Code Enforcement Hearing Canceled for Callahan Property on Marvin Street

A code enforcement hearing scheduled for a Callahan property has been canceled, Nassau County announced Friday. The hearing for 45041 Marvin St, set for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. before Special Magistrate Harrison Poole, will not proceed as originally posted.

The property is linked to case CE 26-9088 and has four listed owners: Tommy D Williams, Timothy T Williams, David A Reed Jr., and Vertis Ray Richardson IV. All other code enforcement hearings previously scheduled for the same date and time will proceed as planned, according to the county's notice.

What's happening

Nassau County Code Enforcement issued a formal cancellation notice for case CE 26-9088, originally scheduled for a special magistrate hearing on August 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The property at the center of the case is located at 45041 Marvin St in Callahan, a small town in western Nassau County along US 301 north of the Duval County line.

The case lists four property owners: Tommy D Williams, Timothy T Williams, David A Reed Jr., and Vertis Ray Richardson IV. Special Magistrate Harrison Poole, Esq., was assigned to hear the case before the cancellation.

The county's public notice did not provide a reason for the cancellation or indicate whether the case has been resolved, withdrawn, or will be rescheduled. All other hearings on the special magistrate's August 11 docket remain scheduled.

How code enforcement cases work in Nassau County

Code enforcement cases in Nassau County typically begin when inspectors identify violations of county ordinances — such as overgrown vegetation, unpermitted structures, unsafe buildings, zoning violations, or accumulation of junk or debris on residential or commercial properties. Property owners receive notice of the violation and a deadline to correct the issue or request a hearing.

If a violation is not corrected and the property owner contests the citation, the case proceeds to a hearing before a special magistrate, an attorney appointed by the county to act as a quasi-judicial officer. Special magistrates review evidence, hear testimony from code enforcement staff and property owners, and issue findings and orders. They can impose fines, set compliance deadlines, or dismiss cases if violations have been corrected or were improperly cited.

Hearings are public and typically held at the James S. Page Governmental Complex in Yulee. Property owners have the right to present evidence and argue their case. If the special magistrate finds a violation and the property owner does not comply with the order, fines can accrue daily — sometimes reaching thousands of dollars — and the county can place a lien on the property to recover costs.

Cases are sometimes resolved before the hearing date through compliance or settlement agreements between the property owner and code enforcement staff, which can result in cancellations like the one posted for 45041 Marvin St. Other reasons for cancellation can include administrative errors, ownership disputes, or new information that changes the case status.

What this means for Callahan and property owners

Callahan, a town of roughly 1,200 residents in western Nassau County, has seen steady residential growth along the US 301 corridor as the county's population expands. The area remains largely rural and semi-rural, with a mix of older single-family homes, mobile homes, and newer subdivisions. Code enforcement activity in towns like Callahan often focuses on maintaining property standards as growth pressures increase and longtime rural parcels transition to residential use.

For property owners facing code enforcement cases, a cancellation can mean several things. If the case was canceled because the violation was corrected, the property owner avoids fines and the hearing process. If the case is being rescheduled or remains unresolved, the property owner should expect further communication from the county. Property owners are responsible for monitoring their case status and ensuring compliance with any outstanding orders or deadlines.

The involvement of four property owners on the same parcel can complicate code enforcement cases, as responsibility for maintaining the property and paying any associated fines or costs must be coordinated among co-owners. Properties with multiple owners often appear in estate situations, family-held land, or investment partnerships.

What happens next

Nassau County has not announced whether case CE 26-9088 will be rescheduled or has been closed. Property owners and interested parties can contact Nassau County Code Enforcement for case status updates or check public records at the county's Code Enforcement office in Yulee.

The next scheduled special magistrate hearing docket for August 11, 2026, will proceed with all other cases as posted. Nassau County Code Enforcement hearings are open to the public, and dockets are typically posted on the county's website in advance of hearing dates.

Code enforcement case cancellations, while routine administrative actions, reflect the ongoing effort by Nassau County to balance growth and property standards as the county adds an average of roughly 2,000 residents per year. Callahan and the US 301 corridor are part of the county's western growth boundary, where infrastructure expansion and residential development continue to reshape what was historically one of Northeast Florida's most rural areas.