Code Compliance Board decisions: fines, continuances and compliance deadlines (July 16, 2026)

The New Smyrna Beach Code Compliance Board on July 16 heard staff reports on multiple code-enforcement cases and acted on each recommendation. The board typically adopted staff recommendations, including reduced fines, continuances to allow permit or variance review, and setting compliance deadlines with daily fines if violations persist.

Key board actions

- 350 Mission Drive (Case CCB0088-2026): Staff reported partial improvements but ongoing violations at a property registered as abandoned. The board adopted staff’s recommendation to impose a reduced fine of $25 per violation per day beginning 06/30/2026, capped at $15,000, to encourage continued remediation while keeping enforcement in place. Respondents were reminded of 30-day appeal rights and that repeat violations within five years may carry higher fines.

- 811 East 15th Avenue (Case CCB0232-2026): Staff recommended continuing the case to Oct. 15, 2026 to allow a variance application to proceed through Planning & Zoning; the board voted to continue the matter to Oct. 15.

- 203 Lincoln Avenue (Case CCB0515-2024): Staff recommended finding violations for an unpermitted deck affecting impervious coverage and gave the owner until Aug. 14, 2026 to obtain permits and resolve the issues. If the owner does not comply, staff recommended fines of $50 per day (not to exceed $15,000). The board approved the staff recommendation.

- 4301 South Atlantic Ave, Unit 102 (Case CCB0108-2026): Staff found a closet converted into a living/sleeping space in a one-bedroom condo being rented as a short-term rental; violations include occupancy/bedroom requirements and lack of business tax receipt. Staff recommended finding violations and giving until Aug. 14, 2026 with fines of $100 per day for the occupancy violation; the board approved the recommendation.

- 837 East Seventh Avenue (Case CCB0503-2025): Because a permit application has been submitted and is under review, staff recommended and the board agreed to continue the case to Aug. 20, 2026.

- 154 Sweetbay Avenue (Case CCB0260-2026): Staff reported an unmaintained pool, trailer storage, and other issues from neighbor complaints; the board approved a compliance date of July 30, 2026 and potential fines of $50 per day if not corrected.

- 1313 Magnolia Street (Case CCB0148-2026): Staff reported overgrown sidewalks and outstanding local business tax receipt; owner submitted application and staff is coordinating an inspection. The board gave the owner until July 30, 2026 to comply; a one-time $250 penalty under the relevant state statute was noted if unresolved.

Across the matters, the board repeatedly reminded respondents to contact the code inspector to verify compliance and noted the respondents’ right to appeal orders to circuit court within 30 days. Several votes recorded the board’s approval by voice or roll call; the transcript indicates motions were seconded and carried in each listed matter.

Next steps

Most continued matters were scheduled for the Aug. 20, 2026 or Oct. 15, 2026 hearings to allow permit processing or planning-board review. Respondents will be notified of orders and retain appeal rights.