Board fines property manager $5,000 for removing tree without permit on Sailfish Road
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The Code Enforcement Board found a tree was removed without a Winter Springs arbor permit at 621 Sailfish Road and imposed a one-time fine of $5,000 for an irreversible violation.
The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board on May 27 found that a tree at 621 Sailfish Road was removed without the required city arbor permit and imposed a one‑time fine of $5,000, citing the removal as an irreversible violation of city ordinance.
Inspector Chris Alban said his March 27 inspection, prompted by a neighbor's complaint, found active tree-removal activity and that the crew performing the work did not possess a city arbor permit or a contractor license required for tree removal in Winter Springs. Alban said the removal reportedly knocked down a power line and that Seminole County Fire and the energy provider responded to restore service.
Alban said a reinspection on April 2 found additional removal and that the company told him they were working for a property management company, Trinity Management; a city arborist could not determine the health of the tree and no city permit had been issued. The inspector recommended the board find the violation irreversible and impose a one-time fine not to exceed $5,000.
No respondent appeared at the hearing. After discussion, the board voted to assess the $5,000 fine; the motion passed by roll call.
Votes at a glance: 621 Sailfish Road — removal of tree without arbor permit (Winter Springs City Ordinance Sec. 5-4(a)); board found the act irreversible and imposed a one-time $5,000 fine; outcome: approved (unanimous).