Wellington code compliance division recommends fines for ongoing property violations

A significant code compliance issue took center stage during the Wellington Special Magistrate Hearing on May 15, 2025, as officials addressed ongoing violations at a property linked to the Linda M. McCuskey Revocable Living Trust. Despite previous inspections on May 7 and 8 revealing persistent violations, the property owner claimed to have corrected the issues after receiving a hearing notice.

Code compliance staff reported that they had made multiple attempts to contact the owner, including leaving a door hanger on January 30, 2025, but received no response until the hearing notice was issued. The violations, however, remained unaddressed, prompting the recommendation for the owner to be found in violation of several Wellington code sections.

The compliance division proposed a deadline of June 19, 2025, for the owner to rectify the violations, with fines of up to $25 per day for each ongoing issue. Additionally, the division requested that the owner pay $11.65 in incurred costs within 30 days. A cease and desist order for five years was also recommended, with a follow-up fine certification hearing scheduled for July 17, 2025, should the violations continue.

This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Wellington's code compliance efforts and underscores the importance of timely property maintenance to avoid escalating penalties.