During a recent special magistrate meeting in Cocoa Beach, significant discussions centered around code enforcement violations related to vacation rentals. The meeting highlighted ongoing compliance issues with a specific property, which has faced multiple violations and fines.

The magistrate addressed a case involving a vacation rental that had previously come into compliance but has since fallen back into violation. Initially, the property was fined $250 per day for each violation, but due to repeated offenses, the fine has escalated to $500 per day for over occupancy. The property owner was found to be renting the unit to ten guests, exceeding the allowed occupancy limit.

The city’s code enforcement officer noted that while the property had complied with one violation before a September hearing, it was later discovered that the owner had resumed over occupancy. This led to the designation of the owner as a "repeat violator," which carries more severe penalties.

In addition to the over occupancy issue, the property owner has not paid the local business tax, which incurs a fine of $2.50 per day. The magistrate confirmed that the city would be entering an order affirming the findings of noncompliance and the associated fines.

This meeting underscores the city’s commitment to enforcing code regulations to maintain community standards and ensure that vacation rentals operate within the established guidelines. The outcomes of this case may serve as a warning to other property owners about the importance of compliance with local laws.