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Lake Clarke Shores board orders compliance in three permit cases after contested public testimony
Summary
At its Oct. 23 code enforcement hearing, the Town of Lake Clarke Shores ordered compliance and set fines for three cases involving an unpermitted shed, an animal enclosure tied to a cat‑rescue operation, and unpermitted window/structural work; the hearing included disputes over inspections, easements and public‑health concerns.
The Town of Lake Clarke Shores Code Enforcement Board on Oct. 23 heard testimony and issued compliance orders in three separate cases involving building permits and an animal enclosure.
The board found Case 24-0346 in violation of Town Code Section 10-91(a) for a backyard shed installed without a permit and ordered the owner to remove the structure or obtain required permits by Dec. 4, 2024, warning of fines up to $100 per day for failure to comply. Code enforcement officer Eric (code enforcement officer) told the board the notice of violation was issued Sept. 10 and the violation remained. The property owner objected to third‑party photos used in the citation and said the inspector had "walked within my property line" without his presence; he asked the board not to rely on those photos.
The board and staff discussed property lines and utility easements; zoning officer Manny Palacio said he had inspected the area at the neighbor's invitation and did not cross the fenced property line.…
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