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Code board finds homeowner in violation after unpermitted shed; permit process cited as cause of delay
Summary
The Safety Harbor Code Enforcement Board found Benjamin and Ashley Runnels in violation for an unpermitted shed at 605 Sixth Street South, ordered compliance by May 7, 2025, and awarded the city $410 in prosecution costs; the board set a $100-per-day fine to begin after that date.
The City of Safety Harbor Code Enforcement Board on Feb. 19 found Benjamin and Ashley Runnels in violation for constructing a shed without required permits at 605 Sixth Street South and ordered the owners to obtain permits and bring the structure into compliance by May 7, 2025.
Paul Bushey, Community Compliance Officer, told the board his investigation—triggered by a complaint in August 2023—found the shed was built without a permit and that the city had mailed notices and posted the property. Bushey said the city…
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