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Jacksonville Beach, FL Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified November 2026

Key Facts

Hearing body: Special magistrate, Chapter 2 Article VI
Listed areas: Thirteen items in Section 2-173(a)
First violation fine: Up to $250.00 per day
Repeat violation fine: Up to $500.00 per day
Irreparable violation: Fine capped at $5,000.00
Appeal: Circuit court, within 30 days of the order

Summary

In Jacksonville Beach, the special magistrate hears alleged violations of thirteen listed areas of the city code, from advertising and alcohol hours to junked property, nuisances, solid waste, streets, utilities and the Land Development Code. Section 2-173 says the list is not limited to those items.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code of Ordinances, the special magistrate shall have the jurisdiction and authority to hear and decide alleged violations of the codes of the city, including, but not limited to the following: (1) Chapter 3 . Advertising. (2) Chapter 4 . Alcoholic Beverages. Section 4-2 Prohibited Hours of Sale, Consumption, and Service (3) Chapter 5 . Animals and Fowl, Article I. In General. (4) Chapter 6 . Beaches and Bulkheads, Article I. In General. (5) Chapter 7 . Buildings and Building Regulations. (6) Chapter 12 . Food and Food Products. (7) Chapter 14 . Junked, Abandoned Property. (8) Chapter 19 . Nuisances. (9) Chapter 19 , Article II. Nuisances Caused by Human Sign Spinners on Public Property and Public Rights-of-Way Directing Commercial Messages to Passing Motorists. (10) Chapter 27 . Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection, Disposal, and Assessment. (11) Chapter 28 . Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places. (12) Chapter 32 . Utilities. (13) Chapter 34 . Land Development Code.

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Official source re-checked November 3, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 60).

Full Breakdown

Section 2-173(a) of the Jacksonville Beach Code gives the special magistrate jurisdiction and authority to hear and decide alleged violations of the codes of the city, "including, but not limited to" thirteen listed items. The list covers Chapter 3 (Advertising), Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages, with Section 4-2 on prohibited hours of sale, consumption and service), Chapter 5 Article I (Animals and Fowl), Chapter 6 Article I (Beaches and Bulkheads), Chapter 7 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter 12 (Food and Food Products), Chapter 14 (Junked, Abandoned Property), Chapter 19 (Nuisances), Chapter 19 Article II (human sign spinners directing commercial messages to passing motorists), Chapter 27 (Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection, Disposal, and Assessment), Chapter 28 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places), Chapter 32 (Utilities) and Chapter 34 (the Land Development Code).

The opening phrase "Except as otherwise provided in this Code of Ordinances" means a chapter that sets its own enforcement route takes priority. Under Section 2-171(a), the code inspector starts these cases, and the special magistrate has no power to start one. Section 2-171(b) has the inspector notify the violator and set a reasonable time to correct before a hearing is requested. Section 2-171(c) skips that correction period for a repeat violation. Section 2-171(d) lets the inspector go straight to the special magistrate when a violation presents a serious threat to public health, safety and welfare or is irreparable or irreversible.

Violations & Fines

Under Section 2-174, the special magistrate can fine a violator for each day a violation continues past the compliance date. The fine cannot exceed $250.00 per day for a first violation or $500.00 per day for a repeat violation, and it is capped at $5,000.00 for a violation found irreparable or irreversible. A certified copy of the fine order can be recorded as a lien on the land and on other property the violator owns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who starts a code enforcement case in Jacksonville Beach?

The code inspector does. Section 2-171(a) makes it the inspector's duty to initiate enforcement proceedings, and it states that no special magistrate has the power to initiate them. The special magistrate then schedules the hearing through clerical staff once the inspector requests one.

Is the list of violation areas complete?

No. Section 2-173(a) says the special magistrate hears violations of the codes of the city "including, but not limited to" the thirteen listed items. It also begins with "Except as otherwise provided in this Code of Ordinances," so a chapter with its own enforcement route can override the list.

How large can the daily fine be?

Section 2-174(b) caps the fine at $250.00 per day for a first violation and $500.00 per day for a repeat violation. A violation found irreparable or irreversible is capped at $5,000.00. The magistrate weighs the gravity of the violation, the violator's corrective actions and any previous violations.

Can a magistrate's order be appealed?

Yes. Section 2-176 lets an aggrieved party, including the city, appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court. The appeal is limited to review of the record made before the special magistrate and must be filed within thirty days of the execution of the order.

Sources & Official References

[1]Jacksonville Beach Code of Ordinances (Municode)

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