Deltona Code Enforcement Hearing Addresses Multiple Violations and Compliance Issues

The Special Magistrate Hearing held on July 23, 2025, in Deltona, Florida, focused on code enforcement cases concerning alleged violations of the Deltona City Code. The meeting commenced with a statement from the Special Magistrate outlining the procedural rules for the hearing, emphasizing that it was a public meeting but would not accept general public comments. Instead, respondents, code enforcement officers, and witnesses were permitted to present evidence regarding the cases at hand.

The Special Magistrate, appointed by the city commission, clarified that their role was to determine whether violations existed and to impose fines if necessary. Each decision made during the hearing would be documented in a written order, which could be appealed within 30 days according to Florida statutes.

The hearing proceeded with the first case, identified as Fire20026-2025, involving a property at 1200 Deltona Boulevard. The city representative, Jory Bailey, presented evidence of multiple fire code violations, including unauthorized construction work without the necessary permits. The city requested a compliance period of 30 days for the property owner to rectify the violations or face a fine of $50 per day until compliance was achieved.

During the discussion, the property owner’s representative expressed concerns about not receiving the case file in advance and requested a continuance. However, the city opposed this request, stating they were prepared to proceed. The Special Magistrate ultimately decided to move forward with the case, acknowledging that the permit for the necessary work had been issued but not yet picked up.

The Special Magistrate ruled that the respondent must correct the violations by 4:00 PM on August 22, 2025, or incur daily fines for non-compliance. The hearing continued with additional cases, including a violation concerning property maintenance at 1229 Providence Boulevard, where the city cited issues related to the structural integrity and sanitation of the exterior of the building.

Overall, the hearing underscored the city's commitment to enforcing code compliance and ensuring public safety while providing a structured process for property owners to address alleged violations. The next steps involve monitoring compliance with the orders issued during the hearing.