Fort Myers Beach Magistrate Orders Property Compliance Amid Ongoing Code Violations

Overview: During a recent Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate meeting, the case of Sellart Properties LLC’s ongoing code violations on Fairview Boulevard dominated the agenda. The property, reported to be in disrepair with issues such as missing fence sections and improperly installed windows, has been under scrutiny since July 2024. Despite some recent actions to address these issues, full compliance has not been achieved. The magistrate ordered the property owner to resolve outstanding violations within 21 days, imposing a $250 administrative fee and a potential daily fine if compliance is not met by February 4th.

Fort Myers Beach Faces FEMA Compliance Deadline Amid Shipping Container Dispute

Overview: At the recent Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate meeting, the town grappled with compliance issues related to floodplain regulations, focusing on the use of shipping containers as temporary structures in high-risk flood zones.

Fort Myers Beach Property Owners Face Fines for Code Violations Amidst Compliance Efforts

Overview: At a recent Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate meeting, code enforcement issues dominated the agenda, with property owners facing substantial daily fines for violations related to overgrown vegetation and delayed compliance efforts. The magistrate issued decisions on several cases.

Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate Reviews Lengthy Dispute Over Commercial Parking Lot Violations

Overview: The Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate meeting focused heavily on a contentious case involving KERO Shops LLC, which has been embroiled in a long-standing dispute with the town over the legality of a commercial parking lot on Estero Boulevard. The meeting also dealt with other code violations, including unauthorized construction and unsafe building conditions.

Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate: Property Owner Challenges Code Violation Over Long-Standing Parking Lot Use

Overview: The recent Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate meeting on August 6, 2024, saw debate surrounding a code violation involving KERO Shop’s LLC on Estero Boulevard. The property owner argued that the parking lot’s use, established prior to the 1980s, should be considered a lawful non-conforming use under existing zoning laws.