property, including the area between
the edge of the pavement in the street and the lot line.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
You may abate the violation by removing the vegetation, or
weeds from the property.