Article: Lynn Haven, Bay at odds over code enforcement: Property appraiser's office says it will work to rectify situation.

Byline: Ryan Burr

Aug. 27--LYNN HAVEN -- The Bay County Property Appraiser's office says it isn't in the business of enforcing municipal codes but will try to appease Lynn Haven's complaints about property owners subdividing their parcels.

Lynn Haven has a code that restricts subdivision lots from being further "cut out" without city approval, but the Bay County Property Appraiser's Office cannot legally prevent a property owner from doing so.

Lynn Haven officials recently met with Russ Mathis, the chief deputy property appraiser, to ask that his office not allow any lot divisions that don't meet city code. City Planner Marion Cook followed up ...

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