Code enforcement board review includes special magistrate option

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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