Town of Highland Beach magistrate finds permit violations at five properties; orders compliance and costs

On April 22, 2025, a special magistrate for the Town of Highland Beach found five properties in violation of local building-permit or recertification rules and issued orders requiring owners or associations to obtain permits within set deadlines or face daily fines.

The findings affect two individual condominium units and three condominium association matters involving concrete-restoration permits and expired inspections. The magistrate set May 8, 2025, as the date certain for multiple compliance deadlines and assessed court costs in several cases; in two association cases the town waived prosecution costs.

Why this matters: Building permits, inspections and condominium recertification are legal prerequisites designed to protect structural safety and public welfare. Missed inspections, expired permits or missing recertification documentation can lead to escalating fines and, for condominium associations, can delay required structural repairs.

Case summaries and outcomes (magistrate orders and key facts):

CC24533 — 3420 South Ocean Boulevard, Unit 3Q (Dennis and Tatiana Petro). Adam Mosowski, the town of Highland Beach code compliance officer, said he inspected the property on Dec. 26, 2024, and that a permit application was submitted on Feb. 5, 2025, with the permit issued on Feb. 7, 2025. Mosowski told the magistrate the town recommended a finding of violation but noted the violation had been corrected before the hearing. The magistrate found a violation, ordered no fine, and assessed court costs of $250 payable within 14 days.

CC24539 — 3300 South Ocean Boulevard, Unit 923C (Michelle…