Fort Lauderdale inspects property violations with fines and compliance deadlines

The Special Magistrate Hearing for Code Compliance held on February 27, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focused on multiple property violations presented by Senior Officer Gail Williams. The meeting addressed several cases involving property owners who failed to comply with city codes regarding maintenance and safety.

The first case discussed was CE24010385, concerning the property at 1312 Northwest Sixth Avenue, owned by Ava Marie Flash. The property was cited for multiple violations, primarily related to landscaping maintenance. A pre-hearing inspection revealed ongoing issues, and the city requested a compliance period of 15 days, with a potential fine of $50 per day for non-compliance.

Next, case CE24010651 involved Michael Barry Tabor's property at 1336 Northeast Second Avenue. This case highlighted issues with a disrepair of the gravel driveway and hurricane shutters obstructing natural light and ventilation. The city requested 56 days for compliance on the driveway issue and 10 days for the shutters, with fines of $50 per day thereafter.

The hearing continued with case CE24080081, where John S. Meager and Rosemarie Lee Meager were cited for parking area disrepair at 1011 Northeast Seventeenth Court. The city sought 56 days for compliance or a daily fine of $50.

Further cases included CE24080680 at 1741 Northwest Seventh Avenue, where the property was cited for landscaping issues, and CE24080766 at 1213 Northwest First Avenue, which involved multiple violations including exterior maintenance and landscaping. Both cases requested 56 days for compliance with similar fines.

The hearing also addressed case CE24120621 at 1020 Northwest Sixth Avenue, where the property was cited for overgrowth and parking facility maintenance issues. The city requested compliance within 10 days for one violation and 56 days for another, with fines of $100 per day for non-compliance.

In total, the hearing covered numerous properties with various compliance issues, emphasizing the city's ongoing efforts to enforce code regulations and maintain community standards. The magistrate ordered compliance timelines and fines for several cases, reflecting the city's commitment to property maintenance and safety. The meeting concluded with a review of additional cases, including those that were closed or had fines accrued, underscoring the ongoing challenges in code compliance within Fort Lauderdale.