Highland Beach Properties Face Fines Over Permit Violations as Deadlines Loom
- Meeting Overview:
The Highland Beach special magistrate hearing addressed multiple code violations concerning expired permits at various properties, resulting in potential fines of $250 per day if compliance is not achieved by November 13, 2025. The hearing emphasized the need for property owners to adhere to local regulations and ensure timely permit processing.
One of a cases involved Carolyn Shei, whose property on South Ocean Boulevard was found to have expired permits. Despite being out of town, Shei expressed an intention to comply upon her return by coordinating with her contractor. The magistrate granted a compliance deadline of November 13, with a stipulated fine of $250 per day for non-compliance. The town also assessed prosecution costs of $250, payable by the same date.
Another case concerned a separate permit at the same property address, highlighting a pattern of oversight in permit management. Despite the oversight, the town recommended a similar compliance deadline and financial penalty structure, emphasizing the importance of property owners maintaining current permits and inspections.
The hearing also reviewed a violation by Sunny Bliss LLC on South Ocean Boulevard, where an air conditioning change-out had been completed without a valid permit. The permit application was finally submitted and is under review. The town proposed a compliance deadline of November 13 to allow the permit to be issued and inspections scheduled. This case underscored the need for timely follow-through on permit applications to avoid violations.
Natasha Moore
City Council Officials:
, David Stern, Vice, Evalyn David, , Judith Goldberg, , Don Peters,
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
10/14/2025
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Recording Published:
10/14/2025
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Palm Beach County
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Towns:
Highland Beach
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