Code enforcement board review includes special magistrate option
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
Staff told the council the Code Enforcement Board follows Florida Statute 162 and that neighboring municipalities commonly use a special magistrate (a paid, quasi-judicial officer); council asked staff and legal to return with pros, cons and cost estimates.
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Staff summarized the Code Enforcement Board's statutory basis, membership requirements and meeting cadence and noted variation among municipalities on whether enforcement is handled by citizen boards or special magistrates.
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