Jacksonville Beach, FL Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)

Section 34-731(k) states the philosophy first: violations are subject to penalties as part of a progressive enforcement program with the primary focus on compliance and compatibility with adjoining properties, rather than penalties and legal actions. It adds that a responsive and responsible responsible party is vital to the program, and that code enforcement follows F.S. ch. 162 and the Jacksonville Beach Code.

The steps run in order. Under (k)(1), warnings are issued for first-time violations and a reasonable time to correct is given. A warning can include notice to other agencies, such as the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Department of Revenue, the Duval County Tax Collector and the Duval County Property Appraiser. Noncompliance with the correction period results in a notice of violation or a citation as stated in § 34-1201. Under (k)(2), fines per violation are those in F.S. § 162.09, which the section applies to per day, repeat, and irreparable or irreversible violations.

Under (k)(3), prosecution uses Part 1 of F.S. ch. 162, and the city code enforcement special magistrate can hold hearings, assess fines and order other relief as provided in Chapter 2, Article VI. Subsection (k)(4) preserves other remedies, including injunctive relief, liens and civil and criminal penalties, plus referral to other enforcing agencies.

Two features compound repeat problems. Each day a violation exists is a separate and distinct violation under (j)(2), and failure to comply with the section is grounds for revocation or suspension of the registration certificate under (d)(6). The code does not use a numbered strike count.