Board grants 60 days for cleanup, vehicle registration at 915 Puma Trail; $25/day fines if not corrected

On Sept. 23 the Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board found property at 915 Puma Trail (case 2025CE001347) in violation of city ordinance 12‑53 (abandonment of motor vehicles prohibited) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC 20‑24 §302.4 on weeds), and ordered compliance within 60 days.

Code compliance officer Carlos Defoe told the board his inspection followed a citizen complaint and that he observed significant overgrowth in the front and side yards and two vehicles with expired registration. He described the inspection timeline: initial notices mailed and posted in July, follow-up inspections in August showing partial clearing but ongoing overgrowth and inoperable vehicles, and current photographs submitted as exhibits.

Resident and property owner Alan Gabriel appeared and described medical and mobility challenges that constrained his ability to maintain the yard and remove an inoperable orange vehicle; he said he would remove or otherwise dispose of the orange vehicle. Board members discussed options for assistance; Deputy Chief Kevin Presley said police department resources and community assistance options would be explored.

After discussion, the board voted to find the property in violation and ordered correction within 60 days. The board adopted a civil penalty of $25 per day per violation to be imposed if compliance is not achieved and verified by code enforcement. Board members emphasized the availability of assistance resources but stressed the need for timely remediation.