Fort Lauderdale magistrate orders removal or permits, fines if unresolved for multiple violations at 1332 Citrus Isle

Fort Lauderdale code compliance presented three cases tied to 1332 Citrus Isle on June 10, and the special magistrate issued staggered compliance deadlines and potential fines across the matters.

In a case presented by Building Inspector Andrew Gebbia, the property was cited under the Florida Building Code (noted in the hearing as "2023 105.1") for work performed without required permits — specifically, a blue awning anchored to the house and driveway. Gebbia testified there was no record of a permit for the awning and said it was observed during an inspection on March 31. Gebbia recommended 63 days to comply or a $100-per-day fine. The owner, Walter W. Carnes, said he would remove or permit the structure; the magistrate granted 63 days. "I'll give you 63 days," the magistrate told Carnes, noting…