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Special magistrate schedules compliance deadlines, explains service rules and fine practices at Aug. 13 hearing
Summary
At an Aug. 13 special magistrate hearing, Magistrate Doug MacGibbon reviewed evidence and set fines and compliance dates across dozens of code-enforcement cases, reiterated that service by posting is legally effective under Florida law, and explained how property owners can stop daily fines.
Royal Palm Beach Special Magistrate Doug MacGibbon set compliance deadlines and assessed fines across more than 70 code-enforcement matters at the Aug. 13 hearing, while reminding property owners of the village's service and inspection procedures. The magistrate repeatedly told respondents that a posting at the property and at city hall constitutes legal service under Florida statutes and described how to stop fines by calling for an inspection after work is done.
Why this matters: The magistrate's rulings determine which cases proceed to further fines, which are deferred for status review, and which will be considered for reduction after permits or corrections are completed. For many…
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