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Magistrate finds multiple hurricane-damaged Charlotte County properties in violation, sets deadlines and fines
Summary
At a special magistrate hearing April 23, Charlotte County ordered dozens of hurricane-damaged properties to obtain permits, begin demolition or repairs, or face fines and possible county-performed abatement. Timeframes ranged from 30 to 120 days depending on permit status and logistical issues such as survey delays on barrier islands.
A Charlotte County special magistrate on April 23 found multiple properties damaged by recent hurricanes in violation of county codes and set deadlines for owners to obtain permits or perform demolition or repairs.
County code compliance officer Gary Rodelhorst presented photographs and permit-history reviews for each case, repeatedly telling the magistrate that “there has been no permit issued for the repair or demolition of the unsafe, dangerous structures.” In response, the magistrate entered orders tailored to each property’s status: owners with permits in review generally…
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