Cooper City Special Magistrate Angel Petty Rosenberg reviewed more than 20 code‑enforcement and building permit cases on Nov. 5, 2025, continuing the bulk of matters for status checks while ordering compliance windows and daily fines where violations remained.

The magistrate repeatedly deferred cases that showed active permit submissions or engineering review, setting Dec. 3, 2025, or Jan. 7, 2026, hearings to confirm progress rather than immediately certifying liens. Examples continued for status included a residential permit application for pavers (case 242987), multiple front‑driveway and gazebo permits, and building permit reviews for additions and structural work. Staff told the magistrate that several applicants had resubmitted corrected plans to engineering or zoning, and the magistrate said she would avoid certifying fines if staff could verify that cases were moving forward.

Where violations remained uncorrected, the magistrate imposed compliance dates and daily fines. At a shopping center matter (case 250030, Sterling Property Investment LLC), Inspector Mark Reali testified that a tenant was operating without a local business tax receipt and that a parking study and assembly documentation were outstanding. The magistrate granted a 90‑day compliance period before daily fines commence and ordered a $150 administrative fee due within 30 days. In multiple exterior‑maintenance cases (excessive vegetation, junk and debris), staff photo evidence led the magistrate to find violations and to set short compliance windows (typically 2–3 weeks) with daily fines (examples in the record include $50–$150 per day depending on the item) and the usual administrative fee if the property did not comply by the deadline.

Several respondents produced evidence of compliance and had their cases closed. Inspectors confirmed compliance and closed files in multiple matters after owners either submitted corrected permits or completed the work and final inspections.

A parking citation hearing illustrated the magistrate’s options: Richard Manning, cited for leaving a jet ski on his driveway (city code section 25‑10A), was told how to appeal or pay. He paid the $100 fine during the hearing, after which the magistrate rescinded the order and closed the case.

On the building docket, fire‑and life‑safety items received close scrutiny. A service station (EEN25‑0031) reported that its local business tax receipt had been paid that day, but fire‑rescue staff requested a reinspection before the magistrate would close the case; it was set for reinspection and a Dec. 3 status check. Several building‑permit cases were continued so city plan reviewers could complete structural, electrical or water‑utility reviews.

Sterling Office Park (case 250409) presented that it had largely remedied elevator and fire‑alarm issues; staff recommended a reduction. The magistrate approved a 95% reduction of the previously assessed $14,304 in fines on the condition the reduced balance ($1,004, which includes the administrative fee, recording fee and staff time) be paid within 15 days, or the original assessment will be restored.

What happened next: magistrate Rosenberg scheduled return dates for the majority of active matters (Dec. 3 or Jan. 7) to allow staff inspections and permit reviews to proceed. Several administrative fees and recording costs remain due in a number of files; staff were instructed to document payments in each case file.

Votes at a glance (selected outcomes recorded on the record):
- Case 250082 (Cooper City Associates) — continuance to Jan. 7, 2026 for combined code/building review (continuance entered).
- Case 242987 (Jamie & Valerie Mendez) — continued to Dec. 3, 2025 for status; no fines assessed at this time (status continued).
- Case 250030 (Sterling Property Investment LLC) — violation found (operation without local business tax receipt); 90‑day compliance period granted before fines commence; $150 administrative fee due within 30 days (compliance period ordered).
- Multiple residential building‑permit matters (cases 250114, 250492, 251273, 250316) — continued to Dec. 3, 2025 for status review (status continued).
- Case 6700 (Richard Manning) — $100 citation paid during hearing; order rescinded and case closed (fine paid; case closed).
- Case 251796 / similar (overgrowth/junk) — violations found in some files; compliance windows set (typically 2–3 weeks) and daily fines ordered if not corrected (fines ordered).
- EEN25‑0031 (service station / fuel pumps) — local business tax receipt paid; reinspection ordered and matter continued to Dec. 3, 2025 (reinspection/continuance).
- Case 250409 (Sterling Office Park) — magistrate approved 95% reduction of assessed fines conditionally; reduced balance $1,004 due within 15 days or original assessment reinstated (reduction approved with payment condition).

Who spoke (selected): Special Magistrate Angel Petty Rosenberg; City Attorney Sherman; Community Development Director Carlos Vega; inspectors Mark Reali, Patricia Samuel and Daniel (BSO); fire‑rescue Lieutenant Orlando Tado; property representatives and owners including Peter Weintraub (attorney), Ron Brill (IMC Equity), Preston Kirkpatrick (property manager), Joss Thomas (Sterling Office Park), and numerous homeowners and contractors who described permit resubmissions.

Why it matters: the magistrate used continuances to balance enforcement with the administrative reality of multi‑step permit reviews, while still applying deadlines and fines where public‑safety or long‑standing noncompliance remained. Property owners who are actively working with city staff were repeatedly given status continuances; owners without movement faced imminent daily fines and administrative fees.

Next steps: most active files return for status checks on Dec. 3, 2025, or Jan. 7, 2026. Staff were directed to document payments, reinspect where compliance was claimed, and provide clear written comments to applicants whose plans remain disapproved.