Deltona magistrate orders corrections, continues fines in multiple code cases

Special Magistrate Kristen Ike on Nov. 25, 2025 heard a packed City of Deltona code enforcement docket and issued written orders finding several respondents in violation of city code, setting compliance deadlines and continuing daily fines where respondents had not corrected violations.

Ike opened the hearing by explaining that the city bears the burden to prove a violation and that her written orders are appealable to circuit court under Florida Statute Section 162.11. Enforcement officers then presented each case with photographs and a PowerPoint that the magistrate admitted as exhibits.

In one early case, enforcement officer Steve Brockoff told the magistrate that trailers and recreational vehicles were being stored on undeveloped residential property at 1211 Abigail Drive in apparent violation of ordinance 66-19(3) and that the lot lacked an approved site plan under ordinance 66-8(1). Brockoff requested that the property be found in noncompliance and given seven days to come into compliance or be assessed a $75-per-day fine. Magistrate Ike and city staff discussed which specific ordinance best fit an undeveloped lot and agreed to continue that matter for re-noticing under a different ordinance at the January hearing.

The magistrate issued multiple final rulings during the hearing. She granted the city’s requested 90-day compliance period and ordered the imposition of $50 per day if not corrected for the case involving 706 Leeward Drive (DEL25-105706), where Todd Mead documented a roof covered by a vinyl tarp and a history of inspections and communications. Respondent Linda Castillo told the magistrate that her insurance claim was in litigation; Magistrate Ike noted the city had provided substantial time already and set the compliance date as 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2026, with $50 per day thereafter.

In Massey case Fire28-0025 (1644 Providence Blvd), Fire Marshal Sharon Shivers said the property had not obtained required permits and newly constructed interior walls continued to obstruct an egress door; fines had accrued to $3,400 at $100 per day. Tenant Kushal Patel told the magistrate a permit application (BLDC25-0174) had been submitted and said a worker who had been handling the project recently died. Magistrate Ike found the respondent had not corrected violations within the prior ordered time and ordered the accrual of fines to continue until compliance is verified by a fire safety inspector.

Other rulings included continued fines and compliance orders for: - DEL22-076 (858 Leeward Drive): fence in disrepair; $25/day fines continuing after $1,625 accrued; magistrate found respondent failed to correct the violation. - DEL25-100AB (1838 Joyner Drive): standing/tarped pool and vegetation; magistrate ordered fines to continue per the prior order until compliance is verified. - DEL25-089 (1556 E. Normandy Blvd, Deborah S. McGee): unsanitary pool; magistrate set a compliance date of Dec. 16 and ordered $25/day fines to resume if not corrected. - DEL25-106685 (685 Spreading Oak Ave): blue tarp on roof repeatedly documented since early 2025; magistrate ordered correction within 90 days (by Feb. 23) or $50/day fines thereafter. - Fire036-2025 (1878 Providence Blvd): failure to obtain permits for a change of occupancy; fines of $50/day had accrued to $2,200 and were ordered to continue until verified compliance.

Magistrate Ike repeatedly admitted the case files and photographs as exhibits and reminded respondents that an affidavit of compliance must be filed by the code inspector to stop the accrual of fines. Several respondents cited insurance disputes or pending permit submissions as reasons for delay; the magistrate noted those explanations but emphasized the time already afforded and declined to reduce fines at the hearing. She directed respondents or their agents to contact the code compliance inspector to verify any correction.

The hearing concluded with the magistrate noting there was no further business and adjourning the meeting. The written orders will be mailed to the parties and become the official record; parties wishing to appeal must file in circuit court within 30 days under Florida Statutes.

Decisions at a glance - DEL25-105706 (706 Leeward Dr): Correct by Feb. 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. or $50/day. (Ruling: respondent in violation.) - Fire28-0025 (1644 Providence Blvd): Fines to continue at $100/day until compliance verified; permit BLDC25-0174 reported submitted but not yet issued. (Ruling: respondent in violation.) - DEL22-076 (858 Leeward Dr): Fines to continue at $25/day until compliance verified. (Ruling: respondent in violation.) - DEL25-100AB (1838 Joyner Dr): Fines to continue at $50/day until compliance verified. (Ruling: respondent in violation.) - DEL25-089 (1556 E Normandy Blvd): Compliance date set Dec. 16; $25/day thereafter. (Ruling: respondent in violation.) - DEL25-106685 (685 Spreading Oak Ave): Correct by Feb. 23, 2026 or $50/day. (Ruling: respondent in violation.) - Fire036-2025 (1878 Providence Blvd): Fines to continue at $50/day until compliance verified. (Ruling: respondent in violation.)

Key quotes "I find respondents in this case in violation of city code as charged," Special Magistrate Kristen Ike said repeatedly as she entered orders and admitted exhibit files.

Tenant Kushal Patel, speaking for 1644 Providence Boulevard, said a permit had been submitted and that a worker who had been handling the repairs "passed away last week," which delayed completion; he provided permit number BLDC25-0174 for staff to check. Property respondent Linda Castillo said of her roof claim, "My insurance, no one to pay," and acknowledged she had no schedule from the insurer.

What happens next The magistrate will issue written orders to be mailed to the parties. Respondents must contact the code inspector to verify compliance; fines accrue daily as stated in each order until compliance is confirmed. Appeals of the written orders are available by filing in circuit court under Florida Statute Section 162.11.