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Magistrate finds zoning violation for boat charter at residence, gives short compliance window
City of Fort Lauderdale Special Magistrate · September 9, 2025
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Summary
A Fort Lauderdale property owner argued his vessel is primarily personal but sometimes rented; the magistrate found a zoning violation for commercial vessel use at a residential property and gave 15 days to comply or face $150/day in fines.
FORT LAUDERDALE — A dispute over whether a residentially stored boat was being used for commercial charters drew a focused hearing segment on Sept. 9, with the magistrate finding a zoning violation and setting a tight compliance window.
Leonard Mello told the magistrate that his boat is primarily…
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