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Special magistrate orders fines, deadlines and lien reductions in Delray Beach code cases
Summary
A Delray Beach special magistrate on Feb. 5 ordered fines, compliance deadlines, and lien reductions across seven code‑enforcement cases, including a $5,000 one‑time fine for sediment discharge at 1001 White Drive and orders to secure and repair multiple historic properties within 7–30 days.
The city of Delray Beach special magistrate hearing on Feb. 5 produced fines, compliance deadlines and reduced liens across seven code‑enforcement matters affecting properties in the city’s downtown and nearby neighborhoods.
City code officers presented photographic evidence and testimony in each matter. Latoya Thompson, code enforcement officer, said staff observed “the catch basin in front of the gate...was filled with sediment” at 1001 White Drive and that required silt fabric had torn; the city recommended a one‑time fine of $5,000. The magistrate found the Irreparable/Irreversible (IR) violation proved and imposed the $5,000 fine, payable within 30 days.
Historic preservation staff and code officers focused two lengthy cases on properties in and near Old School Square. Michelle Hoyland, principal planner in the Historic Preservation Division, testified that inspections of the Docks building at 10 North…
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