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Deltona property on Lake Helen Osteen Road continues to accrue large fines; magistrate keeps penalties running
Summary
The City of Deltona reported that one property on Lake Helen Osteen Road has accrued $71,700 in fines over 68 days; the magistrate found the owner failed to comply and ordered fines to continue until the violations are corrected.
At the Jan. 28 special magistrate hearing, code compliance officer Janice Palacic told Magistrate Kristen Ike that fines for a long‑running Massey enforcement case at 2913 Lake Helen Osteen Road had accumulated to $71,700 over 68 days. The case (DEL25‑096A/B) was previously the subject of compliance deadlines; Palacic reported no permit applications had been received for the outstanding violations.
Palacic presented the inspection history and noted repeated re‑inspections since fall 2025 had found no progress. “As of today, the property has accrued a total fine of $71,700 over 68 days,” she said on the record.
Magistrate Ike found the respondent had failed to correct the violations by the dates set in earlier orders and confirmed the fines will continue to run until the property is brought into compliance. The magistrate directed that the matter remain on the record and that an affidavit of compliance be submitted when corrections are made.
The decision leaves in place an enforcement mechanism that accumulates substantial monetary penalties until corrective action is completed or the property owner obtains the required permits and inspections. The magistrate will issue a written order reflecting tonight’s ruling; affected parties retain the right to appeal under Florida Statutes Section 162.11.
