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Winter Springs code board finds Highlands HOA in violation, orders repairs to hazardous walkway
Summary
The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board on Tuesday found the Highlands Homeowners Association in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) for unsafe sidewalks and walkways and ordered the association to bring the property into compliance within 60 days.
The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board on Tuesday found the Highlands Homeowners Association in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) for unsafe sidewalks and walkways and ordered the association to bring the property into compliance within 60 days.
The board’s order, issued at the June 24, 2025 meeting, requires the association to correct the walkway and related paved sections by Aug. 23, 2025, and authorizes a daily fine of up to $250 if the association fails to comply. The board also said it may refer the matter to the City Commission so the city can make required repairs and charge the association pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, if the violations pose a serious threat to public health, safety or welfare.
Code compliance inspector Chris Alban presented photographs and a timeline of inspections to the board, saying he first inspected the parcel on May 21, 2024 after receiving a citizen complaint and observed “pedestrian…
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