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Council tables ordinance to add special magistrate option for code enforcement after public and council questions
Summary
Council held a first‑reading discussion about adding a 'special magistrate' option to Punta Gorda’s code enforcement process, debated scope and costs, and voted to table the ordinance for more specifics about which cases would be heard and fee responsibilities.
At first reading, city staff presented an ordinance that would add 'special magistrate' as an optional avenue for certain code‑enforcement proceedings. Zoning official Rachel Berry said the change originates with workshop discussions and would allow the city to use a magistrate for more complex or repeat cases while retaining the code board for routine matters.
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