Deltona special magistrate orders compliance, sets deadlines and fines for multiple properties

Kristen Ike, the City of Deltona special magistrate, opened a special magistrate hearing on April 23, 2025, and issued orders requiring property owners and contractors to obtain permits, complete repairs and contact code inspectors to verify compliance. The magistrate set deadlines that range from May 7 to Aug. 27, 2025, and established daily fines that vary by violation until each property is brought into compliance.

The hearing covered a mix of building- and fire-code violations and several Massey compliance matters (limited to whether previously ordered corrections were made). City code and fire inspectors presented photographic evidence and timelines for notices; multiple respondents or their representatives described plans to obtain permits and complete repairs.

At a glance: rulings and enforcement orders from the April 23 hearing

- DEL25043AB,C — 1478 Cortland Blvd. (City of Deltona v. Lillian J. Wright): Code Compliance Officer Christopher Sorrentino testified the property has two unpermitted sheds and a fence in disrepair. Ike found the respondent in violation. Deadline: correct the unpermitted sheds and obtain permits by 4:00 p.m. July 22, 2025 (90 days). Fence repairs and any required fence permit must be completed or applied for by 4:00 p.m. May 23, 2025 (30 days). Fines if not complied: violation A (sheds) $50 per day; violation B (fence in disrepair) $25 per day; violation C (permit-related) $50 per day. The magistrate admitted the case file and PowerPoint as exhibits.

- Fire-014-2025 — 1380 Howland Blvd. (City of Deltona v. Circle K Stores Inc.): Fire inspector Jory (Adjory) Bailey reported new ovens and a partition installed without finalized permits. The magistrate found a violation and ordered…