Case No: 2023_10164 JEFFREY GUILBAULT

Summary

This case, 2023_10164, involves code violations at 215 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL concerning unpermitted construction. Specifically, three mini-split air units and a gazebo were installed without the required permits, and a concrete pad was added in the parking lot without a permit, necessitating a site plan approval. The property owner, SHAMROCK COVE INN LLC, has been in communication with city officials since September 2023 regarding these violations and the process of obtaining the necessary permits. Despite numerous follow-ups and extensions, the permits and site plan approvals have faced delays due to incomplete information and review processes. A hearing is scheduled for January 8, 2026, with a staff recommendation to find the respondent guilty and order compliance by March 5, 2026, including applying for permits for the mini-splits and gazebo, bringing the site into compliance with the original site plan, and paying prosecution costs of $425.91. Failure to comply by March 6, 2026, will result in daily fines of $100.00 for the air units/gazebo and $250.00 for the site plan violations.

Citizen Impact

This case highlights the process of code enforcement for unpermitted work. Residents can be impacted by delays in obtaining permits for construction and the potential for daily fines if violations are not corrected by the specified deadlines.

Confidence

high