City of Clearwater – Municipal Code Enforcement Board - 6/24/2026

The City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board held a meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on code violations related to property maintenance, short-term rental regulations, and nuisance abatements. Several cases involved findings of violations for issues such as expired permits for garage conversions, exterior surface deterioration, unauthorized short-term rentals, and improper outdoor storage. The board issued orders requiring compliance by specified deadlines, typically July or August 2026, with fines of $150 per day for continued violations. In some cases, the board approved lien reductions for property owners demonstrating compliance or hardship, including a notable reduction from $10,850 to $3,350 for a short-term rental violation. The board also authorized nuisance abatement liens allowing the city to remediate properties if owners failed to comply. Discussions included clarifications on permit requirements, enforcement procedures, and the need for improved documentation and evidence presentation for lien reduction requests. No new contracts or procurement awards were discussed, but the meeting addressed enforcement actions that could lead to city-led remediation and associated costs becoming liens on properties.