Highland Beach Residents Navigate Permit Troubles at Code Enforcement Meeting

Overview: At the Highland Beach Code Enforcement Board regular meeting, a case involving permit issues surrounding kitchen renovations at a local residence dominated discussions. The property, owned by Michael and Sarah Gortz, was represented by their son Jeffrey Gortz who detailed a series of complications with contractors and subcontractors leading to an expired permit for electrical work. The town recommended finding the respondents in violation of the town code with a potential fine of $250 per day after a set compliance date, alongside a prosecution cost of $250.

Titusville Property Owners Face Hefty Fines for Code Violations

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Titusville Code Enforcement Board, significant fines were imposed on local property owners for various code violations.

Tarpon Springs Board Levies Fines and Waives Fees in Code Violations

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Tarpon Springs Code Enforcement Board, the board addressed multiple property violations, imposing fines on one property for overgrowth and safety concerns while waiving a penalty fee for another property’s unauthorized sewer connection.

Temple Terrace Board Tackles Repeat Violation and Construction Delays

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Temple Terrace Code Enforcement Board grappled with several property violations, focusing primarily on a contentious case on East 122nd Avenue. The property, under scrutiny for a repeat violation, became the center of debate as the board considered imposing a daily fine to enforce compliance. The board sought to balance the severity of the fine against the property owner’s financial hardship and the effectiveness of such penalties in ensuring compliance.

Seminole Code Enforcement Levies Heavy Fines for Non-Compliance

Overview: In a recent Seminole Code Enforcement Board meeting, multiple property owners faced significant fines for various violations, with one case resulting in a recommended lien of $28,000 for stagnant water violations. The board also discussed the imposition of liens on another property for rubbish and abandoned vehicles, with the fines totaling $12,400. Additionally, cases involving unauthorized camper use, uncultivated vegetation, and abandoned vehicle violations were deliberated, leading to various compliance deadlines and fines.