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Miami magistrate grants extensions to property owners cited for code violations
Summary
Special Magistrate Dawn Grace Jones granted time extensions, typically 30–120 days, for multiple Miami properties cited for work without permits, inactive permits, and business-license issues during a Sept. 8 special magistrate hearing.
Special Magistrate Dawn Grace Jones granted time-limited extensions of 30 to 120 days to multiple property owners cited for building-permit and property-maintenance violations during a Sept. 8 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing in Miami.
The extensions covered a range of violations including work performed without permits (remodeling, fences, driveways, windows and doors), inactive building-permit plans, failure to obtain certificates of use and business tax receipts (BTRs), and outside storage of debris. Jones opened the hearing by explaining her authority under Florida Statutes and city code and reminded attendees that any order may be appealed to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit within 30 days of the hearing date.
The magistrate approved requests for additional time after owners described delays caused by contractor changes, inactive or expired plans, and pending inspections. Lee Pollock, the owner of 3421 Frow Avenue, told the magistrate she had “been on my fourth general contractor” and asked humbly for an…
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