Winter Springs code board resists switch to special magistrate, requests full membership

Sep 22, 2026

After a recent meeting with city leaders, the code board reported it persuaded the commission to retain the volunteer code enforcement board instead of switching to a special magistrate and asked the clerk to seek appointment of a vacant at-large seat.

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Board members reported a recent meeting with the city manager and police leadership about whether code enforcement hearings should be handled by a special magistrate rather than the volunteer code board. Members said they advocated to keep the volunteer board, citing compassion and flexibility in dealing with individual cases.

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