Board approves $100-per-day fines for venue use at 2901 South Atlantic Avenue

City staff told the New Smyrna Beach Code Compliance Board that the property at 2901 South Atlantic Avenue is being offered as a venue while its Business Tax Receipt only authorizes short-term rental use. Staff presented website evidence indicating venue services and recommended fines of $100 per day per violation beginning Sept. 4, 2026, until the property is brought into full compliance.

"They clearly state that the property is being operated and offered as a venue for a variety of venue options," Officer John Parks said. "Their BTR is for short-term rental only. It is not for a venue operation. Therefore, the staff's recommendation to impose the fine of $100 per day per violation commencing on 09/04/2026 and continue until the property is brought to full compliance."

The board voted to adopt staff's recommendation and ordered respondents to contact the code inspector to verify compliance. Staff again noted the respondents' right to appeal within 30 days and warned that repeat violations within five years may be treated as repeat offenses with higher fines.