Citrus County special master gives owners deadlines, fines to secure permits at Sept. 26 hearing

Special Master Christian Wong presiding over the Citrus County Building Division compliance hearing ordered multiple property owners on Sept. 26, 2025, to obtain permits or otherwise bring work into compliance within specified deadlines or face daily fines.

The actions covered interior alterations, installation or relocation of electrical service, and unpermitted placement or modification of structures. The hearing produced a range of deadlines—from two weeks to six months—and fines where owners did not meet compliance dates.

The orders matter because they close out long-running code-enforcement cases, require owners to secure permits or certified inspections, and in several cases attach daily monetary penalties to encourage timely compliance. Several cases involved rental properties or work where occupants, including children, live on-site.

Votes at a glance - Case 202500527, Martin Chambers (represented by contractor Tim Litton): permit application required within 2 weeks; $50 per day fine thereafter. (Special Master order adopted as proposed by county.) - Case 2025977, James Meffert: 90 days to obtain permits and inspections; $50 per day after that. Meffert said he replaced a 7-foot storm-damage window with a 6-foot impact sliding door and is awaiting engineered plans. The owner agreed the resolution was accurate. - Case 202500711, Cody Swinson: 6 months to secure permits for three tiny-home conversions; $50 per day after deadline. Owner said he is working with local engineers and contractors. - Case 202041989 (Cannon Alley Center LLC; owner identified as Skorri Rafnson/Scott Robinson in the record): 60 days to…