Board reviews Chapter 53 overhaul to speed code enforcement, shift lien reductions to magistrate
Staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 53 to reflect transition of code enforcement back to county administration. Recommendations include delegating some operational authority to the county manager, returning lien‑reduction decisions to the magistrate/board, revising citation processes, and raising maximum fines to align with Florida Statutes. The board asked for further review and staff will return with draft code changes on Sept. 9.
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Deputy County Manager Trisha Johnson and Compliance Coordinator Mike Rhodes briefed the Board on planned updates to Chapter 53 as Code Enforcement transitions from the sheriff’s office back to county administration.
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