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North Miami magistrate adjudicates dozens of code cases, sets compliance deadlines and daily fines
Summary
At a Dec. 3 special magistrate hearing in North Miami, Magistrate Jose Smith entered multiple adjudications for unpermitted structures, derelict vehicles, dumpster enclosures and business-license lapses, setting compliance deadlines (mostly 30–60 days) and daily fines for noncompliance; several cases were tabled for reinspection or pending permitting.
Special Magistrate Jose Smith heard a full docket of City of North Miami code-enforcement cases on Dec. 3, 2025, issuing adjudications, tabling some matters for inspection or permitting, and setting compliance deadlines that range from 30 to 60 days.
The hearing addressed repeated violations across residential and commercial properties, including unpermitted accessory dwelling units, derelict and inoperable vehicles, unpermitted dumpster enclosures, rooftop work done without final permits and business tax/certificate-of-use lapses. “Based on the testimony of the city’s code compliance officer, the photographs and evidence presented,” Smith said repeatedly when entering findings in favor of the city.
Why it matters: The orders affect property owners’ immediate obligations (for example, removal of vehicles or submission of permit packages) and can trigger daily fines and liens. Several properties raised safety concerns that the magistrate urged the building department to review…
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