14-1239

3207 Nebraska Ave.

Petersen, Joram

Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:

June 13, 2014

Type of Presentation:

Regular

Joram O Petersen 2030 Colonial Rd. #B4 Ft. Pierce, FL 34950

Section: 5-73                                                           House Numbers
House numbers are required to be a minimum of 3 inches tall and plainly seen from the street. 
 
Section: 5-368                                                         Property Maintenance
(1) Every foundation, exterior and interior wall, roof, floor, ceiling, window and exterior door shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair.
 
(4) Exterior surfaces which have been damaged or show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration, including cracked, chipped, and peeling paint or other coating, shall be repaired or replaced and finished in a workmanlike manner.
 
Section: 5-371                                                         Exterior Property Maintenance
Exterior areas including yards, courts, steps, walks, driveways, parking areas, and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions.
 
The exterior of every structure shall be so maintained and kept in good repair, so as not, in the case of excessive scaling of paint or excessive mildew, to tend to cause a substantial depreciation in property values in the immediate vicinity. The exterior surfaces shall be kept free from materials, objects and conditions which will have an adverse effect on adjacent premises.
 
Section: 5-368 (6)                                                   Fence Maintenance
All fences shall be maintained in reasonably good repair. Any fence in a state of disrepair shall be replaced or repaired.
 
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5)                      Outside Storage
Outside storage of any garbage, rubbish, trash, boxes, tires, abandoned or inoperative appliance, mechanical equipment or parts, construction material, tools, machinery, wood and all other miscellaneous items are not allowed.   
 
Section: 5-370                                                         Exterior Property and Landscaping
All landscaping shall be well-maintained so that lawns, hedges, bushes and trees shall be kept trimmed and free from becoming overgrown and unsightly where exposed to public view and where the same may constitute a blighting factor thereby depreciating adjoining property. Such maintenance shall include, but not be limited to the replacement of trees and shrubs which have died or otherwise been destroyed.
 
Section: 22-187 (13)                                               Landscape Maintenance
Property owners shall maintain all required landscaping so that it continues to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance free of refuse and debris, in conformity with the following requirements:
b. Maintenance shall include sufficient weeding, watering, fertilizing, pruning, mowing, edging, mulching and other horticultural practices so as to assure that the landscaping continues to maintain a healthy, neat and orderly appearance.
 
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D)                   Non-Operable Vehicles
All non-operative or unlicensed vehicles shall be kept, stored or maintained within a fully enclosed building at all times.
 

1. Install House numbers that are visible from the street.
2. Repair or replace all broken windows and doors.A permit may be required, contact the Building Department at (772)467-3000 with any permitting questions you may have.
3. Pressure wash and/or paint the house where staining and other deterioration has occurred.
4. Repair or replace the fence where it is leaning or otherwise damaged.Pressure wash and/or paint the fence so that it all matches in color.
5. Outside storage of tires, ladders, pallets, containers and all other miscellaneous items on the property is prohibited.
6. Remove all vines that have grown onto the fence and house.
7. Cut all grass and weeds as needed.
8. Trim all overgrown trees, shrubs and other vegetation.
9. All vehicles on the property must have a valid registration, inflated tires and otherwise be operable.

The City requests that if the Special Magistrate finds the violation exists, the violator(s) be given  60 days to comply or a fine of $250 per day be assessed.