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DeLand
Critical PriorityPublic Safetyopen

Unsafe and deteriorated residential structures

Summary

A house on W Minnesota is cited for a missing exterior wall, collapsed floor, extensive rot, extension cords used as wiring, junk vehicles, and unpermitted structures — several as repeat violations facing potential fines. Neighbors have a stake in whether the property is cleaned up or the structure is declared unsafe.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Repeat-violation fines could add up to significant liens against the property if imposed.

✅Who benefits

Neighbors on W Minnesota Ave if hazards and blight are abated.

⚠️Who could be affected

The property owners, who face fines, liens, and potential orders to repair or demolish.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingSep 24, 2026

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - Sep 24, 2026

A case at 618 Larry Dr alleged people living in a home without electricity — a health-and-safety issue, not just a paperwork one.

MeetingJun 25, 2026

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - Jun 25, 2026

Several homes on the docket, including 326 W Minnesota Ave, 338 S Parsons Ave, and 21 University Cir, were cited as unsafe or unfit for occupancy due to collapsed walls, roofs, or fire damage. These cases affect neighborhood safety and property values.

MeetingJun 4, 2026

Historic Preservation Board - Jun 4, 2026

A pre-1950 house on Clake Street faces demolition at the request of its owner's contractor. The board's review determines whether the structure meets the city's bar for demolition of older buildings.

MeetingMay 28, 2026

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - May 28, 2026

A house on W Minnesota is cited for a missing exterior wall, collapsed floor, extensive rot, extension cords used as wiring, junk vehicles, and unpermitted structures — several as repeat violations facing potential fines. Neighbors have a stake in whether the property is cleaned up or the structure is declared unsafe.

MeetingMar 26, 2026

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - Mar 26, 2026

Several cases involve homes that are falling apart — one on S. Parsons Ave has a collapsed roof and falling wall, a fire-damaged home on University Circle was set to continue, and 905 S. Florida Ave has structural, plumbing and electrical hazards. These can drag down neighborhood safety and property values.

MeetingJan 22, 2026

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - Jan 22, 2026

Two properties — 345 E Church St (Ferpersena Group LLC) and 708 Wood St (Juana A Nuesi & Francisco Jose Ramirez) — were on the docket for orders of condemnation, the most severe remedy in the code enforcement process.

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