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Code Enforcement: Cases and outcomes at the March City of Miami hearing
Summary
The City of Miami Code Enforcement Board heard more than two dozen cases. The board issued adjudications, compliance deadlines and per‑diem fines across a range of violations including unpermitted work, vacant‑lot registration failures, unlicensed businesses and certificate‑of‑use lapses.
The City of Miami Code Enforcement Board heard a full docket of cases and issued a range of adjudications, compliance deadlines and daily fines for violations including work without permits, failure to register vacant lots, operating unpermitted businesses and delinquent certificates of use and business tax receipts.
Many cases resulted in findings of guilt with time to comply and a per‑diem fine if violations are not corrected. A selection of outcomes follows (case number, property address, outcome and key conditions). Where the transcript did not record a specific voting roll call the board adopted motions by voice vote.
Votes at a glance
- Case 112451 — 6105 Northwest Seventh Avenue: Respondent pleaded guilty; board granted 180 days to comply and set a per‑diem fine of $2.50. The owner reported an unsafe‑structure demolition order is under appeal; the board allowed time for the appeal process.
- Case 70743 (add‑on mitigation) — 4055 Southwest 30 Seventh Avenue: Mitigated fine to the code minimum for a vacant lot: $7,500.
- Case 103652 — 1760 Northwest 40 First Street: Respondent pleaded not guilty initially; following presentation the board entered adjudication and granted 120 days to comply, with a $150 per‑day fine thereafter. Inspector testimony documented unpermitted structural work and an expired roofing permit.
- Case 31555 — 1807 Northwest 40 Ninth Street: Owner pleaded guilty; inspector reported the owner is selling the property and the buyer intends demolition or repair. Board set 120 days, $150 per‑day fine.
- Cases 71677 & 101890 — 6600/16600 Biscayne Boulevard: One case adjudicated (adjudication entered); the companion case addressing work without a permit and outdoor seating was set for 90 days, $250 per‑day, with one case handled as an adjudication only and the other as a compliance timeline.
- Case 95733 — 4085 Poinciana Avenue: Owner indicated plans to sell for demolition; board granted 120 days, $150 per‑day fine and advised owner to coordinate with inspector and building staff.
- Case 105705 — 195 Northwest 70th Street: (See separate article) Board ordered immediate compliance and imposed a $1,000 per‑day fine plus a $5,000 irreparable‑harm fine after testimony of ongoing commercial used‑cooking‑oil collection at a residential property.
- Case 94945 — 1230 Northwest 41st Street: Findings of guilt; board granted 120 days, $250 per‑day fine for unpermitted work (interior/exterior remodeling and fence issues) while permits are processed.
- Case 114459 — 3333 Northwest 17th Avenue (commercial certificate issues): Board granted 120 days, $250 per‑day for outstanding certificate of use / business tax receipt and related 40/50‑year recertification work.
- Case 104452 — 350 Northwest 50 Fourth Street: Vacant lot used for food trucks and related temporary‑use issues; board granted 60 days, $250 per‑day to complete a temporary use permit (TUP) review and finalize approvals.
- Cases 112784 & 112785 — 1337 & 1351 Northwest Eighth Avenue: Companion vacant‑blighted cases consolidated for the owner; board granted 90 days, $250 per‑day for both properties while demolition/repairs proceed.
- Case 81745 — 35 Southwest Sixth Avenue: Apartment property manager with power of attorney pleaded guilty; board granted 90 days, $250 per‑day while certificate‑of‑use process proceeds.
- Case 104427 — 279 Northwest 50 Fourth Street: Property used for food trucks/business in a residential zone; city recommended immediate compliance; board set 30 days, $250 per‑day to clear commercial equipment and cease the use pending correct zoning and approvals.
- Case 105493 — 345 Northeast 80th Terrace: Apartment building with outstanding 40/50‑year recertification issues; board granted 90 days, $250 per‑day to begin recertification steps and address outstanding building department holds.
- Case 104459 et al. — multiple apartment and commercial properties: Several license/CU/BTR (certificate of use/business tax receipt) violations were addressed, most with 90–120 day compliance periods and per‑diem fines ranging from $150 to $250 depending on the case specifics.
- Multiple vacant‑lot, work‑without‑permit and parking‑on‑unimproved‑surface cases: The board typically ordered short compliance periods (3–30 days) in absentia cases where posting and certified mail evidence were shown, with per‑diem fines ranging from $150 to $500 depending on the violation gravity.
What the board emphasized
Board members repeatedly urged respondents to work directly with the assigned inspector, to submit required plans or permits to the building department and to register vacant properties where applicable. The board also reminded respondents that orders may be appealed to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court within 30 days and that per‑diem fines begin if compliance deadlines are not met.
Next steps
Inspectors will monitor compliance and return to the board if violations persist. Respondents were reminded to use the extension‑of‑time procedures in the notice paperwork if they need more time; filings generally must be made before a compliance deadline expires.
