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Fort Lauderdale Code Enforcement Board grants extensions in dozens of permit-related cases; fines imposed or stayed in multiple files
Summary
At the July 22 Code Enforcement Board hearing the panel heard scores of cases alleging work without permits, repeatedly granting extensions (commonly 63 or 114 days), imposing fines in cases that remained noncompliant, and in one instance vacating an earlier order due to flood-related repairs.
The Fort Lauderdale Code Enforcement Board met July 22 and heard an extended docket of property cases alleging work performed without required permits, unpermitted renovations and other code violations. The board repeatedly granted extensions to property owners and respondents while also imposing fines or recording orders where compliance was not reached.
Terry Nolan, chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board, presided over the hearing. City inspectors presented dozens of cases under the Florida Building Code (2023) Section 105.1 (work without permit). Senior inspectors named in the record included Jorge Martinez, Jose Saragusti, Andrew Gebbia, Alexander Alvarez/Boris and Severian Ionescu, among others. Respondents and their representatives frequently requested additional time to obtain plans, submit permits and schedule inspections.
Across the docket the board commonly…
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