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Code Violation Notice: 1995 Montfort Lane

Original title: DEL-26-019 (A-C) Property Address: 1995 Montfort Lane, Deltona, FL 32738 Parcel ID: 8130-49-05-0120 Property Owner: Lesley Nicole Kelley-Picker Travis Alen Picker 1995 Montfort Lane Deltona, FL 32738-6751 Violation: A City of Deltona Ordinance, Section 18-5, adopting the latest edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, Sec. 38-113 (b) - Public rights-of-way - Violation - (b)It is declared that the placement of plantings, except grass, and the placement of structures in the publicly owned right-of-way is prohibited and is declared to be a nuisance and a violation. The city manager or his designee or the enforcement official is authorized to remove (abate) plantings or structures placed in the public right-of-way without prior permission. Corrective action: Remove the structure (RAILROAD TIES - landscape timbers) from the right-of-way immediately. Violation: B City of Deltona Ordinance, Section 18-3, adopting the latest edition of the Florida Building Code, Section 105.1, which states that any owner, authorized agent, who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit. Corrective action: You must obtain a permit for demo of sidewalk, replacement of sidewalk, or possible payment to the SIDEWALK FUND City of Deltona. The structure must meet all requirements of city ordinance and be approved on final inspection. Contact our office with the permit number when obtained. Violation: C City of Deltona Ordinance, Section 110-810(A) & (D); which states, (a) the expansion of an existing driveway that is contiguous to the existing driveway or construction of a second driveway requires a permit application and review by the department of planning and development services. The permittee will be responsible for any damages sustained to the right-of-way including, but not limited to: the edge of pavement, turf, sidewalks, meter boxes, above grade & below grade infrastructure, mailboxes, etc. There shall be no improvement within drainage or utility easements as recorded/referenced in the plat specific to the property. A building permit shall be obtained when impervious materials or designated parking area additions are constructed on any residential lot. (d) If the driveway expansion or a second driveway traverses the right-of-way access to a property across the public right-of-way shall have an approved/permitted driveway apron that shall be of six-inch concrete and no wider than 24 feet. There shall be no pavers, gravel, mulch, shell, or similar allowed within the right-of-way. Corrective action: Refrain from driving through the public right of way and access the main driveway, driveway expansion, or a secondary driveway via the concrete apron of the driveway; or obtain required permit for a second driveway. Officer Joel Taylor

Record date · April 22, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Deltona has issued a code violation notice to the owners of 1995 Montfort Lane regarding unauthorized structures and driveway modifications in the public . The property owners are required to remove landscape timbers, obtain permits for sidewalk work, and correct driveway access methods.

Why it matters

The property owners must remove unauthorized structures and obtain city permits for driveway and sidewalk modifications to comply with municipal codes or face potential enforcement actions.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Lesley Nicole Kelley-Picker and Travis Alen Picker

The property owners are required to remove structures and obtain permits to bring their property into compliance with city code.

Directly affected

City of Deltona Planning and Development Services

The department is responsible for reviewing permit applications for driveway expansions and sidewalk modifications.

Key Facts

  • The property at 1995 Montfort Lane is in violation of three city ordinances regarding the public right-of-way.
  • Violation A: Unauthorized placement of railroad ties/landscape timbers in the public right-of-way must be removed immediately.
  • Violation B: Sidewalk demolition or replacement requires a city permit or payment to the City of Deltona Sidewalk Fund.
  • Violation C: Driveway expansions or secondary driveways require a permit application and review by the Department of Planning and Development Services.
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  • Driveway aprons must be made of six-inch concrete and cannot exceed 24 feet in width.
  • Materials such as pavers, gravel, mulch, or shell are prohibited within the public right-of-way.
  • Property owners are liable for any damage caused to public infrastructure, including sidewalks, turf, and utility boxes, during construction.
  • The city manager or enforcement official has the authority to remove unauthorized structures from the right-of-way without prior permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep the railroad ties in the right-of-way if I get a permit?
No, the notice states that the placement of structures other than grass in the public is prohibited and must be removed immediately.
What happens if I need to repair my sidewalk?
You must apply for a permit from the city or make a payment to the City of Deltona Sidewalk Fund before beginning any work.
Are there restrictions on driveway materials?
Yes, the city prohibits pavers, gravel, mulch, shell, or similar materials within the public .

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Strict Right-of-Way Enforcement

The city maintains a strict policy prohibiting any non-grass plantings or structures in the public right-of-way, granting officials authority to remove them without notice.

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