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Resident seeks clear rules after repeated code complaints over canopy; staff to walk site and clarify permitting

6429849 · October 22, 2025
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A Plantation resident said repeated complaints from a neighbor over an RV canopy have led to thousands in costs and unclear guidance from city departments. City staff agreed to follow up, walk the site and provide written clarification while canopies are under city review.

Joshua O'Brien told the City Council on Oct. 22 that a neighboring homeowner had filed repeated code complaints against him over a canopy and screening, forcing him to remove a canopy and incur thousands of dollars in professional fees.

O'Brien said he had tried to seek guidance before installing a canopy but received inconsistent information. "I've been told verbally that they don't even wanna come up and have their names be brought up, so I won't bring their…

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