Wellington Code Compliance Division sets fines for persistent property violations

A special magistrate hearing in Wellington on April 17, 2025, focused on ongoing code compliance issues, with significant implications for property owners facing violations. The meeting highlighted a case involving Steven Diage, whose property has been under scrutiny since September 2024 for landscaping deficiencies and failure to screen mechanical equipment.

Despite multiple extensions granted to address the violations, including a recent inspection on January 8, 2025, which revealed continued non-compliance, the code compliance division recommended that Diage be found in violation of Wellington's Land Development Regulations. The magistrate ordered that Diage must correct the issues by May 15, 2025, or face fines of up to $25 per day for each ongoing violation. Additionally, the magistrate proposed a cease and desist order for five years and scheduled a follow-up hearing for June 12, 2025, should compliance not be achieved.

The hearing also addressed other cases, including one involving Cassandra and Gregory Osorio, who were cited for similar landscaping violations. They too were given until May 15, 2025, to rectify the issues or incur daily fines.

The outcomes of these hearings underscore the village's commitment to maintaining community standards and the importance of timely compliance with local regulations. Property owners are urged to take these warnings seriously to avoid escalating fines and further legal action.