Temple Terrace code board extends deadlines, imposes fines after February hearings

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board on Feb. 12 handled more than a dozen property cases, extending compliance dates in multiple cases, finding several violations of the city code and imposing monetary penalties in tree‑removal and long‑running nuisance cases.

The board front‑loaded enforcement actions affecting commercial and residential properties across the city. Code compliance staff and the city arborist presented evidence in every tree case; several property owners said work was already underway or promised mitigation. Board members emphasized the city’s tree‑protection rules and repeatedly told respondents to bring documentation or permits when work is proposed.

City compliance director Tom Barone and code officers presented the city’s evidence and recommended outcomes. In one tree case, City Arborist Joe Ferris told the board that “topping is prohibited by our code,” and recommended replacement plantings where feasible. Code officer Doug Allen repeatedly described properties that had been brought back into compliance before the hearing and recommended fines where violations persisted.

Votes at a glance - Case 242968 (Spectrum Medical Park LLC, 311 Bullard Parkway A): Board granted a 30‑day extension; new compliance deadline 2025‑03‑12. Fine schedule (if any) begins 2025‑02‑13 as previously noticed. The city noted exterior work (roof, painting, landscaping) was in progress at the time of the hearing and staff supported another 30‑day extension.

- Case 243477 (Hilavano Nava, 203 Redwood Avenue): Board granted a 30‑day extension to 2025‑03‑12…