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Special magistrate orders fines, findings in wave of property‑maintenance cases in Royal Palm Beach
Summary
At a June 11 special magistrate hearing, the village assessed fines and findings of fact for stained structures and driveways, overgrown vegetation and parking/vehicle violations; magistrate emphasized how to stop continuing fines by scheduling reinspection.
Special Magistrate Doug Macgibbon ordered multiple fines and findings of fact at a Village of Royal Palm Beach special magistrate hearing on June 11, addressing stained structures and driveways, overgrown landscaping and prohibited parking that village inspectors said remained out of compliance.
The hearing covered dozens of property‑maintenance cases. Macgibbon said some properties had been out of compliance for weeks and that fines would continue until a reinspection confirmed repairs. “You fixed it, call them so we can stop the fines from going,” Macgibbon told several respondents. “It’s just gonna sit there on the property if it’s homesteaded.”
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