Cooper City special magistrate reduces two fines, sets deadlines and continues multiple building-code cases

A Cooper City special magistrate on Aug. 6, 2025 reduced monetary penalties in two permit-related code cases, certified fines in two others and continued multiple building-code enforcement matters for follow-up, officials and property representatives said.

The special magistrate presided over the Building Department violation docket and issued a mix of orders that included a conditional reduction to $2,000 in a sign-permit case, an extended payment deadline in a certificate-of-occupancy matter, and multiple continuances to allow the building department or outside engineers to finish inspections and reports.

The most immediate ruling involved a sign-permit violation at 2721 N. Hyattis Road in Cooper City (case EEN17-0041). The special magistrate granted a reduction of the accumulated fine to $2,000, including administrative and recording costs, on the condition it be paid within 30 days. "I'm going to reduce it down to $2,000," the special magistrate said; the order states that if the amount is not paid by Sept. 5, 2025, the full certified fine will be reinstated. The property manager, Sean Whiting, identified himself…