Ocoee code board orders fines, continuances across eight cases; several property owners given time to comply

The Ocoee Code Enforcement Board on Aug. 21, 2025, continued three enforcement cases and found multiple properties in violation of city codes, setting compliance deadlines and daily fines for unresolved violations.

The board’s actions addressed unpermitted construction, work done without building permits, inoperable vehicles and parking on non‑surfaced areas, overgrown vegetation, junk and debris, and broken or inoperable windows at properties across the city. Most motions passed unanimously.

The board’s rulings included continuances to allow property owners time to pursue permits or complete repairs, and findings of violation that carry fines of $25–$50 per day per violation until the cited issues are resolved. Several property owners or their representatives spoke at the meeting and told the board they were taking steps to comply.

Officer reports and board rulings

- Case 2025‑01838 (address not publicly read): Officer Toby reported observed unpermitted paver construction and related work; a permit was reported to be “in process.” Member Fernandez moved to continue the case to the Sept. 18 meeting; Member Schultz seconded. The board continued the case to the Sept. 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous).

- Case 2025‑01988 (1826 Parma Stone): Officer Toby reported an air‑conditioner change‑out performed without a permit. The board found the respondent in violation, gave the property until Sept. 5, 2025, to come into compliance and imposed a $50 per day fine until compliance is achieved. Motion by Member Lewis; second by Member Bickram. Vote unanimous.

- Case 2025‑02148 (2460 Kennaway Court): Officer Diaz reported a vacant property with a broken window; notice was mailed to the owner of record. Owner Maria Mercedes Asturias told the board she learned of the hearing on Friday and said the window “was fixed this morning.” Member Fernandez moved to continue the case to the Sept. 18 meeting; Vice Chair Lewis seconded. The board approved the continuance (unanimous).

- Case 2025‑02208 (423 Caballero Road): Officer Diaz reported a large trailer parked on the front yard and ongoing noncompliance after prior notice. The board found the respondent in violation as of the cited inspection date and gave until Sept. 8, 2025, to comply or face $50 per day fines. Motion by Vice Chair Lewis; second by Member Schultz. Vote unanimous.

- Case 2025‑02362 (700 Lakeview Drive): Officer Loeffler described trash, construction debris, expired or missing vehicle tags and carpeting placed over yard areas; the property remained noncompliant on reinspection. The board found violations and gave the respondent until Sept. 18, 2025, to comply, assessed at $50 per day per violation until rectified. Motion by Member Schultz; second by Member Whittle. Vote unanimous.

- Case 2025‑02368 (13 Magnolia Street): Officer Diaz reported a fence installed without required permits; property owner Cam Bradford said he applied for a permit in March and that communications from the building department led him to believe the permit was conditionally approved before he had the fence installed. Bradford asked to pursue a variance rather than immediately move the fence; he said he would move the fence if a variance is denied. The board continued the case to the Nov. 20, 2025 code enforcement meeting to allow the owner to pursue the variance process. Motion by Member Fernandez; second by Vice Chair Lewis. Vote unanimous.

- Case 2025‑02417 (903 Dorian Avenue): Officer Loeffler reported tall grass and an un‑tagged truck on the property. Homeowner David Lindsey told the board he has medical issues and asked for extra time to sell the truck and complete yard work; he requested two weeks. The board found the respondent in violation and gave until Sept. 18, 2025, to comply; fines are $50 per day per violation until corrected. Motion by Vice Chair Lewis; second by Member Vikram. Vote passed unanimously.

- Case 2025‑02455 (200 Lee Street): Officer Diaz reported trash and debris, an above‑ground pool that had been removed but remaining tires and overgrowth in the backyard, and areas still overgrown. Karen Wilson, property manager for the owner, said she will remove tires and clean overgrown areas. The board found violations and granted until Sept. 18, 2025, to comply, assessing $25 per day per violation until fixed. Motion by Member Schultz; second by Vice Chair Lewis. Vote unanimous.

Votes at a glance

- 2025‑01838 — Continued to Sept. 18, 2025 (motion: Member Fernandez; second: Member Schultz) — unanimous. - 2025‑01988 — Found in violation; compliance by Sept. 5, 2025, or $50/day fine (motion: Member Lewis; second: Member Bickram) — unanimous. - 2025‑02148 — Continued to Sept. 18, 2025 (motion: Member Fernandez; second: Vice Chair Lewis) — unanimous. - 2025‑02208 — Found in violation; compliance by Sept. 8, 2025, or $50/day fine (motion: Vice Chair Lewis; second: Member Schultz) — unanimous. - 2025‑02362 — Found in violation; compliance by Sept. 18, 2025, or $50/day per violation (motion: Member Schultz; second: Member Whittle) — unanimous. - 2025‑02368 — Continued to Nov. 20, 2025 (motion: Member Fernandez; second: Vice Chair Lewis) — unanimous. - 2025‑02417 — Found in violation; compliance by Sept. 18, 2025, or $50/day per violation (motion: Vice Chair Lewis; second: Member Vikram) — unanimous. - 2025‑02455 — Found in violation; compliance by Sept. 18, 2025, or $25/day per violation (motion: Member Schultz; second: Vice Chair Lewis) — unanimous.

What owners told the board

- Maria Mercedes Asturias, listed owner for 2460 Kennaway Court, said she learned of the hearing only last Friday and told the board “the window was fixed this morning.”

- Cam Bradford, owner of the property at 13 Magnolia Street (permit applicant), said he believed the permit communications allowed him to proceed and asked time to pursue a variance; he said he will move the fence if the variance is denied.

- David Lindsey, owner at 903 Dorian Avenue, said he is recovering from medical issues and asked for time to sell a sentimental truck and complete yard work. He asked, “Could I get two weeks?” and the board instead granted a compliance deadline of Sept. 18, 2025.

Next steps and context

The board’s continuances are intended to allow owners to pursue permitting, variance or repair processes; several officers said permits were “in process” or that owners had begun remedial work. Fines will begin to accrue on unresolved violations after the compliance deadlines set by the board. Cases will return to the code board on the dates listed above if compliance has not been achieved.

Members present at roll call were Chair Brander; Vice Chair Lewis; Members Schultz, Fernandez, Bickram and Whittle. Member Smalden was absent. Sergeant Munoz and city code officers (Officer Toby, Officer Diaz, Edward Loeffler) presented the cases and evidence to the board.

The meeting concluded with routine board comments and adjournment.