Code Compliance Hearing & Short-Term Rentals - 8:30 AM - Jul 29 2026

This Walton County Code Compliance Hearing held on July 29, 2026, addressed violations related to unpermitted accessory structures and building setbacks at a property located at 36 Ann Street, Santa Rosa Beach. The county presented evidence that the property owners had constructed sheds and a carport without the required development approvals and building permits, and that these structures encroached on setback areas. Although a planning application had been submitted, no required documentation had been provided to the planning department. The hearing officer granted the property owners 60 days, until September 28, 2026, to bring the property into compliance, including obtaining necessary permits or removing structures as required. Failure to comply by that date would result in a $250 per day fine, plus a $122 administrative fee. The hearing emphasized the need for coordination with the planning department to resolve the violations and noted the possibility of after-the-fact permits.