Alachua County magistrate hears code-enforcement cases; extensions, lien and a fine reduction ordered

Jan 9, 2025

A special magistrate reviewed more than a dozen Alachua County code-enforcement cases Jan. 9, 2025, granting time to comply in several matters, authorizing a county lien in one case, withdrawing another, and reducing fines on a separate property.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A special magistrate for Alachua County heard a series of code-enforcement cases on Jan. 9, 2025, addressing property-maintenance complaints that ranged from accumulated junk and unserviceable vehicles to unpermitted structures and recreational vehicle use. The magistrate granted time to come into compliance in several matters, authorized a county lien in one commercial case, withdrew one matter after county staff review, and reduced fines for one property owner who showed cooperation.

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