Highland Beach Town Commission Reviews Compliance and Permit Issues Amid Code Enforcement Hearing
- Meeting Overview:
The Highland Beach Town Commission’s recent meeting focused on various code enforcement cases, examining compliance with building permit requirements. Several property owners and representatives appeared to address alleged violations, with the commission stressing the importance of adhering to regulations to avoid future penalties. The commission waived prosecution costs in some instances but reiterated the potential for significant fines should violations recur.
02:15A notable case involved Dennis and Tatiana Petro, new condominium owners on South Ocean Boulevard. They were cited for initiating construction without a permit. Dennis Petro explained the situation, highlighting that delays were due to misunderstandings about electronic submission requirements and technical issues with the town’s system. The commission acknowledged these challenges and did not impose a fine, but emphasized that future violations could result in harsher penalties. A prosecution cost of $250 was assessed, payable within 14 days.
08:13In another case, Michelle Oris faced similar scrutiny for interior remodeling without the necessary permits on South Ocean Boulevard. Her representative, Armano Rodriguez, confirmed that the required plumbing sub-permit was pending. The commission granted a 30-day compliance window, warning of a potential $250 daily fine if the deadline is not met, along with a $250 prosecution cost, also due by the compliance date.
15:41The commission also addressed the Town Houses of Highland Beach’s failure to submit a concrete restoration permit, a requirement under the Florida Building Code. The board’s president, Mark Breer, assured the commission that efforts were underway to comply, with engineering evaluations completed and bids accepted.
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:
04/08/2025
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Recording Published:
04/08/2025
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Duration:
22 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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